Stage Movement 1

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Subject guarantor

Blanka BURIANOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Blanka BURIANOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit

To introduce the basic concepts such as: the concept of one's own body, relationship of a body to a space, partner cooperation. The culminates in the learning of the basics of working with real and imaginary props. An understanding of physical behaviour in a genre, working with masks, clowning.

The exerecises are to research the nature of acting in a space, in groups and research the function of a group in a space, the geometric division of a space - circle, semi-circle, row, a number of diagonals, etc.

To build a feeling for space and tempo-rhythm.

Mode of study

Exercises, medial sample analyses.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

No requirements.

Course contents

In stage movement students learn to be aware of the internal concept of their own body.

This course develops a sense of movement, non-verbal communication, supports independent creative activity, imagination and teamwork.

Furthermore it assist in the understanding of the nature of stage presentation.

Recommended or required reading

Kroschlová Eva, Jevištní pohyb, Divadelní fakulta AMU, Praha 2003

Kulka J., Psychologie pro herce SPN, Praha 1985.

Payneová H., Kreativní pohyb a tanec, Praha 1999

Vávra V., Mluvíme beze slov, Praha 1960

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded on: 60% based on participation in exercises (minimum of 85% attendance during the semester), 40% based on participation in the final summary paper.

Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

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Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans

• Directing and Dramaturgy for Dramatic Theatre (B.A.) (required subject)