Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, the students are able to:
- identify ideas related to the meanings and functions of design in live and mediated performance
- develop discussions on aspects of performing and screen arts design
- recognize various ideas, methods and processes involved in design for live/screen/media-based performance and related areas by different scholars and creative professionals
- explore further different practices for design in live and mediated performance
- analyze a work in the field of the performing arts, film or media from a design perspective
Credits: 1
Schedule: 21.09.2020 - 12.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Sofia Pantouvaki
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sofia Pantouvaki
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The Scenography, Production and Costume Design Lectures address the theory and practice of design for the performing and screen arts and related areas through encounters with different aspects of design for live and screen/media performance, and with the work and ideas of various professionals. The lectures stimulate critical and analytical thinking on design, culture and performance through the presentation of case studies, comparative studies, artistic work, technical aspects, ideas and theoretical concepts. Based on presentations and discussions, the lectures open new perspectives to special areas in design for live and mediated performance. Scholars and design professionals from the field of performing arts, film and media are invited to present their ideas, experience and practice. The lectures include visual and audio-visual materials or original samples of work materials and artistic work.
Applies in this implementation:
ELO-E5016 Scenography, Production and Costume Design
Lectures (1-4 cr)Autumn 2020
Monday 21 September 2020
13:00 – 16:00, on
Zoom (link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/68320524477?pwd=bXE4ZHRZamw5anYvTUpvMVZQcnpiUT09
/ Meeting ID: 683 2052 4477, Passcode: 481895)Costume Lecture
Costume designer in collaboration:
perspectives from process-based contemporary dance productionsTua Helve, Costume Designer and Doctoral candidate
Aalto University (in English)Monday 5 October 2020
13:00 – 16:00, on Zoom (link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/67779242889 / Meeting ID: 677 7924 2889)
Costume Lecture
“Interactive Opera at Primary Schools”: Costume and
Scenography as Tools for Creative Interaction and New Social EncountersProfessor
Sofia Pantouvaki, Aalto University (in English)Monday 2 November 2020
13:00 – 16:00, on Zoom (link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/65617950587 / Meeting ID: 656 1795 0587)
Costume Lecture
Is the Fox Cunning?
Pipsa Keski-Hakuni, Prop Designer and Maker Finnish National Opera & doctoral candidate Aalto University
Monday 7 December 2020
13:00 – 16:00, on Zoom (link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/62168308293 / Meeting ID: 621 6830 8293)
Costume Lecture
From Daywear to Fantasy - Two decades of
costume design for danceKaroliina Koiso-Kanttila, Costume Designer
Spring 2021
Monday 25
January 202110:00 – 13:00, on Zoom (https://aalto.zoom.us/j/68811805515/ Meeting ID: 688 1180 5515 /Please note EARLIER time of lecture!
Costume Lecture
‘Costume Agency’ artistic research project
Christina Lindgren, Professor in Costume design, Oslo National Academy of the
Arts (KHIO) and Sodja Zupanc Lotker, Course Leader of Master in Directing
Devised and Object Theatre, Prague Performing Arts Academy (DAMU)Monday 15
February 202113:00 – 16:00, on
Zoom (link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/66677928864, Meeting ID: 666 7792 8864)Lighting for outdoor spaces: The Epidaurus case
Sofia Alexiadou, Lighting Designer and Lecturer in Lighting, Department of Theatre and Performance Design/Technology, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Monday 8
March 202113:00 – 16:00, on
Zoom (link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/66622904532, Meeting ID: 666 2290 4532)Director- Set/Costume designer - Lighting designer: when the borders become loose
Sofia Alexiadou, Lighting Designer and Lecturer in Lighting, Department of Theatre and Performance Design/Technology, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Monday 12
April 2021https://aalto.zoom.us/j/67380890192, Meeting ID: 673 8089 0192)
Yksilöpsykologiasta
irtautuvat hahmot esityksissä WunderKinder, Den Andra Naturen ja SapiensLaura Haapakangas, Costume
Designer
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students' development during the course, motivation, attendance and active participation in discussions. Outcome of independent work, if undertaken.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Attendance to lectures / presentations and participation in in-class discussion 80% and reflection 20% of the total workload.
Attendance to four (4) Lectures gives 1 credit. The students are free to attend as many lectures as they wish.
Additional credits can be obtained if students are interested in undertaking a written essay or research assignment or prepare a presentation related to a specific subject or case study from the field of performing and screen arts design.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Texts used in the class will be handed out during the course.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
5 Gender Equality
- Teacher: Pantouvaki Sofia