CCOG for TA 141 archive revision 201503
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- Effective Term:
- Summer 2015 through Summer 2017
- Course Number:
- TA 141
- Course Title:
- Fundamentals of Acting Techniques
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 40
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Addendum to Course Description
Suggested Textbook: Since each instructor has a spectrum of foundations for this course, and the CCOG tends to lean toward a text analysis foundation, the SAC chair suggests the following books: Robert Cohen's "Acting" (Most recent edition), any in the Sonia Moore' "Stanislavski" series, "Backwards and Forwards" by David Ball or Audition by Michael Shurtleff. Of course, other books are certainly acceptable.
Some instructors might also benefit from contacting a publisher to create a custom version of a book that they find useful.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
? Analyze, deconstruct and reconstruct selected texts in order to prepare for future performance.
? Read, perform or view plays of varying cultural backgrounds.
? Communicate with self and others in a collaborative manner to achieve mutual goals on schedule to meet deadlines.
Integrative Learning
Students completing an associate degree at Portland Community College will be able to reflect on one’s work or competencies to make connections between course content and lived experience.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Themes:
1. Appropriate use of relaxation and concentration
2. Analysis of script in preparation of a role
3. Application of theatre vocabulary
4. Critical analysis
5. Team work
Skills:
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 Develop 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