Study Guide

Objective

The student:

- Can describe the origins and influences of physical theatre.
- Understands several ways to build a relationship between physical expression and text.
- Understands different ways of articulating actions
- Can work from the body, alone and in a group.
- Can build scenic material based on physical actions
- Can build movement material in a group based on a chosen theme.
- Can create symbols through the body and movement
- Understands the importance of clear movement and clear use of space.
- Has an understanding of the possibilities of physical theatre

Content

Basic techniques in physical theatre
Movement and the use of space
Scenic actions from physical actions
The relationship between physical expression and text
History of physical theatre

Qualifications

Movement 1-3
Basics in acting 1-2
Scenic Interpretation 1-3

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved requieres minimum grad 3
The student
-actively participates in the course
-completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
-hands in the required assignments on time
-understand the contence of the course of studies
-gathers information independently