Elements II Scenic Design

1.

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What can block you from being creative?

Lack of time

Unclear goals/instructions

Distractions

Fear of being judged

Preconceived notions

Lack of money

Being overwhelmed by the scope of project

2.

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What purposes and qualities do rough sketches have?

Large scale

Show color

All of the above

Used to test ideas

Intricate

Keep you open minded

3.

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What are the qualities of a production model?

A model that is completely decorated, with; all the furniture, props, and set dressing that will be used in the production

A model that is fully painted

A model that constructed exclusively for the set designer

A model that is digitally constructed and is not physical

A model that is built to scale (usually a ¼ inch or ½ inch to 1 foot)

A model that does not contain the specific details intended in the final product

4.

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Implementation within the creative process includes:

Functional models

Drafting

Technical drawings

Painter’s elevations

Thumbnail sketches

Conceptual research

The final model

5.

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What are the elements of composition?

Line

Space

Mass

Value

Form

Color

6.

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Practically, a scenic designer should consider:

The needs of the director

The needs of the actors

The needs of the stage manager

The construction demands of the design

The concerns of the lighting designer

All of the above

The needs of the costume designer

7.

1 point

In addition to the set, what other things must the scenic designer design?

Props

Orientation of the audience

Set dressing

Technical drawings

Construction of the set

Painting of the scenery

8.

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Which of these is NOT a type of research that could help create a scenic design?

Visceral

Historical

Visual

All of these are types of research

Dramaturgical

Conceptual

Cultural

9.

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Which of the following is a type of conceptual research?

Props

Spatial arrangements

Color and Texture

Abstractions of style

Realistic elements of world

Mood

Both "Realistic elements of world" and "abstractions of style"

10.

1 point

Scenic design communicates:

All of the above

Mood and spirit

Potential imminent action

Historical period

Time, day, season

Unified style

Location

Social status

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Conceptual research is used to convey:

All of the above

The spirit of the play

Mood of the play

Historical elements of the period

Abstract ideas

The realistic location of the world of the play

12.

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In what order does the scenic design process occur?

Analysis, Research, Incubation, Selection, Implementation

Analysis, Research, Incubation, Implementation, Selection

Analysis, Research, Selection, Implementation, Incubation

Analysis, Incubation, Research, Selection, Implementation

Selection, Research, Incubation, Implementation, Analysis

Analysis, Research, Implementation, Selection, Incubation

13.

1 point

Which of the following compositional elements are the root of any design?

Color

Mass

Value

Form

All of the above

Line

14.

1 point

What is an absolute rule for scenic design?

Never paint a set white

Don’t let your set exceed 20 ft high

Your set needs to be grounded in a definite time period

There are no absolute rules

Don’t let the audience see the back of the flats

Your set should be easily moveable

Don’t make your set distracting

15.

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Historical research should be done for which of the following genres?

All of the above

Farce

Abstract

Realism

Theatre of the absurd

Comedy

Tragedy

16.

1 point

With respect to the Creative Process Pyramid, which of the following are aspects of the Implementation phase?

communication of the final idea

Reading and studying the play

drafting the ground plan

all of the above

Using the painters’ evaluation to assemble a painted set

executing a final model

17.

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What period was a revolutionary time for scenery?

Medieval

Renaissance

Baroque

Post World War I

Ancient Greece

Ancient Rome

18.

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Question 3: What information must be included in a primary ground plan?

Location and measurements for the set on-stage and off

Measurements for ramps, stairs and fireplaces

Placement of decorative props

All of the above

Placement of furniture and hanging chandeliers

Position for all backing, ground rows, wings, borders, and cycloramas

Heights of the walls

19.

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Which of the following are elements of the Creative Process Pyramid?

Comparison to other productions

Function

Compilation

Analysis: (or the Concept/Theme)

all of the above

Selection

Incubation

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Which of the following will help establish the locale of the play?

all of the above

Interiors of buildings

Decorative props

Exteriors of houses

Time of day

The floor treatment

Walls of a room

21.

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By following “orthographic projection”, what details should a set designer include when drafting a single scenic object?

All of them

Plan view

Side view

Color palette

Front view

Centerline section

22.

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What are components of functional models?

Includes set dressings and props

Visualize basic composition of the scene

Solidify design concepts

Three dimensional thumbnail

Fully painted

Made to scale

23.

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Which of the following is necessary for a practical set design?

A set that functions properly, efficiently, and is a safe environment for the actors

Accommodation for blocking and stage business of director.

A design that only focuses on the audience’s visceral reaction

A set that is appropriate and takes construction challenges into account

A set that follows budget constraints and can be built in a timely manner

All of the above

24.

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What happens during the analysis stage of the creative process for the scenic designer:

Establish style

Create approach or concept

Establish all locations, time of day, and needs of the scenes and actors

Understand the world through research of cultural and historical contexts

Sketches and rough models

Editing out ideas

Incubation

25.

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Functional models are which of these?

Three dimensional

Works as the final model

Made to show the form and shape of the set

Built to show the intricate details of the set

Made to scale, usually ¼”=1’ or ½”=1’

Painted in detail

26.

1 point

What is something you should not do when conducting early research?

Study the time period

Include abstract/moody research

Gather way more resources than you think you’ll need

Explore a single idea

Find a way to organize your findings (i.e., Pinterest, 3-ring binder)

Consider realistic elements

27.

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Which of the following elements should all scenic designs communicate?

The preconceived notions of the show

The time, day, and season

The designer’s personal viewpoint on the play

The mood and spirit

The budget of the show

The potential imminent action

28.

1 point

In what order should the scenic design happen?

drafting, sketch, rendering, model

sketch, model, rendering, drafting

rendering, sketch, drafting, model

sketch, rendering, model, drafting

mock-up, rendering, model, drafting

sketch, rendering, mock-up, drafting

30.

1 point

What stops creative flow?

unclear goals

brain-writing

distractions

not feeling up to the task

preconceived notions

judgement/fear

brainstorming

31.

1 point

What inhibits creativity?

Unclear goals

Judgement

Distractions

All of the above

Preconceived notions

Fear of inadequacy

32.

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Which of the following is not a specified duty of the set designer during construction?

Address the needs of scenic changes arising from rehearsals

Make revisions to scenery when necessary

Create solutions if there are problems with scenery

Check on the progress of building the show

Attempt to cut as many costs as possible

Ensure that other designers (light, sound, and costume) are sticking to the schedule

33.

1 point

What two are the first steps for scenic designers?

Analysis

Incubation

Selection

Research

Evaluation

34.

1 point

What is true of painter’s elevations?

All of the above

None of the above

They are front elevations of the scenic elements

They show the color & texture of the set

They show the painting techniques that will be used on the set

It is the same thing as the color palette

35.

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Which of the following is not a purpose of a functional model?

Leave out indications of trim and decoration

Portray settings that are more sculptural than decorative or which make use of forced perspective

Help the scenic designer and other members of the production design team visualize the basic composition of the scenic design

Assist in understanding of sets that are difficult to represent with a sketch

Show general shape and form of the set

Provide a colored, three-dimensional representation of the set

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1 point

What is a thumbnail sketch?

Drawings which pay close attention to the detail of the character and setting

Finished color sketches

Drawings that show the general composition of the set but very little detail

small rough drawings usually made in pencil

Drawings that provide an accurate visualization of depth

Drawings with accurate representation of the actual size, shape & color of the setting