1Scene Designer
Creates the visual world of the play
2Periaktoi
vertical three-sided column which could be rotated to present three different scenic pictures

3Scale
The relationship of the performer in the set to his surroundings
48 Objectives of Scene Design
Creating an environment for the performers and the performance
Create mood and style
Distinguish between realistic and non-realistic
Set Locale and Period
Develops a Design Concept
Provide a Central Image or Metaphor
Coordinates the Project As A Whole
Solving Practical Design Problems
5Designers Concept
a unifying idea carried out visually
6Central Image
closely tied to other aspects of the work such as plot or theme
7Visual Metaphor
the representation of a person, place, thing, or idea by means of a visual image that suggests a particular association or point of similarity
8Ground plan
a floor plan, drawn to scale, outlining the various levels on the stage and indication the placement of scenery, furniture, doors, windows, and so on.
9Stage left and Stage Right
the right and left sides of the stage respectively, as seen from the performers position facing the audience
10Downstage
the area nearest to the audience
11Upstage
the area furthest from the audience.
12Flat
canvas stretched over a wood frame and painted to look like a solid wall
13Hard Flat
light plywood called lauan, placed on a wooden or metal frame that can be painted and then other elements can be added to it to a three-dimensional piece of scenery which might include molding etc.
14Scrim
pecial type of scenery made of gauze or cloth which can be painted or dyed. It can be used to create special effects with lighting sources change from front to back.
15Special Effects
include fog, ghosts, knives or words that appear to stab victims, walls that fall apart and so on.
16Prop
It refers to any object onstage that is not a permanent part of the stage.
17Line
the outline or silhouette of elements on stage
18Mass and Composition
the balance and arrangement of elements
19Texture
the ‘feel’ projected by surfaces and fabrics
20Color
the shading and contrasts of color combinations
21Rhythm
the repetition of shape, color, and texture in a regular setting
22Movement
the way the action unfolds and the way it progresses from one scene to the next
23thumbnail sketches
rough sketches
24rendering
a more complete sketch often with color
25model
a 3d representation of the rendering
26CAD
computer assisted design
27Technical Director
responsible for solving overall technical problems
28Property Designer
created and executes all props.
29Scenic Charge Artist
responsible for seeing that sets are built and painted according to the specifications and requirements of the stage designer