Basics of Stage Speech 1

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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 class content is a complete introduction to the issues of voice and speaking not only from a professional standpoint - phoniatric - but in within the whole of the theory of stage voice with a gradual introduction of various voice methods, the nature, and standards of phonetics and ortoepy. Also introduced is types and implementation of sound in dramatic poetry.

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:

class and lectures.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Active participation in instruction classes, reflecting upon one's speaking, development of the assigned written work and final exam.

For credit at least 70% attendance is required.

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No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Režie a dramaturgie alternativního a loutkového divadla (Bc.) (compulsory subject)