THTR 1104 - Introduction to Acting

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This is a performance-oriented course to help students build self-confidence on stage and within yourself and to develop a strong foundation in 21st-century acting techniques. They will perform exercises in front of an audience, including rehearsal and performance of monologues and scenes drawn from multicultural contemporary American theatre. Also covered is training in relaxation and conditioning of the actor's body, voice and mind through improvisations, games, character discussion, and analysis of acting texts. Emphasis is on using a nonthreatening, group-oriented class atmosphere to explore and develop the imagination. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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