Set Designer Legal, Social & Cultural Technicians

Adapt an existing design to changed circumstances and ensure that the artistic quality of the original design is reflected in the final result.

Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

Analysing the score, form, themes and structure of a piece of music.

Analyse the artistic concept, form and structure of a live performance based on observation during rehearsals or improvisation. Create a structured base for the design process of a specific production.

Analyse the selection and distribution of material elements on a stage.

Give instructions to all team members about how they should run the performance.

Efficient communication during live performance, anticipate any possible malfunctioning.

Research information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff members, in order to develop design …

Share and develop design ideas with the artistic team. Conceptualise new ideas independently and with others. Present your idea, gain feedback and take it into account. Make sure the design …

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

Identify and explore recent developments in technology and materials used in the live performance industry, in order to create an up-to-date technical background for one's personal design work.

Identify and investigate sociological trends and movements in society.

Control and ensure the quality of design results during a run.

Prepare and present detailed design suggestions for a specific production to a mixed group of people, including technical, artistic and management staff.

Take steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are …

Assess past artistic activities with a view to improving future projects.

Thorough research for information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production based.

Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.

Updating the design results based on observation of the stage image during the rehearsals, especially where the different designs and the action are integrated.

Set up, test and operate different types of communication equipment such as transmission equipment, digital network equipment, or telecommunications equipment.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Create three-dimensional models of the envisioned set layout.

Decide what materials the props will be made from, and document the conclusions.

Make set construction drawings, define a proper set building and select painting materials and methods.

Make sketches of envisioned props to help develop the concept and to share with others.

Manual drawing or sketching of stage layouts.

Produce plans, drawings and models of sets.

Quickly sketch ideas for set layouts and details.

Interpret an artistic plan and verify whether the described design can be executed.

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

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Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.

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Adjust plans to other locations with regards to the artistic concept.

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

Documenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.

File and document a production in all its phases right after the performance period so that it can be reproduced and all relevant information remains accessible.

Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.

Coordinate human, material and capital resources within artistic productions, based on the given documentation e.g. scripts.

Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.

Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.

Make sure that a given budget remains up to date using most recent and most accurate information. Anticipate possible variations and ensure that the set budgetary goals can be reached …

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.

Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.

Adapt existing props for use in a specific production.

Build props from a variety of materials, working with the design staff to create the appropriate prop for the production.

Decide on how to build the necessary props and document the process.

Decide on how the set will be built and document the conclusions.

Visually describe the various pieces of the set in order to develop the plan and to share with others.

Interpret the designs and other scenic drawings to clearly mark the information from the ground plans to the stage area.

Paint set constructions and stage props.

Anticipate possible technical problems with scenic elements.

Anticipate possible problems with mechanical and electromechanical stage equipment.

Buy the required props for a performance.