Improvisation

• understand how to research and link that research into your practical character work • work productively as an ensemble member • create believable characters from observation of yourself and the people around you

What will I be expected to achieve?

You will be expected to demonstrate the ability to:

Skills • use your own experiences and emotional responses in the creation of character • use observation of others in the creation of character • maintain a character throughout an improvised context • focus and concentrate in rehearsal • create and maintain a character diary

Knowledge and understanding • understand the initial practical approaches to a piece of text • develop your understanding of basic stagecraft

Values and attitudes • recognise the value of working as an individual within the context of a group • value the necessity for discipline in the rehearsal room • appreciate the value and importance of research • demonstrate self-discipline and focus in self-directed study

How will I learn?

You will take part in a series of workshop classes and will reflect on your learning in a written journal.

Tutor: Grace Andrews Contact hours: 72 Timetable: 2 x 1.5hr classes p/w Autumn term 1 x 1.5hr class p/w Spring term

Outline

You will develop your imagination and your ability to respond creatively and playfully to direction, to your fellow actors, to given circumstances, to changing situations, and in response to your own imagination.

What will I be expected to achieve?

You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to: Skills: • perform with creativity and courage in an improvisation • respond attentively to other actors in a performance situation • work as part of a group without inhibition