Certificate Course - Basics of Drama and Theatre

Paper Code: 
TTS 131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To make the students aware of theatre as a performing art and to give basic knowledge about different aspects of theatre.

Unit I: 
Introduction to Theatre

Introduction to Theatre: Concept, Importance, its relevance in today’s society.

Unit II: 
Types of Acting

Types of Acting – Realistic and Non Realistic.

Unit III: 
Stage Craft

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

Unit IV: 
Voice and Speech

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

Stage Management – Selection of Play, pre-planning of performance, rehearsals, and rehearsal schedule.

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Reading
1. An Actor Prepares, Constantin Stanislavski, NSD, 2013
2. Creating a Role, Constantin Stanislavski, Paperback, 2013
3. Building a Character, Constantin Stanislavski, Paperback, 2013

References: 

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

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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