STG1212 Contemporary Improvisation Techniques IIBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PERFORMING ARTSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
STG1212 Contemporary Improvisation Techniques II Spring 1 2 2 2

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERCAN ÖZİNAN
Course Objectives: To teach the fundamental principles of improvisation and role playing activities. Role playing capacity of actors must be developed when they experience contemporary improvisation methods. On this course, students will explore the tools of basic instruments of improvisation and spontenous responding ability. They will gain the ability to efficiently and correctly use verbal and non-verbal improvisations. Students will experience modern improvisation methods of Viola Spolin, Keith Johnstone and Augusto Boal during this semester.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- The students will be able to enhance spontaneous responding activity
2- The students will be able to use his/her body effectively by improvisation
3- The students will be able to observe different life experience more attentively.
4- To strengthen the student's empathy and critical thinking skills through improvisation
5- The students will be able to use his/her senses acutely.

Course Content

The content of this course is to improve the student's knowledge and skills about basic improvisation techniques with various applications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the improvisation and greetings games
2) Vola Spolin's improvisation philosophy
3) Viola Spolin's improvisation methods-body
4) Viola Spolin's improvisation methods-imagination
5) Viola Spolin's improvisation methods-character
6) Viola Spolin's improvisation methods-dramaturgy
7) Midterm
8) Keith Johnstone improvisation methods and enjoyment
9) Keith Johnstone improvisation methods and social status
10) Keith Johnstone improvisation methods and perfomance show
11) Augusto Boal and forum theatre improvisation 1
12) Augusto Boal and forum theatre improvisation 2
13) Augusto Boal and forum theatre improvisation 3
14) General Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: 1- Selda Ergün, Çağdaş Doğaçlama, Mitos Boyut Yayınları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 3 2 6
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 50

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 5
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 5
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 5
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 1
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 5
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 2
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 5
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 5
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 5
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.