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TITLE OF COURSE:

Acting I

PREFIX/NUMBER:

THE 111

CREDIT HOURS:

3

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PREREQUISITE:

None

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RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

Benedetti, Robert, The Actor at Work, 7th ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Current ed.

SUPPLIES:

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and script analysis. It includes practical application through classroom performance.

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COURSE GOAL:

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, students will

(A)

Translate awareness of self, others, and life into the language of the theatre.

(B)

Learn about self and relationships with others.

(C)

Sharpen awareness of life through theatre means.

(D)

Develop an appreciation for the practice and art of acting.

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EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

The emphasis of an Acting class is found in the day to day performance work. Students are required to participate in all classroom exercises on a continual and effective basis.

Acting journal

10%

Class participation in exercises and scenes

40%

Monologue

15%

Scripted scene study, duologue

20%

Play reviews of 2 performances

15%

Extra credit: Audition in and/or perform in an outside production during the semester.

Grading Scale
Raw Score Range

Letter Grade

90 to 100

A

80 to 89

B

70 to 79

C

60 to 69

D

0 to 59

F

Special Remarks:

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Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.

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Acting is a discipline. There will be no excused absences.

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If an emergency arises, please telephone me prior to the beginning of class or call when it is convenient.

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Your grade will be penalized a certain percentage to be determined by the instructor for excessive absences or tardies.

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Students will be dropped when they have missed 20% of total class hours, 6 classes, unless arrangements have been made.

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COURSE OUTLINE

Week

Topics

1

Introduction to course; contacting self--relaxation methods, concentration, alignment, stage movement,

2

Acting in life and on stage; awareness self, others, environment, and action

3

Sense memory and imagery to action

4

Intentions into action

5

Characterization through choices

6

Jump exercise--Clap improvisation

7

Scene presentations/ Assignments

8

Scene presentations and follow-up

9

Instructor's option/ choice of material

10

Monologue presentations

11

Vocal Techniques

12

Script analysis

13

Rehearsal and performance

14

Rehearsal and performance

15

Final exam- Scene study

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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.

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ADA NOTICE:

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.