An introduction to the principles and methods of improvisation through the practical exploration of spontaneity, teamwork, narrative and status.
This paper is both informative and very enjoyable. It will help you to develop the foundational skills of improvisation, including listening and responding, teamwork, expressiveness and non-verbal communication. Improvisation is a core paper for a degree in Theatre Studies, but is also useful for any degree because it helps you to communicate more effectively in a range of contexts.
| Paper title | Improvisation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | THEA151 |
| Subject | Theatre Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,141.35 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
- One 2-hour practical performance workshop and one 50-minute tutorial each week.
- Teaching Arrangements
Please contact the School of Performing Arts office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.
- Textbooks
- Readings for this paper will be drawn from a variety of textbooks. Your lecturer will give you a list of required readings at the commencement of the paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation,
Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Upon successfully completing this paper students will be able to
- Identify the core principles of effective improvisation
- Perform improvisations using these core principles
- Analyse an improvised performance verbally and in written form
