STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Analyze and evaluate the Stanislavski Method of scene study.

 II.     Understand historical perspective of Stanislavski System of actor training.

 III.    Practice basic acting skills through Stanislavski exercises.

 IV.     Understand and practice the Method approach to acting.

 V.      Understand and apply concepts of cultural influence upon classical dramatic literature.

 VI.     Analyze and evaluate Stanislavski¿s Method of script analysis in classic and contemporary dramatic literature.

 VII.    Analyze and apply scene-scoring techniques.

 VIII.   Analyze and apply the concepts of beats, units, and moments as units of action.

 IX.     Analyze and apply the Method of Physical Action.

 X       Analyze and evaluate Stanislavski¿s Method of Psychological Character Analysis and Development.

 XI.     Analyze and apply understanding of character motivation.

 XII.    Analyze and apply understanding of psychological motivation in stage movement and physicalization.

 XIII.   Analyze and apply understanding in exploring the physical stage environment through sense memory techniques.

 XIV.    Analyze and apply understanding of emotional recall in characterization.

 XV.     Analyze and create in performance a classical scene incorporating Stanislavski¿s Method of Scene study and development.

 XVI.    Participate in and complete character construction through rehearsals.

 XVII.   Participate, evaluate and apply feedback in frequent response sessions.

 XVIII.  Participate in in-class performance of classical scenes.

 XIX.    Participate in evaluation, analysis and discussion of performance experience.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Historical overview of Stanislavski System

         A.      Biographical details of Constantin Stanislavski

         B.      Progression from the Stanislavski Method to ¿The Method¿

         C.      Cultural influences in performing classical dramatic literature

 II.     Application of Stanislavski System in scene study

         A.      Method of Physical  Action

         B.      Scene Score

         C.      Beats, Units, Moments

         D.      Script Analysis

 III.    Stanislavski¿s Method of Psychological Analysis

         A.      Character Motivations

         B.      Psychological Influence in Stage Movement

         C.      Sense Memory

         D.      Emotional Recall

         E.      Psychological Expression in Physicalization of Character

 IV.     Performance and Evaluation

         A.      Rehearsal Process

         B.      Feedback Sessions

         C.      Performance

         D.      Evaluation, analysis and discussion of performance experience