Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - CA 255 D100

Theatre Laboratory II (4)

Class Number: 12813

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, Wed, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    GOLDCORP

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    Corequisite: CA 251.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Continued performance research in voice and speech training, as well as research in movement. Students with credit for FPA 255 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

COURSE OUTLINE FPA 255 Theatre Laboratory: Voice and Movement

DESCRIPTION

This course builds on the voice and movement fundamentals from the previous semester, continuing to refine awareness and discernment of sensation in the body as the foundation for  explorations in expression, while developing a deeper understanding  forms and  technique. Both voice and movement classes will be taught from a foundation of Fitzmaurice  Voicework® (FV) principles of Destructuring and Restructuring. -In the voice class, the focus will
be on text and speech; while in the movement class, the focus will be on spatial awareness.  Both classes will always integrate voice with movement.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Studio work will cover the following:

- Tremorwork® and its applications in voice and movement
- Destructuring and Restructuring
- partnering and hands-on work
- somatic and release-based movement
- text and speech
- improvisation and composition

Grading

NOTES:

GRADING

Grading is based on studio work, assignments - written and otherwise (including your journal),
and demonstrated ability to integrate theory with practice. This also includes active class
participation in all class work, including discussions.

REQUIREMENTS:

ATTENDANCE
Short version
On-time attendance is mandatory. Be changed and ready to work at 9:30am. If you are ill or have to deal with an emergency, and you will be late or absent, please text Su-Feh to let her know directly.

Long version
Attendance:
If you miss a class, you will miss not just information, but  embodied  information that you will be  unlikely to catch up with, unless the teacher or another student takes time out of something or  someone else to transmit this information to you.

Punctuality:
If you are late, not only will you miss possibly important information, you will also miss starting with the group. When you come in late, considerable energy will be spent by the teacher, as well  as the rest of the class, to integrate you into the group.

Focus:
If you are watching from the sides - either because you are not well, or because it is not your  “turn” - you will still need to be PRESENT by supporting your colleagues as they work. Your  gaze and attention, or lack thereof, are important factors in the room.  Whatever the reason, if you are regularly absent (in body or in spirit) or late, your grade will be affected because your work will be affected.

CLOTHING
Please wear loose and comfortable clothing, layers for warmth.

MATERIALS
A yoga mat and a meditation cushion (zafu) or bolster

ASSIGNMENTS AND HOMEWORK
Keep a journal: You are required to keep a journal as a means to record your process and
progress throughout the course. I will ask to look at your journal regularly.

MEETINGS
At least one meeting with the teacher is required, generally mid-semester to discuss progress
and goals.

REQUIRED TEXTS
Breathing is Meaning by Catherine Fitzmaurice,
Fitzmaurice/Kotzubei Interview
Both available for purchase as PDFs here:
http://www.fitzmauricevoice.com/products.htm

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS