CCOG for TA 241 Spring 2024
- Course Number:
- TA 241
- Course Title:
- Intermediate Acting Techniques
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 40
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Introduces intermediate acting techniques. Continues to explore text analysis and performance skills. Develops an intermediate-level awareness of the physical and vocal skills required of a stage performer. Includes one-act plays assigned as projects. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
- Choose a role from dramatic literature and prepare it for performance with a partner.
- Perform scenes for a group of peers.
- Attend a live performance and complete a critique.
- Determine and demonstrate what is required for the preparation of a role in a play.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Assessment may include:
- Scene performance and critique
- Character biography
- In-class activities
- Quizzes over text
- Play critique
- Short assignment performances
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
THEMES:
- Appropriate use of relaxation and concentration
- Analysis of script in preparation of a role
- Physical and vocal work as applicable to style
- Critical analysis
- Team work
SKILLS:
1.0 BODY WORK
- Create and practice relaxation/energizing exercises
- Use meditation, yoga, focus exercises to enhance relaxation/delivery
- Practice movement exercises as related to acting style
2.0 SCRIPT/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
- Memorize assigned/chosen scenes
- Develop blocking for scenes
- Rehearse with partner in preparation for performance
- Practice cold reading techniques
3.0 PERFORMANCES
- Use the voice with projection and articulation
- Display blocking choices consistent with the script
- Demonstrate the partnership aspects of a scene (give-and-take)
- Accept criticism and praise
4.0 VOCAL WORK
- Demonstrate a physical and vocal warm-up routine
- Apply projection and articulation techniques in a scene
- Determine necessary vigorous physical activity and apply rehearsal techniques
5.0 STYLIZATION
- Apply understanding of various styles of acting by scene work
- Perform with clarity classical choices
- Analyze roles with attention to physical and vocal demands