Theatrical Design Process Flashcards
1
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1) Commitment
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- to self and others to do your best
2
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2) Analysis
First Reading
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- character relationship
- understand storyline
- learn about characters’ environment
3
Q
Analysis
Second Reading
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- look for moments that stimulate imagine
- look for cues to time period and place
4
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Analysis
Third Reading
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- look for mechanical info
- scene changes
- set and prop needs
- special effects
- budget
- ask questions
5
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3) Research (historical)
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- look for social and cultural norms of time period
- impt dates from the time
- paintings, photos, magazines, clothing, people, ads
- other theatrical production photos
6
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4) Research (conceptual)
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- look for multiple solutions for the problem
- overarching issue to explore
7
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5) Incubation
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- allow time for ideas to grow
8
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6) Selection
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- sift through ideas and make best choices for production
9
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7) Implementation
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- designer creates: renderings, draftings, models, lighting and sound plots
10
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8) Evaluation
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- review method and choices
- accept criticism of what worked and what did not
