THEA 3050 - Acting: Realism I

3 hours (3;2)

Exploration of various acting methods for investigating the creation of a character, including processes and exercises that iconic teachers associated with these approaches have employed. Formulation of an individual process for creating characters grounded in psychological truth, using texts from the contemporary theatre. Discovery of what works best for the individual actor’s needs, with an emphasis on skill demonstration in class performances.

Prerequisite(s): THEA 1050, THEA 2051 and THEA 2351 or equivalent with a grade of “B” or better.

May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 hours.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $60.60