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5.47. Theater (Mandatory)

5.47.1. Justification ↑ Back to top

Theater as a comprehensive performing art invites the student to recognize themselves as a creative and social human being. Through theatrical practice, the student develops their physical, verbal, and emotional expression; strengthens their self-confidence and personal security; and cultivates communication, empathy, and teamwork skills. This course provides practical tools for artistic expression that contribute to the comprehensive education of the university student, stimulating their sensitivity, creativity, and imagination. At the same time, it integrates them into their academic community through shared experiential activities, opening paths of self-discovery and authentic communication with others.

5.47.2. Generales Goals ↑ Back to top

1. Develop the student's body awareness and non-verbal communication skills through theatrical expression techniques.
2. Foster creativity, spontaneity, and teamwork through dramatic play and improvisation.
3. Learn about the historical trajectory of theater from its origins to its contemporary manifestations, including Peruvian theater.
4. Value theatrical art as a tool for social integration, self-discovery, and expression of personal and collective identity.
5. Apply the theatrical techniques learned in the creation and public presentation of a group stage proposal.

5.47.3. Contribution to Outcomes ↑ Back to top

AG-C04) Communication: Communicates effectively in complex computing activities. (Usage)

AG-C02) Ethics: Applies ethical principles and commits to professional ethics and the standards of professional computing practice. (Usage)

5.47.4. Content ↑ Back to top

5.47.4.1. Art, Creativity, and Theater (6 hours) [Skills AG-C02,AG-C04] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Majorana, 1958; Pavis, 1998; Miravalles, 1998)

Topics

1. What is Art? An experiential and personal experience.
2. The master key: creativity.
3. The importance of theater in personal and professional development.
4. Utility and approach of theatrical art.
5. Theater as a pedagogical tool and personal development instrument.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize the relevance of art and creativity in personal and social development [Usage].
2. Connect the student with their group, valuing the importance of human communication and the social collective [Usage].
3. Identify basic notions of theater and its function in university life [Usage].

5.47.4.2. Play: The Actor's Craft (6 hours) [Skills AG-C02,AG-C04] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Pavis, 1998; Miravalles, 1998)

Topics

1. I play, therefore I exist. Play as a universal language.
2. Child's play and dramatic play.
3. Group integration games and creativity games.
4. Spontaneous improvisation.
5. The theatrical sequence and body warm-up.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize play as a fundamental tool of theater [Usage].
2. Internalize and revalue play as creative learning [Usage].
3. Approach the theatrical experience spontaneously and naturally [Usage].

5.47.4.3. Body Expression and Dramatic Use of Objects (9 hours) [Skills AG-C02,AG-C04] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Pavis, 1998; Grotowski, 1970)

Topics

1. Body awareness: the body as an instrument.
2. Awareness of the stage space.
3. Awareness of time and rhythm.
4. Creation of individual and collective sequences: body, space, and time.
5. The dramatic use of objects: theatrical play.
6. Theatrical performances using objects.

Learning Outcomes

1. Experiment with new forms of body expression and communication [Usage].
2. Develop mechanisms for controlling and managing the body in stage space [Usage].
3. Cultivate imagination and the ability to respond to auditory, rhythmic, and visual stimuli [Usage].
4. Explore emotional states and collective atmospheres through movement [Usage].

5.47.4.4. Non-Verbal Communication in Theater (9 hours) [Skills AG-C02,AG-C04] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Pavis, 1998; Stanislavski, 1936; Grotowski, 1970)

Topics

1. Relaxation, concentration, and breathing.
2. Disinhibition and interaction with the group.
3. Improvisation: techniques and exercises.
4. Balance, weight, time, and body rhythm.
5. Movement analysis: types and qualities.
6. Stage presence and the actor's energy.
7. Dance and theatrical choreography.
8. Expressive gesture and the use of masks.

Learning Outcomes

1. Practice non-verbal communication skills [Usage].
2. Engage in games and exercises of individual and group body language [Usage].
3. Express emotions and feelings freely and creatively through original performances [Usage].
4. Distinguish different types of acting and their technical foundations [Usage].

5.47.4.5. Traces of Theater Through Time (6 hours) [Skills AG-C02,AG-C04] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Pavis, 1998; Campbell, 2001)

Topics

1. The origin of theater: ritual and performance in Greece and Rome.
2. Medieval theater and Commedia dell'Arte.
3. Spanish Golden Age theater and English Elizabethan theater.
4. Romanticism, Naturalism, and Realism: Ibsen and Chekhov.
5. Brecht's epic theater and Stanislavski's psychological theater.
6. Theater of the absurd, contemporary theater, and total theater.
7. Theater in Peru: Yuyachkani, La Tarumba, Pataclaun, and others.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the influence that society has exerted on theater throughout history [Usage].
2. Appreciate the value and contribution of fundamental playwrights and theater directors [Usage].
3. Analyze the social and historical context of theatrical art in different eras [Usage].
4. Reflect on Peruvian theater and its contemporary expressions [Usage].

5.47.4.6. Theatrical Production (12 hours) [Skills AG-C02,AG-C04] ↑ Back to top

Bibliography: (Pavis, 1998; Miravalles, 1998; Brook, 1968; Campbell, 2001)

Topics

1. Theatrical appreciation: attendance and critical analysis of plays.
2. The stage space: types of stages and their dramatic use.
3. The dramatic text: reading, analysis, and adaptation.
4. Character construction: technique and psychology.
5. Directing and staging: basic fundamentals.
6. Production elements: costumes, makeup, set design, and props.
7. Public presentation of group theatrical exercises.

Learning Outcomes

1. Employ theatrical creation as a manifestation of ideas and feelings before society [Usage].
2. Apply the techniques practiced in a concrete and meaningful stage proposal [Usage].
3. Exchange experiences and present brief group theatrical performances before an audience [Usage].

5.47.5. Bibliography ↑ Back to top

Majorana, A. (1958). El arte de hablar en público. La España Moderna.

Pavis, P. (1998). Dictionary of the Theatre: Terms, Concepts, and Analysis. University of Toronto Press.

Miravalles, L. (1998). Iniciación al teatro: teoría y práctica. San Pablo.

Grotowski, J. (1970). Towards a Poor Theatre. Simon and Schuster.

Stanislavski, C. (1936). An Actor Prepares. Theatre Arts Books.

Campbell, A. B. (2001). Historia general del teatro en el Perú. Universidad de San Martín de Porres.

Brook, P. (1968). The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre. Penguin Books.