TA 310 - Acting II

Units: 3

Introduces a range of rehearsal techniques that help the actor approach onstage events with imagination and a rich emotional life. Focuses on beginning scene study with an emphasis on exploring action/objective and the given circumstances of a selected text. Also focuses on self-awareness by freeing the actors body, breaking down inhibitions, cultivating the imagination, and honing skills in listening and improvisation. May be repeated; a total of nine (9) units may count toward graduation requirements. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: VPA 380 -5. This course meets for two hours of lecture Two hours of activity each week. Recommended Preparation: TA 301 or a beginning acting class taken at another institution.