The class is meant for those who wish to engage with the world of cinema on a deeper level that goes beyond the simple act of watching. As a Film Studies graduate, I offer an introduction to both the history of cinematography as well as to its basic theories. The course can be useful for those preparing for the entrance exams for academic film studies as well as for all cinema enthusiasts. It includes watching short movie samples, discussion, homework, and if requested reading-related theoretical texts.

The class is meant for those who wish to enter the world of performance art - an experimental art form that originated in the 1960s in the United States. My intention with the lessons is to teach a student how to begin an independent artistic practice as a performance artist through practical exercises, readings, and analysis of performances (on photos, video and in events we would visit together). The basic theory and history of performance art are introduced so the student can get oriented in the respective art context. If desired, the class can go deeper in theory with the readings from the related field of Performance Studies. While performance ART is an artistic field, performance STUDIES is wider academic discipline working with the notion of performance not only in art but also in the sports, rituals, play, every day, sex, technology, business and elsewhere. I base the class on my years-long artistic, theoretical and curatorial practices and on my education in the field (BA in Site-Specific Performance, ongoing MA in Live Art and Performance Studies, BA in General Art Studies).

I am a Czech native (from near Ostrava city) offering a playful language class for beginners as well as more advanced Czech speakers. Be it only a hobby or a more serious need I am ever at hand for you to improve your Czech speaking skills!