Course: Practicing Theatre Reviewing B

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Course title Practicing Theatre Reviewing B
Course code KDU/PDKB
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lazorčáková Tatjana, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The program of the seminar will focus on collaboration with the student server Divá base - divabaze.cz. Course emphasis the development of the critical skills of the students (argumentation, discussion and writing of the analysis or review). Topics are: 1. Presentation of the project Divá base, opening discussion on the topic of present-day theatre and theatre criticism. 2. Elementary reflection of the current theatrical events - discussion. 3. Typology of theatrical genres and forms of critical assumptions and criteria theater critics.Definition of the theatre critic - his profile and key skills. 4. Presentation and evaluation rubrics of Divá base. 5. Editorial structure of Divé base. 6. Analysis of the performance, aspects of the judgment; presentations of student critical reflections. 7. Presentations of student critical reflections. 8. Correction of student texts. 9. The art of conversation and report. 10.Critical Style in connection with the character and the addressee media criticism. 11. Art of theatre review,ethics of theater critics. 12. Presentation of the student's critical reflections and their evaluation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The aims of course is a link between common contents of the studies and the server´s core purpose, combining them into a co-educational platform, enabling an easier presentation of student´s written works to broader public. These works concentrate mainly on reflexion about contemporary theatre.Course provides the introduction to the issue of theatre criticism. Lectures will introduce criticism as a part of theatre studies, its function and main goals and possible present progress. Students will learn about theatre-critics genres. Course emphasis critical thinking of students by giving practical tasks. It develops student's analytic skills using discussion and polemic abilities.
Realisation of this project will enhance the practical aspects of the education, as well as quality of the server´s contents. Divá báze in its improved form will serve as a platform for students to gain practical experience and develop their publishing & editorial work skills, yet may also further support the server´s potential to reach an even wider audience interested in contemporary theatre culture. Student prove the knowledge of the theatre criticism in both theoretical and practical fields. Student is aware of the issue of theatre criticism (purpose, goal, genres etc.). Course offers practical application of acquired theory of the theatre criticism. Student is able to apply his/her knowledge and critical thinking in several aspects (written critical analysis, discussion etc.). Student is prepared to apply his skills in the public media.
Prerequisites
The knowledge of the theatre theory within the range of the first year of studies is necessary (theatre seminar - analysis, Introduction to theatre studies. It is recommended to read at least one books from the list of the recommended literature.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

At least 75% attendance and active discussion on lectures. Students will hand in 3-4 individual written reflections based on given topic (reflection of the chosen inscenation, each theatre-critical genres, decription of theatres in Olomouc, theatre festivals et.)
Recommended literature
  • BARTHES, Roland. (1997). Kritika a pravda. Praha - Liberec.
  • CÍSAŘ, Jan. (1994). Kdybychom to tak věděli. Divadelní noviny .
  • ČERNÝ, Václav. (1968). Co je kritika, co není a k čemu je na světě. Brno.
  • Grossman, J., Dvořák, J., Klíma, M., & Jindrová, Z. (2000). Jan Grossman. Praha: Nakladatelství Pražská scéna.
  • HAVEL, Václav. (1999). O kritice. Praha, Spisy 3.
  • HOŘÍNEK, Zdeněk. (2001). Kritický paradox. Praha, Divadelní revue 12, 2001, č. 4, s.3-8.
  • MACHALICKÁ, Jana. (1998). Kdokoliv může psát cokoliv. Literární noviny , Literární noviny .
  • PAVIS, Patrice. (2010). Současný stav výzkumu v oblasti analýzy představení. Praha, Divadelní revue 21, 2010, č. 1, s. 12.
  • PAVLOVSKÝ, Petr. (2004). Základní pojmy divadla. Teatrologický slovník. Praha.
  • RUTTE, Miroslav. (1940). 20 kázání o divadle. Praha.
  • ŠALDA, F. X. (1987). O věcech divadelních. Praha.
  • Štěrbová, A., Šimáček, I., & Štefanides, J. (1990). O současném činoherním divadle. Ostrava: Profil.
  • TRPIŠOVSKÝ, Lukáš. (2008). Co kritik neuvidí a určitě nenapíše. Praha, Svět a divadlo 2008, č. 1, s.30.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2017) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Film, Theatre, TV and Radio Studies (2017) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History and Theory of Drama and Film (2015) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theatre Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -