Overview of the Associate of Arts in Technical Theater Program
Design Principals of Technical Theater
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Design Principals of Technical
Theater an explanation of the aesthetic elements of visual composition and their practical
application on stage
for more information visit: http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~htag/handbook/
Scale
• The size of the elements that are on the stage.
• The overall size of all objects must be relative to the actors body size and mass.
• Does the scene dominate the actor or does the actor dominate the scene?
• Scale is important when trying to simulate realism and create balance between scenic pieces and actors on stage.
Composition
• How are the scenic elements and actors arranged on the stage?
• Spiking is the process of marking the stage to identify the location of certain scenic pieces or acting zones during a production.
• X, Y & Z axis must be considered when spiking.
• The composition on stage can be symmetrical, balanced or unbalanced based on the directors artistic vision.
Space • Positive space or negative space?
• Positive space is the three dimensional space taken up by scenic objects.
• Negative space is the space that is open; this may be filled up by actors or other scenic pieces during the production.
• Seen in the photo to the left, the house is a great example of how to use negative space when you are producing a production on a small stage.
Texture
• Texture can be both two dimensional and three dimensional.
• Two dimensional texture can be represented with variations in color, patterns and use of different materials.
• Three dimensional texture is a tactical property: objects could be rough, smooth, silky, bumpy, gritty.
• Stage lights tend to hide an object's texture which is why it needs to be over exaggerated during construction.
Color • Hue in paint is a specific mix of
the primary colors red, yellow, and blue;
• Hue in lighting is the wavelengths that are reflected and caught by the human eye.
• Saturation is how much of the hue is presented.
• Value is expressed in Black = 0 & White = 100
• Temperature is used as a metaphor for emotional qualities
• Reds, oranges and yellows are warm colors.
• While blues, greens and purples are cool colors
Era Correct
• All items on stage must be from the correct time period.
• Finding, or in some cases creating realistic props, will help communicate to the audience the time period the play or musical took place.
• Trends and norms from the time period must also be considered such as costumes, hair styles and voice accents.
• Do not overlook the religious values the characters would have had.