TMA 128
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Acting 1: BFA or Pre-BFA
Theatre and Media Arts
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Accelerated fundamental acting skills: exercises in perception, objective/action, thought processes, scoring of scripts. Lab required.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
1
Other Prerequisites
BFA MDT or acting pre-major status; or instructor's consent.
Note
NOTE: Designed specifically for acting pre-major students and first-year music dance theatre students. NOTE: Students must attend one Mask Club performance, held Thursdays at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm in the Nelke Theatre.
Title
Critical Observation
Learning Outcome
Develop critical observation skills through attendance at theatrical performances and the reading of selected dramatic texts.
Title
Work Ethic
Learning Outcome
Students will practice professional work habits of dependability, punctuality, preparation, collaboration and the ability to make independent choices.
Title
Acting Skills
Learning Outcome
Develop script and character analysis skills including identifying circumstances, relationships, objectives, obstacles, and actions/tactics.
