In this week’s workshop we had to showcase a part of University of Sydney. Each group randomly received a different part of the university in workshop 1 and each group had to present it in any creative form they saw fit for example interpretive dance, rap, soundscape or a dramatic scene that would represent their area. We as a class had to figure out which part of the university they were portraying. Our group received Victoria Park and decided to showcase it through a rap of the area and also through a cryptic image. During the workshop we also looked at the Creative Arts strategy of Space Jumping which relates closely to Theatresports. According to Pierse (1993) Space jumping encourages players to actually take on a position where they must act and be involved physically instead of just talking about the situation that has taken place (p. 165). When using space jumping in the classroom it is important to set scenes at first, then gradually let the students establish certain scenarios they would like to play out. Having the choice of setting the scene allows for confidence building and imagination which will help students to be opened and free to show their dramatic side.
RAP
Ducks of a feather,
flock together
In the sunny weather.
Students’ studying
becoming clever
Learning how to
measure.
Sitting here under
trees makes me feel better,
Stripping down and
cooling off just for leisure.
BOOM!
Reference:
Pierse, L. (1993). Theatre Sports Down Under. Kensington: Improcorp Australia.
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