The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition, Methods, and Practice

The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition, Methods, and Practice, Second Edition, is a comprehensive textbook that covers the skills necessary to create effective, evocative, and engaging theatrical designs. It discusses key concepts such as content, context, genre, style, play structure, and format, as well as essential principles such as collaboration, inspiration, conceptualization, script analysis, conducting effective research, building a visual library, developing an individual design process, and the role of the critique in collaboration. The second edition includes a new chapter on properties management and design, a new chapter on makeup design, a new chapter on digital rendering, an expanded and revised chapter on traditional rendering, and additional exercises in all elements and principles of design chapters for skill development. It also provides access to additional online resources, including step-by-step video tutorials of the exercises featured in the book.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition, Methods, and Practice, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate world of theatrical design, encompassing a wide range of elements and principles. This textbook provides students with the essential skills and knowledge required to create effective, evocative, and engaging theatrical designs that support a play contextually, thematically, and visually.

Content, Context, Genre, Style, Play Structure, and Format are among the key concepts explored in this text. It examines the demands and limitations of various theatrical spaces, emphasizing the importance of designing for optimal performance and audience engagement. The book also discusses essential principles such as collaboration, inspiration, conceptualization, script analysis, conducting effective research, building a visual library, developing an individual design process, and the role of the critique in collaboration.

In this second edition, the book has been extensively revised and expanded to include new chapters on properties management and design, makeup design, digital rendering, and traditional rendering. These chapters provide students with the latest techniques and practices in these areas, enabling them to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in theatrical design.

Furthermore, the book includes an expanded and revised chapter on individual design areas, including additional practices for conceptualization and collaboration. These exercises are designed to help students develop their skills and explore each design principle in depth. Additional exercises in all elements and principles of design chapters further enhance the investigation of each design principle and skill development.

Throughout the text, the content has been revised and updated to reflect current pedagogy and practices, ensuring that students receive the most relevant and up-to-date information in theatrical design.

The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition, Methods, and Practice, Second Edition, is an invaluable resource for students in theatrical design, introduction to design, and stagecraft courses. It provides a solid foundation in core design principles and techniques, enabling students to create innovative and captivating theatrical designs that leave a lasting impact on audiences. Whether you are a aspiring designer or an experienced professional, this textbook is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of theatrical design.

Weight: 1010g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367902100
Edition number: 2 ed