DRMA 152 - Beginning Acting II

Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 1
LAB hours per week: 4
Introduction to script analysis, scene study, and audition/monologue preparation with further exploration of acting including physical, vocal technique, theatrical makeup application, improvisation, and culminating with a public performance of a monologue and scene at the end of the quarter. Formerly: THEA 152.
Prerequisite(s): DRMA 151
Course Outcomes:

Demonstrate greater creativity in outward verbal and non-verbal expression to exhibit a wide range of characterizations/emotions.
Exhibit less self-consciousness and greater self-confidence in live performance tasks.
Demonstrate a mastery of standard terminology of the acting profession.
Demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret textual material for performance.
Demonstrate improvement in controlling personal tendencies/habits while developing proper techniques of vocal and physical expression necessary for live performance.
Analyze and discuss the performances of others in objective ways.
Develop continuing respect and appreciation for the differing talents and abilities of other performers.

Course Topics:

Apply techniques of Beginning Acting I to a variety of specific characterizations
Rehearsal and performance of monologues
Rehearsal and performance of group scenes
Costuming
Make-up
Setting
Dialect Training

Course Attribute(s): Humanities, Performing Arts