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Set design and Props

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of a theatre set?
a)
An arrangement of scenery units that suggests a single location
b)
A pair of Items than tell a story
c)
The lighting for a specific act of a play
d)
A small or large hand prop that helps distinguish an actor / actress
2.
When creating a set for the scene in Dracula's home, which of the following follows the directors idea the most. 
a)
1960's Small living room
b)
Dark Gothic castle interior
c)
English hillside tavern
d)
Big bang theories apartment living room
3.
What are the 4 main ways to approach designing a set?
a)
Thought, Concept, Ideas, Follow Through
b)
Props, Costumes, Lighting, Integrity
c)
Full Realistic Setting, Suggestive Realistic Setting, Non Realistic Setting, Unit Set
d)
Director, Actor, Gopher, Crew
4.
This is an example of a:
a)
Suggestively Realistic Set
b)
Non Realistic Set
c)
Unit set
d)
Fully Realistic set
5.
This set is a good example of which type of approach to set design?
a)
Non Realistic Set
b)
Fully Realistic Set
c)
Unit Set
d)
Suggestively Realistic Set
6.

This staging type is called...

a)

in the round

b)

thrust

c)

proscenium arch

d)

traverse

7.

This staging type is called...

a)

in the round

b)

thrust

c)

proscenium arch

d)

traverse

8.

This staging type is called...

a)

in the round

b)

thrust

c)

proscenium arch

d)

traverse

9.

Fixed rectangular fabric panels framed with wood that can be painted/decorated to create scenery are called...

a)

boards

b)

flats

c)

tabs

d)

cyclorama

10.

Set that cannot be moved during a performance is known as _____________ set.

a)

box

b)

fixed

c)

movable

d)

flexible

11.

This type of set aims to create the illusion of real life for the audience. They are often detailed, using well researched period furniture and realistic decoration.

a)

naturalistic set

b)

minimalist set

c)

abstract set

12.

These sets use few props and minimal scenery. The audience has to use their imagination more. Props are important to symbolise themes or show the time period.

a)

naturalistic set

b)

minimalist set

c)

abstract set

13.

This type of set doesn't try to recreate real life. The design doesn't have to be basic - it could be very elaborate. They often bring out the play's symbols or themes.

a)

naturalistic set

b)

minimalist set

c)

abstract set

14.

Check which items might be considered personal hand props for an actor?

a)

wallet

b)

barrette

c)

letters

d)

lamp

15.

Which might be considered stage props?

a)

flowers

b)

chairs

c)

desks

d)

plants

16.

_______________________ heavyweight large pieces of paper that can be cut & shaped to create lightweight props.

a)

Cardboard

b)

Clay

c)

Spackling

d)

Styrofoam

17.

__________________ is expanded plastic that can be cut, shaped & painted to create lightweight props and set dressing pieces.

a)

Cardboard

b)

Clay

c)

Spackling

d)

Styrofoam

18.

__________________ a natural substance of flexible material that can be shaped, dried, and colored to create props for the stage.

a)

Cardboard

b)

Clay

c)

Spackling

d)

Styrofoam

19.

What perspective is a floor plan from?

a)

Bird's eye (above)

b)

Audience (from the front)

c)

Elevation (examining the height of the set)

d)

Horizon (as related to a focal point)

20.

Which of the following does NOT add visual appeal to your set design.

a)

placement choices

b)

color choices

c)

texture choices

d)

music choices

21.

Choices of color, furniture, set decorations and props can be enhanced by a knowledge of:

a)

Mathematics

b)

Historical Context

c)

Drawing Techniques

22.

What type of drawing is this in the set design process?

a)

Color Rendering

b)

To-Scale Floor Plan

c)

Perspective Rendering

d)

Thumb nail sketch

23.

What type of drawing in the set design process does this image represent?

a)

Color Rendering

b)

To Scale Floor Plan

c)

Perspective Rendering

d)

Thumb nail sketch

24.

What type of drawing in the set design process does this image represent?

a)

Color Rendering

b)

To Scale Floor Plan

c)

Perspective Rendering

d)

Thumb Nail Sketch

25.

What is always the first step in design?

a)

Shop for or build props

b)

Shop for or build costumes

c)

Research, Research, Research

d)

Settle on a budget

26.

Which of the following jobs in theatre traditionally do NOT have an element of design in their job description?

a)

House Manager, Stage Hand (grip), Usher

b)

Costumer, Choreographer, Makeup Artist

c)

Musical Director, Director, Set Decorator

d)

Prop Chief, Sound Coordinator, Lighting Tech

27.

Set

a)

Scenery used to show where the drama takes place.

b)

Props or properties

c)

A light cue

d)

A sound cue

28.

Wood or steel framed pieces covered in cloth or thin wood. Used as backdrops or to help with sight lines.

a)

Flats

b)

Cyclorama

c)

Wagons

d)

Fly System.

29.

This is best described as

a)

A ground plan

b)

A rendering

c)

A light design

d)

Alley Stage

30.

What do we call the area of the stage occupied by set and used by the actors when acting?

a)

Wings

b)

Acting Area

c)

Stage

d)

Floor