Acting with the mask

Subject guarantor:

Name of lecturer(s):

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Working with a mask is closely related to an animator working with a puppet or inanimate object and to a certain extent the sense of a sketched figure. This course is concerned with the nature of this manner of acting. The internal feelings of a character in theatre acting enables a student to better understand the psychological process of an actor in creating a character and using it in working with a puppet or other inanimate object in an animated film.

Mode of study:

Intensive instruction module taking place at UVS Poněšice. Part of the instruction is pratical body exercises. Appropriate exercise attire with out print and in neutral color is necessary.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

This course provides an insight into acting with various types of theatre masks. No special preparations required.

Recommended optional programme components:

No requirements.

Course contents:

Working with a mask is closely related to an animator working with a puppet or inanimate object and to a certain extent the sense of a sketched figure. This course is concerned with the nature of this manner of acting. The internal feelings of a character in theatre acting enables a student to better understand the psychological process of an actor in creating a character and using it in working with a puppet or other inanimate object in an animated film.

Certification conditions: ex: 1 credit for 100% participation

Note: Course size is 15 students maximum . It is necessary to register personally with Ms. Lenka Řápkové, secretary (244 234 356, lenka.rapkova@famu.cz)

Recommended or required reading:

Karel Kratochvíl: Ze světa Komedie dell Arte

John Rudlin: Commedia Dell'Arte - An Actor's Handbook

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Study of masks types according to acting technique:

Neutral, character, expressive and dynamic.

Classification according to production technology and mask function:

Character masks:

Masks covering the whole face.

Half-masks - covering only part of the face.

Expressive masks covering the whole body.

Static and dynamic masks (ex: painted or projected on).

Interpretation of individual masks:

Perception of the content and form of a mask, respecting the material and from this element investigating manners of working with masks. Setting oneself in and acting in situation with a mask.

Assessment methods and criteria:

An active approach to body exercises which guide one to the understanding of the basic principles of acting with masks.

Course web page:

Note:

No notes for these exercises.

Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

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