THM210 Theatre Analysis and Improvisation (8)

This subject examines key theatrical and performance conventions which developed during the twentieth century in Europe and the United States. It introduces students to a transdisciplinary approach to performance and exposes them to a variety of modern performance practices still used today. This subject will not only deal with dramaturgical research, it will also enable the student to grow and develop performance awareness through character improvisation.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Social Work and Arts

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to discuss key texts, philosophies, movements and methods of theatre making, character development and performing of the twentieth century;
  • be able to analyse theatre performance and stage plays through understanding dramatic structures and conventions arising from the modern period;
  • be able to facilitate group activities with special reference to story structure, character improvisation and task-based devising; and
  • be able to demonstrate, through collaborative scene work, an awareness of psychological and physical actions, and how they integrate with character and imagination.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Realism Theatre
  • Naturalism Theatre
  • Epic Theatre
  • Avant-Garde and Experimental Theatre
  • Introduction to Stanislavski system
  • Jerzy Grotowski and the actor’s technique
  • Using Boal improvisations to explore character motivation and action

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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