Physical theatre technique ΙII: From Biomechanics to the performance theatre

Course Code
4ΕΧ635
ECTS Credits
5
Semester
Semester 5 or 7
Course Category
Course Description

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Learning outcome requires learners to demonstrate appropriate movement, mime choices and visual elements of theatre.                  

  • They will be able to construct stories using pure movement and kinetic imagery and combine performance elements. They will select, develop and refine materials (text, props, pictures, found objects, music, words, stories, themes/issues, masks, costume, poetry, paintings, sculpture, including props and objects) to make concepts and meaning clear. 

  • They could develop and perform a repertoire of theatre movement strategies and performance techniques building to a final performance. 

  • Learners will identify themes and messages which provide creative sources for visual production development and time/space factors related to physical and psychological effects. The class will enable them to demonstrate reading, writing, and critical thinking skills related to sign mime, movement, and visual theatre. 

  • A developing knowledge of the students own physical, intellectual and spiritual resources and an understanding of how these may be developed and applied within the practice of mime theatre by individual performance. 

  • They will understand some of the relevant contemporary critical theories which underpin mime theatre practice.

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