Graduation Theses Seminar 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203DFA1 | credit | 1 | 1 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 16 to 21 hours of self-study | English | winter |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Radmila IBLOVÁ, Jindřich KOČÍ, Ondřej NEKVASIL
Department
The subject provides Department of Stage Design
Contents
The student works on a script or a longer short story or novella corresponding in extent to a feature film. The assignment aims to create the basis for the master's diploma thesis. The student analyzes a dramatic text and develops an outline of each scene. He/she works on the search for a visual concept of the film. He/she searches for visual references that relate to the overall visual design of the film as well as to the individual environments described in the script. The presentation is designed to best communicate with other members of the film crew.
Learning outcomes
To acquaint the students with the structure of the master's diploma thesis, analysis of the assigned text, and preparation of references and other documents for the preparation of the master's thesis.
Prerequisites and other requirements
No requirements.
Literature
Literature:
ACKLAND-SNOW, Terry. LAYBOURN, Wendy. The Art of Illusion, Production design for Film and Television. Ramsbury: The Crowood Press, 2018. ISBN 978-1785003431.
BARNWELL, John. Production Design for Screen: Visual Storytelling in Film and Television. London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 2017. ISBN 978-1472580672.
ETTEDGUI, Peter. Production Design and Art Direction (Screencraft). Eastbourne: Gardners Books, 1999. ISBN 978-2880463649.
HALLIGAN, Fionnuala. Filmcraft: Production Design. Waltham: Focal Press, 2012. ISBN 978-0240823751.
LoBRUTTO, Vincent. The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design. New York: Allworth Press, 2002. ISBN 978-1581152241.
LUDI, Toni, ed. Designing Film : Szenenbilder ; Production Designs. Berlin : Bertz + Fischer, 2010. ISBN 978-3-86505-197-4.
McIVER, Gillian. Art History for Filmmakers : The Art of Visual Storytelling. London : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. (Fairchild Books), 2016. ISBN 9781472580658.
RIZZO, Michael. The Art Direction Handbook For Film. Waltham: Focal Press, 2005. ISBN 978-0240806808.
SHORTER, Georgina. Designing for the screen: production design and art direction explained. Ramsbury: The Crowood Press, 2012. ISBN 978-1847973849.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Credits are granted based on the quality of the presentation of your research during the seminar.
Schedule for winter semester 2024/2025:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2024/2025:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Scenography - Production Design in EN (M.A.) (Required subjects)