Elective Courses

SUMMER 2017

CLASSES OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS | NO AFFILIATION NEEDED

PRTR 41l/01 |  IMPROVISATION

Theory and practice of improvisation in the performing arts with an emphasis on acting improvisation techniques. Readings and films develop a theoretical and historical understanding of spontaneous invention on stage. Students attend area theater improvisational performances. (Formerly course 80I.)

Mon + Wed 6-9pm in E BASKIN D-101

Session 1 | 6/26/17 - 7/28/17

Class #70437

5 units (PR-C, T4-Humanities and Arts, A)  

Bob Giges, otom@ucsc.edu                   

PRTR 61N/01 |  PERSONAL NARRATIVES IN THEATER AND FILM

Considers filmmakers and monologue performers as they come to terms with their identity in autobiographical works. Students write responses to texts and create their own brief personal narratives. (Formerly course 23B.)

Wednesdays 6-9pm in Porter C-118 

Session 2 | 7/31/17 - 9/1/17

Class #70670

2 units (PR-C, A)  

Bob Giges, otom@ucsc.edu