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TMA 223

Acting Improvisation

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Discovery of emotion, thought process, and impulse through improvisation.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

4

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

BFA acting or BFA MDT or acting pre-major status. By audition only.

Title

Analysis Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will analyze performance texts and apply that analysis to improvised performance.

Title

Performance and Impulse Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate impulsivity in the performance of improvisational exercises and scene work.

Title

Expression

Learning Outcome

Students will identify and explore methods of emotional and physical expression in characterization and performance.