Basics of Drama & Theatre

Paper Code: 
TTS 131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I : Introduction to Theatre

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

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II : Types of Acting

Realistic and Non Realistic.

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III : Stage Craft

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

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV : Voice and Speech

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

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V : Stage Management

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

Essential Readings: 

- An Actor Prepares, Constantin Stanislavski, NSD, 2013
- Creating a Role, Constantin Stanislavski, Paperback, 2013
- Building a Character, Constantin Stanislavski, Paperback, 2013

References: 

- Scene design and stage lighting, Parker and Smith, Holt,Rinehart & Winston, Delhi 2005
- Drash Vinyas, Ravi Chaturvedi, Publication Scheme Jaipur
- Theatre Games for Non Actors

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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