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Theatre Design
Concept and Scene Design
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Art/Design
Undergraduate 2
12/06/2012

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Scrim
Definition
fabric which reflects light on one side while translucent from the other; used in set design in combination with lighting
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Cue
Definition
a preconceived alert for lighting, sound and actors
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Baton
Definition
Pipe used to hang drapes, lighting or scenery (usually lives in the fly)
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Apron
Definition
Stage floor that reaches in front of the Proscenium Arch
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Rendering
Definition
a painting of the finished set as it appears to the audience, or the final design of a costume
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Model
Definition
a three dimensional reproduction of the set design, usually at a 1/4 inch scale
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Ellipsoidal
Definition
A hard edged stage light
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Fresnel
Definition
A soft edged stage light
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Pin Light
Definition
a powerful stage light which pinpoints a small area
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Gel
Definition
A translucent thin plastic, which comes in many hues and fits to the front of stage lights
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Light Plot
Definition
A blueprint of where the lights are hung, the type, color of gel and angle
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Light board
Definition
a control box which controls all dimmers and lights
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Swatch
Definition
a small piece of fabric used to show texture of design by costume designer
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Ground Plan
Definition
Blueprint of stage from above complete with set and set pieces
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Fly
Definition
The area above the stage and out of sight
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Prop
Definition
Whatever an actor can pick up with one hand, an extension of the actor and their emotions
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Gobo
Definition
Cut outs placed in front of light to create shadow and effect
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Footlights
Definition
lights on the floor at the front of the stage
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