Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Scenography 12246/3443/2526/1/21
Study guide

Scenography 1

2246/3443/2526/1/21
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 1
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Snik Christina (dut,eng)
Other teaching staff: Durnez Sofie
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 4,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

Introduction to scenography.

In the first year of the bachelor's program, students learn to formulate a scenographic proposal by means of a number of exercises. They experiment with different materials and techniques. They learn to associate and experiment to discover unexpected visual and material solutions. Students also learn the basic principles of documenting their research using photos and sketches in a process book. They investigate how scenography can relate to a costume. These exercises mainly aim to provide students with a toolbox that they can continue to rely on in the coming years. During the lessons, the research is usually discussed individually. There are two informal evaluation moments in which students present their research to fellow students and also provide feedback themselves.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA5 - When developing his/her personal visual language the students starts from a searching and reflective attitude when developing one's own visual language.
In his development of a personal visual language, the student starts from a searching and reflective attitude.
BA7 - The student is able to organize his/her artistic project in consultation with others.
The student shows nvolvement and takes responsibility with regard to his / her own work and workplace.
The student shows perseverance and concentrated attention.

Course content

Introduction to scenography.
During the first year of the bachelor's degree, students learn to formulate an initial scenographic proposal using a number of exercises. In order to further develop these proposals, students conduct a broad form and material research in order to develop their own visual language. In this way, students learn to associate freely in a four-dimensional space and to make an abstraction of a given reality.
These exercises also aim to provide students with a toolbox that they can continue to rely on in the following years.

Study material (text): Mandatory

iMaterials for this subject:

inspiration material, books, images,..

cardboard, textiles, various materials and textures for execution

cutting mat

cutter

scissors

scale ruler

glue

…

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis4,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic practical assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

During scenography lessons, the research is usually discussed individually. During the second semester, there are a number of classroom evaluation moments where students present their research to their fellow students and also provide feedback themselves.

At the end of the second semester, all research assignments and results are presented and assessed by an internal jury.