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Subject guarantor:

Štefan CAPKO

Name of lecturer(s):

Václav JELÍNEK, Štefan CAPKO

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Juggling:

Students are introduced to basic juggling technique. The aim is to awaken and train a feeling for props so that in the creation of a production and regular performance students will be able to manage any type of prop in unusual manners. This technique is also appropriate for improving concetration. Students with exceptional talent for this circus discipline expand their skills significantly for application in practice.

Mode of study:

Juggling:

Juggling technique training.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Juggling:

Creativity and physical skill

Recommended optional programme components:

No info.

Course contents:

Juggling:

Juggling balls from one to a group of three to an increased number to 5-7.

Parallel instruction in juggling cones and rings. Similar manner as with balls.

Students learn, first, separate tricks, then put together components. The final level is working in pairs or a group. In the exam the original use of the given technique in an etudes is tested.

Recommended or required reading:

Juggling::

1. Kludský Karel: Život v manéži.

2. Diplomová práce Dariny Čížkové: Vývoj umění žonglování. (2001)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

- regular juggling training

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on:

- attendance in class and exercise instruction

- completion of a brief knowledge test

- essay.

Course web page:

Note:

No info.

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Pantomime (Bc) (next compulsory subject)