Theory of Stage Design 1

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Subject guarantor:

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vlasta KOUBSKÁ

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.

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)

Assessment methods and criteria:

75% attendance. Development of the course paper.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

	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	room S202 Zasedací místnost (Karlova 26, Praha 1) KOUBSKÁ V. 08:30–10:00 (přednášková par. 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Wed	08:30–10:00	Vlasta KOUBSKÁ	Zasedací místnost Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Theory and criticism (B.A.) (required subject)