THA 132 - Acting 13 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement.
Study the acting process through exercises, theatre games and performance. Explore and gain proficiency in the Stanislavski method of acting. Learn character analysis and rehearsal techniques in preparation for required in-class presentation of short scenes from modern play scripts. Lab fee $15.
Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Condition the body and voice for performance with relaxation, strength, and flexibility.
- Use exercises to increase sensory awareness, observation and imagination.
- Prepare a characterization using improvisation techniques.
- Analyze a character in a published play script.
- Plan, prepare, and perform (alone and with a group) a memorized monologue from a play script in character.
- Critically analyze one’s own work and the performance of others.
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