Improvisation--PROPS!

One of our goals is to start to look at the world a little differently, a little more creatively. One of the exercises we will work on is "That's Not A..." in which you will have 1 minute to come up with as many other uses for the object that are not its intended purpose!

As we discussed in class, here are some ways to examine an object:

1) Examine all of the perspectives and sides of the object. Take it apart and see how it works. Turn it upside down. Move the parts! Don't be afraid to see all the hidden elements.

2) Notice what makes the object unique. Think about texture, color, sound, movement and more!

3) Try to make connections with what you see (hear, feel or experience) and other items you have experienced in the past.

4) Think about scale. EXPAND your horizons--what could a GIANT do with this object? ZOOM IN. What about in an ant's world?

5) Sell your new item with confidence by showcasing it for all to see. (Think of an infomercial!)

Here's an example of PROPS from the TV Show "Whose Line Is It Anyway" to give you an idea of what to do: