Choreography and Production 1

Course unit code:

107CHR1

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

magisterský

Year of study

1st year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Daniel WIESNER

Name of lecturer(s):

Daniel WIESNER

Study Objectives:

Výběr a dotváření tématu, či libreta. Výběr hudby. Organizační příprava tanečního projektu. Předmět poskytuje vodítko a pedagogické rady choreografa z praxe při samostatném vytváření rozlehlejších či závažnějších divadelně tanečních inscenacích se zvláštním přihlédnutím k režijní, dramaturgické a organizační stránce. Realizace bodového scénáře připravované inscenace.

Mode of delivery:

Lecture, classes, exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of the HAMU Dance Dept. Choreography bachelor's study or similar.

Recommended optional programme components

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Dramaturgy selection of subject matter appropriate for dancers - a ballet production. Inspiration by musical or literary content. The differences in preparing a directorial concept of a libretto for an abstract ballet and and plot-action dance production. Organizational preparations and development of the point script, schedule (dramaturgical balance and drama). The point script is an indication of the professionalness of the choreographer. The point script and schedulre are particularly important for the music composer who should compose the dance-drama production. However, other collaborators are welcomed: the set designer acquires an idea of the stage set changes, the costumer gets information about the overall atmosphere and period of the work and the demands on the costuming, the light designer gets an idea of the lighting atmosphere, the stage manager is informed of the demands of the stage changes, etc. The professionally prepared work selected by the student will be implemented on stage at the end of the second semester.

Study materials:

Blom, Chaplin :The intimate act of choreography, 1989.

Ellfeldt, Lois : A Primer for Choreographers, Waveland Press 1998.

Mlíkovská, Jiřina : Choreografické etudy, Praha 1964.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lecture and exercises

Assessment methods and criteria

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

none

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Choreografie (Mg) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)