SRJC Course Outlines

12/9/2024 2:56:45 PMTHAR 10B Course Outline as of Fall 1998

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 10BTitle:  ACTING TECHNIQUES  
Full Title:  Techniques of Acting
Last Reviewed:11/25/2024

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled3.0017 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total5.00 Contact Total87.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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An intensive study of characterization: focusing on psychological, physical, and vocal techniques, as exhibited through modern/contemporary scene work.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of THAR 10A


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
An intensive study of characterization: focusing on psychological, physical, and vocal techniques, as exhibited through modern/ contemporary scene work.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of THAR 10A
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 1988Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 1988Inactive:
 
C-ID:
 CID Descriptor: THTR 152 Acting II SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR10B

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



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.  Understand and effectively utilize techniques of scene and script
   analysis and interpretation.
2.  Develop and exhibit skills in both psychological and physical
   character development techniques.
3.  Create a variety of characters from realistic plays.
4.  Expand critical comprehension through objective evaluation
   of performance.
5. Expand and demonstrate awareness of vocal and physical flexibility
 and control.
6. Develop and exhibit basic audition skills through the performance
  of a monologue.

Topics and Scope
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1.  The student will perform the following prepared exercises.
     A. A series of vocal exercises, showing an ability to utilize
        diaphragmatic breathing, clear articulation, projection,
        and vocal variety.
     B. A series of physical exercises, showing an ability to utilize
        balance, flexibility, centering, and clarity of gesture.
     C. A scene from a modern/contemporary play utilizing psychological
        character development techniques, ranging from 5-10 minutes
        in length.
     D. A scene from a modern/contemporary play utilizing physical
        character development techniques, ranging from  5-10 minutes
        in length.
     E. A scene from an assigned modern/contemporary play, the play
        being common to all students; showing an ability to deal with
        character development in a larger play and cast context. Scenes
        to be performed as part of a final examination.
     F. A 1-2 minute audition monologue from a modern/contemporary
        play as part of a final examination.
2.    The student will complete the following written assignments:
     A. An analysis of character, demonstrating script interpretation
        and the ability  to understand personal and social relation-
        ships.
     B. An analysis of the assigned play (1E above), demonstrating
        the ability to objectively examine the implications of script.
     C. Written critiques  of other performances in class, demonstra-
        ting an ability to identify the elements of character de-
        velopment.
     D. An "actor's notebook" charting the progress made during the
        semester.

Assignments:
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1.  Four classroom performances.
2.  Two character/scene anaysis.
3.  Three in-class scene critiques.
4.  A semester notebook.
5.  A final monologue.
6.  A final scene (1E above).
7.  An objective test on acting terms covered in class discussion.

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
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
5 - 10%
Multiple choice, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 10%
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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MULTICULTURAL SCENES FOR YOUNG ACTORS edited by Craig Slate and Jack
Sharrar, 1995, Smith & Kraus
CREATING A CHARACTER by Moni Yakim,1990, Applause
RESPECT FOR ACTING by Uta Hagen, 1973, MacMillan
FREEING THE NATURAL VOICE by Kristen Linklater, 1976, Drama Books
VOICE AND THE ACTOR by Cicely Berry, 1973. MacMillan
BUILDING A CHARACTER by Constantin Stanislavski, 1949, Theatre Arts Books
DUO! BEST SCENES FOR THE 90'S edited by John Horvath, Lavonne Mueller
and Jack Temchin, 1995, Applause
CONTEMPORARY SCENES FOR STUDENT ACTORS edited by Michael Shulman
and Eva Mekler, 1980, Penguin Books, Ltd
AUDITION by Michael Shurtleff, 1980, Bantam Books
THE RIGHT TO SPEAK by Patsy Rodenberg, 1992, Rutledge
ACTING ONSTAGE AND OFF by Robert Barton, 1993, 2ed, Harcourt, Brace
ALEXANDER TECHNICAL WORKBOOK by Brennan, 1992, Penguin Books
THE ACTOR AT WORK by Robert Benedetti, 7Ed, 1997, Prentice Hall

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