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The set designer is, somewhat paradoxically, responsible for designing the set for a production. The design should be based on the director's vision and must conform to all fire/safety regulations. The set designer is also responsible for any artistic decisions made about the set, for example choosing paint colors.
Set designer is a BIG JOB. Take this into account when figuring out your commitments for this semester.
Basics
The Ensemble usually performs term shows in La Sala de Puerto Rico and summer shows in Little Kresge. Digital models of both places exist- check the Ensemble locker or talk to other ensemble members to obtain them. It is important to go look at the production space and see what can be utilized. In Sala, the most important initial decision is how to orient the space. Be mindful if you want to use the kitchen doors as entrances or if you want to use SpaceDock. When designing in Sala, you'll also decide how the audience will be laid out- galley vs. traditional seating, number of chairs, etc. Make sure the path from the audience entrance (large double doors) to the seats is straightforward and is large enough for a large flow of people (in case of fire).
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The final set design should be in a digital format. The final set design should be approved by the TD and director if possible before it is presented to the production staff and should be as detailed as possible. It should include sight lines, the spaces that any moving objects (such as a door) will pass through, and anything other information that could possibly be useful. The design should also conform to all fire/safety regulations.
Once the final set design has been presented at a prod meeting, it should be sent out to the show list and posted to the show dropbox/other public storage option. All future updates should also be sent out and uploaded.
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The set designer should come up with an audience design sometime before prod week. The design must also conform to to fire code- see the TD page for more information.
The audience platforms that we can get from CAC are:
- Germans: 78*.5” x 39.5”. They can be at 3 different heights ({}15.5”, 23.5”, 31.5”*)
- Butterflies: 6' x 8'. They are at a height of 16"
Meeting with CAC
While the meeting with CAC is primarily the TD's responsibility, the set designer should attend if possible on the off chance the set needs to be changed. See the TD page for more information.
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