STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Identify and demonstrate the theatre terminology as it applies to the acting process.

 II.     Demonstrate areas of the stage.

 III.    Demonstrate body position on the stage.

 IV.     Identify, explain and use key tools of the Stanislavski System of actor training.

 V.      Use Preparation.

 VI.     Use Relaxation.

 VII.    Use Public Solitude.

 VIII.   Use Character Analysis.

 IX.     Dramatize a scene utilizing the tools of the Stanislavski System.

 X       Select a scene.

 XI.     Apply tools of Stanislavski System to rehearsal process.

 XII.    Demonstrate the scene in class performance.

 XIII.   Assess the result.

 XIV.    Examine actor technique.

 XV.     Identify and explain various acting techniques.

 XVI.    Use actor technique to enhance performance effectiveness.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Acting Terminology

         A.      Areas of the State

         B.      Positions of the body on the Stage

 II.     The Stanislavski System

         A.      Brief overview of the development of the System

         B.      Discussion of Application of the System

 III.    Scene Work

         A.      Selecting and analyzing dramatic text

         B.      Break down and examine character aspects

         C.      Prepare scene for rehearsal and class presentation

 IV.     Self-evaluation and evaluation of others

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

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

 V.      Technique

         A.      Discussion

         B.      Exercises