STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Demonstrate an understanding of the Set Dresser/Properties Designer/Operator responsibilities.

 II.     Demonstrate an understanding of major historic styles of interior and exterior elements as they pertain to Set Dressing and Properties design.

 III.    Demonstrate an understanding of the Properties and Set Dressing preparation process.

 IV.     Design and construct Set Dressing and/or Properties elements.

 V.      Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between Design and buildability and budget.

 VI.     Create examples of the Properties Operation process.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The Set Dresser/Properties Designer/Operator Responsibilities

         A.      The Director relationship

         B.      The Set, Costume and Light Designer relationship

         C.      Plots, plans and associated paperwork

         D.      Backstage protocols for properties operation

 II.     Major historic styles of interior and exterior elements as they pertain to Set Dressing and Proprties design.

         A.      Classic styles

         B.      Medieval styles

         C.      Eastern styles

         D.      Renaissance styles

         E.      Modern styles

 III.    The Properties and Set Dressing preparation process.

         A.      Contemporary materials available

         B.      Designer conferences

         C.      Plots, Plans and associated paperwork

         D.      Drafting elements necessary to accomplish the Set Dresser and Properties Designer  responsibilities

 IV.     Design and construction  of Set Dressing and/or Properties elements .

         A.      Design of properties and set dressing elements for a show

         B.      Construction of properties and set dressing elements for a show

 V.      The relationship between design and buildability and budget

 VI.     The Properties Operation process.

         A.      Plots, Plans and associated paperwork

         B.      Hand and set props operation

         C.      Scene Changes

         D.      Backstage productiion protocols

 VII.    Resume preparation.