Acting Syllabus
Acting Techniques Course
Course Title | [COURSE TITLE] |
Course Code | [COURSE CODE] |
Instructor Name | [YOUR NAME] |
Email | [YOUR EMAIL] |
Office Hours | [OFFICE HOURS] |
1. Course Description
This introductory acting course by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is designed to equip students with the fundamentals of acting techniques to enhance their performance skills. The course will cover practical work, theory, detailed character study, and performance appreciation guaranteed to provide a thorough and immersive learning experience.
2. Instructor Information
Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]
3. Learning Objectives
To understand and apply various acting techniques.
To perform monologues, scenes, and ensemble pieces confidently.
To develop knowledge of theater history, acting theory, and scripts.
To cultivate empathy, creative thinking, collaboration, and communication skills.
To prepare for performances, auditions, and appreciate other actors' work.
4. Course Schedule
Week | Topic | Activities |
|---|
1-2 | Introduction to acting - Stanislavsky Method | Icebreaking exercises, Monologue performance |
3-4 | Principles of character creation | Character development exercises, Scene study |
5-6 | Improvisational Acting | Improvisational games, Scene creation |
7-8 | Understanding text - Shakespearean Acting | Line reading, Scene performance |
9-10 | Final Showcase Preparation | Rehearsal, Feedback session |
5. Required Reading and Materials
"An Actor Prepares" by Constantin Stanislavski
Script of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" by William Shakespeare
"Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre" by Keith Johnstone
"The Actor's Art and Craft" by William Esper
Acting Materials: A notebook, pen, comfortable clothing and shoes, and voice recorder
6. Assignments and Assessments
Monologue Performance: Students will choose, prepare, and perform a monologue from a play of their choice. Rubrics will assess interpretation, use of space, and emotional depth.
Scene Study: Students will be cast in scenes, given time to rehearse, and perform them in front of the class.
Improvisation: Students will participate in weekly improvisational exercises that encourage quick thinking, imagination, and collaboration.
Text analysis: Students will analyse and perform a section from a Shakespearean play, aiming to understand and demonstrate proper interpretation of text.
Final Showcase: A formal presentation of scenes performed by the class for a live audience, demonstrating all the skills learned during the course.
7. Course Policies
Attendance is mandatory for all classes. Absences will result in grade deduction.
Students are expected to demonstrate respect for the instructor and their peers at all times.
All assignments must be submitted on time. Late submissions will result in grade reduction.
Active participation is necessary. Each student is expected to participate fully in exercises and discussions.
Performance critique will be based on the effort and improvement, not on innate talent.
8. Grading Policy
Criteria | Percentage |
|---|
Class Attendance | 20% |
Participation | 20% |
Completion of Assignments | 20% |
Performance Improvement | 20% |
Final Showcase | 20% |
Total | 100% |
9. Additional Resources
Online videos and tutorials on acting techniques
Recommended plays and films for further study
Access to online forums or discussion groups for actors
Guest speaker sessions with experienced actors or directors
Theatre workshops or performances in the local community
10. Academic Integrity
It is anticipated that all students will maintain the most stringent standards of academic integrity. It is an expectation that there should be honesty and fairness in all their academic work. If it is found that any student is guilty of cheating, copying work from others without giving them credit (plagiarism), or other forms of dishonest behavior, such actions will not be acceptable. As drawn by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] regulations and guidelines, disciplinary action will be instituted to address such issues.
11. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Students who require accommodations as a result of their disabilities are advised to get in touch with the course instructor at the earliest stage of the course. This allows for a discussion about their specific needs. Any reasonable adjustments and accommodations will assuredly be provided to these students. This will be done in full compliance with any and all laws and regulations that are relevant to this particular situation.
Disclaimer
The organization which will herein be referred to as [YOUR COMPANY NAME] maintains the right and authority to implement alterations or modifications to both the syllabus and course schedule as deemed appropriate or necessary. The students or individuals participating in the course will be promptly informed and notified about any such changes or modifications that take place in a fashion that is timely and immediate to ensure they stay updated.
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