MCCCD Program Description

Summer Conservatory: Stage Movement

Course: THP291AA

First Term: 1988 Fall

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Techniques of body centering, coordination, relaxation, energization, and physical expression for the actor.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define terminology in a standard actor movement vocabulary. (I) 2. Demonstrate movement exercises for actor relaxation, balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, and energization. (II) 3. Apply physical movement techniques to create expressive movement patterns, walks, gestures, and facial expressions. (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. Movement Vocabulary A. Physiological B. Kinesthetic C. Types of Movement D. Qualities of Movement II. Movement Exercises A. Relaxation B. Breathing C. Centering and Alignment D. Balance E. Strength and Stamina F. Flexibility G. Isolation H. Coordination I. Energization III. Movement Applications A. Patterns B. Walks C. Gestures D. Facial Expressions

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/31/1988

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