Abstract
Enjoy an immersive experience centered on using improv exercises in the communication classroom. Attendees can either watch or participate—there is no pressure to get up in front of a crowd unless you want to. The purpose of improv is not to tell silly jokes, but instead to reframe how we communicate with one another. By focusing on communicating with a “Yes, and…” mindset, we are able to be more positive and collaborative in our communication, thus producing stronger connections with those around us. This immersive experience will be led by Matthew Terrell. Terrell’s experience in improv theatre (he was trained at Dad’s Garage Theatre in Atlanta) has proven invaluable in the classroom. Terrell will show how different improv activities can apply to different types of communication classes. Whether you teach human communication, mass media, screenwriting, or in any other field. Terrell will show how the art of improv can be used to be a more effective communicator. The improv exercises show how communication theory can be demonstrated in the classroom, will model new ways of brainstorming creative ideas, and can create better cohesion among students in group projects. This fun, upbeat, and energizing workshop will be open to all regardless of theatre or improv experience. Come play and learn along with us!
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Matthew TerrellAssistant Professor of Media and Entertainment, School of Communication and Media, Kennesaw State University, Georgia, United States
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Improv, Broadcast, Mass Media
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