THEA 245 Introduction to Acting
to introduce and explore the art of acting. Largely experiential; students will deepen their understanding of technique, voice, and movement, authenticity and flexibility. Various psychological, physical and improvisational techniques are also studied.
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective May 3, 2022 to December 11, 2022
Learning outcomes
General
- Understand the part of the actor within the play
- Implement the ¿yes, and¿ approach to contribute and to build on others¿ ideas
- Evaluate an approach to performance that is right for the task at hand
- Transform conflict into curiosity
- Recognize and celebrate the gifts in each interaction
- Employ techniques to make scripted material more vital
- Embrace the authentic self and use natural gifts to communicate effectively
- Listen deeply to engender empathy and collaboration
- Speak comfortably in one-on-one conversations and with groups
- Interpret group dynamics and talk with listeners, rather than to them
- Recognize opportunities in ambiguity; innovate more quickly and effectively
- Change speeches into conversations
- Create dynamic interpersonal and group interactions
- Implement techniques that make extemporaneous speaking enjoyable
- Identify anxiety-producing thought processes and transform them into positive action.
Fall 2022
| Section | Title | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Acting | Smogard, Gail S | Books | Course details |