This course provides an introduction to the craft of acting including improvisation, script analysis, building a character and scene study, through a series of practical exercises and discussion. Students learn the fundamentals of acting essential to the enhancement of the animators' skills, developing the relationship between the idiosyncrasies of a character and their behaviour in movement and speech. Examples will also be drawn from live-action and animated films. Topics include: distinctive gestures and expressions, inner life of a character, development of character thought, how to plan the performance and arc of a character's journey.
560-913-DW
Concept and Craft in Theatre
2 - 1 - 3
45
Description for Course:
Students will be exposed to major movements and innovators of modern and contemporary theatre, the impact of their theories on the culture and their influence on theatre craft areas such as acting, playwriting, design, and directing. The actor’s tools will be developed through a variety of approaches to scene work with exercises to extend the vocal, physical and creative potential. Students will also attend a theatrical performance with the focus of relating this field assignment to the themes in the course.
560-915-DW
Acting Workshop
1 - 2 - 3
45
Description for Course:
Students will learn fundamental acting techniques and text analysis through monologue and scene work, while also exploring major training areas such as character development, voice, movement and improvisation. The student actor will gain valuable experience in elements of stage craft such as physical presentation, stage business and blocking. Plays from the modern or contemporary repertoire will be selected for scene work. This course will equip the student with basic acting skills as well as an understanding of the rehearsal process from the first reading of the text to the performance. The class will visit a working theatre and each student will also attend at least one theatrical performance with the focus of relating this field assignment to the themes and content of the course.
560-916-DW
Performance Workshop
1 - 3 - 3
60
Description for Course:
In this course students will continue to develop fundamental acting skills while collaborating in mounting a theatre piece. The process will begin with auditions and casting, and proceed through script analysis and rehearsals to presentation. In addition, according to the identified needs and special requirements of the script, as well as areas of interest and aptitudes demonstrated by individual class members, students will take on technical and other production-related tasks and responsibilities in key areas such as design, handling of props/costumes, dramaturgy, assistant direction, videography, stage management and publicity. This course will culminate in a studio performance.
560-923-DW
Dance: Style and Form
0 - 3 - 3
45
Description for Course:
It’s a dance buffet! Jazz, modern, tap, hip hop, ballroom and more. Open to students of all levels, from novice to advanced. Improve your coordination, posture, strength, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, expressivity and confidence. Learn to move efficiently and fluidly in dance and in everyday life. Discover the joy of dance!
