Acting

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Kelly Fahrni
2013-2014
Course Standards
Acting
What ? How? Value?
an introduction to acting on the stage

• Performances (50)
• Delivery of various prepared and impromptu
  performances and exercises
• Delivery of final large group performance
• Daily Work (15)
• Various short writing assignments
• Chapter notes
• Participation (10)
• Class participation as an audience member
• Participation in a small group
• Daily Attendance
• Exams (25)
• Unit quizzes
• Mid-term exam
• Final exam

1. What are the basic foundations of acting?
2. What are the technical elements of acting?
3. How do you create a character?
4. What is the process of creating a play?

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Acting

• Active Participation
• Group Work
• Individual Presentations
• Chapter Notes

Preparedness Respect Teamwork Flexibility
Self-Evaluation Peer-Evaluation Video live
streaming Teacher-Evaluation
Warm ups, Observations, Pantomime, Improvisation
Auditions, Casting, Rehearsals, Performance

• Basics of Acting
• Elements of Acting
• Creating a Character
• The Play

Movement, Stage Directions, Voice Production,
Articulation, Ensemble Work
Character Analysis, Character Development,
Dramatic Roles, Comic Roles