Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Elements

of DESIGN

The Language of Art

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

LineA mark that connects two points. Line can have.....

Dimension: length & width

Quality: shape, value, contrast

Character: emotionally evocative characteristics

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Merce Cummingham Dance CO

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Shape

Any line that encloses a space creates a shape.

Shapes define the outlines of details and silhouettes onstage, giving meaning to what we see!

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Volume

Volume

Three-dimensionalmanifestationof shape…

…creates an awareness of depth and spatial

arrangements

Flat mass with no weight

Beginningsof mass due to

shadow

3D relationship

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Slava Snowshoes, New York

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Color

One of the most complex elements .........

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

12th Night

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Value or Tone

Value

A very important element, especially in lighting and scenic painting, is value (or tone).

In this context, value means light and dark.

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Texture is the visual, tactile surface characteristics or appearance of an object.

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

The Wizard of OZ

Exploration of Theatre Design and Production

Wintuk

Guys & Dolls• This photo is my

inspiration for “Guys & Dolls.”

• What elements do you notice represented in the photo?

• Let’s look for your own inspiration.

Guys & Dolls

The Language of Art

Elements of Design