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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
THAR 13 | Title:
ADV ACTING WORKSHOP |
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| Full Title:
Advanced Acting Workshop |
| Last Reviewed:4/12/2021 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 35.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 1.00 | | Contact DHR | 17.50 |
| | Contact Total | 5.00 | | Contact Total | 87.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
08 - May Be Taken for a Total of 6 Units
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Theory and performance with emphasis on auditions, in-depth scene work and production of full one-act plays.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Theatre Arts 10B or equivalent.
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Theory & performance with emphasis on auditions, in-depth scene work & production of full one-act plays.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 10B or equivalent.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:08 - May Be Taken for a Total of 6 Units
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The students will:
1. Demonstrate advanced acting skills.
A. Indepth character analysis.
B. Variety of acting styles.
C. Critical analysis of performance.
2. Utilize the rehearsal process as a period of creative exploration.
3. Define individual acting obstacles and determine individual strengths.
4. Participate in a production intended for public performance.
Topics and Scope
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1. Introduction to advanced acting techniques.
A. The Stanislavki "System".
1. The method of physical actions.
2. Elements of an action.
3. Analysis through events and actions.
4. The super-objective and the through line of actions.
B. Shakespearean Techniques.
1. The nature of stylization.
2. Analysis of language.
3. Analysis of action.
2. Performance demonstrations in character analysis.
A. Realistic characterization.
B. Stylized characterization.
3. Performance demonstrations in production.
Assignments:
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1. A major character study from a Shakespearean or Restoration play.
A. A written study of historical context.
B. A stylistic movement study.
C. A performance illustrating the relation of the physical and
psychological attributes of character.
2. A major character study from a realistic playwright.
A. A written character history.
B. A study of action, motivation, and dramatic through line.
C. A performance illustrating satisfactory command of
characterization techniques and physical clarity.
3. Rehearsal and performance of a one-act play or equivalent.
A. Attend all scheduled rehearsals.
B. Utilize a variety of rehearsal techniques, e.g. duologues,
interviews, sensory symbols, role reversal.
C. Participate in a production intended for public performance.
4. Participate in group exercises during the course of study.
A. Discussions of acting theory based on assigned readings.
B. Improvisations.
C. Vocal exercises for clarity, projection and style.
D. Physical exercises for relaxation, flexibility and control.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 20% |
| Written homework, REQUIRES WRITTEN CRITIQUE OF PLAY PRODUCTION | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
70 - 80% |
| Class performances, Performance exams | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| ATTENDANCE, PROMPTNESS AND PREPARATION | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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THE STANISLAVSKI SYSTEM by Sonia More.1984
PLAYS by Anton Chekhov. 1977
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