History and Theory of Alternative and Puppet Theatre Seminar 1

Subject guarantor:

Zdeněk TICHÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Zdeněk TICHÝ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Introduction to the current state of alternative and puppet theatre in the context of its history.

2. Guiding students to being able link theory knowledge with experience

3. The art of selecting / distinguishing essential and peripheral

4. Development of the ability to manage a discussion on a given topic and formulate and defend one's opinion.

Mode of study:

Readings, discussion, analysis of viewed performances and recorded examples.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

1. General knowledge of Czech and world history and theory fundamentals.

2. Ability to link theory knowledge and experience

3. Ability to take up and defend the covered topics with one's viewpoint.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements for this course.

Course contents:

Theory and History of Alternative and Puppet Theatre 1 summarizes basic study knowledge with an emphasis on Alternative and Puppet Theatre acting and develops it in the context of students' creative work.

1. Attendance at theatre performances and video screenings on selected topics

2. Discussion on viewed performances, respectively production video examples.

3. Comparison on theory with experience. Checking how the students are able to apply the acquired knowledge.

Recommended or required reading:

BROCKETT,Oscar G.: Dějiny divadla. 1. vyd. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové noviny a Divadelní ústav, 1999. ISBN 80-7106-364-9 (NLN) a 80-7008-096-5 (DÚ)

CIHLÁŘ,Ondřej: Nový cirkus. Praha: Pražská scéna, 2006. ISBN 80-86102-55-6

HAVELKA,Jiří: Zmrazit čerstvé ovoce. Praha: Nakladatelství Akademie múzických umění v Praze, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7331-222-0

LAZORČÁKOVÁ,Taťjana, ROUBAL,Jan: K netradičnímu divadlu. Praha: Pražská scéna, 2003. ISBN 80-86102-41-6

VÁCLAVOVÁ,Denisa, DAVID,Ondřej, KINTERA,Kryštof, ŽIŽKA,Tomáš: Site specific - divadelní projekty. Praha: Pražská scéna, 2008. ISBN 978-80-86102-44-3

ŹIŽKA,Tomáš a kol.: Umění místa. Katalog studentských projektů 2010 - 2012. Praha, Nakladatelství Akademie múzických umění v Praze, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7331-226-8

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on attendance and participation in class.

Requirement for successfull completion of the course: class participation.

Course web page:

Note:

This course is for a closed group of students preparing for the progress exams.

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:

• Acting for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (B.A.) (compulsory subject)
• Acting for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (M.A.) (compulsory subject)