THTR 210 - Advanced Acting

Number of Credits: 3
Advanced Acting is a continuation and elaboration of the skills learned in Acting Fundamentals. Included in the course are: Advanced scene study and script analysis, period acting styles, utilizing accents and alternative physicalities, and fundamentals of stage movement (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101 , plus THTR 200.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Employ one’s imagination and explore boundaries without judgment. (GE 2, 5, PG 3)
Develop physical and vocal freedom and increase students’ strength and range of expression. (GE 5, PG 3)
Utilize good oral comnunication techniques and respond truthfully in a creative and interactive processs. (GE 1, 5, PG 3)
Develop students’ intuition in how it relates to creating and understanding dramatic characters. (GE 5, PG 3)
Develop increased alertness and awareness of the senses. (GE 5, PG 3)
Demonstate a professional discipline and strong work ethic essential to a theatre artist. (PG 3)
Identify the practices and inner workings of the actor. (GE 5, PG 3)
Assess ones body, breath, voice, and mind as instruments for the theatre. (GE 5, PG 3)
Analyze a script for analysis and character development. (GE 5, PG 1, 3)
Analyze acting techniques when utilized in play or cinema, and by doing so demonstating and understanding of the intent of their use. (GE 1, 5, PG 3, 4)
Appraise other actors’ performances in both oral and written critiques. (GE 1, 5, PG 3, 4)