History of Stage Design 6

Subject guarantor:

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Final preparations for the bachelor's theory thesis. Creation of a defined idea.

Mode of study:

Course of production analysis from a historical viewpoint. Searching for sources of inspiration. Historical parallels. Working with source material. Reasoning on the manner of one's own production design.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

DS 1,2,3,4,5 lectures.

Recommended optional programme components:

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

Course contents:

Course about the final bachelor's thesis paper originating in the study of the source material from museums and archives (sketches, photography, manuscripts, critiques). Preparation of written passages at each class. Verbal analysis and practice in defense.

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% attendance at lectures and classes, independent creation of the final bachelor's theory paper (approx. 20 pages of text).

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Note:

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)