Acting Theory and Practice 1

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Learning outcomes of the course unit:

In this course students are to become acquainted with the basics of acting:

1. From the perspective of acting theory

2. A knowledge of some basic developmental stages in modern new era acting developments.

3. become acquainted with some elementary acting principles through practice etudes.

Mode of study:

Lecture

course paper

moderated discussion

exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No requirements.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Fundamental issues and dates in acting theory

Development of acting from the Enlightenment to post Modern

Exercise topics: behaviour, experience, acting, body movement, interaction

Recommended or required reading:

K.S. Stanislavskij: Moje výchova k herectví, I. díl Praha 1946, II. díl Praha 1954

M.Čechov: O herecké technice

J.Vostrý: Předpoklady hereckého projevu , Praha 1991

O. Zich: Estetika dramatického umění, Praha 1931 a 1986 - kapitoly Dramatická osoba a Tvorba hercova

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes, lecture, exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Assessment and credit award take place based on:

class participation and submitted course paper

attendance at study exercises (at least 80% is required)

an oral discussion about the basic issues in acting theory and practice.

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Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Theory and criticism (M.A.) (compulsory subject)