THEATRE STUDIES

Paper Code: 
TTS 131

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

Types of Acting – Realistic and Non Realistic.

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

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

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

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