7.2 Creating Ground Plans and Elevations

Ground plans and elevations are essential tools in set design. They provide a bird's-eye view of the stage layout and vertical representations of set elements. These drawings use standardized symbols, line weights, and dimensioning to communicate design details accurately.

Technical elements like title blocks, legends, and scale notations ensure clear communication between designers and builders. Elevation and section drawings offer vertical perspectives, revealing proportions and internal structures. These techniques form the foundation of effective set visualization and construction.

Ground Plans

Components and Symbols of Ground Plans

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• Ground plan provides a bird's-eye view of the stage or set layout from above
• Floor plan symbols represent various set elements and stage equipment
  • Includes standard symbols for walls, doors, windows, and furniture
  • Utilizes different line weights and styles to distinguish between elements
• Dimensioning indicates precise measurements of set pieces and stage areas
  • Uses dimension lines with arrows to show lengths, widths, and distances
  • Includes numerical measurements in the appropriate scale (feet, inches, or metric)

Technical Elements and Notations

• Title block contains essential project information
  • Displays production name, designer, date, and drawing number
  • Includes scale ratio and any relevant notes or revisions
• Legend explains symbols, line types, and abbreviations used in the drawing
  • Ensures clear communication between designers, builders, and technicians
  • Typically placed in a corner of the drawing for easy reference
• Scale notation indicates the relationship between drawing size and actual size
  • Expressed as a ratio (1/4" = 1'-0") or a representative fraction (1:48)
  • Allows accurate interpretation of measurements and proportions

Elevation and Section Drawings

Types of Vertical Representations

• Elevation drawing depicts the front view of a set or architectural element
  • Shows vertical dimensions, details, and proportions of the design
  • Includes features like windows, doors, decorative elements, and textures
• Section view reveals the interior structure of a set or building
  • Displays a vertical slice through the design, exposing internal components
  • Illustrates construction details, support structures, and spatial relationships
• Orthographic projection combines multiple views of an object or set
  • Presents front, side, and top views in a standardized arrangement
  • Allows for comprehensive understanding of the design from all angles

Techniques and Applications

• Elevation drawings utilize consistent line weights and styles
  • Thick lines for visible edges, thin lines for hidden features
  • Dashed lines for elements behind the main surface
• Section views employ special symbols and hatching patterns
  • Cut surfaces shown with bold outlines and material-specific hatching
  • Uncut elements drawn with normal line weights
• Orthographic projections follow specific layout conventions
  • Views arranged in a logical order (front, top, right side)
  • Aligned edges and features between different views for clarity
• Dimensioning and labeling applied to all vertical representations
  • Height measurements and vertical spacing clearly indicated
  • Key elements and materials labeled for easy identification