DDMLY11 Scenic Technologies and Materials

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
MgA. Dominika Fišerová Kuntzmannová (lecturer)
Jaroslav Peterka (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
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the course 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 of the course is to introduce the student to materials and production processes in the theatre environment.
The student will experience the various activities in the theatre workshops (locksmithing, carpentry, carpentry, painting). The student will learn about the operation of the workshops, planning and production. Students will visit professional workshops during the course of the class.

Descriptors: the student will use the acquired knowledge and skills in his/her future professional life, especially in the position of stage master or production master.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- orient themselves in the individual workplaces of the production workshops,
- elaborate an implementation plan including economic requirements,
- be capable of simple production,
- select suitable materials, technologies and tools for the required production.
Syllabus
  • Professional theatre production activities:
  • - Woodworking - tools, processes.
  • - Locksmithing - tools, procedures.
  • - Painting work - technology, materials.
  • - Carpentry work - technology, tools, procedures.
  • - Upholstery work - technology, materials.
  • - Fibre work - technology, materials.
  • - Costume work - materials.
  • - etc.
Literature
  • VERMA, Gaurav and Samar MALIK. Autodesk Fusion 360 Black Book. Eastman, Georgia: CADCAMCAE Works, 2017. ISBN 978-1-988722-17-7. info
  • OMURA, George and Brian C BENTON. Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana: Autodesk Official Press/Sybex, 2017. ISBN 978-1-119-38679-7. info
  • RAOUL, Bill and Mike MONSOS. Stock Scenery Construction Handbook. 3rd ed. Louisville, Kentucky: Broadway Press, 2015. ISBN 978-0-911747-43-0. info
  • CRABTREE, Susan and Peter BEUDERT. Scenic art for the theatre: history, tools, and techniques. 3rd ed. Amsterdam: Focal Press, 2012. ISBN 978-0-240-81290-8. info
  • NELMS, Henning. Scene design: a guide to the stage. New York: Dover Publications, 1970. ISBN 978-0-486-23153-2. info
Teaching methods
Teaching takes the form of practical exercises.
Assessment methods
Credit is awarded based on attendance and completion of the teacher's partial assignments.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Summer 2025, recent)
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