Setting Flashcards
What is the setting in a performance?
The environment in which the action of a play or performance takes place.
What does SPACE refer to in a performance?
The physical area where the performance occurs.
What is STAGING FORM?
The arrangement and presentation of the performance elements.
What is the RELATIONSHIP TO AUDIENCE?
The way the performance engages and interacts with the audience.
What does ENVIRONMENT refer to?
The overall atmosphere and context of the performance.
What is LOCATION in a performance?
The specific place where the performance is set.
What does PERIOD indicate in a performance?
The time frame in which the performance is set.
What is GENRE in the context of performance?
The category or type of the performance, such as drama, comedy, etc.
What are TEXTUAL DEMANDS?
The requirements and expectations set by the script or text.
What is SET DRESSING?
The decoration and arrangement of the set to create a specific look.
What does SHAPE refer to in set design?
The form and structure of the set elements.
What is SCALE in the context of a performance?
The size and proportion of the set and props in relation to the performance.
What are MATERIALS in set design?
The substances used to create the set and props.
What does COLOUR & TEXTURE refer to?
The visual qualities that affect the mood and perception of the performance.
What is DURABILITY in set design?
The ability of the set and props to withstand use during performances.
What does SYMBOLISM mean in a performance?
The use of symbols to convey deeper meanings within the performance.
What is ATMOSPHERE in the context of a performance?
The emotional tone and mood created by the performance elements.
What are LEVELS in set design?
The different heights and planes used in the set to create visual interest.
What does IMAGERY refer to in a performance?
The visual elements that create a vivid picture in the audience’s mind.
What is STAGE MACHINERY?
The mechanical devices used to enhance the performance, such as lifts and traps.
