Space - Mass - Communication 1

Tutor:

Josef KROFTA

Synopsis:

The heterogeneity of approaches and processes (in basic outline) of the ALD department?s creative teams; the absolute need for close interaction between the basic elements of a theatre work

(acting, directing, dramaturgy and set design) in puppet and alternative theatre. Practical examples and mini-works employing all imaginable material forms.

Prerequisites:

Study Objectives:

The subject?s placement in the first semester means that the student gains a basic grounding in all the approaches and styles represented by the various teaching teams led by the individual ?gurus? (J. Krofta, J. Schmid, M. Krobot, M. Schartová, J. Borna a M. Bečka) and also has the opportunity to meet the important international artists working in this field who it?s been possible to include in this program (H. Jurkowski, M. Waszkiel, J. Radomski, M. Amsler,

L. Vajdička, M. Čorba, A. Pachinger, G. Balogh, W. Knodgen, E. Bass, B. Erulli,

M. Niculescu, O. Bernstengel, M. Wiig, B. Varl, P. Francis etc.). The kaleidoscopic variety available should also show students that there are many different and as yet undiscovered paths and approaches, and that all that is needed is to be able to analyse, understand and use them for their own inspiration, and ultimately for their personal developement.

Outline and Syllabus:

The regular weekly three-hour rotation of blocks of small workshops run by teaching teams is alternated, according to guests? time demands, with the workshops of foreign guests, which usually run through the weekends in order to ensure continuity and concentration. This always first involves familiarisation with the creator or team, viewing examples of the most important work, its analysis and detailed dramatic sketches which provide students with creative experience of the various theatrical approaches.

Study materials:

Publications and magazine studies on creative people working in the department?s teams (J. Krofta, I.

Rajmont, J. Schmid, M. Krobot, J. Borna, K. Makonj, M. Bečka, P. Kalfus, P.

Matásek, A. Tománek, Vr. Šrámek, M. Klíma, J. Etlík etc.).

As far as foreign creative persons are concerned, this always depends on the specific person who will deliver the lecture.

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2009/2010:

	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	místnost R302 Taneční sál (Karlova 26, Praha 1) KROFTA J. 14:45–17:00 (paralelka 1)
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:

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