Scenic Design – The aspect of production that gives a sense of space or location. Can be realistic or symbolic. Aids in creating atmosphere
Mood Board (Concept) – A poster that contains imagery that will help focus’s the design or conceptual weight of a piece of theatre
Thumbnail Sketch – a quick sketch or drawing that becomes the starting point for a design
Stage Configuration – The layout of the stage in the theatre you are producing in the play
Ground plan/ Birds Eye View – The top down look of the design. Gives you an idea of WHERE things are on the stage
Elevation – the FRONT look of the design. Gives you an idea of what you will see when you are looking at the stage
Flat – A scenic piece that is used to build doorways or walls. Light, flexible, and can be built to order
Sight Lines – The view of an audience onto the stage. Sight Lines are taken from many different seats to see what they see
Masking/Masking Flats – flats or curtains designed to hide the elements of the stage we don’t want the audience to see