Course

20810270 Movement Theory and Training for Actors
Course Information
Description
Movement Theory and Training for Actors is an introductory course designed to assist acting students to better understand physical movement, the relationship between training and energy, and the use of physical movement in character development.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Maintain the proper balance between relaxation and tension while performing acting and movement tasks.
    Assessment Strategies
    through participation in lab activities.
    through demonstration of your Personal Warm Up Sequence in a group setting.
    Criteria
    you will complete movement tasks without fatigue or injury.

  2. Utilize various breathing techniques in conjunction with movement problems.
    Assessment Strategies
    through participation in lab activities.
    through demonstration of your Personal Warm-Up Sequence in a group setting.
    Criteria
    you complete movement tasks without losing breath support.

  3. Maintain proper alignment and centering.
    Assessment Strategies
    through participation in lab activities.
    through demonstration of your Personal Warm-Up Sequence in a group setting.
    Criteria
    you demonstrate increased ability to balance in movement tasks.
    you demonstrate improved agility in movement tasks.

  4. Explore the interactive relationship between an actor's physical self, intellectual self, and emotional self.
    Assessment Strategies
    through participation in lab activities.
    through completion of your Personal Movement Inventory.
    through journal entry.
    Criteria
    you experience increased awareness of the relationship between your physical, intellectual and emotional domains.
    you share your reflections through class discussion and journal entry.

  5. Conduct a Personal Movement Inventory.
    Assessment Strategies
    through completion of the Personal inventory Checklist.
    Criteria
    Personal Inventory Checklist

  6. Design a Personal Warm-Up sequence.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completion of a written outline.
    demonstratuion of your Personal Warm-Up Sequence in a group setting.
    Criteria
    Personal Warm-Up Sequence Outline
    Memorized Personal Warm-Up Sequence by assigned deadline

  7. Use movement in character development.
    Assessment Strategies
    through participation in lab activities.
    Criteria
    you demonstrate a range of movement choices during character development tasks.

  8. Conduct a Character Movement Inventory.
    Assessment Strategies
    through completion of a Character Movement Inventory Checklist
    Criteria
    Character Movement Inventory Checklist by assigned deadline.

  9. Develop a skills in Renaissance and Character dance styles.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participation in Renaissance and character dance labs.
    Criteria
    completed Skills Checklist.