Opera directing – Field of study catalogue JAMU
Opera directing |
Applicant profile:
a graduate of a bachelor’s degree programme in a given or related field who demonstrates the talent prerequisites for studying opera direction in the entrance examination (personal artistic direction and practical directing experience, original reading of musical drama with a sense of capturing the essence of the work, creativity, ability to communicate with reflection on the events on stage), as well as serious interest in this field. Applicants are required to have knowledge of music theory and music history, a general knowledge of culture, as well as adequate personal maturity. An applicant shall be proficient in at least one global language at the university level with emphasis on musical terminology.
A graduate will:
– have deep knowledge in the field of Opera Direction and gain insight into the issues of related professions (dramaturgy, acting, singing, orchestra and choir management, production, scenography, choreography, light design, acoustics, video art, stage technology);
– have a high level of skills in the given field, including active knowledge of stage means of expression and mastery of various methods and procedures in working with an actor, mise-en-scène, space, light, movement, costume, tempo and rhythm, dynamics and music, working with his or her own developed creative imagination and fantasy;
– have deep knowledge of musical-dramatic production in the context of the history of music, literature, drama and the visual arts;
– have excellent proficiency in one foreign language, including professional terminology, as well as sufficient proficiency in another language;
– be sufficiently educated in the field of pedagogical work: methodology, didactics of pedagogy and psychology;
– have practical experience gained by working on productions of the Devítka studio and the Faculty of Music JAMU Chamber Opera, and possibly also on other extraordinary projects, or experience gained through a study stay abroad, or through meetings with various domestic and foreign experts from various fields related to the field in question.
After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:
- demonstrate broad expertise and professional knowledge of working procedures and tools, understand their meaning and function, have a broad knowledge of relevant literature, etc.;
- use the acquired skills in creating a staging works on a larger scale within the publicly presented production of the Faculty of Music JAMU Chamber Opera or the professional scene, showing features of individuality and understanding of style, present his
- apply general competencies in independent and responsible decision-making in new or changing contexts, define the assignment of professional activities and coordinate them based on evolving contexts and available resources, etc.
– independent directing;
– director assistant;
– opera dramaturgy;
– teacher of art-related professional courses at primary art schools, specialised secondary schools and conservatories.
The graduate can work in the following relevant professions:
– artistic management of opera ensembles;
– independent creative activities and journalism;
– musical dramaturgy in various cultural institutions.
Contents and scope of the final examination:
Defence of the graduation project, Defence of the diploma thesis, Opera Direction in History, Philosophy of Arts
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Field of study specifications
| Field of Study: | Opera directing |
| Abbreviation: | OPREZIE |
| Code: | 8201T076 |
| Type: | master's degree programme (following the bachelor's one) |
| Degree: | MgA. |
| Accreditation: | to 31/12/2024 |
| Programme: | N8201 N-HUDUM Art of Music |
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Field of study guaranteed by:
Faculty of Music |
Field guarantor:
doc. Mgr. MgA. Monika Holá, Ph.D. |