Priyankara RathnayakaSenior Lecturer II
Contact:
Department of Drama, Cinema and Television
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-0112903766 (Office)
+94-71-4311312 (Mobile)
E-mail: priyankara@kln.ac.lk (University)
Web Site: http://staff.kln.ac.lk/priyankara
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-0112903766 (Office)
+94-71-4311312 (Mobile)
E-mail: priyankara@kln.ac.lk (University)
Web Site: http://staff.kln.ac.lk/priyankara
Educational Qualification:
| 2003 - 2005: Master of Arts Degree in Drama and Theatre, University of Sri Jayawardenapura |
| 1989 - 1992: Bachelor of Arts Special Degree (Honours), University of Kelaniya |
Teaching Experience:
| Senior lecturer - Drama & Theatre and Image Arts unit, Department of Fine arts, University of Kelaniya |
| Visiting Lecturer - Department of Drama & Theatre, University of Peradeniya. |
| 2004 - 2006: Visiting Lecturer (Diploma in Mass media) - Department of Mass communication, University of Kelaniya. |
| 2002 - 2008: Visiting Lecturer (Theatre, Television and Cinema)- Department of Mass communication, University of Kelaniya. |
| 2002 - 2011: External advisor (Drama & Theatre) - National Youth Council, Maharagama. |
| External advisor for Diploma in Drama & Theatre arts (Drama & Theatre) - National School of Drama, Tower Hall Theatre Foundation. |
| 1999 - 2006: External examiner - Performing arts unit, Sripalee campus, University of Colombo. |
Administrative Experience:
| Course coordinator - Master of Arts Degree in Drama and Theatre, University of Kelaniya |
| Consultant and Treasurer - ‘Academic players’ (student association for theatre studies). |
| Co-Editor (2013 - 2014) - Journal of humanities, University of Kelaniya |
| Student adviser (2007 - 2009), University of Kelaniya. |
| Board member - Drama and Music arts council, University of Kelaniya |
| Member of the Syllabus Committee - Performing arts unit, Sripalee campus, University of Colombo. |
| External examiner (Drama & Theatre) for the fine arts special degree course in year |
| University of the Visual & Performing Arts, (former Institute of Aesthetic studies, University of Kelaniya). |
| Jury member - ‘Northern province arts festival’, organized by the Northern Province Council - Year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Jury member: short drama festival organized by the Zonal Education Office, Sri Jayewardenepura - Year 2012, 2013. |
| Member of the Syllabus Committee, 2001 - 2003: Performing arts unit, Sripalee campus, University of Colombo. |
| The processes of enriching the area of modern visual arts across the folklore studies.’ - organized by the Excavations and research section, Polonnaruwa. |
Research and Publication:
| 1. 'Uncovering the Spectator: Theatrical and the Catharsis Experience’ - Literature issue - 2010, Literary Panel, Department of Cultural Affairs. |
| 2. 'Performative aspects of Gamini Fonseka’s performing calling in contemporary Sri Lankan cinema’, Journal of Humanities, 14th issue, 2010, University of Kelaniya. |
| 3.‘Methodical approach to analyze the drama director’, Theatre issue - 2010, Humanities faculty, University of Kelaniya. |
| 4. ‘Critical analysis about the Doll’s house’, introduction to the Henrik Ibsen’s Doll’s house translated by E.M.D. Upali. |
| 5. ‘Dramatists from 70’s and 80’s’ - Investigation of the practice concerning Dharmasiri Bandaranayke, “ABHINAYA” issue, 2006. State Drama Panel, Department of Cultural Affairs. |
| 6. ‘Analysis about Doll’s house’ (2005) - ‘Platform for alternative culture’ project funded by the Royal Norwegian Government. |
Research Interest:
| Films |
| Drama |
| Television (Writing, Acting) |
Current Research Activities:
Greek Theatre
Awords:
| ‘Remarkable involvement to the expansion of the University theatre tradition’ awarded by the 2nd Colombo International Theatre Festival, 2013- Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
| ‘Significant contribution to the development of the Sri Jayewardenepura education zone’ award. |
| BUNKA award - 2013 (The Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Cultural Fund (JSFCT). |
| Vice-Chancellors Award - 2013, University of Kelaniya. |
| President’s award for best screen play ‘Dorakada Marawa’ - 1999 |