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TH 446 - Audition Techniques for the Camera (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


Description:
Exploration and practice of advanced techniques for professional camera auditions. Emphasis on auditions for commercials and preparing cold readings for on-camera auditions. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2013. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: TH 445.

Credits: (3)

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

  • Demonstrate professional standards in a basic camera audition: slate, interview techniques and cold readings
  • Demonstrate professional level cold reading skills for camera auditions reading fluently, using proper and natural articulation, while integrating acting principles including connecting with partners real and imaginary, demonstrating physical flexibility and vocal articulation and demonstrating specific choice-making and full believable expression of appropriate character needs, tactics and point of view
  • Practice and demonstrate professional handling of products for commercial auditions
  • Practice and refine persona for the camera, and for commercials such as “pitchman,” “spokesperson,” “expert,” and will prepare for a variety of audition situations and materials
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/15/2011



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