This unit will focus on the basics: what is scenic design? How do the scenic designer and director collaborate? What is the process that the scenic designer goes through? The unit will also explore basic drafting techniques, and rendering techniques.
Based on what they learn, students will create a ground plan and a rendering. Please refer to the Pacing Guide for more details and ways to supplement with other DTA materials.
This unit will focus on the basics: what is scenic design? How do the scenic designer and director collaborate? What is the process that the scenic designer goes through? The unit will also explore basic drafting techniques, and rendering techniques. Based on what they learn, students will create a ground plan and a rendering.
Students are introduced to the concept of scenic design, as well as the role of the Scenic (or Set) Designer. They are also introduced to the 3 kinds of props and 2 types of sets
Students learn a process for scenic design and participate in an exercise to develop their skills.
Students use the opening stage directions from The Glass Menagerie script to identify scenic elements and create thumbnail sketches of a set.
Students are introduced to the concept of scale, sightlines, drafting symbols, and how to create a ground plan. A reflection is included.
Students apply what they learned in Drafting: Part 1 to create a ground plan for their design from The Glass Menagerie.
Students learn what a rendering is and how to draw their own from their ground plans.
Students hand in script notes, ground plan, and renderings. An assessment rubric is included, as well as ideas for unit reflection and an extra credit project.
TH:Cr1.1.6.b - Identify solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Cr1.1.7.b - Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
TH:Cr1.1.HSI.b - Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.6.b - Articulate how technical elements are integrated into a drama/ theatre work.
6.TH:Cr1.c - Identify solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
7.TH:Cr1.c - Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
6.TH:Pr5.b - Articulate how technical theatre elements are integrated into a drama/ theatre work.
TH.912.C.1.7 - Justify personal perceptions of a director's vision and/or playwright's intent.
I.AE.1.1 - Use technical knowledge and design skills to formulate designs.
A.AE.1.1 - Use technical knowledge and design skills to formulate designs for a specific audience.
C.1.E - identify theatrical vocabulary and terminology, including basic anatomy of theatre spaces.
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in properties design
3 - recognize the importance of artistic unity in properties design
5 - recognize different types of properties: set properties, hand properties, rehearsal properties
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage scenery
10 - demonstrate understanding of and use ground plans
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in set design
3 - recognize the importance of artistic unity in set design
4 - recognize and use theatre terminology related to the proscenium
6 - recognize different types of stages: proscenium, thrust, arena, flexible
develop the ability to initiate, organize and present a project within a given set of guidelines
develop the willingness to make a decision, act upon it and accept the results
extend the ability to explore meaning through abstract concepts
6 - demonstrate understanding of the importance of planning and organization
8 - demonstrate understanding of the use of colour, shape and texture to achieve a desired effect
apply imaginative and creative thought to problem-solving situations
demonstrate the ability to considered decisions, act upon them and accept the results
demonstrate the ability to initiate, organize and present a project within a given set of guidelines
Interpret works of art using knowledge and skills from various areas of learning
Reflect on works of art and creative processes to understand artists' intentions
Interpret and communicate ideas using symbols and elements to express meaning through the arts
Compose, interpret, and expand ideas using symbolism, imagery, and elements
Experiment with a range of props, processes, and technologies
Compose, interpret, and expand ideas using symbolism and imagery