Department of Dramatics Core Course-I : Theory of Drama Paper-I
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Department of Dramatics ACADEMIC Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda YEAR 2012-13 Nr. Sursagr, Nyaymandir, Vadodara - 01, Gujarat, India Ph. +91 (0265) 2410194, email: [email protected] Bachelor of Performing Arts: Dramatics Year I Core Course-I Credit 3 Semester I : Theory of Drama Paper-I Hours 45 “Literature, Theatre History and Play Analysis”-I To make students aware about –Drama as distinct form of Literature & The origin and OBJECTIVE development of Drama in Gujarat and Hindi belt. COURSE CONTENT Introduction to The Form of Drama. 11Hrs. UNIT I A. Drama as an integrated and inter – disciplinary at form. Drama & Religion, Drama & other arts. Drama and other forms of literature: Drama &Novel, Drama & Poetry. B. Elements of Drama: 1. Western – Theme, Plot, Character, Diction etc. 2. Indian – Vastu, Gana, Abhinaya, Rasa. Various forms of Drama. 11 Hrs. UNIT II Various forms of western drama - Tragedy, Comedy, Melodrama, Farce, Tragic-comedy Greek Tragedy and Comedy. Introduction to Regional Theatre- Gujarati. 12 Hrs. UNIT III A. A study of origin, development and fall of old Professional Gujarati Theatre. B. Study of any play of the masters of Golden era of Old Professional Gujarati Theatre. Introduction to Regional Theatre- Hindi. 11 Hrs. UNIT IV A. A brief study of origin and development of Hindi Drama. B. Study of any one-act Hindi Play. REFERENCES Theory of Drama by A.Nicoll; Natya Kala by Dhirubhai Thakar; Natya lekhan by Dhananjay Thakar; Natak desh videsman by Hasmukh Baradi; Gujarati theatre no Itihas by Baradi Hasmukh Gujrati natak by Satish Vyas; Sanskrit Natya Sidhhant by Ramakant aTripathi Hindi Natak Udbhav aur Vikas by Dr.Dashrath Oza; Bharatiya Rangmanch ka vivechnatamk Itihasby Dr,Agyat; natya pryog na mulayakan na siddhanto by Dhanjay thekar Department of Dramatics ACADEMIC YEAR Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda 2012-13 Nr. Sursagr, Nyaymandir, Vadodara - 01, Gujarat, India Ph. +91 (0265) 2410194, email: [email protected] Bachelor of Performing Arts: Dramatics Year I Core Course 2 Credit 3 Semester I Theory of Drama Paper- II: Acting Techniques and Theory - I Hours 45 To introduce students to concept & understanding of Stage Acting. OBJECTIVE To enable the students apply concepts of Acting in practical. To help students use the concept of Acting for self exploration & developing Positive expression & communication process. COURSE CONTENT An Actor’s Art Definition of acting, acting & other performing arts. Component -1 Nature of Acting – both art & science. General requirements of an actor 11 hrs UNIT I Objective of art of acting & Actor’s place in theatre Training the Talent. Requisites for success in art of acting – Role of talent and training – Physical Mental, Emotional Characteristics of good acting. 11 hrs UNIT II Parameters of talent and training. Component -2 TRAINING OF THE VOICE Introduction to Voice & Speech. Introduction to breathing & Voice Apparatus. Vocal registers and their place, 12 hrs UNIT III Correct Breathing - The physical basis for acting, voice producing organs & their important functions SPEECH TRAINING AND VOCAL EXPRESSION Components of speech Volume, Pitch, Voice projection. Force, Stress, Emphasis& Pause, 11 hrs UNIT IV Articulation, Enunciation & Pronunciation. Intonation& Inflection, REFERENCES Acting is Believing: Charls McGaw Art of Speech: Kethlin Rich Basic Speech: Jon Eisenson Department of Dramatics ACADEMIC YEAR Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda 2012-13 Nr. Sursagr, Nyaymandir, Vadodara - 01, Gujarat, India Ph. +91 (0265) 2410194, email: [email protected] Bachelor of Performing Arts: Dramatics Year I Core Course-III Credit 3 Semester I Hours 45 Theory of Drama P-III “Production, Direction & Theatre technique”-I To introduce student to concept and understanding of Production, Direction & Theatre technique OBJECTIVE To enable the students application of Production, Direction & Theatre technique To help students use the concept of Production, Direction & Theatre technique in modern theatre. COURSE CONTENT Role of director in modern theatre 11Hrs. UNIT I Direction and his relationship with other theatre artists such as Play Wright Actor / Set designer / Light designer /Costume designer / Music composure and sound arranger / Make-up man. Theatre management 11 Hrs. UNIT II Duties and Responsibilities of: Stage Manager, Wardrobe In-charge Property in-charge, Set designer and executor, Light designer and operator, Cosmic designer, Make-up artist, Music and Background effect In-charge, Show organization in-charge. Detailed study of stage geography –Proscenium stage. 12 Hrs. UNIT III -Study of importance of theatre architecture with special reference to Proscenium Theatre. Acting area and its division into various parts - relative importance of various parts. Principles of play production. 11 Hrs. UNIT IV PRINCIPLES OF PLAY PRODUCTION 1. Motivation 2. Composition 3. Movement 4. Picturisation 5. Emotional key 6. Tempo & Rhythm REFERENCES The complete Play Production handbook-Carl Allansworth Modern Theatre Practice-Hubert. C Heffner Art of Play Production-John Dolman Play Production-Milton Smith Fundamental of Direction-Dean Alexander General Principles of play direction- Gilmore Brown Play Production-Henning Nelms Department of Dramatics ACADEMIC YEAR Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda 2012-13 Nr. Sursagr, Nyaymandir, Vadodara - 01, Gujarat, India Ph. +91 (0265) 2410194, email: [email protected] Bachelor of Performing Arts: Dramatics Year I Core Course IV Credit (L1+P8)=5 Practical Paper- I: Acting-I Semester I Hours 15+120 = 135 To introduce students to concept & understanding of Stage Acting. OBJECTIVE To enable the students apply concepts of Acting in practical. To help students use the concept of Acting for self exploration & developing Positive expression & communication process. COURSE CONTENT VOICE & SPEECH, MIME & MOVEMENT & IMPROVISATION [THEORETICAL Component -1 ASPECT]. Quality of voice. 15 UNIT I Incorrect methods of breathing. Importance of Mime to improve actor’s skill. Technique of Improvisation VOICE & SPEECH (PRACTICAL ASPECT) Breathing Exercise Omkar and Pranayam. 40 UNIT II Exercises for Voice Projection Pronunciation of vowels, consonants and difficult words. Tongue twisting exercises, difficult stanzas and chhand (meter) Component -2 MIME AND MOVEMENT (PRACTICAL ASPECT) Elementary knowledge of basic exercises of Mime through music. 40 UNIT III interpretation and expression demonstrating through character. IMPROVISATION (PRACTICAL ASPECT) Sensory experience and Emotional experience 40 UNIT IV Exercise for energy and flow of imagination Actor and character in different situations. Simple improvisation and from inputs - words, phrases, instrumental music, stage props etc. REFERENCES Department of Dramatics ACADEMIC YEAR Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda 2012-13 Nr. Sursagr, Nyaymandir, Vadodara - 01, Gujarat, India Ph. +91 (0265) 2410194, email: [email protected] Bachelor of Performing Arts: Dramatics Year I Core Course-V Credit (1L+3P)=4 Semester I Hours 105hrs. Practical Paper –II –Play Production-I To introduce student to concept and understanding of Production, Direction & Theatre technique OBJECTIVE To enable the students application of Production, Direction & Theatre technique To help students use the concept of Production, Direction & Theatre technique in modern theatre. COURSE CONTENT Theory Th Prac. UNIT I THEORY: Study of the script. Interpretative values 15hrs. Process note. (SET, PROPERTY, LIGHT, COSTUME , MAKEUP, MUSIC ) Media of the Director : Media of the Director : 45hrs. UNIT II 1. The script : a) What is a play–Analysis and Improvisation (b) The foundation and © of the play script: Given circumstances and dialogue. c) The core of the play script: Dramatic action and characters. d) Idea and Rhythm – mood beats. e) Director’s preparation. Media of the Director :(The Actor) The demonstration and exercises of the different body position: The body in relation to the audience, Terminology of body position, body position and stage position. (The Stage) The demonstration and exercises of Stage areas and their relation with actors and other non verbal elements Rehearsal, preparation for demonstration and presentation. UNIT III St.Cr: Drawing and practical, Proscenium Theatre (St.cr) . 45Hrs Drawing instruments & their uses. A. Different types of projections Ground-plan, Elevation, Isometric, Rostrums individual, with composition. What is director and Why is director? Drawing and practical. Floor unit furniture etc. Wall unit [flats, front and rear projection], Box set [without furniture] Covering & Handling the floor & wall unit, Stair case. Proscenium Theatre (St.cr) Proscenium Theatre [Ground Plan, Front Elevation) Terms – Apron, Tormentor, Teaser, Sightlines, Cyclorama, Pivot – point, Flies, Curtain, Acting area etc. Proscenium Theatre: Visit to the local theatre 15hrs. 90hrs. REFERENCE Stage Scenery-A.S.Gillette Fundamental of Direction-Dean Alexander General Principles of play direction- Gilmore Brown The craft of Play Directing-Curtis Canfield Play Production-Milton Smith Scene Design and Stage Lighting By W. Oren Parker Department of Dramatics ACADEMIC Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S. University of Baroda YEAR 2012-13 Nr. Sursagr, Nyaymandir, Vadodara - 01, Gujarat, India Ph. +91 (0265) 2410194, email: [email protected] Bachelor of Performing Arts: Dramatics Year