THE DESIGNER and THE COMPUTER

The Designer and the Computer Survey is part of my research work for my MA Project, The survey includes questions relating to the use of computer applications and the introduction of new technology within your Studio Practice. Your responses are confidential. The outcome will be included in my MA thesis, and will not identify individual responses.

April 1999

 

 

 

 

 

1. Are You?

Male Female

 

2. How old are you?

20-30 31- 40 41- 50 51-60 over 60

 

3. What best describes the scope of your work? (please tick as many boxes as appropriate)

Theatre Set Design TV Set Design Film Set Design Costume

Design Lighting Design Assistant Design Student Other, (please specify)

 

4. How often do you use a computer?

Daily Weekly Monthly Rarely

 

5. Do you own a Computer?

Yes No I intend to purchase one in the near future 

 

6. What type of computer do you use? (please tick as many boxes as appropriate)

Apple Macintosh PC (personal computer) Other, (please specify)

 

 

7. What type of other computer hardware do you use?

(please ticka as many boxes as appropriate)

Printer Scanner Digital Camera Lighting Board

Other, (please specify)  

 

8. For how long have you used a computer:

6 months 1 year 2 years more than 2 years

 

9. What do you mainly use the computer for? (please tickaas many boxes as appropriate)

Word Processing Spreadsheets 2D Imaging 3D Modelling

Technical Drawing Animation Presentation E-mail

Web page creation Internet Research Storyboards

Theatre Lighting Other, (please specify)

 

10. Please rate your proficiency - in the following:

very proficient ----------------------not proficient

  •  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Word Processing

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Spreadsheets

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA 2D Imaging

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA 3D Modelling 1

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Technical Drawing

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Internet

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA E-mail

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Web page Creation

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Animation

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Presentation

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Research

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Theatre Lighting

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Storyboards

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NA Other, (please specify)

  • 11. Which areas from the above list would you like to learn more about?

    12. Have you used any creative and design software? If Yes, what software package

    (PhotoShop, CAD etc) have you used, and for what purpose?

    13. How has the computer affected your working practice?

    14. How do you think the introduction of Computers will affect your creativity?

    Positive ----------Neutral --------------------Negative

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Don't Know

    Comments:

    15. To what extent do you agree/disagree with the statements below?(please ticka only ONE box)

    Agree ------------------------------Disagree

    1-------2------3----4------5-----6----- 7

    The use of the computer is artistically liberating.

    Work produced using a computer is artificial.

    Computer software applications are too complicated to use.

    Computers are for Nerds not Theatre Designers.

    Computers are not worth investing time or money in.

    The computer as a creative tool is underrated.

    3D software can enhance visualisation, interactivity

    and communication with a Director.

    Personal Website can increase your job prospects.

    E-Mail is the most useful computer application.

    Technology is moving too fast for me to keep up with

    If you use a computer for creative work you lose your

    ability to play.

    The World Wide Web is exciting,

    I do not know where to find information about software

    16. Do you know of any theatre companies that have onsite computer facilities

  • for the designer to use? (please note: other that computer lighting boards)

    Yes No

    17 . If Yes, please state the company's name and what facilities they offer?

    18. Would you like to receive the results of this Survey?

    Yes No

    If you answered Yes to Question 21, please attach your email or contact me at address below.

    Any other comments, queries, feedback about this survey?

    Name

    email

    Thank you taking the time to complete this form

  • The form can be downloaded , completed and email /or

    print and post by 31st May 1999 to:  

    Roma Patel

    MA Scenography

    Birmingham Institute of Art and Design

    University of Central England

    Gosta Green, Corporation Street

    Birmingham, B42 7DX

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