Theory of Stage Speech 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 201TJM1 | Z | 1 | 1T | Czech | winter |
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
Familiarization with the psychosomatic prerequisites for the acting profession and their mutual interconnection. Theoretical and practical familiarization with the creation of norms of pronunciation, their practical application in the formation of a character with emphasis on the style of a text, directing conception etc. Theoretical and practical application of spoken rhythm (organization of Czech speech by word accent and intonation) in various verse systems.
Mode of study
Instruction hours are a comprehensive introduction to voice and speech not only from a professional - phoniatric perspective, as well as the overall extent of theory of stage speech, with various voice method procedures, phonetic nature and norms, orthopedia and types and sounds of dramatic verse.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Ability to perceive the body-mind requirements of the acting profession and their mutual relationships. Comprehension of the theory and practice of a speaking rhythm (Czech word stress and intonational division of speech) in various verse systems.
Course contents
Theoretical and practical knowledge of the psychosomatic equipment of the actor, the foundations for individual components of the voice and speech (respiration, phonation, articulation) in the brain's mechanisms. Specific features of speech on stage. Foundations of orthoepy as a prerequisite for stylistic differentiation of pronunciation. Spoken rhythm of Czech and its application in various systems of verse.
Recommended or required reading
Jiřina Hůrková: Česká výslovnostní norma, Praha 1995
Jiřina Hůrková: Východiska hlasové a mluvní výchovy in Acta academica 94, Praha 1996
Jiřina Hůrková, Hana Makovičková: Základy jevištní mluvy, I. díl Praha 1984, II. díl Praha 1986
Kol. autorů: Technika mluvy a zpěvu herce
Hana Makovičková: Rozpravy o mluvení, skripta 2 díly
popř. i Radovan Lukavský: Kultura mluveného slova, Praha 2000
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation in instruction hours, review of one's speaking performance, completion of written assignments and final exam. To receive credit a minimum of 70% attendance is required.
Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:
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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
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Mon | 08:30–09:15 | Regina SZYMIKOVÁ | Hallerův sál Karlova 26, Praha 1 |
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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
- Acting for Dramatic Theatre (M.A.) (required subject)
- Directing and Dramaturgy for Dramatic Theatre (B.A.) (required subject)