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Acting II
Course: THP212

First Term: 1995 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   4 Period(s)   3.7 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Fundamental techniques of acting through script analysis, rehearsal, and performance



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Practice movement exercises for relaxation, balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, and energization. (I)
2. Apply physical movement techniques to create emotionally expressive movement patterns, walks, gestures, and facial expressions. (I)
3. Perform vocal exercises to produce relaxed, strong, and resonant sound. (I)
4. Express and communicate thought, idea, and emotion through pitch, volume, rhythm, tone, and phrasing. (I)
5. Read a play and write an analysis that identifies key elements of dramatic structure. (II)
6. Write a character analysis as a basis for character interpretation. (II)
7. Document the style and historical perspective of a play and/or scene. (III)
8. Perform and critique an acting scene, and evaluate feedback about the performance. (III)
9. List and describe career opportunities in the field of acting. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The Actor`s Instrument
   A. Physical expression
   B. Vocal expression
   C. Emotional expression
II. The Actor`s Process
   A. Analysis
      1. Script
      2. Character
   B. Rehearsal
      1. Etiquette
      2. Staging
      3. Memorization
      4. Exploration and interpretation
   C. Performance
      1. Transformation
      2. Evaluation
III. The Actor`s Style
   A. Historical perspectives
   B. Performance of styles
IV. The Actor`s Career
   A. Auditions
   B. Resume
   C. Educational opportunities
   D. Professional opportunities
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/13/1994

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