Aim to create visually dynamic scenic elements that are

EVT101a
Week 3
Scenic design
Environmental design
Properties (props) department
Materials
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Scenic design – visually dynamic
• Aim to create visually dynamic scenic elements that are pleasing at
both a distance and close up in full HD broadcast quality
– Most phones have mega pixel cameras now and people record
everything.
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Areas of focus
• The stage floor
• The background
• Scenic elements
• Furniture
• Technology
• Design by Addition:
– Add levels
– Add depth
– Add texture
– Add something unique
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Stage floor
• The stage floor
– Ramps
– Steps
– Stage surfaces
– Stage levels
– Level or raked seating?
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The background
• The general elements that are behind the presenter or speaker
– Backdrops
– Drapery
– Curtains
– Scrims
– Cycloramas
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Scenic elements
• Elements that contribute to the general background but can stand
out or be picked out as features, or be used to make the design
unique for that event
– Columns
– Tension fabric shapes
– Art
– Other scenic structures
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Furniture
• Furniture is different from scenic elements in that furniture can be
removed from the stage environment without impacting upon the
visual design.
– Podiums
– Stools
– Couches
– Tables
– Chairs
– Screens and low dividers
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Technology
• Projection screens
• Video displays
• LED panels
• Lighting
• Audio
• Technology systems are often not seen but can have a remarkable
impact upon the event.
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Consumer culture
• The aestheticisation of everyday life:
– The values and associations we attribute to products and services is
now a key determinant of identity and quality.
• e.g. Hyundai vs. Ferrari.
• Tiger Air vs. British Airways
– The signs and signifiers (hyperreality) of objects are often more
important that the object itself
• “I went to Bali and all I got was this t-shirt” slogan shirt
– Available for purchase in a Sydney souvenir shop.
– Products and services must, or at least must seem to, provide
pleasure or something extraordinary to everyday live. Each product
or service must provide an ‘experience’
– Form is often more important than function
– Possession and attendance often indicates social status, cohort
and sub-cultural membership.
• Symbolic value of products and services
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Environment design
• The art of transforming a generic venue into an event space
• Creating the ideal atmosphere
• Physical representation of the experience design
• Provide direction
– Direction signage
– Information monitors and kiosks
• Entrance elements
• Room elements
• Registration areas
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Form
• Form is the visible shape or configuration of a thing.
• Form can be actual or virtual – the implication or hint (semiotic
referent) of a thing.
• Form can be viewed from many angles.
• Form can be:
– Repeating – all the same shape
– Contrasting – usually 70% one shape and 30% another
• Form and function – form should never over-ride function when
function is important. Form should compliment function rather than
hinder it.
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This is not a pipe
Magritte’s famous
painting simply states
“This is not a pipe”
(note the image left is
a reproduction and not
the original). In doing
so Magritte is
absolutely correct.
It isn’t a pipe, merely a
Representation, a
referent (semiotics) to
a form that we
recognise.
We can do the same
thing in events with
props and lighting.
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Form and function – adaptation
• The Hussar’s pelisse jacket
– In this case the official form
hindered function.
• To rectify this the Hussars loosened the
pelisse and took it off one shoulder.
• This allowed them to swing their sabre
more effectively from horseback.
Additionally, the material of the loose
arm bunched up to provide extra
protection against opponents sword
cuts.
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Form and function – vestige
• Gorget.
– The larger image is a painting of George
Washington, wearing a vestigal gorget.
– Became a badge of rank
– Now is a decoration or necklace
“from the 18th century onwards, the gorget
became primarily ornamental, serving only
as a symbolic accessory on military
uniforms”
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Form versus function;
hyperreality
• As the previous slides indicate the reality of a thing is not always
necessarily the most important aspect of it in the modern world.
• In events we can use this to our advantage when it comes to
design elements.
• The notion or essence of a thing or a tangential reference to it is
sometimes all it takes to invoke it.
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Props and effects
• Props
– Short for ‘Theatrical Property’
– “A prop is any object that gives the scenery, performers, or
performance space specific period, place, or character.”
• Effects (SFX/FX)
– An illusion created for stage, film or TV.
• Form but not function
– Scale, size and number
• Less is more – don’t overwhelm your audience with props
and effects
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A note on firearms and pyrotechnics
• If you absolutely must use firearms or fire effects, employ a suitably
qualified armourer.
• The ownership of firearms without the proper Police licence is illegal
in Australia.
• The use of replica firearms without permission from the relevant
Police department is also illegal in most states.
• In many states pointing a replica or non-functioning firearm (or prop)
at a person is considered assault. Special permission is required.
• All states require a pyrotechnician (fireworks operator or shot firer)
to be licenced.
• Many states restrict the use of pyrotechnics and fire/flame effects
indoors.
– Flammable props treated with fire retardant
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Projection and flywire
• A recent trend in events and staging has been to embrace projection
and flywire suspension.
– Aerial Angels are a popular choice in acrobatics
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• Projection is simply projecting a scene, picture or moving image
onto a surface.
• The vivid festival in Sydney has make extensive use of projection.
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Projection
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Floral and table
• In a great many events, floral and table settings (dining) are
important.
• This is not to say every event will have table and floral settings.
• Table and floral settings seek to enhance the mood or support the
theme of the event.
• Table and floral (and other) elements must work in harmony with
each other and not result in clutter.
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Considerations for layout and decor
• Reason for the event
• Theme and colour scheme
• Table sizes, shapes and layout options
• Table linens
• Invitations, place cards and menu design
• Dinner ware and glassware
• The menu
• Kitchen to table access
• Waitstaff ratio
• Weather
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Theme and colour
• The overall guiding theme and colour palette must be adhered to
when dressing tables and arranging the floral features.
• It is possible to have ONE element outside of the guiding colour
scheme as a clash highlight.
• Clash colouring and patterning is becoming popular in fashion and
will slowly make its way into décor design.
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Clash design
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A good example of fashion print and pattern clash
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Table sizes, shapes and layout options
• Size of the table determines the number of guests seated around it
• Most event tables are of a standard size, making sourcing linens
easier
– Always use the correct size table linens
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– Standard table sizes
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– Table and linen sizes and the drop
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Table settings
• Not all table settings are dining settings
– Table displays for product launches
– Entry hall tables
– Informal settings or drink service only
– Side tables

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