Theory of Drama 1

Subject guarantor:

Jaroslav ETLÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jaroslav ETLÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Introduce the basics of theatre theory.

2. Guide students in domestic and foreign theatre issues - theory terminology, primarily the issue of terminology.

3. Introduce the function principles of a theatre piece and its components.

Mode of study:

Concept interpretation, theory text reading and analyses, recording analyses.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No requirements.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

1. Theatre semiotics

2. Zich Aesthetics terminology of drama arts.

3. Components of a theatre work (visual, acoustic, acting, audience)

4. Components of theatre works (dramaturgy, directing, acting, visual - artistic, acoustic, in particular types of theatre and literature)

5. Comparison of various theory approaches and theatrology concepts focusing on the creation of a theatre work.

Recommended or required reading:

Divadlo ( časopis, ročníky 1956 - 1970)

Divadelní revue (časopis, ročníky 1990 - 2011)

Císař Jan : Proměny divadelního jazyka

Etlík Jaroslav : Divadlo jako zakoušení

Honzl Jindřich : K novému významu umě

Lehmann Han - Thies : Postdramatické divadlo

Mukařovský Jan : Studie z estetiky

Mejerchol Vsevolod : Rekonstrukce divadla

Pokorný Jaroslav : Složky divadelního výrazu

Pavis Patrice : Divadelní slovník

Souřadnice a kontexty současné německé divadelní teorie (ed. J. Roubal)

Vostrý Jaroslav : Režie je umění

Vostrý Jaroslav : Ejzenštejnovy lekce divadelní režie

Základní pojmy divadla ( teatrologický slovník, ed. P. Pavlovský)

Zich Otakar : Estetika dramatického umění

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lecture, classes.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Grading and credit is awarded based on a minimum of 80% participation in lectures, which is a condition for sitting the exam. Grading is completed at the end of the lecture cycle by an oral or as the case may be, written exam.

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
Tue
Fri	místnost K224 Pracovna pedagogů (Karlova 26, Praha 1) ETLÍK J. 15:00–16:30 (přednášková par. 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Fri	15:00–16:30	ETLÍK J.	Pracovna pedagogů 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:

• 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.) (main subject, compulsory subject, 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)
• 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)