Course detail

Action and Reenactment - winter

FaVU-PSC-ZAcad. year: 2015/2016

The subject presents a technological support for those who are interested in studying performance.
The practical exercise of action techniques is closely related to the "Media of Action" and "Media Archive presentations" lectures. They complement the studio program with interactive exercises and experiments enacted in a group. The course aims at presenting different approaches to action art, emphasizing the bodily experience. Students should learn how to creatively work with their bodies, with bodily movements, how to get to know themselves better, or how to reach and experience treshold posibilities of the body (without showing off).

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Theory - topography of functional bodily systems and their connection with emotional and mental system. Their physical and mental influence.
Basic detoxication - physical and mental exercises.
Meditation, expanding several information levels of body.

Prerequisites

None.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit (attendance + practice).

Course curriculum

1. Still life - zen meditation, yoga asana
2. Space, figure - introspection, visualisation, wu-ti tai chi
3. Object in motion, body in motion - tschikung, butoh, sufi, aliquot singing
4. Action, story - Native Americans, Inuits, Siberian Kamlans - storytelling
5. Communication, context - wyda, personal mythology, movement as the message, daydreaming
6. Czechoslovak art of action - physical poetry, rhythm and movement, spontaneous dancing

Re-performing program (six semesters, one topic each two weeks)
Students are given particular assignments to reenact pieces by earlier Czechoslovak performers (Knížák, Havlík, Kovanda, etc...)

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Practical performative excercises (even outdoor training).

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance is mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Dr.Alfred J.Bierach: Varovné signály duše, , 0
Dr.Gítananda Girí: Jóga krok za krokem, , 0
Nešpor K.: Yoga and Relaxation.., , 0

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch APE , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch APE , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

27 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Seminar

108 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer