An alternative, psychosomatically oriented conception of the study of dramatic culture and creation is realized at the Department of Authorial Creativity and Pedagogy (KATaP). Practical and theoretical studies focus on finding and deepening the authorial approach to studies, the ability to communicate creatively and reflection on one’s own work.

The department was founded in 1992 by Prof. Ivan Vyskočil, who led it until 2003, when he was replaced as department head by Prof. Přemysl Rut. Also working at the department is the Institute for the Research and Study of Authorial Acting, the founder and director of which Prof. Vyskočil.

For more about Ivan Vyskočil, go to http://www.ivanvyskocil.cz/

The public can learn about the work of the department’s students, graduates and pedagogues at the annual show Authorial Creation Up Close – for more information go to http://www.autorskatvorba.unas.cz

Published at the department since 1998 is the magazine ŘEČIŠTĚ. It reflects on studies and creations, and on its pages you will find records of discussions, interviews, portraits, expert articles and authorial texts. Since 2009 ŘEČIŠTĚ including its ever growing archives are available in electronic format at http://reciste.unas.cz

Other opportunities to learn more about the content and form of studies at the Department of Authorial Creativity and Pedagogy include the examinations at the end of each semester or the thematic seminars held annually at the Theatre Na zábradlí.