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Paper Code: 
TTS 131
Objective: 

to introduce the students with the basics and origin of theater.
to familiarize the students with the sub parts of stage craft like light, sound, costume, makeup.
to discuss the integrity of voice and speech
basics of selection of play, planning of performance, rehearsals.

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.
Essential Readings: 

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

Academic Year: 
2020-2021 [2]

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