Study Programmes 2015-2016
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| Scenographic equipment in performing arts halls | ||||||||
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Duration :
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| 24h Th | ||||||||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Dimitri Schmitz | ||||||||
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language | ||||||||
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January | ||||||||
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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | ||||||||
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Course contents :
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| The stage equipment installed in theaters will be discussed in terms of architectural concepts, specifications, performances, installation, use and maintenance.
The use of the building by artists, visitors, managers and technicians (sound and light engineers, managers, ...) will be studied in terms of impact on the architecture and equipment.
Finally, the study of specialized and multipurpose rooms will train the student in decision making during theaters design phase.
The subjects are: - Design of theaters and shows - Operation in theaters - Stage Facilities - Equipment for sound and lighting - Design and simulation of sound and light environments - Mobile and dynamic equipment shows - Special Techniques for theaters - Methods and tools for designing |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To understand and master stage Equipments and their relationships to Architecture. | ||||||||
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course consists of 24 hours of theoretical classes. It will take place in the first quadrimester. | ||||||||
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Recommended or required readings :
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| An oral exam is organised in January and relates to all the theoretical material. The course notes cannot be consulted during the exam.
The notes of the student will also be given to the teacher and will be considered in the cotation. Finally, an analysis and design work on a theater will be realized. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Some courses may be held outside of the university buildings. | ||||||||
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Contacts :
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| Dimitri Schmitz
Civil Engineer Architect Assistant Professor University of Liege Faculty of Architecture dimitri.schmitz@ulg.ac.be |
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