Set design/ colour Flashcards
what are the characteristics of a Minimalistc set - set design
- the bare minimum required to facilitate the action.
- DO NOT write a minimalist set design in the set for the test
what are the characteristics of a Realistic set - set design
- creates the location of the piece as accurate as possible
- encourages an audience to ‘Suspend their disbelief’
what are the characteristics of a Symbolic set - set design
- through the items on stage, audience will be guided towards a particular interpretation of the play.
- each item has a symbolic value
what should you think about when thinking of the materials in your set? - set design
- the way the materials appear to the audience.
- the function of the set, which material will be most appropriate
what should you think about when thinking of the colours in your set? - set design
- the way the colours will make things look realistic
- What colours would you use at different points in the play to bring out different mood.
- How is your set going to be effected by lighting
- what will the colour represent
what does the colour blue represent?
- tranquillity
- love
- loyalty
- security
- trust
- intelligence
- coldness
- fear
- masculinity
- tranquillity
- love
- loyalty
- security
- trust
- intelligence
- coldness
- fear
- masculinity
- love
- energy
- power
- strength
- passion
- heat
- anger
- danger
- warning
what does the colour brown represent?
- friendly
- earth
- outdoors
- longevity
- conservative
- dogmatic
what does the colour green represent?
- money
- growth
- fertility
- freshness
- healing
- envy
- jealousy
- guilt
what does the colour pink represent?
- healthy
- happy
- feminine
- compassion
- sweet
- playful
- weak
- femininity
- immaturity
what does the colour tan/ beige represent?
- dependable
- flexible
- crisp
- conservative
- dull
- boring
what does the colour purple represent?
- royalty
- nobility
- spiritually
- luxury
- ambition
- mystery
- moodiness
what does the colour yellow represent?
- bright
- energy
- sun
- creativity
- intellect
- happy
- irresponsible
- unstable
what does the colour grey represent?
- security
- reliability
- intelligence
- solid
- gloomy
- sad
- conservative
what does the colour turquoise represent?
- spiritual
- healing
- protection
- sophisticated
- envy
- femininity
