Basics of Drama and Theatre (Theory)

Paper Code: 
TTS 131
Credits: 
2
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to Theatre:

Concept, Importance, its relevance in today’s society.

Unit II: 

Types of Acting:

Realistic and Non Realistic.

Unit III: 

Stage Craft:

Set, props, light, costume, make-up, sound and music.

Unit IV: 

Voice and Speech:

Punctuation, Diction difference between ordinary and dramatic speech, characterization through speech, pitch variation, volume, modulation meter and rhythm.  

Unit V: 

Stage Management:

Selection of Play, pre planning of performance, rehearsals and rehearsal schedule.

References: 

1. An Actor Prepares, Constantin Stanislavski, NSD,  2013

2. Creating a Role, Constantin Stanislavski, Paperback, 2013

3. Building a Character, Constantin Stanislavski, Paperback, 2013

4. Scene design and stage lighting, Parker and Smith, Holt,Rinehart & Winston, Delhi       2005

5. Drash Vinyas, Ravi Chaturvedi, Publication Scheme Jaipur

6. Theatre Games for Non Actors

 

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