Appropriate for First Year students.
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2:00pm-3:15pm | MW | Schwartz Center 203 | Owen, Mary Lynn. | HAP. | 4 | 2275 | TBA. |
August 29, 2012- December 11, 2012
Catalog Description: Fall, spring. An introductory course on the principles and practice of the actor's craft.
Semester Details:
NOTE: Before fall 2010, this course was formerly THEA 121. The new course number is THEA 120.
How does the actor bring truth to the stage? The aim of this course is to introduce you, first hand, to the skills involved in such a task. No prior acting experience required. Class sessions include physical and vocal exercises, many of them rigorous, and improvisational exercises designed to strengthen the individual/group imagination and to build ensemble. Course work includes extensive scene-study, requiring regular outside-class preparation and in-class performance.Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- None.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Basis and Assignments | Grading based primarily on attendance and participation. Some reading required, as well as a maximum of two papers. Students required to attend a local professional production. |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.