Stage Light Design
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language of instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203SEK | credit | 2 | 20 hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 35 to 45 hours of self-study | English, Czech | winter and summer |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Department
The subject provides Department of Stage Design
Contents
Basics of lighting technology with a focus on lighting systems in theater, film, television, and architecture. Classes are held at DISK and Galaxie.
Day 1
- Introduction to lighting design: tools and procedures.
- Properties of light.
- Assignment of group work.
- Group work: lighting design.
- Experiments (light and materials), discussion.
Day 2
- Group work: preparation, testing of materials.
- Joint technical preparation.
- Tests in the space – group 1.
- Tests in the space – group 2.
- Tests in the space – group 3.
Day 3
- Programming group 3.
- Programming group 2.
- Programming group 1.
- Preparation of presentation.
- Presentation.
- Cleanup, discussion.
Learning outcomes
The student has theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the above-mentioned lighting systems. They are familiar with the tools and procedures for programming lighting concepts and can apply them in the creative process.
Prerequisites and other requirements
Basic knowledge of theatre space stage design and structures in architecture.
Literature
ČERNÝ, Jiří. Skripta - Základy architektonického a scénického svícení 1.
ČERNÝ, Jiří. Skripta - Základy architektonického a scénického svícení 2.
KELLR, Max. Light fantastic.
WALTERS, Graham. Stage lighting.
MILLERSON, Gerald. Lighting for video.
STERFLEY, Garry. Architectural lighting design.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Credit is awarded based on 100% attendance at block teaching and basic knowledge of the subject. The ability to apply lighting techniques in practice is assessed above all else.
Further information
Course may be repeated
This course is an elective for all students of this school
Schedule for winter semester 2026/2027:
| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.01.2027 | 10:00–18:00 | Pavla BERANOVÁ | DISK Theatre | parallel1 | ||
| 30.01.2027 | 10:00–18:00 | Pavla BERANOVÁ | DISK Theatre | parallel1 | ||
| 31.01.2027 | 10:00–18:00 | Pavla BERANOVÁ | Heřmanova 25, Prague 7 | parallel1 |
Schedule for summer semester 2026/2027:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Stage Design (B.A.) (Required subjects)
- Scenography - Theatrical Scenography in EN (M.A.) (Required subjects)
- Scenography - Theatre Scenography (M.A.) (Required subjects)
- Stage design of Alternative and Puppet Theatre (Required subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)