Abstract
Scenic design or set design are expressions used interchangeably to mean the creation of scenery backgrounds for theatre, film and television. Scenic design in theatre, film and television are practically similar in approach and shares the same qualities. The major difference is the spaces in which the scenic designs are constructed and mounted in theatre, film and TV for performance. Spaces in theatre includes the proscenium, thrust, arena, found or created spaces. In contrast, spaces in film includes location or studio whereas spaces in tv comprises of studio. Therefore, to create the scenery, in theatre the scenic designer has to consider the sightlines of the audience whilst the designer in film and TV must consider what camera’s lens sees. This study examined the elements and principles of design in scenic design in TV3, Ghana’s Most Beautiful reality show 2017, and assessed the aesthetics of the elements and principles of design in scenic design in TV3 Ghana’s Most Beautiful reality show 2017. Qualitative research approach was employed for this study using descriptive and interpretive methods. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used in selecting the show based on its unique design concept and the participants. Data collected employed observation and interviews. The show was observed and pictures collected which elicited the data. Also, five (5) member audience who watched the show throughout to the final stage were interviewed. Data were analysed using visual and thematic analysis. The paper argues that a good combination of appropriate elements and principles of design in scenic design gives meaning and add some form of believability to the show. Findings revealed that appropriate combination of elements and principles of design inculcated in the scenic design defined the mood, themes and established the locale of the show. This attracted some audience members and made it enjoyable to watch.
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