Kenneth Hinton: Instructor

Three Credits

MWF   10:00pm -- 10:50pm

LOCATION:   ESTEY HALL AUDITORIUM 

Course Introduction:

A comprehensive exploration of acting fundamentals, including terminology, elements of the stage and stage movement, basic principles, and  an introduction to the techniques of classic directors.

Course Overview:

This course will provide an overview into the world of  of drama, acting and the theatrical styles such as drama, comedy, one-person shows and other forms of performance art.

Required Text:

Shapiro, Mel. An Actor Performs,  Hardcourt Brace College Publishers

San Diego, 1997

Course Objectives:

Each student should understand and be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

1. terms, theories and practices  such as warm-ups, stage directions and movement.

2. the foundations of acting techniques.

3. reading of text (objectively & subjectively),.

4.  the language or music of plays.

5. the imagination process, along with understanding characterizations.

Highlight of Subjects to be discussed but not limited to:

Lectures 

Assigned Reading (plays)

Student Presentations (monologues)

Readings 

Videos

Guest Speakers (Professional Actors)

Course Requirements:

A.   Students are required to be on time and prepared for all classes.

B.   Students are permitted three unexcused absences during the semester

C.   All projects must be presented in a polished and professional manor

D.   Students are required to have notebook and textbook for each class meeting 

E.   Students are required to maintain current email address 

       and blackboard account for this course

F. Student Classroom Decorum Expectations

 To enhance the learning atmosphere of the classroom, students are expected to dress and behave in a fashion conducive to learning in the classroom. More specifically, students will refrain from disruptive classroom behavior (i. e., talking to classmates, disrespectful responses to teacher instructions; swearing; wearing clothes that impede academic learning such as but not limited to, wearing body-revealing clothing and excessively baggy pants; hats/caps, and/or headdress. Students will turn off telephones prior to entering the classroom. Students who exhibit the behaviors described above, or similar behaviors will be immediately dismissed from class at the third documented offense. The student will be readmitted to class only following a decision by the department chair. The student may appeal the decision of the department chair to the Dean of the College offering the course, and, subsequently, to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and then to the President of Shaw University. The decision of the President will be final. Failure to follow the procedures herein outlined will result in termination of the appeal, and revert to the decision of the department chair.

Each behavior construed by the teacher/professor as non-contributive  to learning will be recorded, properly documented, and appropriately reported to the student and to the chair of the academic department offering the course. The report will be in written form with a copy provided to both the student and the department chair. The faculty member should retain a copy for his/her own records.

 Student Evaluation:

Student progress in this course will be evaluated throughout the semester with:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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