TMA 227
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
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.
Title
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.
