History of Stage Design 4

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Subject guarantor:

Jiří ADÁMEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Robert SMOLÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The study aim is to contextualize set-design in theatre arts and arts in general.

In the history of set-design (European and domestic) students will learn a respect for the history of the study.

To awaken in the student an interest in the diversity of graphic viewpoints.

To have a bearing in the historical and current material with consideration of one's own work.

Mode of study:

This course is a combination of lectures and classwork.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

General overview of the history of set-design

Basic knowledge of the history of Czech set-design.

Course contents:

Set-design (theatre space and costuming in the widest sense) from the the beginnings of the development of theatre to the end of the 19th century. Set-design is presented as one possible artistic expression. During instruction the development of theatre space as an expression of the period and social conditions in relation to the history of art overall is covered. Part of instruction is attendance at theature performances and their group review, also in a written paper. Set-design and the 20th century. A trace of the greatest figures of European set-design.

Recommended or required reading:

J. Zavarský: Scenografia. Bratislava 1989.

(The basic handbook is, during the semester, supplemented according to needs of individual topics.)

Assessment methods and criteria:

Participation in instruction - ability to produce a sensible, written paper.

Course web page:

Note:

Elective course for students in other AMU studies.

Schedule for winter semester 2015/2016:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2015/2016:

	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
Wed
Thu	místnost R110 Atelier (Karlova 26, Praha 1) SMOLÍK R. 11:00–12:30 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Thu	11:00–12:30	Robert SMOLÍK	Atelier Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Stage Design for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (B.A.) (compulsory subject)