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COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:
Acting I
Date
submitted:
Spring 2015
(AAC: 15-37)
Department:
Humanities
Curriculum:
Theatre
Course
Descriptors:
Make certain that the
course descriptors are
consistent with
college and Board of
Trustees policies, and
the current course
numbering system.
Course Code:
(eg. ACC 101)
THR*110
Prerequisites:
Course Type:
L
None
A: Clinical B: Lab D: Distance Learning
I: Individual/Independent L: Lecture N: Internship
M: Seminar P: Practicum U: Studio
X: Combined Lecture/Lab Y: Combined Lecture/
Clinical/Lab Z: Combined Lecture/Studio
Elective Type:
AH: Art History E: English FA: Fine Arts FL: Foreign Language
G: General HI: History HU: Humanities LAS: Liberal Arts & Sciences
M: Math S: Science SS: Social Science
Credit Hours:
3
Corequisites:
Developmental: (yes/no)
No
None
Contact Hours:
Lecture:
3
Clinical:
0
Lab:
0
Studio
3
Other:
0
TOTAL:
3
Other Requirements:
Class Maximum:
20
None
Semesters Offered:
F/S/Su
Catalog
Course
Description:
A practical approach to the art of acting, with special attention to the development of the actor’s instrument,
including voice, body, the senses, creativity, and interpretation. The course combines individual and group
exercises and assignments.
Topical
Outline:
List course content in
outline format.
1. Introduction to basic acting techniques
A. Improvisational techniques
B. Working with scripts
C. Working alone
D. Working in groups
E. Making believable connections with fellow actors
F. Using the voice
G. Using the body
H. Watching and critiquing others
I. Using the space/stage
2. Historical appreciation of acting styles and conventions
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Outcomes:
Describe measurable
skills or knowledge
that students should
be able to
demonstrate as
evidence that they
have mastered the
course content.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
COURSE:
1. develop a character from a script using effective physical, vocal, and emotional expression
2. improvise effectively in groups from a prompt
3. demonstrate the craft and art of acting through a final performance
PROGRAM: (Numbering reflects Program Outcomes as they appear in the college catalog)
N/A
GENERAL EDUCATION: (Numbering reflects General Education Outcomes as they appear in the college catalog)
6. Oral Communication (embedded) - Students will be prepared to develop oral messages of varying lengths and styles that
communicate effectively and appropriately across a variety of settings.
Demonstrates: Delivers oral presentations with information and/or analysis appropriate for the rhetorical situation. Content
is reinforced by appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication.
Does Not Demonstrate: Oral presentations lack information and/or analysis appropriate for the rhetorical situation.
Content may not be reinforced by appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication.
Evaluation:
List how the above
outcomes will be
assessed.
Assessment will be based on the following criteria:
Exams
Skills Assessment
Performance
Instructional
Resources:
List library (e.g.
books, journals, on-
line resources),
technological (e.g.
Smartboard,
software), and other
resources (e.g.
equipment, supplies,
facilities) required and
desired to teach this
course.
Required: Theater space, computer/projector/screen (portable is fine)
Desired: None
Textbook(s)
Suggested: The Actor in You by Robert Benedetti and Free to Act by Mira Felner