Scenic Design

In Scenic Design, the skills measured are:
  • An understanding of the scenic designer’s role and responsibilities
  • An understanding of the artistic and practical constraints which impact the scenic design
  • An understanding of the relationship of scenic design to a unifying concept
  • The ability to carry out research into style, period, locale, and genre of the play
  • The ability to present and explain design choices.
 
Rules
Only one entrant may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.

Theoretical or realized designs are acceptable.
  • The entrant must prepare a presentation no longer than 8 minutes (with an additional 4 minute Q&A) that includes:
  • A scale model (in 1/4″ or 1/2″ to 1′0″) OR a perspective rendering (no larger than 11″ x 17″) showing the design and its relationship to the theatrical space. At least one figure must be included in the rendering or model to show proportion and scale. Model or rendering can be generated through multiple media, such as SketchUp, Vectorworks, or 3-D printers.
  • Floor plan (drawn to the same scale) for the production that clearly indicates:
  • Performance space
  • Backstage space
  • Audience areas
  • Sightlines
​Title block including:
  • Show name
  • Floor plan source
  • Scale
  • Entrant name
  • Date

​Download the rubric below.
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 PictureAll State Production of "Big Fish" ~ Photo by Brian Eaves
​Supplies
An artifact binder – must include a complete set of the following materials:
  • A one page design statement summarizing:
  • Theme of the play
  • Unified design concept
  • Script requirements

The following may or may not be included in the binder, but must be presented:
  • Complete research
  • Sources of inspiration
  • Floor plan
  • Models or renderings
  • Techniques within the design
  • Floor plan (drawn to the same scale) for the production that clearly indicates:
  • Performance space
  • Backstage space
  • Audience areas
  • Sightlines
Title block including:
  • Show name
  • Floor plan source
  • Scale
  • Entrant name
  • Date
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Entrants must wear all black.
  • Entrants must wear black, shoes.
  • Clothing should be professional yet allow easy movement for the actor to accommodate the action of the performance.
  • Entrants should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the adjudicators.