PhD in Theory and Practice of Theatrical Art

Theory and practice of creative drama Doctoral programme is organised by the Department of Theory and Criticism at DAMU. It studies the inner processes of creating drama and examines the different methods we can use to study the individual elements and the whole system of creating drama. Finally, It looks at how we can apply our theoretical findings in practice. The course is interdisciplinary. It includes all types and genres of drama, as well as links to the wider spiritual and cultural social contexts and to other types of art. Drama is seen both as a cultural phenomenon and an element of social life and should be studied in a close compound with fields such as sociology, history of art or semiotics. However, acting remains the foundation for all the possible links and opportunities that this approach offers. An actor’s movement through space is the base of all concerning drama. Drama is studied primarily theoretically, but students can also focus on its history. When studying history, we can analyse past phenomena in theatre and values that have shaped theatre and can still inspire it today. Instead of merely looking at historical facts and figures, we should instead focus on interpreting those historical elements that are relevant for contemporary drama.