COURSE UNIT TITLE

: IMPROVISATION AND MIMIC I

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TOM 1003 IMPROVISATION AND MIMIC I COMPULSORY 2 4 0 6

Offered By

Performance Arts

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR SELDA ERGÜN

Offered to

Performance Arts

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to basics of improvisation technique, creativeness and the acting skill.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   At the end of this course the learner is expected to be able to understand of the basic self-awareness and to recognize itself as an instrument
2   Be able to use his/her body to gain the different cases and understand the basic principles of development
3   Be able to analyze his/her limits and ensure to expand his/her limits and learn relaxation techniques and methods
4   Be able to generate general observation skills and information to become more familiar with the self and society in light of the role of the assessment stage
5   Be able to use the logic of perception and expression, and creative interaction
6   Demonstrate a basic understanding of the acting techniques
7   Be able to increase improvisation technique and to gain experience stage, multi-dimensional perceive

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Class introduction and group dynamism exercises
2 Trusting exercises
3 Knowing himself/hersef in multiaspect and envorentment exercises
4 Perception exercises
5 Concentration exercises
6 Concentration exercises
7 Observing exercises
8 Observing exercises
9 five sense exercises
10 inner action exercises
11 Sensation exercises
12 Making decision, taking responsibility and Courage exercises
13 Presentations
14 group exercises

Recomended or Required Reading

Text Book(s)/Required Readings:
Boal, A. (2003). Games for Actors and Non Actors, Istanbul: B.Ü.Y.
Brook, P. (1988). A Theatrical Casebook, ( Compiled David Williams ), London: Methuen.
Brook, P. (1988). The Shifting Point, London: Methuen.
Ergün, S. (1993). Contemporary Improvisation, Izmir: Dokuz Eylül Yay.
Spolin, V.(1986).Theater Games for the Classroom A Teacher s Handbook, U.S.A:Nortwestern University Pres.
Stanislavski, K. (1996). Preparing for An Actor, Istanbul:Papirüs.
Stanislavski, K. (1999). Creating a Role, Istanbul: Boğaziçi University Publishing house
Stanislavski, K. (1984). Player's Handbook, Istanbul: Alaz.
Morris, E. & Hotckis. J. (1998). Please Do not Role, Ankara: Dost. Bookstore
Morris, E. (2002). Acting reckless, Ankara: Dost Bookstore.
Additional Sources:

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Courses
Students are directed to create impovisations
2. Class Discussions
Students participate in class discussions
3. Applications
Students will be informed by best practices

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRC PRACTICE
2 ATT ATTENDANCE
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRC * 0.90 + ATT * 0.10

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

class presentations

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. 90% participation of the course is obligatory
2. Class start on time. Students who are late for class must wait for next class.
3. Team members are responsible for the group work presentation.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

4129245
05364189010
selda.ergun@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Mondays and Thursdays- 12.00-13.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 1 14
Tutorials 14 5 70
Preparing presentations 10 7 70
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 154

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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