Producers in Arts 2
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| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206EPN2 | Z | 4 | 2T | English | summer |
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
- Student acquires necessary knowledge in the area of current tendencies in Czech and world theatre, performing arts and culture in general.
- Student acquires the skill to analyse the environment of live arts in the Czech Republic and abroad and applies the knowledge in their production practice.
- Student is prepared to perform the duties of a producer (or director of an arts organization or festival), that is, a person responsible for concept preparations of the content and program arrangement of the event, and co-responsible for the assembly of the arts team, staffing and artistic results of the project.
Mode of study
Series 8 combined course, created and prepared by a group of instructors (Prokop, Kubišta) and master's studies students in DAMU Production Dept.. The classes include one or more guests in combination with student presentations on a previously assigned topic.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
No knowledge requirements.
Course contents
Instruction is through acquiring knowledge and experience with personal meetings with figures who serve as examples to the students and inspire them in their own future practice. Student participation is required.
Each semester block of classes is devoted to one topic. For this topic a total of 4 producers are invited who are guests for the classes. Part of these, aside from the presentations by the guests are examples of their work, archive material, video and audio recordings, photographs, etc. Emphasis is placed on a wide spectrum of artistic practice and presentation of diverse approaches of artistic creation. The classes are supplemented with presentations by students on an assigned topic for the topic block.
Study aims:
- Introduction to a wide variety of contemporary Czech producers and arts management figures who have significantly influenced the development and understanding of kulture projects management in the Czech dimensions.
- To present selected contemporary foreign figures of culture management
- Broaden the awareness of the irreplaceable role of the producer for the rise and existence of an arts project.
Recommended or required reading
Cihlář, O., Jordan H.: Orbis cirkus, NAMU, Praha 2014
Cikánek, M., Žáková, E., Lehečková, E., Jaurová, Z., Bednář, P.: Kreativní průmysly - příležitost pro novou ekonomiku II, Institut umění - Divadelní ústav, Praha, 2013
Dvořák, J., Kreativní management pro divadla, aneb, O divadle jinak: Kapitoly k tématu realizace divadla. Praha: Pražská scéna, 2004
Chládková, B. Divadelní systémy v Evropě. Praha: Divadelní ústav, 2001
Ljubková M. a kol.: Šťastná generace. Režiséři z alterny., Pražská scéna, 2014
Nekolný B.: Studiové divadlo a jeho české cesty. Praha: Scéna, 1991
Smolíková M. ed., Management umění. Praha: ProCulture, 2008
Šesták J.: Divadlo - kultura - podmínky (Osobní zkušenost), Edice disk, KANT, 2012
Václavová, D., Žižka, T.: Site Specific, Pražská scéna, Praha 2008
and others according to guest intentions.
Assessment methods and criteria
During the semester 75% attendance (a block of classes with guests in student presentations),an approx. 20 minute presetation before other students on a previously assigned topic related to topical focus of the given semester and discussion participation are required. The study is concluded with credit which is a public 20 min. team presentation on an assigned topic before other students. Participation in the entire block of final credit presentations is compulsory for all students. The overall grading is comprised of 25% for class participation and 25% for presentation during the semester an 50% for the final public presentation.
Further information
No schedule has been prepared for this course