How Do You Learn Set Design For Theatre?
• Search Amazon or other online book carriers for book on set design. Many books have been written giving a step by step outline for the basic way of designing for theatre. These are general guidelines that most young designers follow. With confidence and practice many steps become second nature.’; } s += “”; document.write(s); return; } google_ad_channel = ‘+7733764704+1640266093+9503394424+4989269770+8962074949+8941458308+4189760774+7122150828’ + xchannels + gchans; google_ad_client = “pub-9543332082073187”; google_ad_output = ‘js’; google_ad_type = ‘text’; google_feedback = ‘on’; google_ad_region = “test”; google_ad_format = ‘250x250_as’; //–> • Here are a few Books that many Universities use as text books” • “Stage Design: A Practical Guide” by Gary Thorne (Basic beginner’s book) • “Drafting for the Theatre” by Dennis Dorn (Detailed technical drawing standers for theatre) • “The Backstage Handbook” by Paul Carter (A must have for a theatre Carpenter • “Sculpting Space in the Theat
• Set design can be learned through a structured college program or be self-taught. The first step would be to search for books on set design, preferably ones that give step by step guidelines for design which a young designer can follow. As quickly as possible, find a more experienced designer or technical director to mentor you. Also listen to advice from stage carpenters, painters, and other theater folk. Gain experience with as many kinds of theatrical spaces and show types as you can. Continue to read and study about set design and building, but also about architecture, interior design, art, design history, etc. Set designers need a wide knowledge base. They also need some artistic skill, since drawing, painting, and (in model building) sculpture are the main ways to explain visual ideas. As your knowledge, experience, and skills increase, your set design will become stronger and faster. • Here are a few Books, including many that Universities use as text books • “Stage Design: A
