Choreographic pre-seminar 1

Subject guarantor:

Bohumíra ELIÁŠOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jan KODET, Bohumíra ELIÁŠOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course is to provide basic experience with procedures related to the choreographic process from the selection of subject matter and music basis to the final creation of a short choreographic composition. The course is in the character of practical classes. In the first semester the focus is on creative issues with movement (developing movement in a space, form modifications). The work takes place through movement sketches and short choreographic wholes.

Mode of study:

Moderated discussions and discussions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

This course is only for Choreography students.

Recommended optional programme components:

Student's project prepared and completed outside of the study plan.

Course contents:

Choreographic exercises on topics:

Movement in a space, movement and form, movement and rhythm, movement and dynamics.

Selection of step mateiral in relation to music. Choreographic inspiration in music of various provenience. Logic and naturalness of music, reversible and irreversible movement, logical movement continuation.

Working with notation material. Reading live music scores. Students search for a composition Theme and Variatoin, for the exam be for the Dean's committee in the second semester.

Course work: based on acquired knowledge, students create an abstract choreography respecting the relationship of movement to space, form, rhythm and dynamics. The professor gives the music sample. Students receive credit for the etude performed personally by the student.

Recommended or required reading:

Ellfeldt, Lois: A primer for choreographers, Waveland Press 1998.

Humphrey, Doris: The art of making dances, New york 1959.

Mlíkovská, Jiřina: Choreografické etudy, Praha 1964.

Mlíkovská, Jiřina: Vybrané kapitoly z choreografie, Praha 1990.

Mlíkovská, Jiřina: Choreografické výklady a etudy, Praha 1995.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes

Assessment methods and criteria:

Independent reading and active participation in class are required during the semester.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Choreografie (Bc) (next compulsory subject)