Set Design Concepts and Terminology

The video tutorial covers essential set design terminology, including stage areas like wings, apron, and rostra. It explains the use of flats, door flats, and window flats in creating sets. The tutorial also discusses backdrops such as cyclorama and back cloth, as well as different types of staging like rate stage. Finally, it explores various set types, including box set, minimalist set, and symbolism set, highlighting their characteristics and purposes.

What are the wings in set design?

• A large piece of cloth at the back of the stage

• A raised platform on the stage

• The sides of the stage not visible to the audience

• The front part of the stage

Where do actors usually stand before entering the stage?

• In the wings

• On the rostra

• In the audience

• On the apron

What is a rostra used for in set design?

• To create levels on stage

• To provide seating for the audience

• To suggest a window

• To cover the back of the stage

What is a door flat?

• A flat used for sound effects

• A flat with a door against it

• A flat with a window panel

• A flat used for lighting

What is the purpose of a Cyclorama?

• To create a slanted stage

• To provide a realistic set

• To serve as a backdrop for the stage

• To offer minimal props

What is a back cloth used for?

• To convey different landscapes

• To provide seating for the audience

• To suggest a window

• To create levels on stage

What is a raked stage?

• A stage with a slant

• A stage with a Cyclorama

• A stage with minimal props

• A stage with a box set

What characterizes a box set?

• It is realistic and detailed

• It is symbolic

• It is minimalistic

• It is slanted

What is a minimalist set?

• A set with a slanted stage

• A set with symbolic elements

• A set with minimal props and set dressing

• A set with detailed props

What is the focus of a symbolism set?

• To communicate an idea or theme

• To create a realistic environment

• To represent real life

• To provide minimal props