THTR-110 - Introduction to Acting - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course will provide students with a basic examination of acting techniques and performance skills. Areas of focus will include: improvisational exercises; the integration of the voice and body; the goal of freeing the imagination; character development through self-exploration and concentration; monologue development and script work; the development of a rehearsal process; the elementary study of scene structure in contemporary Aboriginal works; and the study of the flow and shape of drama. Modern Aboriginal works will be employed as the basis of exploratory exercises, thereby ensuring Aboriginal focus to the course content.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Prerequisites : ENGL 060 or English 12 or English Studies 12 and/or English First Peoples 12 or permission of instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, total 100%.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
explain the various stage areas;explain why the stage areas are the way they are;demonstrate performance skills like memorization, clear vocalization, and the use of body language as a tool;demonstrate improvisational development of scene work;explain the value of self-exploration for the development of character(s);demonstrate the ability to access their own emotions;demonstrate, describe and lead an exercise in concentration;demonstrate rudimentary skills in play and script analysis; and,demonstrate confidence in presentation skills.
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Text and Materials:
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Benedetti, Robert. The Actor in You. Current Edition. Glenview, Illinois. Pearson Education Inc.Hayden-Taylor, Drew. Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth. Current Edition. Vancouver, BC. Talon Books Limited.Various handouts by Instructor.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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