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

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.