THEA 260 - Devised Theatre I

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

THEATRE ARTS

Description:

This course introduces students to the collaborative processes and aesthetics essential to making devised theatre. Devised theatre is a collaborative, often improvisational form of work by a group of people that is often physically driven, and may utilize non-traditional narrative structures and aesthetics. A devised piece of theatre has a unified vision shaped through continuous group discussion and employing a variety of theatrical practices. Beginning with the exploration of an idea based in literature, images, historical or political events, devisers then develop a structure and sequence through a rehearsal process that culminates in performance. BFA Theatre Arts Major or by permission. Course Objectives Explain the process of making devised theatre. (2) Develop a piece of devised theatre in collaboration with other artists. (3) Research resource materials for devised theatre. (4)Develop skills in non-traditional theatrical narratives an aesthetics. Listed Topics Devised Theatre, Physical Theatre, Theatre Making. Devised Theatre and its orgins. Performance, rituals. Improvistation Mime, dance, and performance art. Music, lighting, sound.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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