Stage Movement 2

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Learning outcomes of the course unit:

To extend experience in the function of one's body as a tool of stage action. To research the potential of partner cooperation.

This leads to the learning of skills with real and imaginary props.

An understanding of physical behaviour in a genre, working with masks, clowning.

Exercises cover work in groups and investigate the functioning of a group in a space, the geometric divisions of a space - circle, semi-circle, rows, group of diagonals, etc.

An aim is to cultivate spatial and tempo-rhythmic feeling.

Students begin with independent work on acting and movement-dance etudes.

Mode of study:

credit

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No requirements

Recommended optional programme components:

Active monitoring of theatre performances and various arts projects with an emphasis on one's review is recommended.

Furthermore, individual work one's improvement (ex: managing the basics of juggling).

Course contents:

In stage movement students learn to be aware of the internal concept of their own body.

This course develops a sense of movement, non-verbal communication, supports independent creative activity, imagination and teamwork.

Furthermore it assist in the understanding of the nature of stage presentation.

Recommended or required reading:

Kroschlová Eva jevištní pohyb Divadelní fakulta AMU, Praha 2003

Kulka J., Psychologie pro herce SPN, Praha 1985.

Vostrý J.,O hereckém představování, metodická příručka 1983

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded on:

60% based on participation in exercises (minimum of 85% attendance during the semester)

40% based on participation in the final summary paper.

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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:

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