Theory of Stage Design 1

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Subject guarantor:

Albert PRAŽÁK

Name of lecturer(s):

Albert PRAŽÁK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Study of set-design theory is to introduce the current issues and interpretations of the study and set-design.

2. To introduce the origins and basic principles of set-design and set-design works.

Origins, ideas, forms

Natural and artificial „reality.“

Space - speaking - music

3. Constants - constant elements and components of set-design.

Space, Mass, Time, Movement, Rhythm, Lighting, Sound, Energy, Idea.

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 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Stage Design (B.A.) (compulsory subject)
• Stage Design - Costumes and Masks (M.A.) (compulsory subject)
• Stage Design (M.A.) (compulsory subject)
• Stage Design - Costumes and Masks in English (M.A.) (compulsory subject)