Light in Space 1

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Name of lecturer(s):

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim is to guide the students to searching for lighting potential in modest conditions in which most children's and student ensembles work. An additional concept of the course is the discovery of various possibilites for modelling a space with light in theatre and drama training practice. To complete the course, students should have, as well, the fundamental skills necessary for mastering lighting techniques.

Mode of study:

Contact instruction, Discussion, Analysis of recorded samples, Review of stagings from the lighting viewpoint.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

- Experience in one's staging creations.

- Completion of courses in staging, set design and dramaturgy.

Recommended optional programme components:

A separate completed project beyond the study plan.

Course contents:

An elective practical and experimental workshop whose content is working with light in minimalist conditions of basic set lighting.

- Light and space.

- Possibilities of modelling a space with light.

- Lighting technology.

Recommended or required reading:

CRAIG, Edward Gordon. O divadelním umění. Přel. Milan Lukeš. Praha: Divadelní ústav, 2006. 208 s. Ed. Světové divadlo. Přel. z: On the Art of the Theatre. ISBN 80-7008-204-1.

PÖRTNER, Paul. Experimentální divadlo. Přel. Jan Rak, Praha: Orbis, 1965. Horizont, sv. 1. 176 s. Přel. z: Experiment Theater.

Světlo: Časopis pro světelnou techniku a osvětlování. Vydává FCC Public s. r. o. 1998-, roč. 1, č. 1-. Praha: FCC Public s. r. o.. 6x ročně. ISSN 1212-0812.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

classes, exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Aside from active work in class, a condition for completing the course is a review of at least three various theatre productions from the lighting viewpoint.

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Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Drama in Education - part-time 2 years (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Drama in Education - part-time 3 years (B. A.) (optional subject)
• Drama in Education - part-time 4 years (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Drama in Education (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Drama in Education - part-time 3 years (M.A.) (optional subject)