Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

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  

Assessment may include:  

• Scene performance and critique  
• Character biography
• In-class activities
• Quizzes over text
• Play critique
• Short assignment performances  

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:  

BODY WORK

1.1   Create and practice relaxation/energizing exercises
1.2   Use meditation, yoga, focus exercises to enhance relaxation/delivery  
1.3    Practice movement exercises as related to acting style  

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  

PERFORMANCES

1.1   Use the voice with projection and articulation  
1.2   Display blocking choices consistent with the script  
1.3    Demonstrate the partnership aspects of a scene (give-and-take)  
1.4   Accept criticism and praise  

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  

STYLIZATION

1.1   Apply understanding of various styles of acting by scene work  
1.2   Perform with clarity classical choices  
1.3   Analyze roles with attention to physical and vocal demands