Study guide

Question 1

Rendering

Answer 1

A drawing that depicts a character

Question 2

Swatch

Answer 2

A sample of fabric intended to demonstrate the look of a larger piece

Question 3

Thumbnail sketch

Answer 3

Quick abbreviated drawings used to show multiple ideas

Question 4

Directorial concept

Answer 4

The way in which a director envisions and embodies the central concept spine of the play

Question 5

Functional model

Answer 5

A 3 dimensional sketch of the design built on a 1/2 or 1/4 to 1 ft. Scale

Question 6

Production model

Answer 6

Similar to a functional model except it is fully painted and complete with furniture and props

Question 7

Elevation

Answer 7

The painted or line drawing to scale of the set from the front and side views

Question 8

Ground plan

Answer 8

The line drawing to scale of the set from a birds eye view. Stairs walls platforms

Question 9

Blocking

Answer 9

Staging of actors in order to facilitate the performance

Question 10

Sound plot

Answer 10

A list of all the music and sound cues for each act/scene

Question 11

Call Board

Answer 11

A board with info pertaining to the run rehearsals and shows. Main source of communication