3.1 Production of Artefacts

Production of Artefacts

Scenic Design
Making props for stage performances e.g. set design, set building; costuming, lighting, sound, etc is one of many backstage jobs that allow people to get involved in their children's school lives or their local community theatres.
Making props is a satisfying creative outlet that can make the difference between a good production and a memorable one. People can also make friends while working together making props. Props are necessary for most plays, musicals, singers, comedians etc.
There are four very important points to remember when making props:
The prop must relate to the production. It must be of the correct colour, period and it should do the job of whatever it is meant to represent.
The audience that sit furthest away should be able to recognise what the prop is or what it’s representing. They shouldn’t have to be told by someone else what it is.

Props should look good from a distance e.g. from at least 10-15 feet.

The safety of the actors, crew and audience are most important and must be a prime consideration at all times. The prop also must be comfortable to use

Scenic Design
Scenic design, also known as stage design, set design or production design is the creation of theatrical, film or television scenery.
The stage picture is the look or physical appearance of the stage for a play in both rehearsals and performance. It shows the way that the way is composed artistically. The stage design should appeal to the audience and should express good principles of both design and space.
The setting of a theatre performance helps the actors bring their story to life by providing the suitable atmosphere.
The background is the largest part of the set and is painted to create the illusion of rooms or open spaces. The most commonly used paint for scenery is casein which is a water-based paint that can be cleaned up with soap and water. It can be mixed to create many other colors and shades.

Costume Design
Costume designers create the look of each character by designing the appropriate clothes and accessories for the actors to wear in the performance. The costumes also help add to the atmosphere of the production.
Pottery
Potters are people who make ceramic pots. Pottery is one of the oldest human technologies and art-forms, and remains a major industry today.


The first step in working in ceramics is finding the plastic clay body. In the past, potters had to dig their own clay. Some potters still dig their own clay which makes them feel a valuable connection to the earth through this process.