DJTZ212 Stage Setup

Theatre Faculty
Winter 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
each odd Monday 8:30–10:00 MARTA_UCEBNY, each odd Monday 10:15–11:45 MARTA_UCEBNY
Prerequisites
The course is taught in the winter semester of the first year of undergraduate study, the only prerequisite is therefore admission.
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 theoretically prepare the student for the practical implementation of the stage construction. To acquaint the student with individual elements of scenic construction.
The student will gain theoretical knowledge of stage construction. It has theoretical knowledge of stage equipment, methods or hanging on the rules of OSH and on stage.
He can apply his knowledge in his future employment as a stage master, props or production manager.Learning outcomes (in Czech)
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- design a simple stage construction with the help of typed building elements
- design and specify stage covering equipment
- work with flat scenery
- acquire, fasten and work with stage decorations.
- aware of security risks on stage and follow work safety in the theater environment
Syllabus
  • - standardized building elements of a scenic building
  • - hanging
  • - stage equipment (curtains, scarves, ceilings)
  • - stage floor
  • - stage coverage
  • - pozadí, panorámy, fabion
  • - decoration - construction and fastening
  • - curtains, slats and projection screens
  • - stage furniture, props and weapons
  • - Flat scenery, production possibilities, methods of fastening
  • - OSH - specifics of school theater operation
  • - Fire protection, electronic fire alarm, self-extinguishing systems
  • - flammability of materials
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
  • HALL, Delbert L. Rigging Math Made Simple. 4th ed. USA: Spring Knoll Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-9978746-1-7. info
  • OGAWA, Toshiro. Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery. Entertainment Technology Press, 2016, 342 pp. ISBN 978-1-904031-88-8. info
  • KOLEGAR, Jan. Historie scénických technologií. 2nd ed. Brno: Janáčkova akademie múzických umění v Brně, 2011, 136 pp. ISBN 978-80-86928-94-4. info
  • GLERUM, Jay O. Stage Rigging Handbook. 3rd ed. USA: Nicopress, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8093-2741-6. info
  • DONOVAN, Harry. Entertainment rigging: a practical guide for riggers, designers, and managers. Seattle, Washington: H.M. Donovan, 2002. ISBN 978-0-9723381-1-0. 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 is organized through lectures and exercises. The student is practically acquainted with individual stage technologies in school theaters and classrooms and in Brno theaters.
Assessment methods
Credit. The student is assessed on the basis of attendance at classes (minimum 80%), active participation and a seminar work on given topic (30 %).
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2014, Winter 2016, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2022, recent)
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