CST 211 - Acting III at John Tyler Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2018-08-01
Continues the development of performance skills through theatre exercises, scene and monologue work, and exploration of personalized character work as it applies to modern acting. Part III or IV.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
General Course Purpose
Gives students both a physical and mental understanding of the various approaches to acting.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate an increased awareness of basic theatrical skills and processes.
- Practice voice, speech, trust and relaxation techniques.
- Utilize basic tools for the evaluation and performance of traditional theatrical text.
- Develop research methods and techniques needed for theatrical artists.
- Demonstrate a deeper understanding of acting theory and style with an emphasis on application.
- Select, rehearse and perform classical texts.
- Experience live theater as both a performer and audience member.
- Analyze the actor's process when dealing with stylized physicalization and language.
Major Topics to be Included
- Play analysis
- Character analysis
- Interpretation
- Critical analysis of theatrical performances
- Stage movement
- Vocal techniques
- Performance techniques
- Theatre history
- Performance styles
- Classical texts