This module introduces students to the basic process of designing settings and props for the theatre. In the first semester students will be taught how to analysis a text and research the context of a play and how to communicate creative ideas using professional methods such as scale model-making.

In the second semester students will communicate their set design ideas and will be introduced to basic prop-making skills.

[Learning Outcomes 1-4]

A portfolio presentation will typically include:
A script analysis, a studio model-box, a scale model of a stage setting, working drawings and a prop-making project.


Key Information Set data:
100% coursework

Seminars and workshops will explain methods of research and script analysis and give practical training in scale-drawing, model-making basic prop-making and costume design.
Lectures will provide an understanding of the development of scenography.

Key Information Set data:
15% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities
85% Guided Independent Study

Benedetto, S. (2012) An introduction to Theatre Design, Routledge.
Brocket, O. (2010) Making the Scene. University of Texas Press
Howard, P. (2002) What is Scenography? Routledge
Jones, R.E. (2004) The Dramatic Imagination. Routledge
Wilson, Andy. [2003] Making Stage Props: A Practical Guide, Crowood Press
Winslow, C. (2008) The Handbook of Model-making for Set Designers. Crowood Press

Library Facilities, computers and internet access.
Workshop facilities and teaching studio with smart-board.
Model-making and prop-making tools and materials
The Blackboard Virtual Learning environment will be used to support this module.