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- Effective Term:
- Summer 2014 through Summer 2017
- Course Number:
- TA 241
- Course Title:
- Intermediate Acting Technique
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 30
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Concentrate on in-depth study of the skills introduced in first year acting. One-act plays will be assigned as projects. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
The student will:
- Choose roles from dramatic literature and prepare it for performance with a partner
- Perform scenes for the class as required by the course
- Attend a live performance and critique it as required
- Demonstrate understanding of the preparation of a role
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Assessment may include:
- Scene performance and critique
- Character biography
- In-class activities
- Quizzes over text
- Play critique
- Short assignment performances
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
THEMES:
- Appropriate use of relaxation and concentration
- Analysis of script in preparation of a role
- Physical and vocal work as applicable to style
- Critical analysis
- Team work
SKILLS:
1.0 BODY WORK
- Create and practice relaxation/energizing exercises
- Use meditation, yoga, focus exercises to enhance relaxation/delivery
- Practice movement exercises as related to acting style
2.0 SCRIPT/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
- Memorize assigned/chosen scenes
- Develop blocking for scenes
- Rehearse with partner in preparation for performance
- Practice cold reading techniques
3.0 PERFORMANCES
- Use the voice with projection and articulation
- Display blocking choices consistent with the script
- Demonstrate the partnership aspects of a scene (give-and-take)
- Accept criticism and praise
4.0 VOCAL WORK
- Demonstrate a physical and vocal warm-up routine
- Apply projection and articulation techniques in a scene
- Determine necessary vigorous physical activity and apply rehearsal techniques
5.0 STYLIZATION
- Apply understanding of various styles of acting by scene work
- Perform with clarity classical choices
- Analyze roles with attention to physical and vocal demands