Scenic design

Creation of theatrical or film scenery Set design model by Marcel Jambon for an 1895 Paris production of Giuseppe Verdi's Otello. Set design for the New Zealand Opera's 2016 production of Mozart's Magic FluteScenic design for The 2010 Family Series, by Glenn Davis A simple red curtain set design for the Oresteia presented by Stairwell Theater, 2019 Scenic design, also known as stage design or set design, is the creation of scenery for theatrical productions including plays and musicals. The term can also be applied to film and television productions, where it may be referred to as production design. Scenic designers create sets and scenery to support the overall artistic goals of the production. Scenic design is an aspect of scenography, which includes theatrical set design as well as light and sound. Modern scenic designers are increasingly taking on the role of co-creators in the artistic process, shaping not only the physical space of a production but also influencing its blocking, pacing, and tone. As Richard Foreman famously stated, scenic design is a way to "create the world through which you perceive things happening." These designers work closely with the director, playwrig