WorksheetsSet design and Props
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
This staging type is called...
in the round
thrust
proscenium arch
traverse
This staging type is called...
in the round
thrust
proscenium arch
traverse
This staging type is called...
in the round
thrust
proscenium arch
traverse
Fixed rectangular fabric panels framed with wood that can be painted/decorated to create scenery are called...
boards
flats
tabs
cyclorama
Set that cannot be moved during a performance is known as _____________ set.
box
fixed
movable
flexible
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.
naturalistic set
minimalist set
abstract set
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.
naturalistic set
minimalist set
abstract set
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.
naturalistic set
minimalist set
abstract set
Check which items might be considered personal hand props for an actor?
wallet
barrette
letters
lamp
Which might be considered stage props?
flowers
chairs
desks
plants
_______________________ heavyweight large pieces of paper that can be cut & shaped to create lightweight props.
Cardboard
Clay
Spackling
Styrofoam
__________________ is expanded plastic that can be cut, shaped & painted to create lightweight props and set dressing pieces.
Cardboard
Clay
Spackling
Styrofoam
__________________ a natural substance of flexible material that can be shaped, dried, and colored to create props for the stage.
Cardboard
Clay
Spackling
Styrofoam
What perspective is a floor plan from?
Bird's eye (above)
Audience (from the front)
Elevation (examining the height of the set)
Horizon (as related to a focal point)
Which of the following does NOT add visual appeal to your set design.
placement choices
color choices
texture choices
music choices
Choices of color, furniture, set decorations and props can be enhanced by a knowledge of:
Mathematics
Historical Context
Drawing Techniques
What type of drawing is this in the set design process?
Color Rendering
To-Scale Floor Plan
Perspective Rendering
Thumb nail sketch
What type of drawing in the set design process does this image represent?
Color Rendering
To Scale Floor Plan
Perspective Rendering
Thumb nail sketch
What type of drawing in the set design process does this image represent?
Color Rendering
To Scale Floor Plan
Perspective Rendering
Thumb Nail Sketch
What is always the first step in design?
Shop for or build props
Shop for or build costumes
Research, Research, Research
Settle on a budget
Which of the following jobs in theatre traditionally do NOT have an element of design in their job description?
House Manager, Stage Hand (grip), Usher
Costumer, Choreographer, Makeup Artist
Musical Director, Director, Set Decorator
Prop Chief, Sound Coordinator, Lighting Tech
Set
Scenery used to show where the drama takes place.
Props or properties
A light cue
A sound cue
Wood or steel framed pieces covered in cloth or thin wood. Used as backdrops or to help with sight lines.
Flats
Cyclorama
Wagons
Fly System.
This is best described as
A ground plan
A rendering
A light design
Alley Stage
What do we call the area of the stage occupied by set and used by the actors when acting?
Wings
Acting Area
Stage
Floor
