General Information

• Name: Introduction to Acting I
• Discipline: Theatre (THTR)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Communications and Fine Arts
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Examines fundamentals of stage acting with special emphasis on improvisation. Introduces the principles that govern the performing environment. Speech and vocal skills as well as theatrical movement will be stressed. Emphasis is on the preparation aspect of acting rather than on performance.

II: Course Objectives

By the completion of the class, the students should, with 75% accuracy:

• Describe how to prepare for a stage performance
• Present a monologue using proper characterization
• Improvise on a given theme

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Students should:
1. Know the subject matter appropriate to the musical theater degree.
2. Develop effective oral communication skills.
3. Succeed at transfer institutions.
4. Understand the importance of cultural traitions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.
5. Have an understanding of fine arts or performing arts.

Personal Development

• develop creative capacities

Community Commitment

• Participate in a cultural or artistic event
• Appreciate the unique role of the fine arts and humanities in the development of cultural values