OLS 159 - Introduction to Acting

2 CR

Introduces the basic techniques and tools used by an actor. Moving from improvisation to scene work, students learn warm-ups, theater games, vocal, physical, and emotional awareness, listening skills, and beginning textual analysis using objectives, obstacles, and tactics. Course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Program.

Course Outcomes

Use your body and voice expressively to communicate when performing a variety of class activities and warm ups for rehearsal, performance, presentation or interview.
Identify a character’s objective and obstacle in a scene or monologue as well as develop an understanding of how tactics are used to achieve objectives.
Develop tools to work collaboratively with a scene partner or in groups.
Develop an understanding of necessary job skills for the actor including: preparation, self discipline, hard work, determination in the face of rejection, and self reflection.
Demonstrate emotional and/or personal connections when performing a monologue, a scene or during class exercises.
Engage in appropriate and safe, creative risk taking during class activities, monologues, or scenes.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Aesthetic Awareness

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