STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Understand and evaluate principles of improvisation.

 II.     Understand and practice basic of improvisation.

 III.    Understand and practice Viola Spolins¿ Improvisation method.

 IV.     Understand and practice Greg Atkins¿ Improvisation method.

 V.      Understand and practice ¿Second City` Improvisation methods.

 VI.     Understand and demonstrate improvisation techniques in characterization.

 VII.    Understand and practice techniques of script analysis.

 VIII.   Explore and practice improvisation techniques in scripted monologue development.

 IX.     Explore and practice improvisation techniques in scripted scene development.

 X       Understand and apply Communication and performance skills in improvisation.

 XI.     Explore and practice risk-taking skills.

 XII.    Explore and practice releasing the subconscious a a guide in improvisation.

 XIII.   Explore and practice how simple action lead to complex communication.

 XIV.    Understand and apply elements of dramatic structure in improvisation.

 XV.     Practice application of dramatic structure in improvisation in non-scripted scene development.

 XVI.    Practice application of dramatic structure in improvisation in non-scripted monologue development.

 XVII.   Practice application of improvisation techniques in non-competitive theatre games.

 XVIII.  Participate in evaluation of in-class performances.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Improvisational Theatre History

         A.      Beginnings of Improvisation

         B.      Development of American Improvisation Techniques

 II.     Principles of Improvisation

         A.      Communication onstage

         B.      Risk-taking

         C.      Opening the Sub-conscious

         D.      Working with partners and groups

         E.      Apply improvisation to character development

 III.    Dramatic Structure

         A.      Beginning, middle, end

         B.      Focus and concentration

         C.      Performing the simple action for complex results

         D.      Script analysis

 IV.     Theatre Games/Improvisation Exercises

         A.      Theatre games for opening the instrument

         B.      Theatre games for characterization

         C.      Theatre games for solo, duo and group exercises