DJTL112 Stage Setup

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Ondřej Bulva (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MgA. Blanka Chládková
Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Timetable
each odd Monday 8:30–10:00 MARTA_UCEBNY, each odd Monday 10:15–11:45 MARTA_UCEBNY
Prerequisites
Successful graduation of the course Stage Setup in the Winter Semester.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim is to acquaint the student with more complex elements of stage building technologies. Theoretically prepare the student for the practical implementation of the stage construction, including its subsequent documentation. The student has knowledge of lifting equipment, turntables and other elements of theatrical and stage machinery. Orients himself in the market of stage technologies. Gets an overview of current trends in the field of stage machinery. He is able to prepare documentation for a stage construction. The course will also include visits to Brno theaters and acquaintance with their stage technologies and the way they are used. During the course, students will be professionally trained to control some stage technologies. The student can apply his knowledge in his future employment as a stage master, props or production manager.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- be familiar with professional stage terminology
- use stage technology for the implementation of stage projects
- control selected stage technologies
- use the acquired knowledge in practice
- be familiar with the elements of mobile stages and lifting equipment
-create documentation of a stage construction
Syllabus
  • - types of mobile stage systems
  • - truss constructions, types and their use
  • - manual lifting equipment
  • - motorized lifting equipment
  • - turntables
  • - trap lifts
  • - lifting tables and platforms
  • - atypical stage elements
  • - Safety elements in theater environment (railings, safety warning labels, work and emergency lighting)
  • - construction drawing, stage plot
  • - scenic documentation of the construction
Literature
  • VERMA, Gaurav and Samar MALIK. Autodesk Fusion 360 Black Book. Eastman, Georgia: CADCAMCAE Works. ISBN 978-1-988722-17-7. 2017. info
  • OMURA, George and Brian C BENTON. Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana: Autodesk Official Press/Sybex. ISBN 978-1-119-38679-7. 2017. info
  • HALL, Delbert L. Rigging Math Made Simple. 4th ed. USA: Spring Knoll Press. ISBN 978-0-9978746-1-7. 2017. info
  • OGAWA, Toshiro. Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery. Entertainment Technology Press. 342 pp. ISBN 978-1-904031-88-8. 2016. info
  • KOLEGAR, Jan. Historie scénických technologií. 2nd ed. Brno: Janáčkova akademie múzických umění v Brně. 136 pp. ISBN 978-80-86928-94-4. 2011. info
  • GLERUM, Jay O. Stage Rigging Handbook. 3rd ed. USA: Nicopress. ISBN 978-0-8093-2741-6. 2007. info
  • DONOVAN, Harry. Entertainment rigging: a practical guide for riggers, designers, and managers. Seattle, Washington: H.M. Donovan. ISBN 978-0-9723381-1-0. 2002. info
  • NELMS, Henning. Scene design: a guide to the stage. New York: Dover Publications. ISBN 978-0-486-23153-2. 1970. info
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Výuka je organizována formou přednášky a cvičení. Student je prakticky seznamován s jednotlivými jevištními technologiemi v prostorách školních divadel a učeben a v brněnských divadlech.
Assessment methods
. The student is assessed on the basis of attendance at classes (minimum 80%) and active participation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023.

DJTL112 Stage Setup

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Ondřej Bulva (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MgA. Blanka Chládková
Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:15–11:45 MARTA_UCEBNY
Prerequisites
Successful graduation of the course Stage Setup in the Winter Semester.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim is to acquaint the student with more complex elements of stage building technologies. Theoretically prepare the student for the practical implementation of the stage construction, including its subsequent documentation. The student has knowledge of lifting equipment, turntables and other elements of theatrical and stage machinery. Orients himself in the market of stage technologies. Gets an overview of current trends in the field of stage machinery. He is able to prepare documentation for a stage construction. The course will also include visits to Brno theaters and acquaintance with their stage technologies and the way they are used. During the course, students will be professionally trained to control some stage technologies. The student can apply his knowledge in his future employment as a stage master, props or production manager.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- be familiar with professional stage terminology
- use stage technology for the implementation of stage projects
- control selected stage technologies
- use the acquired knowledge in practice
- be familiar with the elements of mobile stages and lifting equipment
-create documentation of a stage construction
Syllabus
  • - types of mobile stage systems
  • - truss constructions, types and their use
  • - manual lifting equipment
  • - motorized lifting equipment
  • - turntables
  • - trap lifts
  • - lifting tables and platforms
  • - atypical stage elements
  • - Safety elements in theater environment (railings, safety warning labels, work and emergency lighting)
  • - construction drawing, stage plot
  • - scenic documentation of the construction
Literature
  • VERMA, Gaurav and Samar MALIK. Autodesk Fusion 360 Black Book. Eastman, Georgia: CADCAMCAE Works. ISBN 978-1-988722-17-7. 2017. info
  • OMURA, George and Brian C BENTON. Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana: Autodesk Official Press/Sybex. ISBN 978-1-119-38679-7. 2017. info
  • HALL, Delbert L. Rigging Math Made Simple. 4th ed. USA: Spring Knoll Press. ISBN 978-0-9978746-1-7. 2017. info
  • OGAWA, Toshiro. Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery. Entertainment Technology Press. 342 pp. ISBN 978-1-904031-88-8. 2016. info
  • KOLEGAR, Jan. Historie scénických technologií. 2nd ed. Brno: Janáčkova akademie múzických umění v Brně. 136 pp. ISBN 978-80-86928-94-4. 2011. info
  • GLERUM, Jay O. Stage Rigging Handbook. 3rd ed. USA: Nicopress. ISBN 978-0-8093-2741-6. 2007. info
  • DONOVAN, Harry. Entertainment rigging: a practical guide for riggers, designers, and managers. Seattle, Washington: H.M. Donovan. ISBN 978-0-9723381-1-0. 2002. info
  • NELMS, Henning. Scene design: a guide to the stage. New York: Dover Publications. ISBN 978-0-486-23153-2. 1970. info
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Výuka je organizována formou přednášky a cvičení. Student je prakticky seznamován s jednotlivými jevištními technologiemi v prostorách školních divadel a učeben a v brněnských divadlech.
Assessment methods
. The student is assessed on the basis of attendance at classes (minimum 80%) and active participation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2024.

DJTL112 Stage Setup

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2022
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Ondřej Bulva (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MgA. Blanka Chládková
Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:15–11:45 MARTA
Prerequisites
Successful graduation of the course Stage Setup in the Winter Semester.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim is to acquaint the student with more complex elements of stage building technologies. Theoretically prepare the student for the practical implementation of the stage construction, including its subsequent documentation. The student has knowledge of lifting equipment, turntables and other elements of theatrical and stage machinery. Orients himself in the market of stage technologies. Gets an overview of current trends in the field of stage machinery. He is able to prepare documentation for a stage construction. The course will also include visits to Brno theaters and acquaintance with their stage technologies and the way they are used. During the course, students will be professionally trained to control some stage technologies. The student can apply his knowledge in his future employment as a stage master, props or production manager.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- be familiar with professional stage terminology
- use stage technology for the implementation of stage projects
- control selected stage technologies
- use the acquired knowledge in practice
- be familiar with the elements of mobile stages and lifting equipment
-create documentation of a stage construction
Syllabus
  • - types of mobile stage systems
  • - truss constructions, types and their use
  • - manual lifting equipment
  • - motorized lifting equipment
  • - turntables
  • - trap lifts
  • - lifting tables and platforms
  • - atypical stage elements
  • - Safety elements in theater environment (railings, safety warning labels, work and emergency lighting)
  • - construction drawing, stage plot
  • - scenic documentation of the construction
Literature
  • VERMA, Gaurav and Samar MALIK. Autodesk Fusion 360 Black Book. Eastman, Georgia: CADCAMCAE Works. ISBN 978-1-988722-17-7. 2017. info
  • OMURA, George and Brian C BENTON. Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana: Autodesk Official Press/Sybex. ISBN 978-1-119-38679-7. 2017. info
  • HALL, Delbert L. Rigging Math Made Simple. 4th ed. USA: Spring Knoll Press. ISBN 978-0-9978746-1-7. 2017. info
  • OGAWA, Toshiro. Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery. Entertainment Technology Press. 342 pp. ISBN 978-1-904031-88-8. 2016. info
  • KOLEGAR, Jan. Historie scénických technologií. 2nd ed. Brno: Janáčkova akademie múzických umění v Brně. 136 pp. ISBN 978-80-86928-94-4. 2011. info
  • GLERUM, Jay O. Stage Rigging Handbook. 3rd ed. USA: Nicopress. ISBN 978-0-8093-2741-6. 2007. info
  • DONOVAN, Harry. Entertainment rigging: a practical guide for riggers, designers, and managers. Seattle, Washington: H.M. Donovan. ISBN 978-0-9723381-1-0. 2002. info
  • NELMS, Henning. Scene design: a guide to the stage. New York: Dover Publications. ISBN 978-0-486-23153-2. 1970. info
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Výuka je organizována formou přednášky a cvičení. Student je prakticky seznamován s jednotlivými jevištními technologiemi v prostorách školních divadel a učeben a v brněnských divadlech.
Assessment methods
. The student is assessed on the basis of attendance at classes (minimum 80%) and active participation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.

DJTL112 Stage Setup

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Ondřej Bulva (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MgA. Blanka Chládková
Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Timetable
each even Monday 8:30–11:45 MARTA
Prerequisites
Successful graduation of the course Stage Setup in the Winter Semester.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim is to acquaint the student with more complex elements of stage building technologies. Theoretically prepare the student for the practical implementation of the stage construction, including its subsequent documentation. The student has knowledge of lifting equipment, turntables and other elements of theatrical and stage machinery. Orients himself in the market of stage technologies. Gets an overview of current trends in the field of stage machinery. He is able to prepare documentation for a stage construction. The course will also include visits to Brno theaters and acquaintance with their stage technologies and the way they are used. During the course, students will be professionally trained to control some stage technologies. The student can apply his knowledge in his future employment as a stage master, props or production manager.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- be familiar with professional stage terminology
- use stage technology for the implementation of stage projects
- control selected stage technologies
- use the acquired knowledge in practice
- be familiar with the elements of mobile stages and lifting equipment
-create documentation of a stage construction
Syllabus
  • - types of mobile stage systems
  • - truss constructions, types and their use
  • - manual lifting equipment
  • - motorized lifting equipment
  • - turntables
  • - trap lifts
  • - lifting tables and platforms
  • - atypical stage elements
  • - Safety elements in theater environment (railings, safety warning labels, work and emergency lighting)
  • - construction drawing, stage plot
  • - scenic documentation of the construction
Literature
  • VERMA, Gaurav and Samar MALIK. Autodesk Fusion 360 Black Book. Eastman, Georgia: CADCAMCAE Works. ISBN 978-1-988722-17-7. 2017. info
  • OMURA, George and Brian C BENTON. Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana: Autodesk Official Press/Sybex. ISBN 978-1-119-38679-7. 2017. info
  • HALL, Delbert L. Rigging Math Made Simple. 4th ed. USA: Spring Knoll Press. ISBN 978-0-9978746-1-7. 2017. info
  • OGAWA, Toshiro. Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery. Entertainment Technology Press. 342 pp. ISBN 978-1-904031-88-8. 2016. info
  • KOLEGAR, Jan. Historie scénických technologií. 2nd ed. Brno: Janáčkova akademie múzických umění v Brně. 136 pp. ISBN 978-80-86928-94-4. 2011. info
  • GLERUM, Jay O. Stage Rigging Handbook. 3rd ed. USA: Nicopress. ISBN 978-0-8093-2741-6. 2007. info
  • DONOVAN, Harry. Entertainment rigging: a practical guide for riggers, designers, and managers. Seattle, Washington: H.M. Donovan. ISBN 978-0-9723381-1-0. 2002. info
  • NELMS, Henning. Scene design: a guide to the stage. New York: Dover Publications. ISBN 978-0-486-23153-2. 1970. info
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Výuka je organizována formou přednášky a cvičení. Student je prakticky seznamován s jednotlivými jevištními technologiemi v prostorách školních divadel a učeben a v brněnských divadlech.
Assessment methods
. The student is assessed on the basis of attendance at classes (minimum 80%) and active participation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.

DJTL112 Stage Setup

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Ondřej Bulva (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MgA. Blanka Chládková
Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Timetable
Wed 10:15–11:45 306
Prerequisites
Successful graduation of the course Stage Setup in the Winter Semester.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cíl: Seznámit studenta se složitějšími prvky jevištních technologií. Teoreticky připravit studenta na praktické provádění jevištní stavby včetně její následné dokumentace.
Deskriptory: Student má znalosti o zdvihacích zařízeních, o točnách a jiných prvcích divadelní mašinérie. Orientuje se na trhu s jevištními technologiemi. Získá přehled o aktuálních trendech v oblasti jevištní mašinérie. Je schopen vyhotovit dokumentaci ke scénické stavbě. Součástí předmětu budou také návštěvy brněnských divadel a seznámení s jejich jevištními technologiemi a způsobem jejich využívání. V průběhu výuky budou studenti odborně proškoleni k ovládání některých jevištních technologií.
Své znalosti může uplatnit ve svém budoucím zaměstnání jevištního mistra, rekvizitáře či vedoucího výroby.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
Student bude po absolvování předmětu schopen:
- orientovat se v odborné jevištní terminologii
- využívat jevištní technologie pro realizaci scénických projektů
- ovládat vybrané jevištní technologie
- využívat získané vědomosti v praxi
- orientovat se v prvcích mobilních pódií a ve zdvihacích zařízeních
vytvářet dokumentace scénické stavby
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Osnova
  • - druhy mobilních pódiových systémů
  • - hliníkové konstrukce, druhy a jejich využití
  • - manuální zvedací zařízení
  • - motorizované zvedací zařízení
  • - točny
  • - propadla
  • - jevištní stoly
  • - atypické jevištní prvky
  • - Bezpečnostní prvky v divadelním provozu (zábradlí, tabulky, pracovní a nouzové osvětlení)
  • - zakreslování stavby, stage plot
  • - scénická dokumentace stavby
Literature
  • VERMA, Gaurav and Samar MALIK. Autodesk Fusion 360 Black Book. Eastman, Georgia: CADCAMCAE Works. ISBN 978-1-988722-17-7. 2017. info
  • OMURA, George and Brian C BENTON. Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana: Autodesk Official Press/Sybex. ISBN 978-1-119-38679-7. 2017. info
  • HALL, Delbert L. Rigging Math Made Simple. 4th ed. USA: Spring Knoll Press. ISBN 978-0-9978746-1-7. 2017. info
  • OGAWA, Toshiro. Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery. Entertainment Technology Press. 342 pp. ISBN 978-1-904031-88-8. 2016. info
  • KOLEGAR, Jan. Historie scénických technologií. 2nd ed. Brno: Janáčkova akademie múzických umění v Brně. 136 pp. ISBN 978-80-86928-94-4. 2011. info
  • GLERUM, Jay O. Stage Rigging Handbook. 3rd ed. USA: Nicopress. ISBN 978-0-8093-2741-6. 2007. info
  • DONOVAN, Harry. Entertainment rigging: a practical guide for riggers, designers, and managers. Seattle, Washington: H.M. Donovan. ISBN 978-0-9723381-1-0. 2002. info
  • NELMS, Henning. Scene design: a guide to the stage. New York: Dover Publications. ISBN 978-0-486-23153-2. 1970. info
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Výuka je organizována formou přednášky a cvičení. Student je prakticky seznamován s jednotlivými jevištními technologiemi v prostorách školních divadel a učeben a v brněnských divadlech.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Student je hodnocen zápočtem na základě docházky do výuky (minimálně 80 %), aktivní účasti.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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