TA 126 - Acting 1: Fundamentals of Acting

[3 Credit Hours]

This course applies the Stanislavski based foundational components of acting through voice, body, and imagination to the exploration of plays from the late 20th century to present day. Students will investigate the key building blocks of acting, including given circumstances, relationships, obstacles, objectives, beats, playing action to activate the text, and communication skills. Ensemble building, solo activities, and scene work will be explored.