Acting I
THEA 245
Fall 2013
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02
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This course is designed to explore the actor's instrument--specifically, the vocal, physical, and imaginative tools necessary for the creative work of the actor. Students will examine the creative process practically and theoretically, through exercises, improvisation, psychophysical actions, and text work. The course explores approaches to and theories about acting that are rooted in the techniques of Konstantin Stanislavsky. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (THEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
The Intent to Live by Jerry Moss
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Examinations and Assignments:
Performance of in-class exercises, performance of scenes with partners, written analysis of scenes plus additional written feedback and reflection. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Admission is by audition/interview. Admission to studio courses in theater is at the discretion of individual faculty instructors who take into account estimated talent, experience, and the need to form balanced and effective working ensembles. To sign up for auditions, you must request a POI during the planning period. You will be contacted about specific audition times. Students will be required to present a 2 minute monologue from the play of their choice--fully memorized. This course is a prerequisite for Acting II and higher-level acting courses, and for Directing I and II.
Students are advised to submit a POI request for all available sections. |
| Instructor(s): Swedberg,Anne Kristin Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: FAYERW; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Swedberg,Anne Kristin Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FAYERW; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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