THTR 1230 - Acting Fundamentals

Goals: To introduce the uninitiated student to the basic principles of acting training: physical discipline, vocal control, individual expression, and intellectual/emotional exploration of the role.

Content: An active, participation-based course, students should expect to participate in a variety of beginning level acting training techniques such as textual analysis, voice and breathing techniques, improvisation, group exercises, monologue development and/or scene performance. No prior experience necessary.

Taught: Each semester

Credits: 4