Course Overview:
Acting I Fundamentals will introduce theatre majors and non-majors to the fundamental vocabulary, concepts, and skills, to thrive onstage and off. The class will include observation and awareness of the self and of others, movement techniques, introduction to the use of the voice, working in ensemble, and finally bringing text alive. Through a series of exercises, self-observation, improvisation, written assignments, text analysis, rehearsal and performance, this class will serve the as the foundation for an in-depth examination of yourself, and your creative expression. We will work on developing awareness, acceptance, and through that, creative expression, both for making compelling performance and for use in the act of living.
Student Learning Objectives:
Over the course of the semester, successful students will:
Develop skills for self- expression through rehearsal and performance.
Apply movement techniques for grounded presence and awareness.
Cultivate willingness and readiness to take artistic risks.
Analyze a script utilizing the method of physical action, defining given circumstances, objective, obstacle, actions, relationship, and character.
Analyze and critique performance through observation, practice, in-class discussion, and written reflection.
Create performance by oneself, in partnership and in ensemble.
Experience performance through attending performances within the LC community and the Portland professional theatre community.
Acting I Fundamentals will introduce theatre majors and non-majors to the fundamental vocabulary, concepts, and skills, to thrive onstage and off. The class will include observation and awareness of the self and of others, movement techniques, introduction to the use of the voice, working in ensemble, and finally bringing text alive. Through a series of exercises, self-observation, improvisation, written assignments, text analysis, rehearsal and performance, this class will serve the as the foundation for an in-depth examination of yourself, and your creative expression. We will work on developing awareness, acceptance, and through that, creative expression, both for making compelling performance and for use in the act of living.
Student Learning Objectives:
Over the course of the semester, successful students will:
Develop skills for self- expression through rehearsal and performance.
Apply movement techniques for grounded presence and awareness.
Cultivate willingness and readiness to take artistic risks.
Analyze a script utilizing the method of physical action, defining given circumstances, objective, obstacle, actions, relationship, and character.
Analyze and critique performance through observation, practice, in-class discussion, and written reflection.
Create performance by oneself, in partnership and in ensemble.
Experience performance through attending performances within the LC community and the Portland professional theatre community.
- Teacher: Cristi Miles