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THTR 101 Exam 1
Intro to Scenography
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Undergraduate 1
03/14/2012

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Term
Proscenium Theatre
Definition
Traditional type of theatre with house for audience, apron, and stage.
Term
Largest size of sheet goods sold.
Definition
4x8
(4'x8')
Term
Flats
Definition
Vertical walls
Term
Platforms (Plats)
Definition
Horizontal (load bearing)
Term
Longest board lumber sold=?
Widest=?
Definition
16'
11 1/4"
Term
(___x0x0)
(0x___x0)
(0x0x___)
Definition
Depth
Width
Length
Term
Width is measured in which direction on the wood?
Definition
It is measured across the grain.
Term
Nominal Size of Board Lumber:
1. x2=? (used for?)
2. x3=?
3. x4=?
4. x6=?
Definition
Actual size of board lumber:
1. 1 1/2" (weight bearing/platforms)
2. 2 1/2"
3. 3 1/2"
4. 5 1/2"
Term
Nominal size of board lumber:
1. x8=?
2. x10=?
3. x12=?
Definition
Actual size of board lumber:
1. 7 1/4"
2. 9 1/4"
3. 11 1/4"
Term
Nominal size of board lumber:
1. x1=? (used for?)
2. x5/4=?
Definition
Actual size of board lumber:
1. 3/4" (Flats)
2. Anywhere from 1" to 1 1/4" (Flats & Plats)
Term
Black Box
Definition
-A type of theatre with four walls and ultimate customizability.
-"In the Round"
Term
Plasterline
Definition
-(PL)
-Separates house from stage
-Perpendicular to CL
Term
Centerline
Definition
-(CL)
-Separates two halves of stage
-Perpendicular to PL
Term
Upstage VS Downstage
Definition
-Downstage is closer to the house
(If you were to roll a marble on stage, it would go DOWNstage towards the house.)
Term
Cyclorama
Definition
-(Cyc)
-White wall upstage
-Light is pointed at it
Term
Scrim
Definition
-Mesh-like fabric upstage
-Light pointed at actor
-Creates a fuzzy effect
Term
Backdrop
Definition
-Take a wild guess :)
(Sets scene, usually painted, at back of stage)
Term
1. Robertson Screw
2. Philips Screw
3. Flathead Screw
Definition
1. Square head
2. Plus sign shaped head
3. Minus sign shaped head
Term
Ripping
Definition
-Cutting w/grain of wood.
Term
Crosscutting
Definition
-Cutting aCROSS grain of wood.
Term
Sharktooth Saw
Definition

-For wood

-Cuts across and with grain[image][image]

Term
Coping Saw
Definition

-For wood

-Close cuts

 

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Term
Keyhole Saw
Definition

-For wood (and drywall)

-Tiny spaces (like keyholes!)

 

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Term
Backsaw
Definition

-Moulding w/angles

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Term
Hacksaw
Definition

- For metal & plastic

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Term
Trammel Points
Definition

-Makeshift compass

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Term

Framing Square

 

Definition
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Term
Tri-Square
Definition
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Term
Combination Square
Definition
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Term
Speed Square
Definition
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Term
Bevel Guide
Definition
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Term
Plumb Bob
Definition
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Term
Spirit Level
Definition
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Term
Mat/Utility knife
Definition
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Term
Fence
Definition
The guide on a powered saw that allows it to cut a straight line.
Term
Router
Definition
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Term
Grinder
Definition

-For metalworking

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Term
Tiny "Trim"
Definition
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Term

Sandpaper grade

 

The lower the # the ____ the paper

Definition

Sandpaper grade

 

The _____ the # the rougher the paper

Term

 

 

1. Palm Sander VS 2. Random Orbital Sander

Definition

1. Uses the sheets of sandpaper.

2. Uses precut circular pads of sandpaper and has holes for dust collection.

Term
1. Oagee Router Bit VS 2. (Trimble? Trimbet?)
Definition

1. Used for decorative designs on moulding

2. Used to make straight cuts

Term
1.Paddle Bit VS 2.Drill Bit
Definition

1. Makes holes in wood

2. Used to drill wood with threads

Term
Impact Driver
Definition

-Tiny screwgun/drill

-For dropping screws/tightening

-Not for drilling holes

-Quite adorable, similar to the drill as the tiny trim saw is to the circular saw

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