Improvisation 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202EIZ1 | credit | 2 | 2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 32 to 42 hours of self-study | English | winter |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Contents
During the first half of each session, the students practice exercises in short-form and long-form improvisation on stage and as storytellers.
In the second half of the session, the mediator facilitates a group discussion on topics offered by the students. The students are encouraged to bring their own topics and use the advantage of the group to get new points of view or advice.
Learning outcomes
The course is comprised of two parts - improvisation and mediation.
The students learn principles of theatre improvisation through individual and group exercises, developing the following skills:
- concentration,
- memory,
- imagination,
- overcoming one´s own mistakes and using them as an advantage,
- accepting ideas of the others,
- cooperation in a group, collective creativity.
The mediation part of the seminar focuses on the current personal, intercultural, university-related, and other topics of the students living in a foreign country, a different society, and a new university. The aim is to discuss and tackle their issues in an open, safe group. Sharing brings the experience and points of view and tips for coping of the others, and if needed, the mediator can convey the student´s questions, recommendations or needs to other teachers.
Prerequisites and other requirements
Creativity, open-mindedness, the ability to reflect on one´s own learning progress.
Literature
Arnett, Bill. The Complete Improviser: Concepts, Techniques, and Exercises for Long Form Improvisation. BookBaby, 2017.
Halpern, Charna. Art by committee: A guide to advanced improvisation. Meriwether Pub, 2006.
Halpern, Charna, Del Close, and Kim Johnson. Truth in comedy: The manual of improvisation. Meriwether Pub, 1994.
Jagodowski, T. J., David Pasquesi, and Pamela Victor. Improvisation at the speed of life: The TJ & Dave book. Solo Roma Incorporated, 2015.
Johnstone, Keith. Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre. London: Methuen Publishing Ltd., 1981.
Johnstone, Keith. Impro for storytellers. Routledge, 2014.
Napier, Mick. Improvise: Scene from the inside out. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2004.
Trew, Chris, and Tami Nelson. Improv Wins. Lulu.com, 2013.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Credit is awarded based on one's active participation in both parts of the session.
Note
This course may be studied in English.
Further information
Course may be repeated
Schedule for winter semester 2023/2024:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2023/2024:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Authorial Acting in English (B.A.) (Elective subjects)
- Authorial Acting (B.A.) (Elective subjects)
- Authorial Acting in English (B.A.) (Elective subjects)
- Authorial Acting (M.A.) (Elective subjects)
- Authorial Acting (M.A.) (Elective subjects)
- Authorial Acting (M.A.) (Elective subjects)
- Authorial Acting (B.A.) (Elective subjects)