UBK10058 Theatre adaptation

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hasan Zahirović, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hasan Zahirović, Ph.D.
Institute of The Czech Language and Library Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UBK10058/A: each odd Monday 8:55–12:10 D1, H. Zahirović
Prerequisites (in Czech)
TYP_STUDIA(B)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is a practical introduction to the possibilities of theatrical adaptation/dramatisation: converting the text (prose or poetry) in a drama plot or other adequate stage texts. Students will compare some theatrical productions by watching videos or they will analyse stage menager´s books with original texts/translations acquainted with different approaches in the development stage adaptations and they will work independently to customise the text to be used in theatre practise.
Learning outcomes
Students will compare some theatrical productions by watching videos or they will analyse stage menager´s books with original texts/translations acquainted with different approaches in the development stage adaptations and they will work independently to customise the text to be used in theatre practise.
Syllabus
  • n this semester, the "model" or theme for the initial discussions and reflections of theatrical productions, which arose as dramatizations and adaptations of various literary works by Karel Čapek, will be:
    a) dramatization of the novel: Miroslav Oščatka, Josef Kovalčuk: Hordubal (Goose on a String Theater Brno), Daniel Hrbek, Martina Kinská: Krakatit (Švanda Theater Prague), Pavel Kohout: The War with the Newts (Slovácké divadlo Uherské Hradiště)
    b) dramatization of the short story: Arnošt Goldflam: Fortune tellers, murders and clairvoyants (Rococo Theater Prague), Ivan Klíma: Crime at the Post Office (Czech Television)
    c) adaptation of the drama: Robert Wilson, Martin Urban: The Makropulos Case (National Theater Prague)
    The starting point is still live productions or recordings on DVD and their literary works, which will be given to students and specified at the beginning of the semester.
    Based on the analysis of staged texts, students will be guided to their own adaptation of one of the shorter Čapkov works (poem, short story, short story, etc.). Based on the acquired knowledge, students will try to dramatize their chosen short story or other literary work by Karel Čapek, which they will choose in agreement with the teacher. The best adaptations / dramatizations will be offered for stage reading
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Východiskem jsou záznamy inscenací na DVD a jejich literární předlohy, které budou studentům zadány a upřesněny na začátku semestru. info
Teaching methods
lecture, discussion, individual reading, continuous assignments, visit to recommended productions and screenings
Assessment methods
Attendance at seminars (75%). Ability to interpret scenes. Creative collaboration for staging at least one (developed) stage scene. Ability to theoretically reflect on their own work and the work of their colleagues.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
1. Active participation in the seminar (two absences are permitted);
2. Credit will be given in addition to sufficient participation in seminars; the other students will discuss the theatre adaptation of the chosen literary work, they will evaluate designing adaptations, as well as activity at the seminar discussions.
3. Evaluation of the given tasks (presentations, reading journals, discussion paper) and a Final Adaptation / Dramatisation based on the novel.
4. Credits will be awarded only to the end of the winter semester; the paper must be sent at least one week before the deadline credit to a lecturer; in a case that he wants students to do some revision.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2007, Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023.
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