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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2024
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THEA 408 001 (CRN: 25513)
ADVANCED IMPROVISATION
Long Title: ADVANCED IMPROVISATION FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
Department: Art
Instructor: Coriell, Alison
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM MW (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: THEA 308
Section Max Enrollment: 16
Section Enrolled: 5
Enrollment data as of: 18-SEP-2024 7:57PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
26-APR-2024
9:00AM - 12:00PM F
Description: This is an advanced course in the practical training for students who already understand the basics of how to craft scenes spontaneously using tools like character dynamic, status, comedic pattern, beat structuring, and agreement. Class will challenge students to explore more professional level long form improvisational structures, such as the Harold and improvised musicals. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in professional level improvisational performances hosted by a few of Houston’s finest professional improvisational theatres. Students will get to showcase their skills culminating in a run of performances on the Rice Campus.