Fall 2021
Action and Character
Listed in: Theater and Dance, as THDA-113
Formerly listed as: THDA-13
Faculty
Jude Sandy (Section 01)
Description
A first college-level course in the fundamentals of acting, with an emphasis on the connections between dramatic action and character. Students learn how to analyze dramatic texts and bring them to life through a collaborative process, and by using body, voice and imagination. Classwork includes regular exercises designed to develop acting craft. Homework includes memorization, regular rehearsals and relevant reading, alongside practical research and short writing in various modes. Assignments progress toward realizing performed scenes. In addition to two two-hour class meetings per week, students participate in the equivalent of a two-hour per week laboratory experience coordinated with the department’s production season.
Limited to 20 students. Eight seats reserved for first-year students. Fall semester. Visiting Assistant Professor Sandy.
Expectations
Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: This course will involve regular attendance and class participation, class discussion, reading, viewing and writing assignments, group work outside of class, rehearsal or other artistic assignments, as well as physical or vocal performance work and/or visual, aural, and physical analysis as applicable. Attendance at performances outside of class may also be required. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.
Course times and locations
THDA 113 - L/D
Section 01
Tu 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM WEBS 122
Th 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM WEBS 122
Offerings
Other years: Offered in
Fall 2007,
Spring 2008,
Fall 2008,
Fall 2009,
Spring 2010,
Fall 2010,
Spring 2011,
Fall 2011,
Spring 2012,
Fall 2012,
Spring 2013,
Fall 2013,
Spring 2014,
Fall 2014,
Spring 2015,
Fall 2015,
Spring 2016,
Fall 2016,
Spring 2017,
Fall 2017,
Fall 2018,
Spring 2019,
Fall 2019,
Spring 2020,
Spring 2021,
Fall 2021,
Fall 2022,
Spring 2023,
Fall 2023,
Spring 2024,
Fall 2024