THET 241 Acting for Television

This course will prepare students to present themselves in a professional manner and to perform appropriately in any of the mass media. Voice, appearance, movement, and the technical aspects of mass media performance will be covered through comprehensive exercises and on-camera evaluation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

THET 103

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Adapt topic, goals, and language of the written script to reveal thematic context through performance.
2. Use clear language and purposeful physical interpretations to create cohesive characterizations in performance for the camera.
3. Reference appropriate given circumstances information and script analysis to create credible characters true to the script writer's vision.
4. Use appropriate actor skills to communicate clear, truthful and compelling performances, as well as using strong inter-personal skills to facilitate productive rehearsals between partners.
5. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues of aesthetics and creativity, articulating the differences between acting for theatre and acting for the camera.
   
6. Generate ideas, explore possibilities, and consider alternatives for performance choices through observation, improvisation, analysis, rehearsal, and revision.
7. Analyze and evaluate one's own performance for the camera, and that of others, through honest and constructive critiques of peer performances and live theatre events.
8. Apply information and ideas to reflect on, and critically analyze the role of film and performance in illuminating the human condition.

Course Objectives

1. Adapt topic, goals, and language of the written script to reveal thematic context through performance.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Performance

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC1
2. Use clear language and purposeful physical interpretations to create cohesive characterizations in performance for the camera.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Class performance

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC2
3. Reference appropriate given circumstances information and script analysis to create credible characters true to the script writer's vision.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Character and script analysis

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC3
4. Use appropriate actor skills to communicate clear, truthful and compelling performances, as well as using strong inter-personal skills to facilitate productive rehearsals between partners.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Class performance and collaborative critique

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC4
5. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues of aesthetics and creativity, articulating the differences between acting for theatre and acting for the camera.
   

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Quiz

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT1
6. Generate ideas, explore possibilities, and consider alternatives for performance choices through observation, improvisation, analysis, rehearsal, and revision.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Class performance

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT2
7. Analyze and evaluate one's own performance for the camera, and that of others, through honest and constructive critiques of peer performances and live theatre events.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Presentation project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT3
8. Apply information and ideas to reflect on, and critically analyze the role of film and performance in illuminating the human condition.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Written evaluation of self and other students and collaborative critique

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT4