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THE 105 - Fundamentals of Acting


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes the study of dramatic performance techniques, including improvisations and interpretation of characters.

Course Topics:

  • Acting Traditions
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Collaboration
  • Scene Actions and Objectives
  • Emotion and Character
  • Performance Techniques
  • Analysis of Acting Techniques

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Access to a computer with Windows 2000 or newer
  • Ability to format documents as .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .html
  • Internet access

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify theatre terminology related to acting and actors.
  2. Evaluate actors and acting choices in theatrical productions.
  3. Identify and demonstrate physical, vocal, and mental skills needed to be a successful actor on the stage.
  4. Analyze characters from dramatic literature.
  5. Perform improvisational scenes.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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