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- Effective Term:
- Summer 2014 through Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- TA 142
- Course Title:
- Fundamentals of Acting Techniques
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 40
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Intended Outcomes for the course
The student will:
- Choose and perform character role from dramatic literature and prepare it for performance with a partner
- Perform scenes for the class as required by the course
- Attend a live performance and critique it
- Demonstrate understanding of the preparation of a role
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Assessment may include:
- Scene performance and critique
- Character biography
- In-class activities
- Quizzes over text
- Play critique
- Short assignment performances
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
THEMES:
- Appropriate use of relaxation and concentration
- Analysis of script in preparation of a role
- Application of theatre vocabulary
- Critical analysis
- Team work
1.0 BASIS THEATRE VOCABULARY
1.1 Master stage directions
1.2 Evaluate performances with a supportive as well as critical eye
1.3 Determine basic character goals, obstacles, and tactics
1.4 Demonstrate basic blocking terminology
2.0 SCRIPT/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
1.1 Memorize assigned/chosen scenes
1.2 欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网 blocking for scenes
1.3 Rehearse with partner in preparation for performance
1.4 Practice cold reading techniques
3.0 PERFORMANCES
1.1 Portray a developed character
1.2 Use the voice with projection and articulation
1.3 Display blocking choices consistent with the script
1.4 Demonstrate the partnership aspects of a scene (give-and-take)
1.5 Accept criticism and praise
4.0 PHYSICAL AND VOCAL WORK
1.1 Demonstrate a physical and vocal warm-up routine
1.2 Apply projection and articulation techniques in a scene
1.3 Determine necessary vigorous physical activity and apply rehearsal techniques
5.0 WRITING
1.1 Write character biographies as assigned
1.2 Write critical analysis of plays as assigned
SKILLS: