Courses

A dynamic course tailored for performers seeking to transition their acting skills to the camera for various screen formats, including film, television, commercials, and creative media. It offers practical on-set and in-studio experiences that mimic professional production environments, providing students with the opportunity to refine their craft in front of the lens.

Students engage in an intensive and practical study of the special techniques with extensive scene work in front of the camera. Must be a theatre or musical

An introduction to upper division courses in French designed to strengthen reading skills and oral command of the language through the study and performance of short French plays from the classical to the contemporary period. (MULT)

Introduces foundational acting concepts and techniques for developing a role through points of training including improvisation, character and scene study, and analysis, primarily using Stanislavski’s system.

Contact Hours: 2 A study of basic principles, terminology, and disciplines of the actor, including relaxation, concentration, movement, and characterization.

The course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the art and craft of acting. PW: Innovation and Creativity

An introduction to basic physical and emotional work, improvisations, technique, and theatre games. The first courses for the professional actor. The first course for a student who plans to major in Drama and required prerequisite for Drama 222. (See also DRAM 100).

An introduction to the fundamental principles and tools of acting as used in auditions, rehearsals, and performances. This may include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theater terminology. This exploration will emphasize the development of the actor’s instrument: voice, body and imagination. Performance rehearsal lab participation is required for all students registered for this course.

An introduction to the fundamental principles and tools of acting as used in auditions, rehearsals, and performances. This may include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theater terminology. This exploration will emphasize the development of the actor’s instrument: voice, body and imagination.

A first course in acting, designed as a workshop, to include improvisation, role-playing, sensitizing of physical and mental tools. Analysis of skills and problems of individual students.