February 14, 2025
(13-19 yrs) Pro-D Workshop: Set Design
Granville Island, 1400 Johnston St • 1400 Johnston St Vancouver, BC, Canada V6H 3S1 Organized by Arts Umbrella AssociationAbout this event
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Description
A set designer works in the fields of theatre, film, and television, and is responsible for creating the visual world of a production. They work closely with the director and other members of the creative team in a highly collaborative process to imagine, design, and communicate the physical environment in which the action of the production takes place. This can include everything from set pieces and backdrops to props and special effects. Set designers use their skills and creativity in art, design, and architecture to create immersive and convincing environments that help to tell the story and transport the audience to another world. They may work on a variety of productions, from small-scale plays to large-scale films or operas, and are an essential part of the creative process in the entertainment industry.In this workshop, students will learn from an accomplished set designer and properties maker, who will share her knowledge and experience to inspire the young theatre-maker in the highly creative discipline of set design. Topics may include analyzing the script, conducting research, exploring and developing design concepts and communicating the design through the use of sketches, models, and drafting. Equal parts theory and hands-on, the learner will return to their school or community with new inspiration and communication skills to help bring their ideas to the stage.
Instructor Biography Regular Arts Umbrella Stagecraft Instructor Monica Emme is a fabricator, designer, and stage manager, with a special passion for creative collaboration, especially in the theatre space. Enthusiastically interdisciplinary, she has a passion for puppet creation and miniature paper projects. Monica has designed sets, props and even costumes for many past Arts Umbrella theatre productions, including Tuck Everlasting, Cinderella and The SpongeBob Musical. She has also collaborated with Zee Zee Theatre, Rice & Beans Theatre, vAct (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre), Carousel Theatre for Young People and Pacific Theatre, as well as numerous other local theatre producers. Currently based in Vancouver, she has wandering roots in Ontario, Alberta, Washington State, and Nova Scotia. Monica received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Ryerson University in 2012 and a Diploma in Performing Arts - Stagecraft from Douglas College in 2014.
Discipline Code:
TMF
Location
Studio 311 - Classroom at Granville Island, 1400 Johnston St
Studio 311 - Scene Shop at Granville Island, 1400 Johnston St
Instructor
Guest Artist
Age and Gender
Ages 13-19 · Co-Ed