Author Production - Physical Theatre 4

Subject guarantor:

Adam HALAŠ

Name of lecturer(s):

Adam HALAŠ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Development of actor movement expression, particularly in improvisation.

2. Creation of one's principles of original thought. Instruction leads to a synthetic original project.

3. Introduction to abstract acting, in detailed work with objects, materials and their integration into the student original project.

4. Search for a movement form and performer animation in a given space (recognition of the nature of a space, location memory, site-specific projects and others).

Mode of study:

Instruction is devoted to all elements of original creation - a synthesis of all elements of the creative process (from arranging the libretto, through dramaturgy, the visual element, light design, music to working with multi-media).

Detailed work with an object and with material through improvisation.

Investigating the unity of movement expression in a given space.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

1. Phyical condition and movement talent.

2. Knowledge of dramaturgy theory for original works.

3. Creativity and engagement in the creation process.

4. Practical knowledge of acrobatics, artistic and dance techniques.

5. Analytical and review skills.

Recommended optional programme components:

In instruction students create a dramaturgy and collaborate on a choreography for their partners. Each student creates their own training structure.

Rehearsals are based in the previously assigned topic and the instructor with the students search for the dramaturgical and choreographic key to the improvisation form. Partial rehearsals take place over the Winter semester in relationship to the main topic.

Short forms are created - movement - visual images expressing particular relationships to the given space, object or material. Independent performances of the study year students take place during the Summer semester.

Course contents:

Creation of a training structure and preparations for the trial process.

Gradual gathering of movement material

Individual work with a libretto - completing an assigned topic

Working on arranging a space and set-design concept.

Selection of costumes, music, use of multi-media and work on the sound and lighting element of the final project.

Original and directorial approach.

Recommended or required reading:

Barrault, J.-L.: Som divadelník, Bratislava 1966

Brook, Peter: Prázdný prostor, Londýn 1968

Cihlář, Ondřej: Nový cirkus, Praha 2006

Craig, E.G.: O divadelním umění, Praha 2006

Hyvnar, Jan: Herec v moderním divadle, Praha 2000

Hyvnar, Jan: Francouzská divadelní reforma, Praha 1997

Rémy, T.: Klauniády, Praha 1968

Svoboda, Josef: Tajemství divadelního prostoru, Praha 1992

Žižka, Tomáš a kolektiv: Site-specific-divadelní projekty, Praha 2008

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

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Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance at instruction, workshops and in preparations of the final performance.

Review of the semester's instruction and final performance.

Course web page:

Note:

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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 Pantomima (Mg) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)