THE2737 Advanced Acting (Acting II)
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or the sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
THE2737- Advanced Acting (Acting II) (3 hrs.)
This course will build upon the principles explored in Acting. Furthering the development of the actor’s instrument, implementing advanced acting theory and practice, and employing styles in performance, students will explore contemporary and non-contemporary techniques in character analysis and creating roles.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
THE2735 - Acting
Co-requisites:
NONE
Controlling Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skill necessary to develop a character through advanced methods in acting. Through the use of internal and external development students will refine their process as a performer and through performance. Multiple class performances culminate this course as students exhibit their understanding of the class objectives.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate a beginning mastery of the actor’s instrument.
- Apply additional acting theories, approaches and styles to the actor’s craft.
- Evaluate self and others’ performances using oral and/or written critiques.
- Analyze and perform progressively challenging work.
Core Outcomes:
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Physical Performance
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to effectively demonstrate the use of physical acting techniques in the development of character and performance.
- Apply the concepts learned in peer and faculty evaluated performance
- Explain the importance of external character development as it applies to both classical and modern performance
UNIT 2: Character Psychology
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully demonstrate critical analysis of characters and text through psychological evaluation.
- Describe relationships through transactional analysis
- Explain the importance of psychological study to the development of character
- Demonstrate acquired knowledge through critiqued performance
- Successfully apply psychological study through evaluation of Absurdism
UNIT 3: Textual Analysis
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully understand and interpret heightened and classical texts.
- Identify intrinsic differences between styles of texts
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret texts through performance; specifically Chekhov and Shaw
- Demonstrate skills required to analyze heightened text and interpret them successfully
UNIT 4: Period Styles
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to successfully demonstrate knowledge, interpretation, and performance of prominent Renaissance era playwrights.
- Analyze and interpret renaissance era text
- Successfully perform peer and faculty evaluated performances; specifically Shakespeare and Moliere
- Integrate all components of contemporary and classical acting techniques into a final cumulative project
Projects Required:
Varies, refer to syllabus.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Materials/Equipment Required:
None
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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