Establishing a location
Design is very powerful in indicating to an audience where and when the scene is set before a character has even spoken. An audience will read and interpret the signs and symbols presented to them on stage at all times - this is called The process of interpreting the sign and symbols on stage or screen.. Designers should consider how they could use a range of either subtle or bold signs to communicate meaning to an audience. For example, a costume designer’s choice of full 18th-century clothing will make it clear when the play is set. Other, more subtle choices, eg the use of colour, can inform the audience of more sensitive details, such as red to indicate that a character is passionate and fiery. As such, design is able to influence a scene’s mood and atmosphere.
A change from one design state or concept to another is called a A change from one design state or concept to another.. These can be subtle and fluid, where the audience barely notice the change, or bold and definite so the audience are struck by the sudden Where one lighting state fully and quickly replaces the state before. or change.