History of Stage Design 3

Subject guarantor:

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Theory study with topics for the final master's thesis.

Mode of study:

Classes on selected master's projects. Study of source material in archives and museum collections (particularly the Theatre Institute, National Museum Theatre Dept, National Theatre Archives, etc.)

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

DSF 1,2 lectures and classes.

Recommended optional programme components:

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

Course contents:

Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with source material, use of knowledge o the development of set design, particularly in film and television. Application of knowledge of trade writings dealing with the genesis of a given drama.

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

Hilar Karel Hugo : O divadle, Divadelní ústav 2002

Frejka Jiří :Divadlo je vesmír, Divadelní ústav 2004

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

Aronson Arnold: Pohled do propasti, Divadelní ústav 2007

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. 20 pages of text).

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Fri
Thu
Fri	místnost S201 Hallerův sál (Karlova 26, Praha 1) KOUBSKÁ V. 10:00–11:30 (přednášková par. 1)

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Fri	10:00–11:30	KOUBSKÁ V.	Hallerův sál Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Stage Design (M.A.) (compulsory subject)
• Stage Design - Film and Television (M.A.) (compulsory subject)