Benjamin Schälike have been concerned with the question of how to write about light as a creative medium without having to write a technical guideline.
The book is about his understanding of lightdesign, as an creative and artistic prozess.
THE UGLY LIGHT is not a catalog of Benjamin Schälikes lightdesign. He illustrates and discusses different approaches, and spectrum of lightdesign.
THE UGLY LIGHT is intended to serve everyone as a beginning, extension and stimulus to the understanding of light, it will open up a kaleidoscope of possibilities.
THE UGLY LIGHT offers interviews and articles with lightdesigner, lightartists, stagedesigners and theatermakers. (Like: Andre Diot; Peter Zadek; Fred Pommerehn; Bruno Pucheron; Jennifer Tipton, James Turell, Olafur Eliason; Anthony Mc Call; Dan Flavin; Heiner Goebbels)
Take THE UGLY LIGHT as an inspiration and not as a guide.
It is not about right or wrong, but about finding your own way with light design.
For the german version of this book, please follow this link: https://www.grin.com/document/1359488
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Lighting Design in a Creative Context
- Chapter 2: The Collaborative Process
- Section 2.1: Synergy vs. Compromise
- Section 2.2: Collaborative Practices in Lighting Design
- Chapter 3: Lighting Design as Narrative
- Chapter 4: The Integration of Lighting, Scenography, and Performance
- Chapter 5: Case Studies: Youth Theatre Productions
- Section 5.1: Production A
- Section 5.2: Production B
- Section 5.3: Production C
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to explore the creative process of lighting design within an educational and collaborative setting, particularly within the context of youth theatre. It examines how lighting design can be elevated beyond a purely technical function to become an integral part of the narrative, scenography, and overall performance experience.
- The role of collaboration and synergy in successful lighting design.
- The narrative potential of lighting design.
- The integration of lighting, scenography, and performance.
- The application of these principles in youth theatre.
- Challenges and successes in fostering creativity in a youth theatre environment.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Lighting Design in a Creative Context introduces Ben Ratcliffe's background in lighting design and his experience in educational and managerial settings. It establishes the core argument that lighting design should be viewed creatively and integrally within a performance.
Chapter 2: The Collaborative Process delves into Ratcliffe's approach to collaborative work, highlighting the importance of synergy over compromise. It will present specific examples of collaborative practices within lighting design.
Chapter 3: Lighting Design as Narrative will explore how lighting can be used to contribute directly to the storytelling process, influencing the audience's perception and understanding of the narrative arc.
Chapter 4: The Integration of Lighting, Scenography, and Performance examines the interconnected nature of lighting design, stage design (scenography), and the actors' performances. It proposes a holistic view of these elements and their combined effect.
Chapter 5: Case Studies: Youth Theatre Productions presents detailed analyses of specific youth theatre productions where Ratcliffe implemented his collaborative and narrative-driven lighting design approach. These case studies illustrate the practical application of the theoretical concepts discussed in the previous chapters.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Lighting design, youth theatre, collaboration, synergy, scenography, narrative, creative process, education, performance, case studies.
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- Benjamin Schälike (Autor:in), 2023, THE UGLY LIGHT 2. Theater Lightdesign, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1359485