Theory of Drama 2

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Subject guarantor:

Jaroslav ETLÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jaroslav ETLÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. To introduce students to theatre theory issues in their breadth and, as well, instruct the elementary theatre studies concepts used in Czech theatre research. This introduces, of course, the context of the contemporary development of general arts theory and aesthetics and in the context of the most diverse methods schools and theatre research trends abroad.

2. To introduce in detain the structural - semiotic view of theatre, predominantly in Czech theatre theory and, of course it limits and disadvantages.

3. To cultivate an ability in the students to have a bearing at a high level in theatre theory issues, a ta general level and from the viewpoint of individual types of theatre, or other arising in recent times, types of theatre or performance events.

Mode of study:

Concept interpretation, discussion, theory text reading and analyses.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No requirements.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

1. Theatre theory focused on creating a theatre work

2. Basic terminology, domestic and abroad

3. Theatre semiotics

4. Concept of the structure and composition

5. Advantages and disadvantages of structural - semiotic approaches to a theatre work

6. Issues in theatre interpretation

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 umění

Honzl Jindřich : Základy a praxe divadla

Mukařovský Jan : Studie z estetiky

Mejerchold Vsevolod : Rekonstrukce divadla

Pavis Patrice : Divadelní slovník

Vostrý Jaroslav : Režie je umění

Vostrý Jaroslav : Ejzenštejnovy lekce divadelní režie

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

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.

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Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

	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
Wed	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
	Wed	15:00–16:30	ETLÍK J.	Pracovna pedagogů Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1

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)
• 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)
• Authorial Acting (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design in English (M.A.) (optional subject)
• Stage Design - Costumes and Masks in English (M.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)