Improvisation: Text, Space and Action (THTR20022)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Winter Term |
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This subject focuses on the use of improvisation in acting and theatre making processes. The perception and manipulation of text, space and action will form the basis of this studio-based exploration of the art of acting. Areas covered will include experimental physical and vocal improvisation, writing, and composing material for performance. Students will learn to work spontaneously and to use this spontaneity in the theatrical context. The interface between acting skills and their use within other art forms will be explored.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- experience improvisation, text, space and action as approaches to creating theatre;
- study the use of impulse and kinaesthetic training and their ability to affect transformation in oneself;
- develop an ability to structure action generated from improvisation;
- demonstrate an understanding of ensemble-based performance creation, rehearsal room techniques, and professional attitude.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have acquired the following skills
• the capacity to give and receive informed feedback;
• the capacity to participate effectively in collaborative learning as a team member whilst respecting individual differences;
• the ability to trust the work process in which they are involved;
• the ability to initiate ideas and to put them into practice;
• the ability to work autonomously;
• the ability to work spontaneously with authenticity;
• the ability to analyse performance material.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Student admitted to the BFA (Theatre Practice) are not allowed to enrol in this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Assessment
Additional details
Practical Studio Class Work (Focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: developing a methodology, transference of skills into performance and professional attitude and commitment.): 50%
Reflection Paper 2000 words, due 3 weeks from conclusion of practical studio class work: 50%
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Lyndall Grant Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours - five day studio workshop Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 9 July 2018 to 13 July 2018 Last self-enrol date 10 July 2018 Census date 12 July 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 July 2018 Assessment period ends 27 July 2018
Time commitment details
120 hours.
Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 100 students. Selection is automated and based on the order in which students enrol. Your enrolment in this subject guarantees a space unless you withdraw. Once the subject quota has been reached, all enrolled students will be contacted.
If the subject is full, spaces may become available in the future as others withdraw. The only way to check this is by attempting to enrol. Please note that there are no waiting lists for this subject.
As entry into this subject is based only on the order in which students enrol, special permission will not be offered to any students.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 9 April 2025