THE-103 Acting II: Scene Study
This is a performance course introducing scene work from a variety to dramatic styles. Concepts taught include script analysis, creative work habits, ensemble development, rehearsal skills, and playing physical actions.
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Course Outline
Department
Visual and Performing Arts
Course Description
This is a performance course introducing scene work from a variety to dramatic styles. Concepts taught include script analysis, creative work habits, ensemble development, rehearsal skills, and playing physical actions.Credit Hours
3Course Learning Outcomes
- Play physical actions in performance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of style through rehearsal and performance of classical and contemporary texts.
- Apply feedback and criticism from previous performances toward improving and refining skill and techniques in subsequent performances.
- Maintain a detailed journal of the theatrical process.
- Conduct a group warm-up containing vocal, physical and mental exercises.
- Analyze scripts for given circumstances, objectives, actions, obstacles, tactics, and character relationships; apply that analysis to the creation of performance.
Topic Outline
- 1. Learning the lingo
- 2. Expressing the super-objective
- 3. Training your talent
- 4. Creating a character
- 5. Discovering the physical actions
- 6. Finding a purpose
- 7. Approaching the creative state
- 8. Directing your attention
- 9. Seeing things
- 10. Relating to things internal
- 11. Communicating the lines
- 12. Interpreting the lines
- 13. Audition workshop
- 14. Classroom scene performances
- 15. Critiques and reworking scenes