Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Screen School
Learning Methods
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4031DRAMA-SEP-MTP
Aims
To introduce the principles of play and spontaneity as they relate to the processes of performing, and the work of relevant practitioners;
To encourage students to develop a level of freedom of imagination and body/voice expressivity through the use of theatre games;
To introduce methods of using play/improvisation both as a rehearsal tool and as a way of creating performance material.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Work effectively as a member of an ensemble in applying games and imaginative spontaneity in rehearsal and performance
2.
Articulate the principles of play and improvisation as part of working dialogue in studio/rehearsal room practice
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Using a range of theorists and practitioners (e.g., Spolin, Lecoq, Johnstone, Boal, Frantic Assembly), week by week a range of games and techniques will be explored both as a means of supporting work on text in rehearsal and as a way of creating material.
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the principles of play and spontaneity as they relate to the processes of performing, and the work of relevant practitioners. You will be encouraged to develop a level of freedom of imagination and body/voice expressivity through the use of theatre games. You will also be introduced to methods of using play/improvisation both as a rehearsal tool and as a way of creating performance material.
This module introduces you to the principles of play and spontaneity as they relate to the processes of performing, and the work of relevant practitioners. You will be encouraged to develop a level of freedom of imagination and body/voice expressivity through the use of theatre games. You will also be introduced to methods of using play/improvisation both as a rehearsal tool and as a way of creating performance material.
Additional Information:An exploration of the use of play and the concept of spontaneity as part of working process and in performance.
Students are expected to wear suitable rehearsal clothing and footwear as outlined in the Drama Department Handbook, and to equip themselves with personal recording equipment for musical and voice work.