Chapter 10 Study Sheet

Question 1

A flat has two dimensions ___ and ___.

Answer 1

height; width

Question 2

A ___ is a colored detailed drawing from the audience’s view.

Answer 2

rendering

Question 3

Toggles are placed no less than ___ feet or no more than ___ feet apart.

Answer 3

4; 6

Question 4

Define sketch

Answer 4

Rough freehand drawing

Question 5

The ___ elevation is what the object would look like if the viewer backed away and looked at the finished project.

Answer 5

front

Question 6

Explain “to scale”.

Answer 6

a small unit of measure to show what you’re doing

Question 7

The ___ section looks like the long dimension of an item.

Answer 7

longitudinal

Question 8

The first step prior to any construction is the construction of a ___.

Answer 8

floorplan

Question 9

The ___ section cuts through the short dimension.

Answer 9

cross

Question 10

___ is the less expensive type of material used for flats.

Answer 10

Muslin

Question 11

List the seven types of joints.

Answer 11

Butt, Miter, Mortis Tenon, Lap, Running, Scarf, Tongue and Groove

Question 12

The ___ is the basic unit of scenery.

Answer 12

flat

Question 13

___ are right isosceles triangles used for support on a flat.

Answer 13

Cornerstones

Question 14

The most standard joint used for flat constructions is the ___ joint.

Answer 14

butt

Question 15

The strongest joint is the ___.

Answer 15

miter

Question 16

Define cornerstones.

Answer 16

right isosceles triangles used for support on a flat

Question 17

Explain how to cover a flat.

Answer 17

1. Stretch muslin over flat
2. Staple
3. Paint

Question 18

Muslin is used to cover ___.

Answer 18

flats

Question 19

Define stiles.

Answer 19

the sides of a flat

Question 20

Define template.

Answer 20

a table with a firm top.