Technical Drawing for Stage Design
Technical Drawing for Stage Design explains the importance of drawing in the design process, revealing how the initial two-dimensional drawing is a crucial building block in creating the scale model that in turn will develop into the stage set - that will transport the audience into another world.\ Introducing the tools and equipment used by the designer\ Developing confidence in freehand sketching\ Drawing to aid the creative thought processes, communicate design ideas and help with the...
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Explaining the importance of drawing in the design process, this guide reveals how the initial two-dimensional drawing is a crucial building block in creating the scale model that in turn will develop into the stage set—that will transport the audience into another world. Topics covered include an introduction to the tools and equipment used by the designer; developing confidence in freehand sketching; drawing to aid the creative thought process, communicate design ideas, and and help with the construction process; scenic elements and the related terminology; and the architecture of the theater and how to draw it.
Acknowledgements 4Introduction 51 The language of technical drawing 9Drawing tools and equipment 15Freehand sketching 31Types of drawing 40The scale rule 44Geometry and technical drawing exercises 48Venue drawings or theatre drawings 91Lettering and printed matter 104Orthographic projection 113Line characteristics and drawing up 137Scenic elements and terms 146The orders of architecture 179Glossary 182Further reading 189Index 190
