12/21/2024 5:26:17 PM	THAR 19 Course Outline as of Fall 2005	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 19	Title:  MOVEMENT & IMPROVSN
Full Title:  Movement & Improvisation
Last Reviewed:5/13/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	1.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	17.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total 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:

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
Description:

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:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1987	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1987	Inactive:
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:

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

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:

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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