| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 1 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn and apply the concept of art and aesthetic.
- By improving instant creativity skills, one gains the ability to quickly adapt to unexpected situations on stage. They also develop their skills in building a coherent, shared story or scene through strong listening and interaction with their partners.
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| Mode of Delivery | E-Learning |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the art of Improvisation and Relational Improvisation, focusing on developing skills in trust, acceptance, and collaborative creation in spontaneous performance. Students will put fundamental improvisation principles into practice, such as active listening, accepting offers ("Yes, And..."), and instantaneous storytelling. The curriculum progresses from simple short-form games to complex long-form narrative structures, focusing on character development, emotional arcs, and environmental work. The primary goal of the course is not only to enhance individual spontaneity but also to strengthen participants' ability to build strong, organic relationships with their partners, resulting in fearless, creative, and supportive ensemble performance. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Week 1 Introduction, Trust and Being in the Moment |
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2nd Week |
Week 2 Acceptance and Offer Submission |
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3rd Week |
Week 3 Scene Initiation and Collaboration |
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4th Week |
Week 4 Relationship and Status Dynamics |
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5th Week |
Week 5 Emotional Commitment and the Emotion Arc |
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6th Week |
Week 6 Space and Object Study |
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7th Week |
Week 7 Introduction to Short Form Improvisation |
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8th Week |
Week 8 Non-Verbal Improvisation and Physical Comedy |
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9th Week |
Week 9 Story Structure and Narrative Focuses |
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10th Week |
Week 10 Finding the "Game" of the Game |
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11th Week |
Week 11 Scene Painting |
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12th Week |
Week 12 Introduction to Long Form (Haroldu Introduction) |
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13th Week |
Week 13 Genre Improvisation |
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14th Week |
Week 14 Community Work and Advanced Techniques |
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15th Week |
Week 15 Show Practice and Final Criticism |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Johnstone, K. (1999). Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre. Routledge.
Spolin, V. (1999). Improvisation for the Theater: A Handbook of Teaching and Directing Techniques. Northwestern University Press.
Sweet, J. (2018). The Art of Play: The NewGameState. Drama Publishers.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Practice |
1 |
50 |
| Project |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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100 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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0 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Individual or group work |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework |
1 |
7 |
7 |
| Total Work Load | 38 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 1.26 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 1 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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