Acting Propaedeutic Based on Dialogue Acting 1

Subject guarantor:

Name of lecturer(s):

Jan HANČIL, Jaroslava POKORNÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim of the Fundamental two-semester course is:

1. Develop sensitivity to physical impulses, improvisational, characterization and presentation skills.

2. Inform students about the process of trying a role in order to demonstrate awareness and independence in working in a role in interaction with others.

Mode of study:

Contact instruction in a creativity seminar - creativity workshop which combines dramaturgy and acting. Part of the course is also moderated discussion, independent readings and text analyses, etc.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Prerequisites: General knowledge of the principles of original creations and experience with dialogue behaviour, recital, speaking behaviour, vocal creations and stage movement. Creativity.

Requirements: Creativity, study of dialogue behaviour, study of speaking behaviour, respectively recitals, study of stage movement.

Recommended optional programme components:

Participation in the KATaP „Na Blízsko“ festival.

Course contents:

The course „Acting Propaedeutic Based on Dialogue Acting“ is an introduction to acting and its creative aspect, not merely playing a role but acting as a game and creation. Emphasis is placed on sensing the partner, team creation and personal investment. Presumed is a creative writing ability and dramaturgy. This course leads to the understanding of principles and prompts students towards their later independent development.

Procedure:

1. Dramaturgical preparations

2. Analysis of personal and individual topics and their development

3. Active situation analysis

4. Composition and preprations for the summary performance.

Recommended or required reading:

Čechov, M. O herecké technice

Stanislavskij, K.S. Moje výchova k herectví

Donnellann, D. Herec a jeho cíl

Brook P. Prázdný prostor

Barba E. a Savarese N. Slovník divadelní antropologie

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

exercises - creativity workshop

Assessment methods and criteria:

During the semester independent reading, preparation of component assignments, independent rehearsing of developed situations are required.

Overall grading is comprised of 50% for participation in exercises, 30% for original input and 20% for the artistic quality of the performance at the summary performance.

Course web page:

http://www.damu.cz/umeni-veda-vyzkum/ustavy/ustav-pro-vyzkum-a-studium-autorskeho-herectvi/publikace/HereckaPropedeutika.pdf/view

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 R313 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) 15:00–18:00 (přednášková par. 1)
Tue
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	15:00–18:00		Učebna 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:

• Authorial Acting - 2 years (M.A.) (compulsory subject)