Physicality on the Stage
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| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204PUPHS | credit | 2 | 56 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 8 to 18 hours of self-study | English |
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Department
The subject provides Department of Alternative and Puppet Theatre
Contents
The course offers opportunity to search a way of thinking about body and material, as elementary base for creation theatre performance where story, theme or situation is not being interpreted by words, but the actor makes effort to use his body (movement, rhythm, breath, voice) and scenographic material (object, puppet, material) to create a structured expression, that communicates with audience. Two elementary constants of this kind of structured expression are body and material.
In these classes the relationship of space to the subject is consolidated and a path is forged to systematic work on oneself. These are the principles: regularity, sufficient intensity, well-thought in physical investment and concentration. An understanding of the relationship of mind-body methods with the work of a performer. Learning, not only movement, but also other artistic techniques. Creation of the basic concepts of the structure and function of one's body (creation of one's concept of the body, one's performance in a space).
Learning outcomes
In the field of knowledge (K), the student:
- analyzes and investigates mutual relations between theoretical and practical aspects of studies as well as makes use of that knowledge for own artistic development while creating project of “small theatrical from” P_K2
- gets acquainted with the possibilities of physical techniques, theatre of object and other means of artistic expression and theatre of live form; adjusts elements to own project P_K5
In the field of skills (S), the student:
- develops own artistic personality; creates, realizes and expresses own artistic concepts P_S1
- improves skills needed for their realization during rehearsals P_S9
In the field of social competencies (C), the student:
- improves the skill of effective communication and living in society, which especially concerns group work, negotiating, organizing, integrating with others while working on a joint project P_SC6
Prerequisites and other requirements
Physical and mental fitness.
Literature
Kyliánova Foundation: Recordings of prominent artists' performances which link acting with movement or dance.
Anne Bogart, Tina Landau: Viewpoints
Eugenio Barba, Nicola Savarese: A dictionary of theatre anthropology : the secret art of the performer
Kroschlová Eva, Jevištní pohyb, Divadelní fakulta AMU, Praha 2003
Payneová H., Kreativní pohyb a tanec, Praha 1999
Evaluation methods and criteria
Credit is awarded for participation in class (80% attendance).
Further information
No schedule has been prepared for this course