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TMA 427

Auditions

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Auditions, cold reading, resumes, and the business end of acting, music, and dance for the professional performer.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

6

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

BFA acting or MDT major status. BFA acting majors: TMA 229 and 325 and 422 and 424. BFA MDT majors: TMA 229 and 422 and Dance 240. By audition only

Title

Auditioning Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will identify, recognize, and apply effective cold reading, improvisation, prepared, on camera, and other auditioning techniques.

Title

Integration of Acting Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate a mastery of performance technique integrating acting proficiency, vocal production, and emotional dexterity.  

Title

Evaluation

Learning Outcome

Students will self-evaluate progress and practice effective peer coaching and peer evaluation techniques.

Title

Professional Practice and Behaviors

Learning Outcome

Students will practice professional work habits of dependability, punctuality, preparation, collaboration and the ability to make independent choices.