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Academic Year 2005/2006

Acting II
THEA 285 SP

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

The plays under study and related research material.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Scenes and exercises will be presented in class. Occasional quizzes on the reading list. 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.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: THEA245 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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