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Choreography and Production 1

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107CHR1 Z 3 2/T Czech winter
Subject guarantor:
Jan KODET
Name of lecturer(s):
Jan KODET
Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Selection and creation of themes or libretto. Selection of music. Organizational preparations of a dance project. This course provides a guide and instructive advice for the choreograph in the independent creation of a larger or more important theatre dance production with particular consideration of the directing-dramaturgical and organizational aspects. Execution of the point script of the prepared production.

Mode of study:

Lecture, classes, exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of the HAMU Dance Dept. Choreography bachelor's study or similar.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Dramaturgy selection of subject matter appropriate for dancers - a ballet production. Inspiration by musical or literary content. The differences in preparing a directorial concept of a libretto for an abstract ballet and and plot-action dance production. Organizational preparations and development of the point script, schedule (dramaturgical balance and drama). The point script is an indication of the professionalness of the choreographer. The point script and schedulre are particularly important for the music composer who should compose the dance-drama production. However, other collaborators are welcomed: the set designer acquires an idea of the stage set changes, the costumer gets information about the overall atmosphere and period of the work and the demands on the costuming, the light designer gets an idea of the lighting atmosphere, the stage manager is informed of the demands of the stage changes, etc. The professionally prepared work selected by the student will be implemented on stage at the end of the second semester.

Recommended or required reading:

Blom, Chaplin :The intimate act of choreography, 1989.

Ellfeldt, Lois : A Primer for Choreographers, Waveland Press 1998.

Mlíkovská, Jiřina : Choreografické etudy, Praha 1964.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

lecture and exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Completion of the semester paper and its presentation

Course web page:
Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans:
Generated on 2014-06-18
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