Topics in Improv (358-0-20)

Topic

Improv the Movie

Instructors

Dee Ryan

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 106: Tues 12:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

This is a class for advanced improvisers. The goal of this class is to take already learned improvisational skills and apply them to movie structures. Students will take an experiential deep dive into story structure, ensemble and the rules of genres by improvising and discussing genre movies together. There will be a final performance in front of an audience. The midterm is the creation and filming of an episodic long form movie based on Richard Linklatter's "Slacker." Written work is pitching genre movies, reflections and genre dissections, as well as a a first draft treatment for an improvised movie.

Learning Objectives

Students will develop a deeper understanding of story structure, dialogue, character, voice and ensemble through the joy and craft of improvisation.

Class Materials (Required)

"Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation" by Charna Halpern, Del Close and Kim "Howard" Johnson, published by Meriwether Publishing Ltd.; copyright 1993. ISBN: 978-1-56608-003-3

"The Anatomy of Story" by John Truby, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux; copyright 2007. IBSN: 978-0-8654799-3-7

"The Anatomy of Genres: How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works" by John Truby, published by Picador, Farrar, Straus and Giroux; copyright 2022. ISBN: 9780374539221

Access to YouTube
Canvas
Scriptwriting Software

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.