Directing 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201REZ1 | Z | 3 | 2/T | Czech |
- Tutor:
- Jakub KORČÁK
- Synopsis:
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The subject focuses on theoretical and practical familiarization with the process of work as a director and on confronting the most important tendencies of modern and contemporary creative work by directors in this country and around the world. After theoretical mastery of basic terms and familiarization with key methodological procedures, studies are determined to an appropriate degree by preparation, continuous generalization and reflection on work on production tasks. Preparation develops mainly based on interpretation of literature for the theatre, and especially of drama, through which directing builds the means of the stage as an integral structure and specific system.
- Prerequisites:
- Study Objectives:
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1. Familiarization with the programme and goals of studying drama directing
2. Familiarization with the basic aesthetic terms of drama theatre and directing
3. Introduction to the problems of perceiving the meaning of theatre and its standing in society
4. Understanding the basic principles of staging and theatrical functions in historical examples
5. Defining the function and means of modern theatrical directing
- Outline and Syllabus:
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1. Introduction to the study of directing drama
2. Theoretical defining of basic terms: directing, mise en scene, tempo-rhythm, dramatic situation, theatrical space, scenic space, dramatic space etc.
3. The origins of theatre: its roots and meaning
4. Transformations of staging principles from antiquity to the baroque
5. Formation of the principles of modern directing from the Enlightenment through the Meiningen players.
Syllabus: Initially in a seminar students are familiarized with the basic goals and dangers of studying drama directing and with the problems of working in the chosen field. In the subsequent phase, mutual discussion covers the basic terms and definitions relating to the study of the given field. Students are also familiarized with the director's basic tasks and responsibilities in the individual phases of the creating of a theatrical production. After that introduction, students in the seminar are introduced to the problems of the theatre's standing in society, and by examining the foundations of theatricality, they are led to considering the meaning of theatre. Finally, the students are familiarized with staging practices in various epochs of European theatre, with an emphasis on various forms representing the directing component. At the end of the semester is discussion of the circumstances of the emergence of modern directing as an independent field.
- Study materials:
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Pavis, Patrice ? Dictionary of the Theatre
Gordon, Robert ? The purpose of playing: modern acting theories in perspective
Schechner, Richard - Performance theory [2005]
Bogart, Anne - A director prepares: seven essays on art and theatre
Čechov, Michail Alexandrovič - The path of the actor
Čechov, Michail Alexandrovič - To the actor: on the technique of acting
Donnellan, Declan - The actor and the target
Hauser, Frank; Reich, Russell - Notes on Directing: 130 Lessons in Leadership from the Director`s Chair
Gaskill, William - A Sense of direction
Krasner, David (ed.) - Method acting reconsidered: theory, practice, future
Lecoq, Jacques - The moving body: teaching creative theatre
Luere, Jeane - Playwright Versus Director: Authorial Intentions and Performance Interpretations
Hodge, Alison - Twentieth century actor training [2007]
Johnstone, Keith - IMPRO: improvisation and the Theatre
Merlin, Bella - Beyond Stanislavsky: the psycho-physical approach to actor training
Mitter, Shomit - Systems of Rehearsal. Stanislavsky, Brecht, Grotowski and Brook
Rudlin, John - Commedia dell´arte: an actor´s handbook
Rudlin, John; Crick, Olly - Commedia dell´arte: a handbook for troupes
Stanislavski, Constantin - An actor´s handbook: an alphabetical arrangement of concise statements on aspects of acting
Stanislavski, Constantin - An actor´s work: a student´s diary
Thomas, James Michael - Script analysis for actors, director and designers
Zarrilli, Phillip B. - Psychophysical acting: an intercultural approach after Stanislavski
- Note:
- Schedule for winter semester 2009/2010:
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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 Fri Thu Fri - Schedule for summer semester 2009/2010:
- The schedule has not yet been prepared
- The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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- Doporučený bakalářský režie a dramaturgie ČD (main subject)
- Doporučený bakalářský teorie a kritika (compulsory subject)