Work on Stage 3

Course unit code:

201STV3

Course unit title:

Work on Stage 3

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

Range:

8/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

3rd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Juraj DEÁK, Jan HANČIL, Jaroslava ŠIKTANCOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Juraj DEÁK, Jan HANČIL, Jaroslava ŠIKTANCOVÁ

Study Objectives:

1. Ability to read and interpret a text

2. Ability to create dramatic space

3. Ability for thematicized movement in space

4. Ability to work with given circumstances and motivation of action

5. Ability to play out a dramatic situation with the director/actors

6. Ability to create mise en scene

7. Ability to fabulate and compose a production as a whole

Mode of delivery:

Classes, workshops, tests, performance

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Mastery of basic theatre terminology

Recommended optional programme components

Continuous monitor of progressive tendencies in Czech and European theatre.

Course contents:

1. Analysis of the text and staging intent

2. The situation and creating dramatic space

3. Movement and position in space

4. Given circumstances and motivation of action

5. Relations of characters and playing out the dramatic situation

6. Creating mise en scene and barriers to action

7. Fabulation and composing the production as a whole

Syllabus:

Based on analysis of the text and the staging intent arising from it, students proceed to identifying individual situations and collectively creating dramatic space. They become familiar in practice with the possibilities for expression of mutual relations by thematicized movement and position in space. An integral component is work with given circumstances and practical verification of motivation for action. The main content is playing out and developing of the dramatic situation by the director and actors and the creation of a corresponding mise en scene. At the end of the semester, the students arrive at a whole production that is deliberately composed and thematicized.An integral component of the class is reflection on the results achieved.

Study materials:

Artaud, A.; Divadlo a jeho dvojenec; Herrmann, Praha 1994

Barba, A.; Slovník divadelní antropologie; Div. ústav, Lid. noviny; Praha 2000

Brecht, B.; Myšlenky; Čs. spisovatel; Praha 1958

Brockett, 0. G.; Dějiny divadla; Lidové noviny, Divadelní ústav; Praha 1999

Brook, P.; Prázdný prostor; Panorama; Praha 1988

Brook, P.; Nitky času; Divadelní ústav; Praha 2004

Burian, E. F.; O nové divadlo; Praha 1946

Císař, J.; Člověk v situaci; ISV; Praha 2000

Císař, J.; Základy činoherní režie; Horizont; Praha 1984

Čechov, M.; O herecké technice; Divadelní ústav; Praha 1996

Efros, A.; Divadlo má láska; Panorama; Praha 1980

Efros, A.; Povolání - Režisér; Panorama; Praha 1986

Frejka, J.; Divadlo je vesmír; Divadelní ústav; Praha 2004

Grossman, J.; Analýzy; Čs. spisovatel; Praha 1991

Hilar, K. H.; O divadle; Divadelní ústav; Praha 2002

Hyvnar, J. ; Herec v moderním divadle; Pražská scéna; Praha 2000

Kraus, K. ; O divadle; Lidové noviny; Praha 1990

Pilátová, J. ; Jerzy Grotowski a teatr Laboratorium; PKS; Praha 1990

Stanislavskij, K. S.; Můj život v umění; Praha 1962

Vostrý, J.; O hercích a herectví; Achát; Praha 1998

Vostrý, J.; Režie je umění; AMU; Praha 2001

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Selection and directing-dramaturgic text editing (dialogue, scenes, prose extracts), analysis of dramatic situations and text style. Investigation of it spatial treatment with actors. Creation of the overall rhythmic structure. Presentation at the Summary exam and subsequent review.

Assessment methods and criteria

A decisive consideration for grading is the artistic result of the performance at the Summary exam. Considered also is the entire course of the production study.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

	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	místnost K106 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) DEÁK J. 15:00–18:00 (přednášková par. 1) místnost K107 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) DEÁK J. 15:00–18:00 (přednášková par. 2)
Tue
Fri
Thu	místnost K106 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) DEÁK J. 15:00–18:00 (přednášková par. 1) místnost K107 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) DEÁK J. 15:00–18:00 (přednášková par. 2)
Fri

Den	Čas	Tutor	Místo	Č. paralelky
Mon	15:00–18:00	DEÁK J.	Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1	přednášková par. 1
Mon	15:00–18:00	DEÁK J.	Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1	přednášková par. 2
Thu	15:00–18:00	DEÁK J.	Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1	přednášková par. 1
Thu	15:00–18:00	DEÁK J.	Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1	přednášková par. 2

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Režie a dramaturgie činoherního divadla (Bc.) (main subject)