Maricopa Community Colleges  THP211AA   19886-19955 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/10/86
THP211AA 19886-19955 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Creative Drama: Improvisation
Theory of improvisatory theatre-based activities. Emphasis on application in educational environments. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
THP211AA   19886-19955 Creative Drama: Improvisation
1. Identify activities used in ensemble development and record ensemble games that develop group trust and cooperation for a variety of ages. (I)
2. Develop improvisations from a variety of sources, using sensory awareness and recording techniques. (II)
3. Demonstrate the ability to prepare and act in an improvisation, creating a believable fictional character. (III)
4. Assume the role of a group leader, preparing, presenting, and evaluating narrative pantomimes. (IV)
5. Develop lesson plans that incorporate group ensemble games appropriatefor a designated age group. (V)
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THP211AA   19886-19955 Creative Drama: Improvisation
    I. Ensemble Development
        A. Activities - Verbal and non-verbal
          1. Group games
          2. Pantomime
        B. Techniques for prepsentation of ensemble games
          1. Recording of games in journal
          2. Identify age appropriateness of games
      II. Improvisation Development
          A. Use of senses
            1. Sight
            2. Sound
            3. Taste
            4. Touch
            5. Smell
          B. Recording reactions to environment using sensory awareness
          C. Creating improvisations from various sources
            1. Inner resources
              a. Concentration
              b. Imagination
            2. Stories
            3. Poems
            4. Props
            5. Music
        III. Presentation Development
            A. Preparation
              1. Developing improvisation
              2. Developing character
            B. Presentation
              1. Pantomime
              2. Voice and movement
              3. Identifiable dramatic plot
          IV. Group Leader Development
                1. Selecting or creating appropriate narrative pantomimes for a selected age group
                2. Practicing narration
                3. Incorporating group dynamic techniques
              B. Presentation
                1. Pantomime
                2. Movement
                3. Teacher directed side-coaching
              C. Evaluation
                1. Side-coaching
                  a. Self
                  b. Group
                2. Group discussion of skill activities
                  a. Reading
                  b. Verbal communication
                  c. Non-verbal communication
                  d. Social
            V. Lesson Plan Development
                A. Preparation
                  1. Selecting group ensemble games and improvisations for a selected age group
                  2. Instructor consultation with student
                  3. Practicing lesson plan
                B. Presentation
                  1. Dialogue
                  2. Characterization
                  3. Movement
                  4. Identifiable dramatic plot
                C. Evaluation
                  1. Age appropriateness
                    a. Self
                    b. Group
                  2. Group evaluation of unity
                    a. Ensemble game
                    b. Improvisation
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