What does the incubation part of the design process consist of?

Walking Away/Letting the info absorb

Objects are drawn in a manner consistent with human vision

staging in the center with audience sitting on all sides

Conceptual research is

Related to some abstract ideas or theory

Seeks to gain new knowledge from the past

The Proscenium Stage....

is also known as the Picture Frame Stage, Has audience on one side only.

A three walled 'box' that helps create a naturalistic set.

what is secondary research

information found by someone else

the person in charge of creating a plan for the set(s) of a production

In perspective drawing, the VANISHING POINT indicates what?

The furthest point from the viewer

Which of the following is NOT one of the three functions of scenery?

Give the audience some backstory about the play

Drawing To Scale means

Make an image of accurate proportion, but to a different size

Pieces of scenery which are painted and positioned on stage

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1
French Curve
Sewing tools
Cutting tools
Measuring tools
Marking Tools
2
What does a raked stage mean?
The curtain is open
The stage has been swept
The stage is littered with garden equipment
The stage is sloped
3
Scenic designers...
Do hair & makeup
Create the environment & set
Teach the music
Choreograph songs
4
What does the incubation part of the design process consist of?
Walking Away/Letting the info absorb
Reflecting on what worked
Research
Committing to an idea
5
Perspective drawing
objects that aren't seen by humans are drawn
Objects are drawn in a manner consistent with human vision
6
French Curves used for?
Creating a theme.
Drawing curved lines.
Drawing straight lines.
Creating font.
7
An arena stage is...
staging in the center with audience directly upfront
where sports are played
staging in the center with audience sitting on all sides
staging in the center with the audience to the side
8
Conceptual research is
To determine cause and effect
Related to some abstract ideas or theory
None of the above
Observation method
9
What is a front elevation?
The view from the side.
The view from the front.
The view from the top.
10
Historical research:
Is a quick and easy methodology
Seeks to gain new knowledge from the past
Is not valuable to nursing education
Reiterates previous knowledge
11
Primary research is information that has not previously existed before.
True
False
12
The tech director oversees the design execution
False
True
13
What tool might a scenic designer use during the Background Research phase of the design process?
Collages
Paint Elevation
Ground Plan
Swatches
14
The Proscenium Stage....
Has audience on 3 sides of the stage.
is also known as the Picture Frame Stage
Has audience on one side only.
is surrounded by the audience on all sides.
15
A 'box set' is
A set made out of cardboard
A three walled 'box' that helps create a naturalistic set.
When the audience are in a square room with the performers
16
What is a groundplan?
A bird's eye view of the stage
The drawing on a drafting
A list of what you need to build
Where things go
17
what is secondary research
information found by the government
information from the council
information found by someone else
18
A__________ set design is a scaled three-dimensional execution of a stage design or of its sketch.
Rendering
Model
Ground Plan
Scenic Sketch
19
Scenic Designer
person responsible for creating a lighting plan for a theatrical production
the person who casts, blocks, and helps actors develop their character
person in charge of designing or otherwise obtaining costumes for a show
the person in charge of creating a plan for the set(s) of a production
20
In perspective drawing, the VANISHING POINT indicates what?
Where light comes from
The furthest point from the viewer
Eye level
21
What is a Rear Elevation?
Back View of the Set
Front View of the Set
View from above
Ground Plan
22
Perspective drawing is
a 3d illusion on 2d
a 2d illusion
a 3d sculpture
a 2d illusion on 3d
23
The Greeks invented theatre as we know it. This included Tragedies and ____________
operas
sitcoms
comedies
mini series
24
Which of the following is NOT one of the three functions of scenery?
Tell the audience the location of the action
Express the mood of the play
Give the audience some backstory about the play
Provide a practical playing space for the actors
25
Graphite pencils are measured by how ____________ the “lead” is.
soft or hard
dark or light
round or square
thick or thin
26
True/False: A raked stage is flat and perpendicular to the curtain line.
FALSE
TRUE
27
Drawing To Scale means
Make a drawing that is either much bigger or much smaller than the original
Make a model
Make a drawing of the real thing – it doesn’t matter the size
Make an image of accurate proportion, but to a different size
28
A Thrust Stage....
is one that pushes you.
has audience on three sides.
pokes you.
is where Actors perform Stage Combat.
29
A groundplan is seen from the audience's perspective.
False
True
30
Which of these is NOT a step of scenic design research?
Inspirational research
Interviewing the play's author
Production history
Time period themes
31
Stage flats are ...
Pieces of scenery which are painted and positioned on stage
Accomodation for actors
Raised platforms for actors to walk on
Walls which are built on stage for the production
32
Incubation is about taking a break away from your design and allowing new ideas to form!
True
False
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Where does one find the proscenium arch?
backstage
behind the curtain
at the ticket booth
framing the front of the stage

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