TMA 227

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Acting Explorations

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Exploration into various Western acting techniques, styles, and practices to provide further acting experiences as part of a liberal arts education.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

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3

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Professionalism

Learning Outcome

Students will acquire the positive work habits of an actor, i.e.: dependability, punctuality, cooperation, dedication, consideration of fellow actors, and ensemble work.

Title

Performance Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate their ability to analyze a play from an actor's point of view.

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Communication Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate communication skills (focus, objectives & actions, active listening, character empathy, kinesthetic energy, etc.) drawn from a variety of acting traditions.