Duration
24h Th
Number of credits
| Master in architecture (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
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
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To understand and master stage Equipments and their relationships to Architecture.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The course consists of 24 hours of theoretical classes. It will take place in the first quadrimester.
Recommended or required readings
Assessment methods and criteria
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.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Some courses may be held outside of the university buildings.
Contacts
Dimitri Schmitz
Civil Engineer Architect
Assistant Professor
University of Liege
Faculty of Architecture
dimitri.schmitz@ulg.ac.be