Acting Propaedeutic Based on Dialogue Acting 2

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Subject guarantor:

Name of lecturer(s):

Jaroslava POKORNÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim of the Fundamental two-semester course is:

1. Develop sensitivity to physical impulses, improvisational, characterization and presentation skills.

2. Inform students about the potential of acting manifestation (goal orientation, factuality, composition, commucative manifestation).

3. Inform students about the process of trying a role in order to demonstrate awareness and independence in working in a role in interaction with others.

Mode of study:

Contact instruction in a creativity seminar - creativity workshop which combines dramaturgy and acting. Part of the course is also moderated discussion, independent readings and text analyses, etc.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Prerequisites: General knowledge of the principles of original creations and experience with dialogue behaviour, recital, speaking behaviour, vocal creations and stage movement. Creativity.

Requirements: Creativity, study of dialogue behaviour, study of speaking behaviour, respectively recitals, study of stage movement.

Course contents:

The course „Acting Propaedeutic Based on Dialogue Acting“ is an introduction to acting and its creative aspect, not merely playing a role but acting as a game and creation. Emphasis is placed on sensing the partner, team creation and personal investment. Presumed is a creative writing ability and dramaturgy. This course leads to the understanding of principles and prompts students towards their later independent development.

Developed skills:

Public solitude and concentration

Imitation and individual expression

Radiance

Individual and collective improvization

Path towards presentation and path towards a role

Text as a character's originating point

Characterization and its potential

Self testimony and its limits

Work on stage presentation

Procedure:

1. Dramaturgical preparations

2. Analysis of personal and individual topics and their development

3. Active situation analysis

4. Composition and preprations for the summary performance.

Recommended or required reading:

Stanislavskij, K. S.: Moje výchova k herectví

Čechov, M.: O herecké technice

Jouvet, L.: Nepřevtělený herec

Tairov, A.: Odpoutané divadlo

Rutte, M.: O umění hereckém

Vostrý, J.: Předpoklady herectví

Assessment methods and criteria:

During the semester independent reading, preparation of component assignments, independent rehearsing of developed situations are required.

Overall grading is comprised of 50% for participation in exercises, 30% for original input and 20% for the artistic quality of the performance at the summary performance.

Course web page:

http://www.damu.cz/umeni-veda-vyzkum/ustavy/ustav-pro-vyzkum-a-studium-autorskeho-herectvi/publikace/HereckaPropedeutika.pdf/view

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2015/2016:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2015/2016:

	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	místnost R312 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) 15:00–18:00 (přednášková par. 1)
Tue
Wed
Thu	místnost R312 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) POKORNÁ J. 15:00–18:30 (paralelka 1)
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	15:00–18:00		Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1		přednášková par. 1
	Thu	15:00–18:30	Jaroslava POKORNÁ	Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1		paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Authorial Acting - 2 years (M.A.) (main subject)