Song Dramaturgy 1

Subject guarantor:

Přemysl RUT

Name of lecturer(s):

Přemysl RUT

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Songs are, undoubtedly, one of the most important genres or original theatre, either in a „large dramaturgy“ or one of the „small forms.“ Its communication, emotion, ability to create an atmosphere and evoke association - this makes it attractive dramaturgically. Of course one needs to know its forms and potential and know how to manage them. Song Dramaturgy 1 should help contribute to this.

Mode of study:

Lecture with samples and classes in which students encounter (either live or on recording) songs from the oldest to the most current. Particularly those used in theatre, film and radio plays. Emphasis is placed on the art of listening to not only the text but music as well. In the text is to be recognized the so-called content but also the music quality. The pillars of these classes are the history of Czech songs and relationship to the European and American.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Its advantageous when the student simultaneously attends a Song Interpretation workshop as well. An overview of the general history of theatre is required.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Uncovering the dramatic, dramaturgic and stage potential of a song in numerous forms.

Recommended or required reading:

Přemysl Rut: Písničky (eseje se zpěvy),topical bibliography

Přemysl Rut (ed.): Orchestrion v hlavě (česká písnička mezi poezií a divadlem);

CD and DVD archives.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

There is always an informational (short introductory lecture), after which takes in examples (listening to recordings) and discussions in which come to light if the students are able to listen and in the listening recognize and put it into the context of a theatre form.

Assessment methods and criteria:

This course is an elective, open to students from other departments and faculties (Theatrology, Doctoral candidates and the like regularly attend the course, for example). Recognition of completion is by the award of credit.

Course web page:

Note:

Obligatory elective coures for the Dept. of Alternative Theatre and Puppetry - for 2nd year students.

Further information:

This course is an elective for all students of this school

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
Tue
Fri	místnost T107 Učebna 107 (Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12)) RUT P. 10:30–12:00 (paralelka 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Fri	10:30–12:00	RUT P.	Učebna 107 Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12)		paralelka 1

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Arts Management (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Directing and Dramaturgy for Dramatic Theatre (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Dramaturgy for Dramatic Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Dramaturgy for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Directing for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design - Costumes and Masks (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Theory and criticism (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Theory and criticism (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Directing for Dramatic Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Directing and Dramaturgy for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Drama in Education - part-time 2 years (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Arts Management (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Authorial Acting (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design in English (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Authorial Acting - 2 years (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Drama in Education - part-time 4 years (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Acting for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Acting for Dramatic Theatre (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design - Film and Television (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Authorial Acting - 3 years (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Drama in Education (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Drama in Education - part-time 3 years (M.A.) (optional subject)