Advanced Actor's Studio
Drama 1 D

Prerequisites:
Reading Level II or concurrent enrollment in reading. Drama 1C; concurrent enrollment in Drama 19A, 19B, 19C or 19D or completion of Drama 19D; Qualified performer.

Catalog Statement:
This course is a continuation of Drama 1C offering a further examinationof an intergrated program of advanced skills in actor training for thecareer-oriented acting student. Studies will include advanced scene studyand project work, advanced audition techniques, and acting for the camera.
 

This course is x is not associate degree appropriate.
 

Textbook: NA

Computer Support Needs: NA Learning Resource Needs: NA
 

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

General Aims:

1. To define and understand the skills and techniques of dramatic realism and naturalism and how they apply to acting as an integrated whole.
2. To define a structure for advanced acting project work and how itapplies to acting as an integrated whole.
3. To continue an exploration of advanced audition skills and techniquesand how they apply to acting as an integrated whole.
4. To identify, examine and understand the theories, practices andtechnology of performing in the mechanical media and how it applies toacting as an integrated whole.
5. To identify the theories and practices of the film and televisionbusiness world and how they impact the development and preparation of theactor.
6. To further develop a working command of integrated acting skillsthrough applied practice, discussion, and evaluation.
 
 

1. Examine and discuss the history of dramatic realism andnaturalism.
2. Synthesize the elements of style needed to perform a realistic and/ornaturalistic role.
3. Define and evaluate a structure for an advanced project in acting.
4. Demonstrate through rehearsal and performance the ability to presentan advanced project in acting.
5. Evaluate, in class discussion, special projects in acting.
6. Further explore and evaluate, through individual presentation, audition monologues from classic and contemporary theatre.
7. Examine and discuss in detail the theories and practices of actingfor the camera.
8. Explore and evaluate, through video taped improvisation, the theoriesand practices of acting for the camera.
9. Examine and discuss the basic technology and terminology of themechanical media.
10. Explore and evaluate, through video taped monologues, the theoriesand practices of acting for the camera.
11. Examine and discuss performance career opportunities in televisionand film. 12. Explore and evaluate, through video taped commercials, thetheories and
practices of acting for the camera.
13. Explore and evaluate, through video taped dramatic scenes, thetheories and practices of acting for the camera.
14. Participate in a mock commercial audition designed to simulatethe structure and expectations of the professional commercial audition.
 

COURSE OUTLINE:
 

1. Realism and naturalism

A. Development of realism and naturalism in dramatic literature
B. Actor's checklist of the acting style
C. Style exercises
D. Monologue or scene work

2. Advanced project in acting

A. Define a project structure
B. Develop the project
C. Rehearse and perform the project
D. Evaluate the project

3. Theories and practices of advanced audition techniques
4. Audition material portfolio
5. Theories and practices of acting for the camera

A. Terminology
B. Improvisations
C. Mini-scenes
D. Monologues
E. Commercials
F. Dramatic scenes

6. Performance career opportunities in the mechanical media
7. Audition presentations
8. Mock commercial audition

Evaluation:

1. Participation in class activities/discussion
2. Evaluation of advanced projects in acting
3. Evaluations of audition presentations/portfolios
4. Evaluations of video taped scenes, monologues, and commercials
5. Written critiques of film or television performances
6. Final Examination