ADFA 1850 Introduction to Improv

In this experiential course, students will learn the rules of theatrical improvisation, with the goal of applying these to their own lives. Through engagement in the improvised experience and performances, students will work toward stimulating their creativity, self-expression, and collaborative skills.

Course overview

Department
Advancing Studies
School
ADV
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Periodically in the Fall, Periodically in the Spring, Periodically in the Summer

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.97 / 5 · Excellent
37 responses
Instructor rating
4.97 / 5 · Excellent
37 responses
Terms evaluated
3
Most recent: Fall 2024

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2024Anne Pluto5.05.04.84.64.44.54.94.9≤ 1 hr/week12 of 24
Fall 2022Anne Pluto5.05.05.05.04.65.05.04.81–3 hrs/week13 of 18
Fall 2021Anne Pluto4.94.94.94.94.44.84.95.01–3 hrs/week12 of 18

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Anne Pluto
    Fall 2026, Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.97/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Anne Pluto · Gasson Hall 309 M 06:15PM-09:35PM;Limited seats become available on 8/26 at 9 AM · Offered