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TH 246 - Basic Acting III


Description:
Theory and practice of essential acting craft-development of the actor’s tools, the voice, body, and imagination. Concentration on physical theatre techniques, scene study, and text analysis.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: TH 245.

Credits: (3)

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

  • Demonstrate a basic acquaintance with the Rasaboxes acting technique as it applies to the physical instrument: identification of the nine rasas plus breathing and movement technique as they relate to the rasas
  • Demonstrate a basic acquaintance with the Rasaboxes acting technique as it applies to character: applying the rasas to character objective and subtext, using the rasas as an exploration method
  • Demonstrate a basic acquaintance with the Rasaboxes acting technique as it applies independent yet interrelated tools of the rehearsal process: analysis mid use of the rasas with text
  • Apply the above techniques in improvisational work
  • Use physical acting techniques with text
  • Use text to identify and articulate beats, the character’s interior monologue, objectives and subtext as they relate to Stanislavski’s IO-system steps
  • Synthesize bold physical choices, full physical commitment, adopting another’s point of view, engaging the audience while listening and responding to the audience in a fully realized solo performance
  • Apply the collaborative process through theatre work
  • Critically comment on the strengths and weakness of their own work as well as the work of their peers

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/29/2008

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