Analysis of Short Dramatic Works

Subject guarantor:

Pavel JECH

Name of lecturer(s):

Pavel JECH

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

In this seminar students are required to write a screenplay that can be used to film a short exercise.

Mode of study:

Předávání praktických zkušeností pedagoga formou přednášek,analýzy námětů, dialogů, vlastní kreativní činnost

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

nejsou žádné požadavky pro zapsání tohoto předmětuAktivní účast na seminářích

Recommended optional programme components:

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Course contents:

Students propose and present ideas, submit sketches of individual characters, basic plot, first screenplay version and its subsequent edits according to a strict schedule. Their work can then be justly evaluated and read before all students of the study year.

1) Introduction to drama forms. Classical screenplay construction

2) Narrative purpose

3) The ten commandments of short film

4) How to tell a story.

5) Character and dramatic conflict

6) Drama charater desires and needs

7) Protagonist development

8) Constructing the story according to drama turns

9) „Crisis decision“

10) Character vs. event

11) Empathy and identifying with characters

Recommended or required reading:

David Howard and Edward Mabley: The tools of screenwriting

Pat Cooper, Ken Dancyger: Writing the short film

Lajos Egri: The art of dramatick writing

Jean-Claude Carriere: Le film qu´on ne voit pas

Pavel Jech: The seven minute screenplay

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Předávání praktických zkušeností pedagoga formou přednášek,analýzy námětů, dialogů, vlastní kreativní činnost

Assessment methods and criteria:

Grading:

Presence: 40%

Active participation - 20%

Short screenplay - 10%

Exercises - 10%

Presentation of the small exercise - 10%

Presentation of the grand exercise - 10%

Course web page:

Note:

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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:

• Film Directing - Bachelor (qualification subject)
• Editing - Bachelor (qualification subject)