Viewpoints Groundwork
Course Description
Summary
Viewpoints is a physical improvisational form used for training actors and creating movement for the stage. This class encourages students to explore the physical and vocal possibilities of time and space, with a specific focus on developing the capacity to be physically present, emotionally open, and free to follow creative impulses. Special emphasis will be placed on developing listening skills and ensemble building. Coursework will cover the nine Viewpoints and their application to character exploration and composition within the world of a play. All casting and play selection decisions will be discussed with each individual student in an effort to allow them to bring themselves fully to the work. Every effort will be made to provide an accurate and adequate ethnocultural context for the plays chosen.
Learning Outcomes
- The primary expectation in this class is active engagement and investment into whatever exercise or activity is being attempted. Every class will require physical exploration.
-Understanding of the principles of collaboration and physical improvisation
-Ability to analyze and interpret a text(play)
-Develop a sense of how work is created and an ability to foster process
-Develop your own process as an actor
Corequisites
Drama or Dance Lab Assignment.