MCCCD Program Description

Advanced Acting: Television and Film

Course: THP220

First Term: 1999 Fall

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

Description: Focuses on special technical aspects of advanced acting before a camera

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and practice advanced physical techniques of acting before a camera. (I) 2. Identify and practice advanced vocalization techniques of acting before a camera. (II) 3. Identify and practice advanced characterization techniques of acting before a camera. (III)
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. Advanced Physical Techniques A. Use of the camera frame B. Camera stage directions C. Cheating toward the camera D. Maintaining shop continuity E. Product and property placement II. Advanced Vocalization Techniques A. Microphone usage B. Support without volume C. Illusion of privacy D. Intensity and variety E. Vocal energy III. Advanced Characterization Techniques A. The camera as a friend B. Physical manifestation of inner feelings C. Givng and taking with a camera as a partner D. Sharing the camera with another actor E. Self-analysis by the actor

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/23/1999

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