THE-181 Mime: Physical Theatre and Movement

In this course participants study and apply non-verbal techniques to create physical theatre performance. The course emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expressions, gestures, and pantomime. Various mime techniques, including those of Decroux and Montanaro, are taught.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

HPE-181

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Course Rotation Schedule

• Fall: In Person

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THE 181: Mime: Physical Theatre and Movement

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

In this course participants study and apply non-verbal techniques to create physical theatre performance. The course emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expressions, gestures, and pantomime. Various mime techniques, including those of Decroux and Montanaro, are taught.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Devise an original scene, with a clear beginning, middle, and end focusing on a physical conflict.
2. Devise and perform an original scene that includes a prescribed set of mime illusions including walks, running, climbing and defending ladders.
3. Design and apply an original makeup design for performance.
4. Devise, rehearse and perform and original production for public performance.

Topic Outline

1. 1. Background and history of mime, its originators, and schools of practice
2. 2. Principles and conventions of performance
3. 3. Physical techniques, including fixed space, isolations, rotations, tilts, and leans
4. 4. Study of classical mime illusions, including walks, runs, stairs, and ladders
5. 5. Study of circus techniques
6. 6. Practice of slow motion and stage combat
7. 7. Rehearsal and performance for individual, group, and final performances