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The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition, Methods, and Practice, Second Edition, contains an in-depth discussion of design elements and principles for costume, set, lighting, sound, projection, properties, and makeup designs.

This textbook details the skills necessary to create effective, evocative, and engaging theatrical designs that support a play contextually, thematically, and visually. It covers key concepts such as content, context, genre, style, play structure, and format and the demands and limitations of various theatrical spaces. The book also discusses essential principles, including collaboration, inspiration, conceptualization, script analysis, conducting effective research, building a visual library, developing an individual design process, and the role of the critique in collaboration. This second edition includes

  • A new chapter on properties management and design.
  • A new chapter on makeup design.
  • A new chap

    Table of Contents

    Part 1: Beginnings, 1. What is Theatrical Design?, 2. Form, Content, and Context, 3. Genre, 4. Style, 5. Dramatic Structure, Part 2: Elements of Design, 6. Line, 7. Shape, Form, Mass, Volume, and Space, 8. Value, 9. Color, 10. Texture, 11. Creating the Illusion of Depth on a Flat Surface, Part 3: Principles of Design, 12. Unity and Variety, 13. Balance, 14. Repetition, Rhythm, and Pattern, 15. Scale and Proportion, 16. Emphasis and Subordination, Part 4: Core Principles for the Theatrical Designer, 17. Collaboration, 18. Analysis, 19. Conceptualization, 20. The Design Process, 21. The Role of Critique, 22. Drawing as Our Common Language, 23. Rendering, 24. Digital Rendering, Part 5: Individual Design Areas, 25. Costume Design, 26. Makeup Design, 27. Scene Design, 28. Properties Direction and Design, 29. Lighting Design, 30. Sound Design, 31. Digital Media and Projection Design

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 6/29/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780367902117, 978-0367902117
      ISBN10: 0367902117
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition, Methods, and Practice, Second Edition, contains an in-depth discussion of design elements and principles for costume, set, lighting, sound, projection, properties, and makeup designs.

      This textbook details the skills necessary to create effective, evocative, and engaging theatrical designs that support a play contextually, thematically, and visually. It covers key concepts such as content, context, genre, style, play structure, and format and the demands and limitations of various theatrical spaces. The book also discusses essential principles, including collaboration, inspiration, conceptualization, script analysis, conducting effective research, building a visual library, developing an individual design process, and the role of the critique in collaboration. This second edition includes

      • A new chapter on properties management and design.
      • A new chapter on makeup design.
      • A new chap

        Table of Contents

        Part 1: Beginnings, 1. What is Theatrical Design?, 2. Form, Content, and Context, 3. Genre, 4. Style, 5. Dramatic Structure, Part 2: Elements of Design, 6. Line, 7. Shape, Form, Mass, Volume, and Space, 8. Value, 9. Color, 10. Texture, 11. Creating the Illusion of Depth on a Flat Surface, Part 3: Principles of Design, 12. Unity and Variety, 13. Balance, 14. Repetition, Rhythm, and Pattern, 15. Scale and Proportion, 16. Emphasis and Subordination, Part 4: Core Principles for the Theatrical Designer, 17. Collaboration, 18. Analysis, 19. Conceptualization, 20. The Design Process, 21. The Role of Critique, 22. Drawing as Our Common Language, 23. Rendering, 24. Digital Rendering, Part 5: Individual Design Areas, 25. Costume Design, 26. Makeup Design, 27. Scene Design, 28. Properties Direction and Design, 29. Lighting Design, 30. Sound Design, 31. Digital Media and Projection Design

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