History of Stage Design 4

Subject guarantor:

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Definitive theory study with the topic of the final master's thesis.

Mode of study:

Classes on selected master's thesis topics. Study of resource material. Application of knowledge of set-design theory and history for a given issue.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

DSF 1,2,3 classes.

Recommended optional programme components:

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

Course contents:

Demonstration of knowledge of the fundamentals of working with source material, use of knowledge in the development of stage artistry, particularly in film. Application of knowledge of a trade text dealing with drama and production. Study of the history of a selected production in the Czech Republic and in the world. Investigating parallels and sources of inspiration. Critique review of the given production.

Recommended or required reading:

Literatura vížící se k danému magisterskému tématu

Vacková Růžena: Výtvarný projev v dramatickém umění, Praha 1948

Zich Otakar: Estetika dramatického umění, Praha 1931

Jindra Vladimír: Scénografické principy I.,II, DAMU 1984

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 final master's thesis (approx. 40 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 (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)