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Dec 05, 2024
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DRA 130 - Acting I Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Practicum Hours: 0 Work Experience: 0 Course Type: General Foundational training for beginners in the craft of acting. Focus on the fundamentals of discovering truthful performances in the context of contemporary plays. Opportunities for both actors and non-actors to gain confidence in acting, performing, presentations, and social interaction. The course includes exercises, analysis, and memorized performances. Attendance at a theatrical performance may be required. Competencies
- Break down the definition of acting
- Experiment with the theory of imaginary circumstances
- Experiment with the theory of truthful behavior
- Examine the foundational terminology for the craft of acting
- Discuss relevant terminology used in the field
- Use studied terminology practically in exercises, discussions, assignments, rehearsals, and performances
- Determine how an actor analyzes scene work
- Develop a methodology for analyzing a scene for acting effectively within it.
- Develop a methodology for scoring a text
- Interpret a character as written in the context of a play
- Decide what analysis and scoring is strongest in support of clear and effective storytelling
- Assess how effective the analysis is and how well it was implemented
- Create performances for memorized scene work
- Perform each memorized scene with truthful behavior in relation to the given circumstances of each performance
- Discover the value of being present
- Asses how effective performaces are
- Evaluate one’s own acting
- Develop an ability to constructively receive feedback
Competencies Revised Date: AY2025
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