Faculty: Fine Arts This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of drama and acting, focusing on performance techniques, script analysis, and theatrical production. Students will explore key areas such as acting methods, voice and movement, stagecraft, and directing. The program emphasizes creativity, technical skills, and collaboration to prepare students for careers in theater, film, television, and related performing arts fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of drama and acting, including historical and contemporary practices. - Develop skills in character creation, emotional expression, and performance techniques. - Learn techniques for voice modulation, movement, and physical theater. - Explore script analysis and interpretation for stage and screen. - Understand the principles of stagecraft, including set design, lighting, and sound. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the performing arts industry. - Develop teamwork and communication skills for collaborative productions. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Drama and Acting** - Overview of the history of theater and acting, and its role in society. 2. **Acting Techniques and Methods** - Study of classical and contemporary acting methods (e.g., Stanislavski, Meisner, Method Acting). - Techniques for character development and emotional authenticity. 3. **Voice and Speech for Actors** - Fundamentals of voice projection, articulation, and diction. - Techniques for vocal health and versatility. 4. **Movement and Physical Theater** - Principles of body awareness, gesture, and stage presence. - Techniques for physical storytelling and choreography. 5. **Script Analysis and Interpretation** - Study of dramatic structure, themes, and character motivations. - Techniques for interpreting and performing scripts for stage and screen. 6. **Stagecraft and Production** - Overview of set design, lighting, sound, and costume design. - Techniques for collaborating with production teams. 7. **Directing and Playwriting** - Fundamentals of directing actors and staging productions. - Techniques for writing and developing original scripts. 8. **Acting for Camera** - Principles of acting for film and television, including on-camera techniques. - Techniques for adapting stage skills to screen performances. 9. **Theater History and Criticism** - Exploration of major movements, playwrights, and performances in theater history. - Techniques for analyzing and critiquing theatrical works. 10. **Capstone Performance Project** - Real-world production or performance to showcase learned skills. - Techniques for delivering a polished and professional performance. **Assessment Methods:** - Practical acting performances and scene work. - Written assignments on script analysis and theater history. - Group projects and collaborative productions. - Participation in workshops, rehearsals, and public performances. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "An Actor Prepares" by Konstantin Stanislavski. - "The Actor's Art and Craft" by William Esper. - "Respect for Acting" by Uta Hagen. - "The Empty Space" by Peter Brook. **Prerequisites:** No prior experience required, but a passion for acting and theater is recommended. Suitable for students in performing arts, drama, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 3-4 years, including practical workshops, rehearsals, and performances. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Drama and Acting or a related field, depending on the program and institution. **Target Audience:** Aspiring actors, directors, playwrights, and theater professionals seeking to develop their craft and pursue careers in the performing arts. This major equips students with the technical skills, creative expression, and collaborative mindset needed to excel in the dynamic world of drama and acting, preparing them for diverse opportunities in theater, film, and beyond.