Acting I (273-1-20)
Instructors
Gail S Shapiro
847/491-3262
70 Arts Circle Drive - Room 5-196
Meeting Info
Wirtz Center STRUB: Mon, Wed 9:00AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
The objectives of this class 1) help the student develop awareness of all aspects of being human, including but not limited to, impulse, feeling and action 2) introduce the student to basic concepts in creating a role through the exploration of the actor and text 3) introduce the student to the basic concepts of acting within the framework of a scene and 4) develop the student's connection to the world around them in order to bring that awareness to their artistic endeavors.
Registration Requirements
Permission number
The nine quarter acting sequence is carefully designed so that the lessons of each course provide the skills and experience needed for success in the following quarter. Should a student miss any individual quarter, for whatever reason, permission to continue the sequence is at the sole discretion of the instructor.
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this class 1) help the student develop awareness of all aspects of being human, including but not limited to, impulse, feeling and action 2) introduce the student to basic concepts in creating a role through the exploration of the actor 3) introduce the student to the basic concepts of acting within the framework of a scene and 4) develop the student's connection to the world around him/her in order to bring that awareness to his/her artistic endeavors.
Class Materials (Required)
"Dedicated Composition Book (Acting Journal)-- $1.95
Postage-- $2
Students are required to wear clothing conducive to movement (similar to dance attire).
Class Attributes
Attendance at 1st class mandatory