Course Description
The foundational course in the study of the Stanislavki acting system. Students will begin their exploration of "living truthfully in a set of imaginary circumstances." Prerequisite: B.F.A. in Acting and B.F.A. in Musical Theatre students only.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Critique performances using appropriate theatrical vocabulary in oral and written communication.
- Evaluate professional audition practices and apply industry standards in performance settings.
- Analyze dramatic texts and character objectives to justify performance choices.
- Interpret American contemporary plays through performance, reflection, and peer critique.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Staging Sex Quiz | 40 points |
| Reading Quizzes (4 @ 15pts. ea.) | 60 points |
| Monologue #1 | 30 points |
| Monologue #2 | 50 points |
| Scene #1 | 50 points |
| Scene #2 | 70 points |
| Prod. Reflections (4 @ 25 pts. ea.) | 100 points |
| Showcase Performance | 100 points |
| Total | 500 points |
Late assignments will not be accepted for credit.
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 450-500 | A |
| 400-449 | B |
| 350-399 | C |
| 300-349 | D |
| 0-299 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular attendance is essential to your growth in this course, as much of our work is collaborative, experiential, and cannot be fully replicated outside of class.
Students may miss up to three (3) class meetings during the semester without any impact on their final grade. You are not required to provide a reason for these absences.
Beginning with the fourth absence, 50 points will be deducted from your final course grade for each additional absence.
If you arrive after class has begun, enter quietly and join the current activity without disrupting the class. It is your responsibility to check in with the instructor after class to ensure your attendance has been recorded correctly.
Students who arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start of class will be recorded as absent for that class meeting.
Two (2) instances of arriving late (less than 15 minutes after the start of class) are equivalent to one (1) absence.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.