Acting with the mask

Course unit code:

309MHM

Course unit title:

Acting with the mask

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

26/S

Type of course unit:

Study plan Animovaná tvorba - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Dokumentární tvorba - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Dokumentární tvorba - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Animovaná tvorba - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Scenáristika a dramaturgie - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Scenáristika a dramaturgie - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Režie - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Režie - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Kamera - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Kamera - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Produkce - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Produkce - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Audiovizuální studia - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Střihová skladba - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Střihová skladba - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Zvuková tvorba - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Zvuková tvorba - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Fotografie CZ - bakalář – optional subject
Study plan Fotografie CZ - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Audiovizuální studia - magistr – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Fotografie CZ - magistr: restaurování – compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

1

Garant předmětu:

Štefan CAPKO

Name of lecturer(s):

Štefan CAPKO

Study Objectives:

Working with a mask is closely related to an animator working with a puppet or inanimate object and to a certain extent the sense of a sketched figure. This course is concerned with the nature of this manner of acting. The internal feelings of a character in theatre acting enables a student to better understand the psychological process of an actor in creating a character and using it in working with a puppet or other inanimate object in an animated film.

Mode of delivery:

Intensive instruction module taking place at UVS Poněšice. Part of the instruction is pratical body exercises. Appropriate exercise attire with out print and in neutral color is necessary.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

This course provides an insight into acting with various types of theatre masks. No special preparations required.

Recommended optional programme components

No requirements.

Course contents:

Working with a mask is closely related to an animator working with a puppet or inanimate object and to a certain extent the sense of a sketched figure. This course is concerned with the nature of this manner of acting. The internal feelings of a character in theatre acting enables a student to better understand the psychological process of an actor in creating a character and using it in working with a puppet or other inanimate object in an animated film.

Certification conditions: ex: 1 credit for 100% participation

Note: Course size is 15 students maximum . It is necessary to register personally with Ms. Lenka Řápkové, secretary (244 234 356, lenka.rapkova@famu.cz)

Study materials:

Karel Kratochvíl: Ze světa Komedie dell Arte

John Rudlin: Commedia Dell'Arte - An Actor's Handbook

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Study of masks types according to acting technique:

Neutral, character, expressive and dynamic.

Classification according to production technology and mask function:

Character masks:

Masks covering the whole face.

Half-masks - covering only part of the face.

Expressive masks covering the whole body.

Static and dynamic masks (ex: painted or projected on).

Interpretation of individual masks:

Perception of the content and form of a mask, respecting the material and from this element investigating manners of working with masks. Setting oneself in and acting in situation with a mask.

Assessment methods and criteria

An active approach to body exercises which guide one to the understanding of the basic principles of acting with masks.

Language of instruction:

English

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

No notes for these exercises.

Further information:

This course is an elective for all students of this school

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

Datum	Den	Čas	Tutor	Místo	Notes	Č. paralelky
01.03.2012		09:00–18:00	CAPKO Š.	UVS AMU - Poněšice Poněšice		paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Animovaná tvorba - bakalář (optional subject)
• Dokumentární tvorba - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Dokumentární tvorba - bakalář (optional subject)
• Animovaná tvorba - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Scenáristika a dramaturgie - bakalář (optional subject)
• Scenáristika a dramaturgie - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Režie - bakalář (optional subject)
• Režie - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Kamera - bakalář (optional subject)
• Kamera - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Produkce - bakalář (optional subject)
• Produkce - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Audiovizuální studia - bakalář (optional subject)
• Střihová skladba - bakalář (optional subject)
• Střihová skladba - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Zvuková tvorba - bakalář (optional subject)
• Zvuková tvorba - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Fotografie CZ - bakalář (optional subject)
• Fotografie CZ - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Audiovizuální studia - magistr (faculty subject, optional subject)
• Fotografie CZ - magistr: restaurování (faculty subject, optional subject)