Psychology 2

Subject guarantor:

Jiří ŠÍPEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří ŠÍPEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course freely is related to the professional preparations of the students and offers them a broader understanding of creative work and the sense of artistic work the and arts.

Mode of study:

Classes, course paper.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Mental conditions (particularly empathy and self-evaluation), which are verified in talent test of admissions.

Recommended optional programme components:

Readings of psychology literature recommended by the instructor.

Course contents:

This course is focused on the psychological contexts of creative personalities, that is, artists (primarily in the dramatic arts). Topics discussed will be: creative personality assumptions, manners of creating from a psychological point of view, and the mental perspective and related risks in the artistic profession. Another, issue is the perception and experience of art (audience, listener, etc.) The entire topic may also be divided into several linked chapters (emotion, empathy, psychological distance, etc.). Course discussions depend on the works of our prominent artists and theoreticians (ex: K.H. Hilar, J. Frejka, J. Vostry, J. Cisar).

Recommended or required reading:

ŠÍPEK, J. (2010). Psychologické souvislosti scénické tvorby, Praha

DRÁPELA, V.J. (1997) Přehled teorií osobnosti, Praha

ELKINS J. (2007) Proč lidé pláčou před obrazy, Praha

FREUD, S. (1997) Nová řada přednášek k úvodu do psychoanalýzy, Praha

JUNG, C.G. (1996) Sto dopisů, Praha

KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. (2004) Pozitivní psychologie, Praha

KULKA, J. (2008) Psychologie umění

PLHÁKOVÁ, A. (2006) Dějiny psychologie, Praha

ŘÍČAN, P. (2007) Psychologie osobnosti, Praha

SAYERSOVÁ, J. (1999) Matky psychoanalýzy, Praha

STEVENS, A. (1996) Jung, Praha

VYGOTSKIJ, L.S. (1968) Psychologie umění. Praha

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Attendance at recommended theatre performances and exhibitions.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Class participation and completion of a course paper on a defined topic.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

	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 S202 Zasedací místnost (Karlova 26, Praha 1) ŠÍPEK J. 12:00–13:30 (přednášková par. 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Fri	12:00–13:30	ŠÍPEK J.	Zasedací místnost Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Directing and Dramaturgy for Dramatic Theatre (B.A.) (compulsory subject)