Details for DRA101 Improvisation and Playbuilding

Mastering improvisation and playbuilding is transformative for any aspiring performer, offering the skills to create and present compelling drama. This subject teaches students to develop and pitch creative visions, refine performances through collaboration, and execute productions.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: DRA101
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Develop and present a ‘pitch’ that contains all the relevant information to convey a complete creative vision;
2. Use vocal and physical performance skills to communicate information and entertain.
3. Use collaborative skills to devise and refine the creation of a group playbuilt performance that applies improvisation and playbuilding processes;
4. Use performance skills to present a playbuilt production.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and synthesis of improvisation and playbuilding processes;
6. Provide evaluation, justifying creative choices with analysis of the collaborative process from a Christian worldview.

Subject Content

• Improvisation and Playbuilding within a Christian worldview
• The Elements of Drama
• Improvisation & Theatresports
• The Development of Ideas
• Collaboration
• The Playbuilding Process
• Rehearsal & Refinement
• Playbuilding Task

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• E-learning (online)
• Intensive
• Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Presentation (20%)
• Group Performance (30%)
• Reflective Essay (50%)

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