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THE 108 - Acting 1


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of acting. Students learn about and understand tools (voice, body and mind) that actors must use in a performance. Students gain hands-on practice developing technical skills in movement, sensory perceptions, motivation, voice and diction. Practical application occurs through presentation of solo and multi-character scenes in the classroom.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Outline acting theories.
  2. Employ use of stage terminology.
  3. Demonstrate use of fundamental performance preparation techniques.
  4. Apply performance techniques both individually and collaboratively through various acting exercises.
  5. Describe acting as an art.
  6. Compile criteria upon which value judgments about acting may be formulated.

 Listed Topics

  1. Theories of acting
  2. Internal and external techniques (body, voice, emotion, concentration, imagination, etc.)
  3. Improvisation
  4. Text analysis scene study
  5. Acting terminology
Reference Materials
Textbooks, OER Resources, theatrical performances.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/01/2023
Last Reviewed: 12/01/2023


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