History of Stage Design 5

Subject guarantor:

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Preparations for a performance. Genesis of ideas. Acquiring information about the viewed piece.

Mode of study:

Classes on production analysis from a historical viewpoint. Searching for sources of inspiration, historical parallels and using source material.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

DSK 1,2,3 lectures.

Recommended optional programme components:

Visits to contemporary productions and subsequent analysis from a scenic design viewpoint.

Course contents:

A course over individual theory writings originating in the study of resource material from museums and archives (sketches, photographs, manuscripts, critiques). Preparations of written passages at each class. Oral analysis and practice debates. Basics in the collaborations of a director and set designer (Hofman - Hilar, Troester - Frejk, Radok - Svoboda)

Recommended or required reading:

Selected passages related to bachelor's assignment tasks.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Analysis of contemporary productions from the viewpoint of knowledge of traditional scenic design methods. Practical application of trade terminology. Visits to exhibitions and subsequent classes on methods applied in fine arts exhibitions (exhibition content, scientific contributions, exhibition critique, architectural treatment, graphics, lighting, etc.)

Assessment methods and criteria:

75% class attendance. Independent creation of the course paper (approx. 15 pages of text).

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Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Scénografie (Bc.) (compulsory subject)