Individual Puppet Exercises WSL/ATL/ICLww-Z
Course outline:
1. Selection of forms for future work and justification for this decision.
2. Discussion of the form's structure and animation possibilities.
3. Analysis of the circumstances of form use.
4. Analysis of the form's environment.
5. Practical exercises.
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
814 / 5 000
In terms of knowledge (W), the student:
knows how to utilize the possibilities of classical and contemporary forms of puppet theatre; (SATL_W02)
knows the possibilities and means of expression associated with the puppet technique being studied; (SATL_W04)
knows how to conduct artistic activities in the theatre space in accordance with the chosen puppet convention; (SATL_W05)
In terms of skills (U), the student:
consciously selects and uses the puppet form in the realization of artistic works; (SATL_U02)
can adapt the structure of a specific puppet form to implement the undertaken stage activities; (SATL_U04)
demonstrates the ability to work independently in a workshop; (SATL_U03)
In terms of social competences (K), the student:
can work independently; (SATL_K01)
can identify and verify errors; (SATL_K01)
Assessment criteria
Grading is based on attendance, individual work, and active participation in classes. Two unexcused absences are permitted. Failure to complete the course may result in the student receiving no credit.
Bibliography
Henryk Jurkowski, Metamorphoses of Puppet Theatre in the 20th Century
"Teatr Lalek" (quarterly)
Marek Waszkiel, Looking and Seeing: On Puppet Theatre and Its Creators
Liliana Bardijewska, On Puppet Theatre
Henryk Jurkowski, Sketches from the Theory of Puppet Theatre
Henryk Jurkowski, Theory of Puppet Theatre: An Outline of the Issues
Zbigniew Taranienko, Adam Kilian. Set Design
David Currell, The Complete Book of Puppetry
Frank Ballard, The Art of the Puppet
Adam Kreutinger, Puppetry 101: Creating Film and Television Style Puppetry (Nimalz Studios LLC, 2023)