Stage Light Design 1

Tutor:

Tomáš ŽIŽKA

Synopsis:

Course-unit teaching; two four-day practical workshops at two qualification levels (i.e. in the 2nd and 3rd study semester).

Prerequisites:

Artistic, spatial and colour imagination. Ability to express yourself in these media.

Study Objectives:

Familiarising students with lighting design principles in theatre practice.

Teaching spaces:

- AMU LAB Beroun

- DISK and Řetízek (in cooperation with DAMU DISK management)

- or Divadlo Inspirace (HAMU).

Outline and Syllabus:

Curriculum:

1. introduction to technology (types of lights),

2. brief theory of light and theory of colour,

3. introduction to lighting styles; aesthetics and philosophy of lighting design,

4. working with colour in lighting design,

5. working with the intensity and timing of lighting changes,

6. the creation of lighting design as a concept,

7. creating presonal lighting figures on the relevant theme,

8. lighting and sound design,

9. working in a set designer-director-actor team.

Syllabus:

In modern theatre practice, lighting design is an irreplaceable component of a production?s visual presence. This subject, designed for set designers and directors, broadens their expressive visualisation material. It covers the use of technical devices to fulfil creative tasks and goals.

Study materials:

Topical professional press.

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2009/2010:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2009/2010:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Doporučený bakalářský režie a dramaturgie ALD (optional subject)
• Doporučený bakalářský scénografie ALD (optional subject)