Critical Analysis Research

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Subject guarantor:

Name of lecturer(s):

Jennifer Margaret BAILEY

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

On completion of this module students have developed their skills in group discussions of (potentially) one?s project or presentation or even a point of view of a perception of a subject, the student will be able to think more deeply and critically. For Czech students it would give them more confidence to talk about their ideas in English and making connections within DAMU so that the students would collaborate.

Mode of study:

Seminar, discussion, individual research work.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No pre-requisites.

Course contents:

This class is open to students from all departments of DAMU, were they come and openly discuss of past, present and future projects, knowledge and experiences acquired, and various art forms that they come across in their daily lives. Young artists should learn how to openly discuss and exchange ideas and concepts, with the hope of someday working with one another. Students of more theoretical disciplines are invited as well in order to offer their critical insights and analytical feedback. The structure of the class would encourage active weekly research, with a concentration on presenting and discussing of the given subject. In turn by listening, analysing and criticising form one another.

Recommended or required reading:

Instead become familiar with the following selected artist:

21st Century Playwrights: Sarah Kane, Caryl Churchill, David Adjmi, Samuel D Hunter, Annie Baker, Katori Hall, Amy Herzog,Jezz Butterworth

Scenographers: Uwe Rudolf Brückner, George Tyspin, Robert Lepage, Anthony MacDonald, Stefanos Lazaridis, Ultz

Directors: Ian Rickson, Ivo Van Hove, John Dove, Clara Brennan, David Creig, Dennis Kelly

Photographers: Noell Oszvald, Yousuf Karsh, Bill Brandt

Painters: CJ Hendry, Saturno Butto, Arnold Boklin, Michael Hvium, Nikola Samori

Assessment methods and criteria:

Oral contribution during the group discussions: 20 %

Presentation in week 5: 40 %

Essay of 1000 words: 30 %

Extra-curricular venture: 10 %

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Further information:

Course may be repeated

This course is an elective for all AMU students

Schedule for winter semester 2016/2017:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2016/2017:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans: