Art Direction Module

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Subject guarantor:

Ondřej ZACH

Name of lecturer(s):

Ondřej ZACH

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

During the course of this lecture students will be introduced to the craft of the production designer and his role in the film industry. Based on references students will gain practical ideas and craft related information which they can use in a visual treatment for their own short film.

Mode of study:

seminar

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

This module is a prerequisite for further consultations with Jitka Šívrová, who will be a set design supervisor.

Course contents:

Introduction to the following topics:

1. The role of the Production Designer

2. Structure of the art department and key roles

3. Color theory and symbolism in film

4. Patina, texture and materials

5. Props, furniture and practical lights

6. Costumes and wardrobe

7. Basic film make-up and fx make-up

8. Visual concept: Moodboards, Sketches, Drafts, Collages, Scale Models and Storyboards

9. Introduction to SketchUp

10. Documentation: Blueprints, Floorplans, Concepts, Breakdown Sheet, Set list (Priority list)

Recommended or required reading:

The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design, Vincent LoBrutto, Allworth Press 2002, New York, USA

If It's Purple, Someone's Gonna Die: The Power of Color in Visual Storytelling for film, Patti Bellantoni, Focal Press 2005, Oxford, UK

The Art Direction Handbook for film, Michael Rizzo, Focal Press 2005, USA

Film Craft: Production Design, Fionnuala Halligan, Illex

FilmCraft: Costume Design, Deborah Nadoolman, Illex

Production Design and Art Direction, Peter Ettedgui, Roto Vision SA 1998, San Francisco, USA

Assessment methods and criteria:

100% attendance

Course web page:

Note:

To learn more about Jitka

http://www.jitkasivr.com/index.php/production-design/dreamworks/2/

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
17.03.2018		10:00–17:00		Room No. 2 Lažanský palác	Lecturer: Jitka Sivrova	paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans: