TMA 123
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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
Min
2
Fixed/Max
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, objectives, 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.