STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION OF KNOWLEDGE FOR EFFECTIVE SET DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IN NIGERIAN ARTS THEATRE

Abstract

Set design and construction are some of the major elements of theatre productions. These visual elements of production interpret the entire contents of the production visually to the audience. Theatre artists in Nigeria have made significant efforts to interpret their productions through the application of set design elements, in spite of some challenges like inadequate technical skills. It is based against this backdrop that this research is undertaken. The work employs survey design by using questionnaire as its instrument of data collection. Among other things, the findings revealed that the collaboration of knowledge will to a great extent, enhance set design and construction practices in Nigerian universities. This article recommends the close collaboration of stage designers with experts in other allied disciplines to achieve the desired interpretation of the meaning of a piece of drama through the visual elements of the production.