STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Apply exercises in relaxation, concentration, imagination and specificity to the acting process.

 II.     Identify, explain and use key tools of actor¿s process.

 III.    Experiment wit huse of repetition and process of improvisation as a means of understanding the acting process.

 IV.     Analyze dramatic texts and characters from the actor¿s perspective.

 V.      Imagine and create the world of the text through scene study with an acting partner.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Exercises

         A.      Relaxation

         B.      Concentration

         C.      Imagination

         D.      Physical and vocal flexibility

         E.      Public Solitude

         F.      Repetition (observation and listening)

 II.     Improvisation

         A.      Independent Activity

         B.      Compelling Objective

         C.      The Knock at the Door

         D.      Exploring the Circumstances, Stakes and Character Relationship

 III.    Text and Character Analysis

         A.      Selecting and analyzing dramatic text

         B.      Break down and examine character aspects.

         C.      Prepare scene for rehearsal

 IV.     Scene Study

         A.      Discuss scene rehearsal process

         B.      Apply class work to scene study process

         C.      Rehearse with partner, exploring process

         D.      Present scene in class, critique and rework

         E.      Final scene presentation and critique

 V.      Self-evaluation and evaluation of others

         A.      Assess success of individual¿s own work with process

         B.      Using listening and observation skills, constructively critique work of other students¿ process.