STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Understand and evaluate advanced principles of improvisation.

         A.      Review and practice basic techniques of improvisation.

 II.     Review and practice improvisation methods of Spolin, Atkins and ¿Second City¿.

         A.      Analyze and demonstrate understanding of space dislocation.

 III.    Analyze and demonstrate understand of symbol in sound to express meaning.

 IV.     Analyze, evaluate and apply elements of Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Communications techniques.

 V.      Compose, create and compile a series of advanced improvisations in performance.

 VI.     Analyze and apply theatrical methods of performance.

 VII.    Analyze creative problems and apply solutions in utilizing stage properties and costumes in performance.

 VIII.   Demonstrate open, effective stage communication skills.

 IX.     Demonstrate understanding of communication concepts and safety issues in improvisation.

 X       Participate in an improvisational performance for the public.

 XI.     Participate in evaluation, analysis and discussion of public performance.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Review of Basic Improvisation methods and historical development

         A.      Basic methods (Spolin, Atkins, ¿Second City¿)

         B.      Historical Development

 II.     Symbols and Improvisation

         A.      Symbol and Theatrical Elements

         B.      Stage Properties, Costumes

         C.      Sound, language and meaning

         D.      Exercises

         E.      Character archetypes and physical expression

 III.    Exploring Dramatic Structure and Literature through Improvisation

         A.      Elements of Dramatic Structure

         B.      Rules of Improvisation

         C.      Theatre Games

         D.      Mummenschanz¿ style exercises

         E.      Physicalizing Symbol through Simple Action

         F.      Exploring traditional acting styles through improvisation

         G.      Introduction to Stage Movement and the Body/Mind

 IV.     Performance

         A.      Preparation for Performance

         B.      Performance

         C.      Evaluation, discussion and analysis of Performance Experience