FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN A GUIDE TO THE BASICS OF SCENIC, COSTUME, AND LIGHTHING DESIGN

• Main Authors: Brewster, Karen 1955- (Author), Shafer, Melissa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Allworth Press 2011
• Subjects: Theaters > Stage-setting and scenery; Set designers; Stage management
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The authors, both veteran theater designers, have consulted with a broad range of seasoned theater industry professionals to provide a guide full of advice and insight. With clear examples and hands-on exercises, this book illustrates the way in which the three major areas of theatrical design, scen...

Table of Contents:

• The Preliminary Design Process. Script analysis for designers ; The objectives of theatrical design ; Researching the design ; Collaboration
• Understandingthe Visual Components of Theatrical Design. Design elements ; Design principles and visual composition
• The Artistic and Practical Processes of Theatrical Design. Scenic design ; Costume design ; Lighting design ; Building a career in theater design.