History and Theory of Dramatic Art Including DAPT Seminar 1

Tutor:

Zdeněk TICHÝ

Synopsis:

A look at the history and theory of dramatic art from the beginning of theatre to the major trends in 20th Century world theatre, and the figures connected with them. At the same time, emphasis is given to finding connections between events in Czech theatre and international developments, along with the ability to reflect on historical materials in specific examples of famous productions, or the ability to reflect on history and theory based on the students? own experience.

Prerequisites:

1. The ability to prepare and present the assigned theme.

2. The ability to link theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

3. The ability to hold and defend a personal opinion on the theme under review.

4. Basic overview of theatre history and theory.

Study Objectives:

1) Recapitulation of the main themes set for the MA exam.

2) Leading students to be able to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

3) The art of selecting/distinguishing important from inessential information.

4) Developing the ability to hold a dialogue on the relevant theme and formulate and defend their own opinion.

Outline and Syllabus:

Curriculum:

1) Choice of themes from the MA work, including choice of consultants.

2) Preparing the selected themes from the MA exam and their presentation in the seminar.

3) Discussion of the prepared themes and form of their presentation.

4) Video-projections and visits to theatre performances on the selected themes.

5) Discussion on examples from productions, or performances viewed; comparison of the performances viewed with themes from the MA exams.

6) Comparison of theory and specific experience; checking that students are able to apply the knowledge they have acquired.

Syllabus:

In the seminar, students recapitulate their knowledge of the history and theory of dramatic art from the origins of theatre to the most important developments in world theatre of the 20th Century, including their knowledge of the leading figures involved in these developments. Emphasis is given to finding connections between events in Czech theatre and international developments, along with the ability to reflect on historical materials in specific examples of famous productions, or the ability to reflect on history and theory based on the students? own experience. The seminar emphasises independent thought, the ability to formulate and defend opinions on the relevant theme and the ability to select the most important items from the information available.

Study materials:

Oscar G. Brockett: Dějiny divadla

Małgorzata Semil, Elżbieta Wysińska: Slovník světového divadla 1945-1990

Dějiny českého divadla I. ? IV. (Academia)

Jan Mukařovský: Studie z estetiky

Jaroslav Volek: Kapitoly z dějin estetiky

Činoherní klub 1965 ? 2005

Divadlo Husa na provázku 1968 - 1998

Jan Dvořák: Alt. Divadlo ? Slovník českého alternativního divadla

Vlastimil Ježek ? Zdeněk A. Tichý: Šest z šedesátých

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2008/2009:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue	místnost R210 Učebna () TICHÝ Z. 16:30–18:00 (paralelka 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Schedule for summer semester 2008/2009:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Doporučený magisterský dramaturgie ALD (compulsory subject)
• Doporučený magisterský režie ALD (compulsory subject)
• Doporučený magisterský scénografie ALD (compulsory subject)
• Doporučený magisterský herectví ALD (compulsory subject)