A Raisin in the Sun Set Design GRASPS
In this assignment, you will design a set for A Raisin in the Sun. You will research design elements
appropriate to the time period, themes and action of the play. You will consider the characters, stage
direction and description of the set from the play and design that reality keeping in mind that the set
must also convey meaning and while also be used practically.
GOAL
To design a set for A Raisin in the Sun.
ROLE
Set Designer
AUDIENCE The Artistic team of a production of A Raisin in the Sun.
SITUATION You are designing a set for A Raisin in the Sun to be produced on the Senn Hall stage.
PRODUCT
You are designing a ground plan for A Raisin in the Sun as well as a thumbnail or 3 dimensional
rendering of the set that includes, furniture, color, appropriate props and set dressing as well as a 5
paragraph explanation of your choices.
Standards:
MYP Rubric
Criterion A
iii. use acquired knowledge to
purposefully inform artistic decisions in
the process of creating artwork.
Criterion B
ii. demonstrate the application of skills
and techniques to create, perform,
and/or present art.
Criterion D
ii. create an artistic response that
intends
to reflect or impact on the world around
you
Limited
1
2
Design choices are incomplete or show little
connection to the ideas of the play.
Substantial
5
6
Design choices contain details that are appropriate
to the production and text and comments on
themes, characters, or ideas from the play.
Limited
1
2
The set design is incomplete or is unclear in its
design.
Substantial
5
6
The set design is complete with ground plan, 3
dimensional rendering and includes details that are
clear, focused and create a believable stage
picture.
Limited
1
2
Reflection is incomplete or unclear in its discussion
of design choices and the play.
Substantial
5
6
Designer has a clear and thoughtful reflection for
the design choices, and uses examples and
provides explanation connecting the design
choices to the world of the play.
Adequate
3
4
Design choices are generally appropriate to
the production and text and may comment
on themes, characters, ideas from the play.
Excellent
7
8
Design choices contain details that are
thoughtful, insightful, creative, and
appropriate to the production and text and
comments on themes, characters, ideas from
the play.
Adequate
3
4
The set design contains a general plan for the
set and contains general details that are
create stage picture.
Excellent
7
8
The set design is complete with ground plan,
3 dimensional rendering and includes
significant details that are clear, focused and
create a believable and coherent stage
picture.
Adequate
3
4
Designer has a general reflection for the
design choices, and uses general examples
with some explanation connecting the design
choices to the play.
Excellent
7
8
Designer has a clear and thoughtful
explanation for the design choices, and uses
clear examples and provides detailed
explanation connecting the design choices
to the text and world of the play.