Acting I

Catalog description

Three lecture. The fundamental techniques of acting are explored through physical and vocal expression, improvisation and scene work with an emphasis on the performer’s approach to characterization. Students will be able to: write a personal assessment of physical and vocal characteristics; select exercises from among those given in class (physical and vocal) and organize a warm-up program; demonstrate applications of inner resources, including imagination, concentration, and observation activities; identify and define basic acting vocabulary words, including terminology used in stage movement, by the director, and in reference to elemental play structure; apply stage directions by responding to verbal directions and applying direction to scene work; apply stage movement to scene performance; perform individual, partnered, and group improvisations to communicate character, emotion, and/or conflict; write a character analysis; write a scene analysis; interpret and express a fictional character’s intentions, obstacles, and physical actions; perform a monologue and / or duet acting scene from a play for faculty and peer critique and analysis. Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.