Introduction to Acting

Overview

Subject area

DRAM

Catalog Number

100

Course Title

Introduction to Acting

Description

A course intended for nonmajors or beginners in theatre with no previous training or experience, and for majors who intend to take a single course in acting to fulfill the major requirement. Introduces all aspects of acting, including philosophy and different methods; physical, sensory, and emotional work; improvisations; theatre games; monologues; character analysis; scene study; script interpretation; performing and working relationship with director. Students intending to take more than one course in acting must take DRAM 121 instead of, or in addition to, this course.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FCE - Flexible Core - Creative Expression

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Topic ID

1

Formal Description

FYE Students Only

Course Schedule