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PAM3230 Improvisation for Performance
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

An introduction to acting skills with an emphasis on specific problem solving through imagination and improvisation. This unit looks at the art of improvisation as it relates to voice, body language, expression, dialogue and other modes of communication. It focuses upon the individual as well as creative improvisation in group situations. Students explore the communication and expression of narrative from the perspective of inhibition, emotional and social intelligence, ability to listen and communication on both physical and vocal levels. Classes explore various acting methods and techniques and are practically orientated in order to put theoretical concepts into practice.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MIPARTPerforming Arts Minor
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012