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Set Design Review

Match the set design terminology with its appropriate description.

  1. 3 walls that surround the actor’s performance space
    1. Box Set
    2. Unit Set
    3. Curtain Set
    4. Prism Set

    Answer: A. Box Set


  2. A set that includes free standing elements
    1. Box Set
    2. Curtain Set
    3. Unit Set
    4. Prism Set

    Answer: C. Unit Set


  3. A set that uses hanging fabric to provide the location of the play or scene
    1. Unit Set
    2. Prism Set
    3. Box Set
    4. Curtain Set

    Answer: D. Curtain Set


  4. A set that doesn’t change throughout an entire show
    1. Box Set
    2. Permanent Set
    3. Curtain Set
    4. Prism Set

    Answer: B. Permanent Set


  5. A thin piece of fabric that can be used for special effects once light is projected either in front of or behind it
    1. Scrim
    2. Prism Set
    3. Curtain
    4. Lighting Cloth

    Answer: A. Scrim


  6. A set that uses only what is necessary to represent a set.
    1. Permanent Set
    2. Curtain Set
    3. Prism Set
    4. Minimal Set

    Answer: D. Minimal Set


  7. A set that uses 3 pieces of wood nailed together to form a triangle
    1. Unit Set
    2. Permanent Set
    3. Prism Set
    4. Minimal Set

    Answer: C. Prism Set


  8. A bird’s eye view of the set in relation to the stage
    1. Ground Plan
    2. Rendering
    3. Production Concept
    4. Scene Sketch

    Answer: A. Ground Plan


  9. A final, color sketch of what the scene will look like
    1. Ground Plan
    2. Production Concept
    3. Scene Sketch
    4. Rendering

    Answer: D. Rendering


  10. The line of sight from audience to action on the stage
    1. Rendering
    2. Sight Line
    3. Curtain Line
    4. Prism Set

    Answer: B. Sight Line


  11. The specific area on the stage where the front curtain hangs
    1. Scrim
    2. Sight Line
    3. Curtain Line
    4. Curtain Set

    Answer: C. Curtain Line

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