12/21/2024 5:32:07 PM	THAR 10B Course Outline as of Fall 1998	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 10B	Title:  ACTING TECHNIQUES
Full Title:  Techniques of Acting
Last Reviewed:11/25/2024

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	3.00		17 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		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:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

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:

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:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1988	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1988	Inactive:
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:

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

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:

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:

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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