Theory of Stage Design 1

Subject guarantor:

Albert PRAŽÁK

Name of lecturer(s):

Albert PRAŽÁK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Theory study. After completion of the introductory passage of the history of set-design: Antiquity, The Renaissance and theatre of the 17th and 18th centuries, students are introduced to additional developmental phases of stage space, stage objects and stage images.

In particular, the so called 20th century stage revolution will be presented as well as the function of the trade in current conditions of theatre set-design and its presentation in public spaces.

2. The particularity of set-design

Set-design and architecture

Set-design and Painting

Set-design and theatre

3. Set-design and art

Set-design and research

The influence of natural sciences discoveries, in particular phsysics and chemistry, anthropology and the humanities, psychology, sociology and their influence on the development and interpretation of potential set-design issues.

Mode of study:

Lectures, Text analyses. Set design and visual arts theory. Course paper on a given theory topic.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge of Fine Arts History.

Recommended optional programme components:

Visits to fine arts exhibitions with consideration of the currently covered theory topics.

Course contents:

Renaissance and Baroque theory essays.

Recommended or required reading:

Craig Edward Gordon : O divadelním umění, Divadelní ústav 2007

Vacková Růžena: Výtvarný projev v dramatickém umění, Praha 1948

Zich Otakar: Estetika dramatického umění, Praha 1931

Design Theory based on the Prague Quadriennale catalogs(1967-2007)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

lectures, classes

Assessment methods and criteria:

75% attendance. Development of the course paper.

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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 - kostým a maska (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)