Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour workshop weekly
Prerequisites
1 DRAM1003 - Drama Workshop 1A
1a DRAM1004 - Drama Workshop 1B
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))
1a DRAM1004 - Drama Workshop 1B
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of DRAM2506, DRAM2509 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic explores improvisation as an approach to acting, rehearsal and performance. A range of improvisation techniques are explored in workshops that integrate theory and practice. The workshops culminate in performances that demonstrate the principles of selected improvisation techniques.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- increase students' knowledge and appreciation of a range of improvisation techniques
- enable students to collaboratively explore improvisation techniques in workshops that integrate theory and practice
- encourage students to adopt a reflexive, inquiry-based approach to cultivating their performance skills
- enhance students' ability to analyse and apply the principles and practices of selected improvisation approaches
- provide opportunities for students to develop practical skills in preparing, rehearsing and presenting a performance
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will:
- be able to describe the principles and practices of selected improvisation techniques
- be able to integrate and embody the principles and practices of selected improvisation techniques in workshop activities
- have developed skills in using improvisation through a combination of theoretical research, practical exploration and critical reflection
- be able to collaboratively apply the principles and practices of selected improvisation techniques in creating performance
- be able to analyse a performance to evaluate the effectiveness of the improvisation techniques applied
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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