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Summer Conservatory: Scene Study
Course: THP291AE

First Term: 1988 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   4 Period(s)   3.7 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Basic methodology and process of rehearsing and creating a character through prepared scenes for faculty critique and analysis.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Interpret and express a fictional character`s intentions, obstacles, and physical actions. (I)
2. Define the basic elements of theatre communication patterns between actor/actor and actor/audience. (II)
3. Apply a variety of standard rehearsal techniques to explore the fictional life of a character. (III)
4. Create a believable life of a fictional character by transforming from an actor reality to a character reality. (IV)
5. Perform a two-person scene from a play for faculty and peer critique and analysis. (V)
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. Character Interpretation
   A. Intentions
   B. Obstacles
   C. Physical Actions
II. Theatre Communication Processes
   A. Actor-Actor
   B. Actor-Audience
III. Rehearsal Techniques
   A. Etiquette
   B. Preparation
   C. Exploration
IV. Character Transformation
   A. Physical
   B. Sociological
   C. Psychological
   D. Emotional
V. Performance
   A. Preparation
   B. Application
   C. Evaluation
      1. Faculty
         a. Written
         b. Oral
      2. Peer
         a. Written
         b. Oral
   D. Re-performance
   E. Re-evaluation
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/31/1988

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