DJTL114 Fundamentals of Scenic Lighting

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
MgA. Jakub Mareš (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MgA. Blanka Kolegar
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 8:30–9:15 401, Wed 9:15–10:00 401
Prerequisites
Successful graduation of the course Fundamentals of Scenic Lighting in the Winter Semester, parallel learning Multimedia and Technical Documentation I.
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
Objectives: To familiarize students with the possibilities of lighting related to different theatrical genres, to deepen the knowledge of the appropriate protocols. To familiarize the student with unconventional light sources and their use.

Descriptors: The student will be able to connect light strings to the control panel and ihas knowledge ity to design and illuminate different theatrical genres.

The foundation of a new subject, modification of the content or teaching methods of the subject was supported by project CZ.02.2.69 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 16_015 / 0002245 Improving the quality of education at JAMU.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- to illuminate genre-different theatrical performances
- work with   video part in   performance
- have an overview in available imaging devices and atypical light effects (kinetic lights, pixelmapping, lasers
- Basic Creative Programming of Lighting Console
- orientate in advanced management protocols
Syllabus
  • - Lights in relation to   genre - drama
  • - Enlightenment in the genre - musical
  • - Lights in the genre - motion theater
  • - Lighting in the genre - film and photo lighting
  • - Enlightenment in stage design
  • - Video component of the production
  • - Imaging devices
  • - Control Protocols
  • - The basics of intelligent light sources
  • - Advanced programming
  • - Atypical light effects (kinetic lights)
  • - Pixelmapping, lasers
  • - Mediaservers
Literature
    required literature
  • MORAN, Nick. 2010 Světelný design pro divadlo, koncerty, výstavy a živé akce : Divadelní ústav. info
  • Kolegar, Jan 2011 Historie scénických technologií : Janáčkova akademie múzických umění v Brně. info
  • Hons Šuškleb, Jan 2010 Aplikovaný lighting design - vhled do oboru světelného designu : Janáčkova akademie múzických umění v Brně. info
  • Černý, Jiří 2002 Základy architektonického a scénického svícení 1,2 díl. info
    recommended literature
  • Keller, Max 2006 Light Fantastic : Prestel. info
  • Cadena, Richard 2010 Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, and Etertainment - Seconf Edition. :Focal Press. info
  • Habel, Jiří, et al. 1995 Světelná technika a osvětlování : FCC PUBLIC. info
  • Čáp, Vladislav 1984 Světlo ve výtvarných disciplínách : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství. info
  • Shelley, Steven Louis 1999 A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting :Focal Press. info
  • McCandless, Stanley 1958 A Method of Lighting the Stage. 4th edition : Theatre Arts Books. info
Teaching methods
Lectures takes place on a regular basis in the form of presentations and practical exercises, where students immediately verify the theory in practice.
Assessment methods
Credits are gained on the basis of attendance (minimum 80% attendance at lessons), fulfillment of partial tasks during the semester given by the teacher and verification of acquired knowledge in the form of discussion.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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