TH 144 - Foundations of Acting

Description:
Introduction to the theory and practice of acting craft, development of the actor’s tools, basic acting techniques, including pantomime, vocal conditioning, improvisation, and scene study.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of acting principles and the actor’s tools.
Demonstrate a working vocabulary of basic terms and concepts used in the acting process.
Demonstrate the ability to create and build self- confidence and trust within an acting framework.
Synthesize personal awareness, knowledge of Stanislavski based acting techniques, and analysis of a role through the creation of a fully realized character (including the use of subtext, playing of actions, listening and responding, appropriate physical and vocal choices, and so forth).
Critically comment on the strengths and weakness of their own work as well as the work of their peers.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/17/2009