How can we design a theatrical set that adds meaning and power to a production?
Grades
6-12
Subjects
Fine Arts
Key Content
visual composition, set design
Student design teams choose a play or musical, analyze its script through a set designer's eye, and research how past productions have staged it. Drawing on the play's historical context, they sketch ideas, build rough and scale white models, and create a full-color scenographic model that conveys a specific mood. Students write artist statements explaining their design choices and exhibit their models to community members and experts.