Stage Designing

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SECENIC DESIGN

Scenic design in general

SECENIC DESIGNwhich is also known as stage design, set design is the creation of theatrical, stage

designs have traditionally come from a variety of artistic background

Set designing is nothing but the searching for evidences through the research to produce conceptual ideas

that best work towards supporting the content and values with visual elements. How do we generate

creative ideas? is a very legitimate question. e need to think beyond the conservative mindset and

should start e!ploring novel ideas. "nd to attain that we need to break the shackles and should start to

engage in e!ploring different aspects to get innovative ideas. e should develop an attitude towards

learning, seeking and engaging in every aspect. e should be eager to do something new, inquisitive and

curious. " human mind has wayward imaginations. "rchitecture of a great building or scenic design is

process of discovery what will best clarify and support the story being told

e need to establish an overall visual concept for the specific purpose considering the surroundings

around the stage. #n stage designing one of the important aspects is collaborating with theatre director and

the other members of the production design team to create an environment for the production.

Stage design varies with the type of performance. e need to utili$e the sets according to our needs such

as we will need different type of stage design for drama and there will be different need of stage design for

concerts.

KEY FACTORS FOR STAGE DESIGNING

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%& 'unctions of stage design are

(efining performance spaces.

)reating floor plans.

)reating acting space or performing space visually.

*hese factors enhance the mood and set atmosphere rolling.

+& in stage designing one thing should be taken into consideration that, all the action in the play must

work around architectural space designed so care forethought can resolve artistic and directional

problems later& kind of bo! sets, unit sets , suggested sets

-o! set& usually involves walls that enclose playing space. *his type sets are generally realistic

and detailednit sets / composed of unit s that can be moved on and off the stage. 0usical are considered as

unit setsSuggested sets& these type of sets are created by suggested environment

*he scenic designer works with the director and other designers to establish an overall visual concept

for the production and design the stage environment the open stage is not widely accepted category in

auditorium but the use of term for auditorium with non e!isting proscenium opening is useful the open

stage can be seen as hybrid between the proscenium and thrust stage .the forestage creates initiate

relation between actors and audience whilst flying facilities over the main stage avoid the rather stark

character of the thrust stage productions. *he potential dramatic rewards of the open stage firm are

considerable allowing for high degree of fle!ibility in staging in acoustic terms the situation can be

e!pected to intermediate between the proscenium and the thrust stage

*he set of drawings that may be required for stage design are as follows

basic ground plan showing all stationary scenic elements1

composite ground plan showing all moving scenic elements, indicating both their onstage and

storage positions1

section of the stage space incorporating all elements1



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front elevations of every scenic element, and additional elevations or sections of units as required

0aterials to be used in stage design depend on the type of performance will take place on the stage. #t can

vary according to performers or it can vary with the demand of performers too.

#n stage designing light plays an important role. Several different types of instruments are used in stage

lighting which creates special effects to the stage. -asic principle is that it should be such that viewers can

see the characters or performers clearly. hile 2ighting (esign is an art form, there is a modern movement

that simply states that the 2ighting (esign helps to create the environment in which the action takes place

while supporting the style of the piece. 34omph3 is arguable while the environment is essential.

5 things that will be taken into consideration in design

%& stage will designed fle!ibly which can be changed or some changes can be done in stage according to

the venues

+& while designing stage performers point of view should be taken into consideration

& 2ighting should be such that which will highlight the performers according to the need of the script

6& "isles should not be provided in the middle of the auditorium

5& Height of the stage should be comfortable so that viewers can easily see the play on the stage

Lighting

2ighting design of the stage must satisfy the requirements by the performers and effective use of different

lighting instruments and color should be used.



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"ll the performances are performed on the stage. Spectators have glued their eyes to the stage. So it

should be aesthetically appealing1 which will make the eye clinching performance a spectacle. *he last but

not the least thing is the height of the stage. #t should be such that every viewer can see the performances

on the stage.

Set design plays an all important part in the enormous success of a performance.

References

Scenery and stage design& author& (iana belly7+8%89, page no&:, ; *#*2>


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