Introduction to Acting

LA PA IA 200
Credit hours 3
Contact hours 45

This course introduces the basic elements of acting to those students who have either never studied the art form before or have a modest level of experience with it. Through text analysis, scene study, monologue work, character development, and physical and vocal expression, the student will be given the tools with which to strengthen their self-confidence with public expression through the encouragement of freedom of the imagination and personal growth. Students from this course will have the opportunity to participate in the presentation of plays resulting from the playwriting course. In addition, students will be able to observe, firsthand, the process of the development of professional theatre by attending a rehearsal of a production of the 'Florence International Theatre Company', followed by a question and answer session with the director and cast members.