THTR-120 Acting I - Fundamentals of Acting

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080.
Acting 1 introduces students to the fundamentals of acting for the stage. Students will learn the principles of improvisation, techniques from Stanislavski acting method, rehearsal etiquette, and how to stage a scene. Students will examine physical, vocal, and emotional characterization. This course uses a dynamic mix of theatrical exercises, improvisational games, scene work, and interactive discussions. Students will perform scenes from contemporary plays in a professional environment fostering exploration, growth, and emphasizing the power of storytelling in our society, while improving their interpersonal communication and performance skills.
BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3

Course Outcomes
1. Understand basic theater terminology and industry protocols.
2. Use professional memorization and concentration techniques.
3. Relate various warm-up and relaxation skills.
4. Apply proper blocking and stage direction in class exercises and scene work.
5. Explain the importance of professional rehearsal and performance etiquette.
6. Examine the role of an actor in the rehearsal process.
7. Assess the role of the actor today and potential career options.
8. Employ vocal and breathing techniques in order to speak on the stage with appropriate clarity.
9. Develop interpersonal communications tools that apply to a wide variety of studies, vocations, and everyday life situations.