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TMA 422

Dialects

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Major stage dialects.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

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

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

4

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

BFA acting or MDT major status. BFA acting majors: TMA 222 and 228. BFA MDT majors: TMA 121 and 228. By audition only

Title

Dialect Study

Learning Outcome

Students will engage in a process of dialect study and apply that process to each dialect studied in class.

Title

Skill Integration

Learning Outcome

Students will integrate dialect, voice, and performance skills.  

Title

Evaluation

Learning Outcome

Students will peer-evaluate acting and dialect skills as well as self-evaluate individual progress and performance.

Title

Work Ethic

Learning Outcome

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