Theory of Stage Speech 1

Subject guarantor:

Regina SZYMIKOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Regina SZYMIKOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Familiarization with the psychosomatic prerequisites for the acting profession and their mutual interconnection. Theoretical and practical familiarization with the creation of norms of pronunciation, their practical application in the formation of a character with emphasis on the style of a text, directing conception etc. Theoretical and practical application of spoken rhythm (organization of Czech speech by word accent and intonation) in various verse systems.

Mode of study:

Instruction hours are a comprehensive introduction to voice and speech not only from a professional - phoniatric perspective, as well as the overall extent of theory of stage speech, with various voice method procedures, phonetic nature and norms, orthopedia and types and sounds of dramatic verse.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Ability to perceive the body-mind requirements of the acting profession and their mutual relationships. Comprehension of the theory and practice of a speaking rhythm (Czech word stress and intonational division of speech) in various verse systems.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Theoretical and practical knowledge of the psychosomatic equipment of the actor, the foundations for individual components of the voice and speech (respiration, phonation, articulation) in the brain's mechanisms. Specific features of speech on stage. Foundations of orthoepy as a prerequisite for stylistic differentiation of pronunciation. Spoken rhythm of Czech and its application in various systems of verse.

Recommended or required reading:

Jiřina Hůrková: Česká výslovnostní norma, Praha 1995

Jiřina Hůrková: Východiska hlasové a mluvní výchovy in Acta academica 94, Praha 1996

Jiřina Hůrková, Hana Makovičková: Základy jevištní mluvy, I. díl Praha 1984, II. díl Praha 1986

Kol. autorů: Technika mluvy a zpěvu herce

Hana Makovičková: Rozpravy o mluvení, skripta 2 díly

popř. i Radovan Lukavský: Kultura mluveného slova, Praha 2000

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

lecture and class

Assessment methods and criteria:

Participation in instruction hours, review of one's speaking performance, completion of written assignments and final exam. To receive credit a minimum of 70% attendance is required.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter 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	místnost S201 Hallerův sál (Karlova 26, Praha 1) 08:30–09:15 (přednášková par. 1)místnost S201 Hallerův sál (Karlova 26, Praha 1) 09:15–10:00 (přednášková par. 1)
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Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	08:30–09:15		Hallerův sál Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1
	Mon	09:15–10:00		Hallerův sál Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

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