THTR 165: Acting I

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Class Program

Theater

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091386

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities with Performance

Description

Fundamentals of stage acting, employing practical exercises, games and performance activities. Students will learn how to analyze, interpret and present a theatrical character to an audience. Voice, movement and concentration will be stressed, as well as basic stage terminology.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Develop a theatrical character using:
<ul>
<li>Script interpretation and character analysis</li>
<li>Relationships, social structures, historical perspectives</li>
<li>Insight into character’s behavior and interaction with other characters</li>
</ul>

Present theatrical material, monologue or scene using:
<ul>
<li>Voice and movement techniques</li>
<li>Concentration and interaction with other actors</li>
<li>Improvisation techniques</li>
</ul>

Identify:
<ul>
<li>Basic acting techniques using voice, movement, improvisation</li>
<li>Basic stage terms/terminology and how they relate to the actor/acting</li>
</ul>

Core Topics

Physical and vocal techniques for warm-up and concentration
Character development and analysis
Neutral and performance mask techniques
Improvisation techniques
Scenario development
Rehearsal and performance techniques
Optional - Mask making techniques