Set Design and World-Building
Students will analyze how set pieces, props, and backdrops establish the physical and psychological reality of a play's world.
Key Questions
- Analyze how set design can reveal information about a character or setting before any dialogue occurs.
- Differentiate between realistic and abstract set designs and their intended effects.
- Design a conceptual set for a short play, justifying choices based on the script's themes.
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