THEA 4033R - Movement I: Foundations of the Actor's Craft

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Theatre

Description:

For all students interested in acting for the stage, and desiring to perform in Utah Tech University productions. Introduces fundamentals of stage movement, including: theatrical acrobatics; neutral mask; relaxation, alignment, flexibility, and strength training; presence, focus, and partner and ensemble awareness; spatial-temporal awareness, rhythmicity and musicality of movement; object manipulation; and the foundations of physical characterization, extra-daily movement, and observation, mimesis and storytelling. Group work is required; working from myths and fairy tales, students will collaboratively develop theatrical etudes (movement sequences) with sound, movement, and minimal speech. Film screenings, readings, and written assignments will also be used. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of the acting body as a compositional element in scenic space. 2. Develop the skills necessary to generate creative proposals in response to the text, partner(s), and promptings of the director. 3. Develop breathing technique. 4. Develop physical improvisation skills. 5. Demonstrate understanding of rhythm-tempo. 6. Demonstrate understanding in partner acrobatics and tumbling. Course fee required. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/21/2007 - 08/14/2018 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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