Theory of Stage Speech 2

Subject guarantor:

Regina SZYMIKOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jitka VYDROVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Familiarization with the psychosomatic prerequisites for the acting profession and their mutual interconnection. Theoretical and practical familiarization with the creation of norms of pronunciation, their practical application in the formation of a character with emphasis on the style of a text, directing conception etc. Theoretical and practical application of spoken rhythm (organization of Czech speech by word accent and intonation) in various verse systems.

Mode of study:

Instruction hour content is a complete introduction to issues of voice and speech not only from the professional - phoniatric perspective but in the overall theory of stage speech with procedures of various voice methodologies, the nature and form of phonetics and orthopedics, types and sound execution of dramatic verse.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Ability to perceive the body-mind requirements of the acting profession and their mutual relationships. Comprehension of the theory and practice of a speaking rhythm (Czech word stress and intonational division of speech) in various verse systems.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Theoretical and practical knowledge of the psychosomatic equipment of the actor, the foundations for individual components of the voice and speech (respiration, phonation, articulation) in the brain's mechanisms. Specific features of speech on stage. Foundations of orthoepy as a prerequisite for stylistic differentiation of pronunciation. Spoken rhythm of Czech and its application in various systems of verse.

Recommended or required reading:

Jiřina Hůrková: Česká výslovnostní norma, Praha 1995

Jiřina Hůrková: Východiska hlasové a mluvní výchovy in Acta academica 94, Praha 1996

Jiřina Hůrková, Hana Makovičková: Základy jevištní mluvy, I. díl Praha 1984, II. díl Praha 1986

Kol. autorů: Technika mluvy a zpěvu herce

Hana Makovičková: Rozpravy o mluvení, skripta 2 díly

popř. i Radovan Lukavský: Kultura mluveného slova, Praha 2000

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

lecture and class

Assessment methods and criteria:

Participation in instruction hours, review of one's speaking performance, completion of written assignments and final exam. To receive credit a minimum of 70% attendance is required.

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Note:

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:

• Režie a dramaturgie činoherního divadla (Bc.) (compulsory subject)
• Herectví činoherního divadla (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)