Bridging East and West
ERASMUS+
student exchange programme
2020 / 2021
International Office Mozartova 1
662 15 Brno
Czech Republic
Erasmus id code:
CZ BRNO 03
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION  ���������������������������������������������������������������������������   3
2. ADMISSION PROCESS  ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������   4
2.1 Important notice for students from outside
the EU/EEA countries / Switzerland  �������������������������������������������������������   4
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION – obligatory classes  ������������������������������������������   5
3.1  Performance Project  ������������������������������������������������������������������������������   5
3.2  Brno Theatre Map  ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������   6
3.3  Actor´s training  ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������   6
3.4  Czech for Foreigners  �����������������������������������������������������������������������������   7
3.5  Circus Skills  �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������   8
3.6  Ensemble Singing  ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������   8
3.7  Erasmus+ Practical Project  �������������������������������������������������������������������   9
3.8  Other voluntary subjects offered according to study specialization  �������   9
3.9 Studies at the Theatre Management and
Stage Technology Department  ������������������������������������������������������������  11
3.10 Studies at the Stage and Costume Design
(Scenography) Department  �����������������������������������������������������������������   13
4. CONTACTS  �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������   14
Obs. Please note that all information given in the brochure is subject to
change and that the actual pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 may have
an impact on your study stay in Brno.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Erasmus Student Exchange Programme “Bridging East and West” (BEW)
aims to create a space for artistic and educational exchange between European
guest students and the specific surroundings of a Central European cultural
tradition and atmosphere. By implementing methods and experiences of Czech
cultural practice in an internationally oriented artistic teaching process, the
“Bridging East and West” programme is designed and developed within the
process of collecting contributions from students of European theatre schools,
constantly analyzing their inputs, needs and preferences and framing them in
the wider context of a Central European history of ideas and artistic uniqueness.
As incoming students do not have a sufficient knowledge of the Czech
language to follow courses together with JAMU students and their level of
skills and knowledge may be different, BEW has been established in order
to create a performance project realized by international students, who are
not integrated into faculty departments due to high number of incoming
students that our faculty receives every semester.
The project is held during the winter and summer semesters for the following
study specializations of theatre studies:
•	 Theatre Directing
•	 Theatre Dramaturgy
•	 Dramatic Acting
•	 Musical Acting
•	 Physical Theatre
•	 Set and Costume Design
•	 Lighting Design
•	 Audiovisual Media and Theatre
•	 Radio and TV Dramaturgy and Scriptwriting
•	 Theatre Management
•	 Stage Management and Technology
•	 Theatre and Education
•	 Theatre and Education for the Deaf
•	 Dance and Movement Theatre and Education
We also have a Ph.D. programme in the Czech language for students doing their
research in the following areas: Acting, Directing, Dramaturgy, Scenography,
Theatre Management and Theatre and Education. For Ph.D. students an
individual research programme can be agreed for exchange purposes.
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2. ADMISSION PROCESS
The approximate dates of the semesters of the academic year are:
WINTER SEMESTER: from the end of September to the end of January
SUMMER SEMESTER: from February to the end of June
The closing date for applications to the Erasmus exchange programme
for the next academic year is always 15th
April.
Before this date applying students need to be officially nominated via e-mail
by their international coordinator at their home school. Applications from students
who have not been nominated by school will not be accepted.
Before the deadline we ask applying students to submit online application:
https://is.jamu.cz/application/info?lang=en;op=n;utyp=Z;beh=73;vcskdl=1
In the online application, please add following attachments:
•	 Learning agreement
•	 Letter of Motivation
•	 CV
•	 Portfolio
•	 Proof of knowledge of English
•	 Additional information (letter of recommendation etc.)
After receiving all the applications, the entrance committee will decide
on admissions. Applicants will be informed of whether or not they
have been accepted by 10th
May by acceptance/rejection in the online
application and by e-mail. We ask all applicants to make sure they state
correct e-mail address in the online application.
For more information please consult the International office
(Mrs. Petra Riou, e-mail: riou@jamu.cz).
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2.1	Important notice for students from outside
the EU/EEA countries/Switzerland
Applications from students from outside the EU/EEA countries/Switzerland
cannot be accepted after the application deadline in any manner due to the
long application period for a Czech long - term visa. On receiving original
documents (letter of acceptance and confirmation of accommodation), these
students are asked to apply immediately for a long - term visa at the Czech
Embassy/Consulate in their home countries. We draw students’ attention to the
long - term visa application period, which is 90 days by law. For this reason, we
recommend strongly that international students contact as soon as possible the
Czech Embassy/Consulate in their own country to obtain the latest information
and requirements concerning student visas. Possession of a student visa is
a condition for entering the Czech Republic and studying at JAMU.
We ask accepted students from outside the EU/EEA countries/Switzerland
to send us a copy of their Czech long – term visa by 31st August.
After your arrival in the Czech Republic you should register with the Czech
Foreign Police within 3 working days.
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION
obligatory classes
3.1	 Performance Project
Type of lecture:	 workshop
Semester:		 winter, summer
Credits:		 4
Teacher: 		 Pavol Seriš
Performance Project:
Objectives
The main idea is to create a cooperative group of students from different fields
of the performing arts who will, together with the teacher and in cooperation
with other classmates and teachers, produce a piece of theatre comparable to
a professional theatre production.
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Each semester will be ended with one unique theatrical production. An existing
dramatic text will not be a starting point of the process. The topic and the genre
of the piece will be decided by the members of the class during the lessons. All of
the students will perform in the final performance. The production will be created
as an authorial theatrical piece. This way, the students will get a chance to
produce their own work from the beginning (exercises, improvisation, writing) till
the end (the performance in front of a live audience). Cooperation of the students
and the teacher is crucial for the whole process. The teacher will focus on two
main areas that he combines in his own professional theatre practice: physical
theatre and writing.
Requirements
Experienced students (at least 2nd year of study)
Study Method
The teacher will supervise cooperation between students and advise on the
methods used. The fruit of this project will be a public performance at the Theatre
Faculty or another space at JAMU or elsewhere in Brno.
Documentation
The project should be recorded on DVD.
Methods of Evaluation
The process and achievements are discussed with the teacher and classmates.
3.2	 Brno Theatre Map
Type of lecture: 	 weekly lectures + theatre visits
Semester:		 winter, summer
Credits:		 4
Teacher: 		 Klára Škrobánková
Objectives
To research Czech theatre from the point of view of a student’s study
specialization.
Requirements
Experienced students (at least 2nd year of study)
Seminar
The seminar “Brno Theatre Map“is focused on exploring contemporary theatre
productions in Brno in context with Czech theatre in general. The module
puts emphasis on critical ref lection of such productions through essays and
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debates. After a general introduction into problematic of contemporary Czech
theatre, students are progressively acquainted with variety of genres and poetics
represented by nowadays theatres in Brno, including student theatres of JAMU
(Studio Marta and Theatre Orlí Street). By regular writing of essays on the seen
productions, students are encouraged to reflect productions in context with their
field of study and with theatre in their home - countries. Their analytical, critical
and verbal skills are cultivated through discussing their opinions in debates lead
by a teacher.
Seminary paper
The seminar´s final output is represented by students´ collected essays on
particular theatre productions completed with conclusion which summarizes their
opinions on the theatre in Brno, highlights trends they recognized and compare
them with theatre in their home countries.
3.3	 Actor's Training
Type of lecture: 	 Weekly training
Semester:		 winter, summer
Credits:		 6
Teacher: 		 Adam Mašura, Dalibor Buš
Course Description
Practical course oriented for a psycho-physical actor’s training as a mean leading
to an articulation meaning through body, voice, energy and scenic presence
of performer. The course consists of intensive works sessions and its aim is to
open basic theatre questions, theatre possibility, identity and sense. Through
exercises inspired by various theatre traditions the students acquaint with basics
of works on actor’s techniques and mechanism of reshaping training exercises to
improvisation and fixed études.
3.4	 Czech for Foreigners
Type of lecture: 	 Weekly lecture
Semester:		 winter, summer
Credits:		 2 (+ 2 for the Intensive course of Czech)
Teacher: 		 Michal Kubina
Objectives
This course provides a basic outline of the Czech language today. The aim of the
course is to enable students to understand both written and spoken language
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and f or them to become active, competent users in everyday communication.
Students will be introduced to the system of Czech grammar – grammatical
gender of Czech nouns, questions, numerals, prepositions, declension,
conjugation, present, past and future tenses of verbs. Knowledge will be
practised in practical communication situations. Students will learn to use basic
social phrases, talk about their family and its members, describe a person or
a place, order in a restaurant; they will practise dialogues in a shop, at a railway
station, at a post office, at the doctor ’s, ask the way, make bookings on the
phone, etc. Other topics can be included with respect to the needs and wishes
of students.
JAMU organizes an intensive one-week course of Czech for new incoming
students before each semester. This course is for 2 ECTS credits.
Content
•	 basic social phrases
•	 describing a room, asking the way
•	 family, description of a person
•	 food, restaurants, shopping
•	 culture, towns and cities, hotels
•	 the human body, at the doctor’s
•	 daily routine, days of the week, seasons of the year
Study method
Work with a textbook is supported by interesting exercises dealing with topical
issues, group work, listening exercises, working with texts, speaking exercises,
songs, games, working with dictionaries, etc.
Methods of evaluation
At the end of the course students take a test based on the topics covered in
the seminar.
Literature
Andrasova, H. – Holubova, L. – Podeprelova, A. – Gritzova, D.:
Desetiminutovky CESTINA pro cizince. Praha: Klett 2008
Hadkova, M. : Czech in 30 Days. INFOA 2006 Hanzova, M.:
Ucime se cesky. Albra Uvaly 2002.
Hola, L.: Czech Step by Step. Praha: Fragment 2001.
Remediosova , H. – Čechova , E: Do You Want To Speak Czech?
Liberec 2005.
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3.5	 Circus Skills
Type of lecture:	 Weekly training
Semester:		 winter, summer
Credits:		 2
Teacher: 		 Adéla Kratochvílová
Objectives
Basics of traditional and new juggling with balls, rings, scarfs and clubs, contact
juggling and poi juggling. Partner acrobatics and movement skills. Individual and
group development of techniques, cooperation and creativity. Juggling props as
substitute objects for a theatre expression.
3.6	 Ensemble Singing
Type of lecture:	 Weekly training
Semester:		 winter, summer
Credits:		 2
Teacher: 		 Petr Svozílek
Description
Rhythmic and intonation exercises, singing exercises, auditory analysis,
musical terminology. More complex (three - four - part) arrangements of songs
of a wider genre range and different styles. Connection with ensemble acting,
eventually with dance performance. An emphasis on natural, stylistically correct
expression and communication. Developing of musicality and ability of natural
connection of the speaking and singing voice by searching of common attributes
(voice emphasis, articulation, voice colour). Public performances accompanied
on piano.
Objectives
The tuition of ensemble singing is an integral part of the music education of
students in dramatic acting; in practice, they encounter an issue of singing in
a polyphonic group very often. A systematic preparation increases students’
chances for employment in theatres, where the musical-dramatic works are
currently often performed: musicals and drama plays with a strong musical
component. The ability of the singer - actor to perform a required character
within the team cooperation is significantly deepened. The student will learn
how to lead their part and at the same time respond adequately to other
colleagues on stage.
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3.7	Erasmus+ Practical Project
Type of lecture:	 one-week intensive course
Semester:		 winter
Credits:		 1
Teacher: 		Theatre Management and Stage Technology/Drama Acting/
Theatre Direction and Dramaturgy departments
Description
The project directed by students consists of a realization of street theatre
performance, which is a part of the opening ceremony of the new academic year.
Students from the different Faculty departments prepare together a street parade
in the city centre of Brno, where they present short sketches, physical theatre,
music and circus performances.
Objectives
Integration of new students into the academic milieu. Cooperation with students
and teachers from different departments of the Faculty. To create a street theatre
performance together under students’ direction.
3.8	 Other voluntary subjects offered according
to study specialization
Objectives
To offer subjects specific to an education at the Theatre Faculty of JAMU
according to the study specialization of each exchange student. The set of
subjects will be launched and presented to all international students in detail after
consideration of the study preferences of students admitted to the Bridging East
and West Erasmus exchange programme.
Students can attend other courses with Czech students at the Theatre Faculty
or with international students at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University.
These include:
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Bridging East and West
Compulsory/
Optional
Course Title Semester ECTS Teacher
CompulsoryCourses
Performance Project
I, II
Winter, Summer 4 per semester Seriš
Brno Theatre Map
I, II
Winter, Summer
4 per semester Škrobánková
Czech for Foreigners
I, II
Winter, Summer
2 per semester Kubina
Intensive Course
of the Czech lan-
guage
Winter, Summer
2 per one week Kubina
Ensemble Singing
I, II
Winter, Summer
2 per semester Svozílek
Actor´s Training
I, II
Winter, Summer
6 per semester Buš, Mašura
Circus Skills I, II
Winter, Summer
2 per semester Kratochvílová
Erasmus+ Practical
Project
Winter only 1 per one week
All the de-
partments
OptionalCourses
English, French,
German, Spanish,
Russian
annual 2 per semester
Foreign Language
Dep.
Voice Training Autumn, Spring 2 per semester Čonková
Fitness Dance annual 1 per semester
Halberstadt,
Havelková
Modern Czech
Theatre and Cul-
ture*
Summer only 5 per semester
Drozd,
Škrobánková
Lighting Design -
workshop
annual 2 Dep. of LD
Classical Dance annual 2 per semester Halberstadt
Modern Dance annual 2 per semester Strnad
Jazz Dance annual 2 per semester Strnad
Tap Dance annual 1 per semester Knotková
Basics of Photo-
graphy
annual 1 per semester Žižka
Painting, Drawing annual 1 per semester Baránek
Technical Drawing annual 1 per semester Guzdek
Costume annual 4 per semester Scenohraphy dept.
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Please note that some optional course indicated above may be subjected to capacity
limits and may require certain level of talent preconditions. All changes reserved. An
updated course list will be sent to incoming students before the new semesters starts.
*Modern Czech Theatre and Culture – course taught at the Faculty of Arts of
Masaryk University. A course description: The history of modern Czech theatre
provides numerous examples of complex relations between art and society,
stage and audience, which form a vital part of the living theatre. This course
deals with the Czech theatre as such, as well as its outstanding playwrights,
actors, directors and designers, but also with the way the theatre has reflected
so many social and cultural aspects of Czech history. The course does not aim to
cover the complete history of Czech theatre, rather present topics crucial for the
development of modern Czech theatre.
3.9 Studies at the Theatre Management and Stage Technology
Department
Subjects and lectures provided by the Theatre Management and Stage
Technology Dept. 2020/2021
Winter Semester
Theatre Production – practical course (1 ECTS)
Supervised by Petra Vodičková
Shadowing of a Brno student during a practical production of a performance in
one of university´s theatres (MARTA or DNO). The expected output is a written
report reflecting the production process. A comparison with a similar experience
at the home institution of the student will be preferred (if possible).
Practical project typology:
•	 dramatic acting production within theatre Marta studio: exchange student is
member of big creative team and could shadow production manager (student)
or exchange student could shadow technical creative team (lights, sound,
stage management),
•	 musical acting production within Theatre Orlí Street: exchange student is
member of big creative team and could shadow production manager (student)
or exchange student could shadow technical creative team (lights, sound,
stage management),
•	 dramatic acting production within faculty venues – small scale projects:
exchange student is shadowing and cooperating with production manager,
•	 audiovisual theatre project: exchange student is shadowing and cooperating
with production manager, output is audiovisual (small film, a trailer for
a theatre performance etc.).
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Event Production – practical course (1 ECTS)
Supervised by Adéla Dědová
Shadowing of a Brno student during a practical event production of the
International Conference Doctoral Studies of Theatre Schools (biennial
conference organized by Theatre Faculty). The expected output is a written report
reflecting the production process. A comparison with a similar experience at the
home institution of the student will be preferred (if possible). Practical project.
Czech Culture Policy and Theatre Infrastructure (4 ECTS) – theory course
Teacher: Blanka Chládková, Petra Vodičková, visiting teachers: Hanka Průchová,
Daniela Zarodňanská
Introduction to Czech culture policy and theatre infrastructure (Blanka
Chládková). Study visit focused on operation and management of Brno
professional theatre Centre for Experimental Theatre, example theatre
performance and discussion with artistic team and professional production team
included (Petra Vodičková).
Part I – Czech culture policy and theatre infrastructure – 4 lectures (360 minutes)
Part II – Operation and management of Brno professional theatre – study visit
Team member of the SETKANI/ENCOUNTER
(international festival of theatre schools)
(4 ECTS)
Supervised by Adéla Dědová and Petra Vodičková
The student will participate in the preparatory period of the festival being
a member of organizational team. Festival organization is fully brought by
the student team in bachelor programme under the supervision of the Board
of the Festival and teachers.
Summer Semester
Theatre Production – practical course (1 ECTS)
Supervised by Petra Vodičková
Shadowing of a Brno student during a practical production of a performance in
one of university´s theatres (MARTA or DNO). The expected output is a written
report reflecting the production process. A comparison with a similar experience
at the home institution of the student will be preferred (if possible).
Practical project typology:
•	 dramatic acting production within theatre Marta studio: exchange student is
member of big creative team and could shadow production manager (student)
or exchange student could shadow technical creative team (lights, sound,
stage management),
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•	 musical acting production within theatre Orlí: exchange student is member of
big creative team and could shadow production manager (student) or exchange
student could shadow technical creative team (lights, sound, stage management),
•	 dramatic acting production within faculty venues – small scale projects:
exchange student is shadowing and cooperating with production manager,
•	 audiovisual theatre project: exchange student is shadowing and cooperating
with production manager, output is audiovisual (small film, a trailer for
a theatre performance etc.).
Team member of the SETKANI/ENCOUNTER
(international festival of theatre schools)
(4 ECTS)
Supervised by Adéla Dědová and Petra Vodičková
The student will participate in the preparatory period and postproduction of the
festival being a member of organizational team. Festival organization is fully
brought by the student team in bachelor programme under the supervision of the
Board of the Festival and teachers.
SETKANI/ENCOUNTER – festival week (6 ECTS)
Supervised by Adéla Dědová and Petra Vodičková
A busy and demanding week of the festival – students are working within
the organizational team. Plans and dreams become a reality.
Festivals – comparison and reflection (4 ECTS)
Supervised by Blanka Chládková
Case studies (field and desk research) of the different theatre festivals focused
on theatre schools and universities (SETKANI/ENCOUNTER and Zlomvaz/
Prague etc.), case study methodology included.
3.10 Studies at the Stage and Costume Design (Scenography)
Department
A special set of subjects will be offered to students of Stage and Costume Design
(scenography). Our faculty has a great deal of experience with international
students within the Scenography department. The Scenography set of subjects
will consist of the following courses:
Drawing
Miklošková – 2 ECTS credits
Technical drawing
Guzdek – 1 ECTS credits
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Drawing
Jan Baránek – 1 ECTS
Sculpture I
Jan Baránek – 1 ECTS credits
To acquaint students with materials and elemental techniques, development of
space perception, devolvement of idea (concept, conception) to space, elemental
proportion and volume
Short space exercise
Plaster, paper, plasticine, wood. Study of smaller objects – clay.
Sculpture II
Jan Baránek – ECTS 1 credits
Work with clay – modelling of head from live model, familiarization
with technique of casting
Photo and video
Žižka – 1 ECTS credits
Besides the subjects mentioned above, students may also attend other courses
by individual agreement with the mentor/teacher concerned.
4. CONTACTS
If you need more information,
please do not hesitate to contact the International Office:
Mrs. Petra Riou
International Office coordinator
Theatre Faculty
Janáček Academy of Performing Arts in Brno (JAMU)
Mozartova 1
662 15 Brno
Czech Republic
Tel: + 420 542 591 305
E-mail: riou@jamu.cz
Web: https://df.jamu.cz/international/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jamutheatre/
IG: @df_jamu