THEA285 - Acting II

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Acting II
THEA 285 FA

This course may be repeated for credit.

The incorporation of the basic principles of acting practiced and learned in Acting I (physical actions, sensory awareness, scenic analysis, economic use of voice and body) and expand on them. In Acting II, students will now additionally consider the externals of character -- physical centers, voice and body transformations, and environmental influences (class, culture, etc.) when creating a role.

MAJOR READINGS

Stanislavski, "Creating A Character"; The plays under study and related research material.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Scenes and exercises will be presented in class. Written assignments. Final project. Admission by audition.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Admission to studio, performance, project and tutorial courses in theater is at the discretion of individual instructors, who take into account estimated talent, experience and the need to form balanced and effective working ensembles. Projects must be approved by the department. See theater bulletin board for details.

Prerequisites: THEA245 OR equivalent.

Please be aware that you will be required to attend an additional lab class on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA THEA Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: THEA245

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Cantor,Daniel A.

Times: .M..... 04:10PM-07:00PM; Location: TST114;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 14)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Speaking

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI will be granted by the instructor during the drop/add period using electronic drop/add.

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006