Dramaturgical Screenplay Analysis 1

Subject guarantor:

Jiří DUFEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří DUFEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim is to cultivate the abilities of the student to analyse a script in process and (relatively) complete. To estimate and culitivate their potential, theme, form and style.

Mode of study:

Moderated discussion leading to dramaturgical analysis of screenplays and films. A requirement is meticulous assignment preparation.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Review and analytical skills, creativity, engagement.

Recommended optional programme components:

Course contents:

This course is also the second part of the instructors open workshop dealing with the analysis of a script (see Script Analysis - 2nd year study at the Department of Scriptwriting and Editing). The aim is to cultivate the ability of the students to analyse an emerging script (relatively) quickly, estimate and cultivate its potential, topic, form and style.

This is done through an analysis of studied writings, frequently several versions, or from subject matter, with the participation of the writer and other interested artists. Current writings have priority. Part of instruction is the analysis of classic writings (F. Vláčil, F. Pavlíček, J. Procházka, etc.). Workshop participants present their own works or the works of their colleagues from other departments.

Recommended or required reading:

Screenplays for individual courses and accompanying texts (ex: adapted basis or previous version present a constant reader burden. Screenplay texts are assigned by the instructor and the list is constantly updated.

Ex:

BABAN Džian, MAŠEK Vojtěch: Klaustrofobie

ŠPERKEROVÁ MAGDALÉNA: Pavučiny

POLÁČEK Vít: Čtenářka

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Assessment methods and criteria:

The credit conditions are at least 75% attendance and above all active participation in discussions, supported and responsible home preparations.

Course web page:

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Further information:

This course is an elective for all AMU students

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Fri	místnost 432 Učebna KSD 432 (Lažanský palác) DUFEK J. 09:50–13:05 (paralelka 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Fri	09:50–13:05	DUFEK J.	Učebna KSD 432 Lažanský palác		paralelka 1

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Dokumentární tvorba - magistr (optional subject)
• Animovaná tvorba - magistr (optional subject)
• Scenáristika a dramaturgie - magistr (qualification subject, optional subject)
• Režie - magistr (qualification subject, optional subject)
• Kamera - magistr (optional subject)
• Produkce - magistr (optional subject)
• Střihová skladba - magistr (optional subject)
• Zvuková tvorba - magistr (optional subject)
• Fotografie CZ - magistr (optional subject)
• Audiovizuální studia - magistr (optional subject)