THA 5300 - Acting II: Scene Study

3 Credit(s) Hours: 4 hrs./2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory/week

This advanced acting course furthers and develops the skills and techniques explored in Acting I. Through immersive and detailed scene studies, students will develop their acting and storytelling abilities through the examination and execution of central acting skills such as character development, sensory awareness, emotional memory, psychophysical actions, objectives/super-objectives and active listening. Acting theories and techniques are evaluated and analyzed, then applied through the preparation and performance of dramatic works from ranging from the early 20th century to present day.

Prerequisite(s): THA 5200
Department: Communications and Performing Arts