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Course Content and Outcome Guide for TA 143

Date:
06-OCT-2008
Posted by:
Curriculum Office
Course Number:
TA 143
Course Title:
Fund of Acting Techniques
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture hours:
40
Lecture/Lab hours:
0
Lab hours:
0
Special Fee:
 

Course Description

Practice skills from TA 141 and TA 142. Stresses further inquiry and use of knowledge and skills in performance. Includes audition techniques. Prerequisite: TA 141 and its prerequisite requirements.

Intended Outcomes for the course

The student will: 
  • Choose and perform character role from dramatic literature and prepare it for performance with a partner
  • Perform scenes for the class as required by the course
  • Attend a live performance and critique it
  • Demonstrate understanding of the preparation of a role

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment may include:
  1. Scene performance and critique
  2. Character biography
  3. In-class activities
  4. Quizzes over text
  5. Play critique
  6. Short assignment performances

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

THEMES:
  1. Appropriate use of relaxation and concentration
  2. Analysis of script in preparation of a role
  3. Application of classical acting style
  4. Critical analysis
  5. Team work
  6. Application of directing skills
  7. Use of performance skills to audition
SKILLS: 
1.0  STYLIZED ACTING SCENES
1.1  Locate classical scene (over 100 years old) 
1.2  Use appropriate movement and diction 
1.3  Interpret/critique classical character
2.0  SCRIPT/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
2.1  Memorize assigned/chosen scenes  
2.2  Develop blocking for scenes  
2.3  Rehearse with partner in preparation for performance  
2.4  Practice cold reading techniques   
3.0  PERFORMANCES  
3.1  Portray a developed character  
3.2  Use the voice with projection and articulation  
3.3  Display blocking choices consistent with the script  
3.4  Demonstrate the partnership aspects of a scene (give-and-take)  
3.5  Accept criticism and praise 

4.0  PHYSICAL AND VOCAL WORK

4.1 Demonstrate a physical and vocal warm-up routine 
4.2 Apply projection and articulation techniques in a scene 
4.3 Determine necessary vigorous physical activity and apply rehearsal techniques 
5.0  AUDITIONING
5.1  Develop skills to use in auditions (commercial and/or theatrical) for performances with learned criteria  
5.2  Produce a commercial/theatrical resume  
5.3  Develop audition material appropriate to event