STUDY PROGRAMME
Scenography

AFAM CODE
ABPR22

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Set design

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Set design

CREDITS
10

APPROACH
Theoretical/project based

This course is divided in two modules. The first module- advanced theatre set design -, provides the students with the necessary professional tools to design a set for the world of artistic performances and exhibitions, in order to deliver comprehensive projects designed for contemporary audiences. The second module deals with a set design project that diverts from the classic theatrical architecture, and is meant for non-conventional spaces.

The total credits for this course are 10, divided as follows:

• ADVANCED THEATRE SET DESIGN: 7 CFA

• THEATRICAL PROJECTS: 3 CFA

Successful students will be able to:

• Analyse a text, opera, or ballet dramaturgy and create both a set design and a direction plan for it.

• Develop a personal creative vision of artistic performances.

• Be aware of the scenic space in relation to actors, technicians and audience.

ADVANCED THEATRE SET DESIGN:

• Development of a moodboard

• Development of ideas for set and costume design, working on the dramaturgy

• Creation of final sketches for scenery and costumes

• Creation of scale models

• Creation of maps, sections and executive drawings of the designed elements using CAD software applications

THEATRICAL PROJECTS:

• Development of a moodboard

• Analysis of the given non-conventional space

• Development of ideas for set and costume design, working on the dramaturgy

• Creation of final sketches for scenery and costumes

This is a theoretical/project based course.

Over the course, the students will carry out the following didactic activities, which may vary depending on the projects to be developed.

• Front lectures

• Use of tutorials, videos or other multi-media material

• Exercises and revisions

• Laboratories

• Individual or group projects

• Individual or group study and research

Assessment tools may include:

• Oral exam

• Comprehensive projects

Further details about the exams will be provided by the professors.

The final grade for this course will result from the weighted average of its modules.

Further books and other recommended or required resources may be specified by the professor.