Theory of Stage Design 1

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203TSB1 ZK 1 15S Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Jan DUŠEK

Name of lecturer(s)

Jan DUŠEK, 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.

  1. 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.

Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

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Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

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The subject is a part of the following study plans