DRA 132 - Acting II

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General

Building upon Acting I, this course provides in-depth training in the craft of acting, with focus on executing dynamic and captivating truthful performances. Course includes exercises, analysis, and memorized scene work.
Prerequisite: DRA 130
Competencies

Analyze all assigned characters
1. Decide what analysis and scoring is strongest in support of clear and effective storytelling
2. Develop effective, clear, and succinct character analyses and scored scripts
3. Show an improved grasp on semantics
Create a performance for memorized scenes and/or monologues
1. Perform each memorized scene with truthful behavior in relation to the given circumstances of each performance
2. Apply dynamic character analysis and scoring
Incorporate the ability to fight against emotion in imaginary circumstances
1. Determine when emotion is present as a by-product
2. Develop tools to truthfully fight against emotion in the context of storytelling
Discover theatrical metaphysics
1. Break down the conditions present when a story is brought to presence
2. Produce moments that truthfully exist within the full imaginary circumstances of a play or story
3. Incorporate truthful behavior in substantial moments of silence
Prove an ability to clearly relate truthful behavior within effective storytelling to an audience
1. Develop an ability to be heard and understood by audiences on a consistent basis
2. Demonstrate the skill of motivated movement that allows the audience to consistently see the visual elements of the story
Assess how effective performances are
1. Evaluate one’s own acting
2. Develop an ability to constructively receive feedback

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025