Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

THE 301 Improvisation Techniques

Spring Semester

This course provides students with the tools and experience of creating in-the-moment theatrical experiences through improvisation.  Using the techniques of Boal, Spolin & Johnstone, students will learn about both short and long form improv, and how improvisation is used in social justice movements to influence spectators.  Students will work with community members off campus as role players assisting these agencies in trainings, while exploring creativity in a professional setting.  Not just for theatre majors, this class is designed to teach collaboration, creativity and communication skills using the techniques of “Yes, And!” Prerequisite: FYS 100  and FCO 105  

3 credit hours