Acting for the Camera: Techniques in Securing Work in Film, Television and Theater
THEA 265Z
Winter 2026
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This studio course will explore the fundamentals of acting for the camera. A wide range of exercises and techniques will be used to cultivate a sense of ease and freedom and to develop the imagination, relaxation, concentration, focus and technical skills required to create life in front of the camera. The course will explore film, television and theater, and include auditioning and current industry film/TV practices via self-tapes and Zoom. By the end of the course, students will have honed techniques enabling them to bring their full selves to the camera with confidence and a lack of self-consciousness, and be familiar with self-tapes, auditioning, and current industry practices and protocols in the film/TV/theater industry. There will also be a unit of finding job opportunities in the industry. |
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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: (Theater) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Auditioning by Joanna Merlin
Casting By documentary (on Amazon Prime)
Various Excerpts from Television Shows including Schitt¿s Creek, Game of Thrones and The Office(subject to change)
Streamed Tutorials to be assigned for each module
Acting for the Camera//Michael Caine Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPLVDwEr7Y
The Power of Body Language-Ted Talk-Ann Cuddy
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Scenes, Monologues, Research Presentation, 3 Reflection Papers, Short Responses throughout course |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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A mandatory orientation session will be held, based on enrolled students¿ schedules in early December. |
| Instructor(s): Oliveras,Maria-Christina Times: .MTWRF. 06:00PM-10:00PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 10 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 1 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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