Stage Technology 4

Subject guarantor:

Stanislav HRDLIČKA

Name of lecturer(s):

Stanislav HRDLIČKA

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Comprehensive knowledge of metal structures used in set-design. Ability to create technical documentation for modern metal and wood structures.

Mastery of upholstering and cardboard structure technologies used for making theatrical decorations

Mode of study:

The student acquires fundamental information at lectures.

An inseparable part of the study is a gradual management of the preparations of technical production documentation.

The student has the opportunity to participate in a one-day workshop. The event is focused on an instruction practical in which the students hand-produce theatre sets.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Thorough knowledge of topics covered in Stage Technology 1, 2 and 3

Knowledge of uphostering and cardboard construction technologies for creating set-design objects

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

1. Technologies for steel stage structures

2. Technologies for upholstered products in stage design

3. Processes for cardboard construction and technologies for creating theatrical decorations

4. Preparing technical documentation relating to the topic discussed

Recommended or required reading:

No suitable literature is available in Czech which would directly follow the lecture content.

Textbooks and accompanying writings are published abroad.

The following in English may be recommended:

NORMAN C, BOULANGRA - Theatre Backstage from A to Z. Vydavatelství Amazon

CARTER Paul - Backstage Handbook. Vydavatel: Broadway Press

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lecture, consultation

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on:

1/ Completion of all requirements for completion the technical documentation assigned during the semester

2/ Passing of the written test.

3/ Passing of the oral interview.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer 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	místnost K442 Atelier (Karlova 26, Praha 1) HRDLIČKA S. 10:00–11:30 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	10:00–11:30	HRDLIČKA S.	Atelier Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Stage Design (B.A.) (compulsory subject)