Workshop with Students,
Seminar Scenictecture WS 23 TU Berlin, Germany
Improvisation Exercise - “Form Follows Availability” in the Realm of “Weird Fiction”
Objective: Explore the concept of “Form Follows Availability” by crafting imaginative structures, machines, installations, and stage sets/ environments for individuals in motion or performance. Inspired by the speculative and bizarre nature of ‘weird fiction,’ we invite you to envision and create.
Materials: 1. Assorted crafting materials (paper, cardboard, packaging material, etc.) 2. Optional: Drawing and coloring supplies, small figurines, toy people, or objects for scale 3. Inspiration words: “Weird Fiction” + 2 verbs + 1 adjective
Instructions: - Begin by exploring the provided crafting materials. - We’ll present a list of prompts or words, encouraging you to brainstorm ideas for structures, machines, stage sets, or settings. Think beyond conventional boundaries and embrace the eccentric and speculative.
