THEA 111 Fundamentals of Acting
Fundamental techniques in acting, stage movement, characterization, and scene analysis. Students will participate in individual and group improvisations and in scenes from plays. Required for all freshman theater majors.
THEA 111Fundamentals of Acting
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Fundamental techniques in acting, stage movement, characterization, and scene analysis. Students will participate in individual and group improvisations and in scenes from plays. Required for all freshman theater majors.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Effectively express themselves physically and vocally in front of an audience
- Read and analyze scripts for understanding of character and theme
- Apply understanding of scripts to effectively and appropriately communicate character and theme
- Understand the process of bringing a character to stage including research, rehearsal, discussion, and criticism
- Write an effective evaluation of a performance
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Syllabus, safety on stage, trust
Respect For Acting by Uta Hagen—reading, discussion and analysis
Physicality and Movement
Pantomime
Use of voice on the stage
Improvisation
Script analysis, discussion, research
Rehearsal purpose and techniques
Performance—ensemble and monologue
Wrtitng a critical analysis of a performance
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Respect for Acting discussions
Pantomime performance
Script analysis, research and discussion
Participation in acting exercises
Ensemble performance
Critical Analysis Paper
Monologue performance
Required Exams
Participation in discussions
Appropriate use of rehearsal time
Ensemble scene performance
Critical analysis paper
Monologue performance
Required Text
Respect for Acting, Uta Hagen Script from work of modern/contemporary theater as assignedDesign journal
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Respect for Acting discussions
Pantomime performance
Script analysis, research and discussion
Participation in acting exercises
Ensemble performance
Critical Analysis Paper
Monologue performance
Participation in discussions
Appropriate use of rehearsal time
Ensemble scene performance
Critical analysis paper
Monologue performance