SRJC Course Outlines

12/9/2024 2:09:00 PMTHAR 19 Course Outline as of Fall 2005

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 19Title:  MOVEMENT & IMPROVSN  
Full Title:  Movement & Improvisation
Last Reviewed:5/13/2024

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled1.006 min.Lab Scheduled17.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 122.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  THAR 9

Catalog Description:
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An intensive study of individual and group movement skills. Development of performance, movement and improvisational skills.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Using improvisation & theater games to become aware of the body & how to use it for expression & character development. Includes creating a piece for presentation.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 1987Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 1987Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The students will:
1.  Develop a terminology to describe stage movements.
2.  Develop flexibility and originality in movement.
3.  Understand and demonstrate changes of tempo, mood and character
   in movement and improvisation.
4.  Utilize techniques of movement, improvisation and rehearsal of
   original routines for performance.

Topics and Scope
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The students will perform:
1.  Movement studies based on various concepts, such as costume, props,
   dreams, etc.
2.  The staging of an original routine based on improvisation.
3.  Movement sequences for a public performance.

Assignments:
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1.  Five solo movement studies.
2.  Participation in faculty and student choreographed routines for
   public performance.
3.  Maintanance of a notebook of movement and character studies.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
50 - 80%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
20 - 50%
PROMPTNESS AND PREPARATION FOR REHEARSAL; ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN PRODUCTION FORMAT.


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