TMA 123
Acting Fundamentals
Theatre and Media Arts
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Fundamental acting skills: exercises in perception, objective/action, thought processes, scoring of scripts. Lab required.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
4
Fixed
1
Note
Students must attend one Mask Club performance, held Thursdays at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm in the Nelke Theatre.
Title
Professional Practice and Behaviors
Learning Outcome
Students will apply professional work habits of dependability, promptness, cooperation, a sense of ensemble, and the ability to make independent choices.
Title
Acting Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will develop script and character analysis skills including identifying circumstances, relationships, obstacles, and actions/tactics.
Title
Critical Observation
Learning Outcome
Students will develop critcial observation skills through attendance at theatrical performances and the reading of selected dramatic texts.
