Course Details

1. examine advanced and more complex problems in Interior Design through the presentation and analysis of the concepts and theories of different artistic and architectural movements as well as introduction and analysis of Stage Design
2. employ new forms and innovative materials in Stage Design through the creation of a dynamic performative space that interprets in a spatial manner the set scenes according to the concepts and theories of different artistic and architectural movements.
3. distinguish the style, concept, innovation and material difference between various architectural movements and experiment with the ingenuity of making them meet the influences of contemporary design
4. develop specific concepts and design proposals through the acquired advanced ability of communicational presentation and the imaginative use of interior materials, finishes, furnishing and lighting
5. evaluate an integrated balanced interior sense with critical and professional understanding for the function, structure and material use of interior design and construction in stage design

Architectural and Artistic movements’ analysis and research: Basic history introduction with references in architectural and artistic movements. The need for historical research in Art and Design. Written and verbal briefing.

Stage Design Analysis and Research: Viewing and discussion on Bertoluccis’ Romeo&Juliet. Theatrical play analysis with references in stage and set design. On site visit at an existing theatre. Exploration of real space, inspiration and perception through photography and actual measurements.

2D and 3D model production: Model making workshop.  2D and 3D architectural drawings production and presentation. Lighting and photographing the model workshop.  Photographic manipulation and detail architectural drawings production.

Visual Presentation and Experimentation: Presentation proposals and experimentation.

No specific textbook required

• Modern Architecture since 1900, William J. R. Curtis, Phaidon 2000
• Stage Design, Tony Davis, Rotovision, 2001
• Scene Design and Stage Lighting, W. Oren Parker D. Block, Wadsworth, 2002
• Stage Design, Ralph Larmann, Daab, 2007

The taught part of the course is delivered by means of illustrated lectures conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lectures also include video presentations.

Lectures are supplemented with extended project briefings, student research and presentation, group critiques and individual tutorials.

Practical workshops, exercises, and discussions on critical parts of the subject. Student centered practical work, personal research, realization and manipulation in project work.