TART 2
ACTING: Technique & Characterization
FALL 2011
Section: # 74062
Instructor: Tony Carreiro
Place: H100
Time: Mon. & Wed. 10:30AM to 12:30PM
My Office: J-115 (back of auditorium)
Office hours: Tue. & Thurs. 12PM to 1PM & 4PM to 5PM
Wed. 3PM to 4PM
Contact #: 562-938-4946 -or- e-mail: acarreiro@lbcc.edu
Required Text: “Respect for Acting”: by Uta Hagen
REQUIREMENTS:
1) Attendance & Attitude,
Most of what you learn, you will learn in class. So show up (on time) and be
willing to try. Showing up more than 15 min. late or leaving early, for any reason
equals the loss of one point. At 4 absences your grade will be affected. After 6
absences you will be dropped.
2) Midterm:
You are required to find and perform a memorized scene with another member of
the class. This will be rehearsed both in and outside of class time. The “style” of
the scene will be discussed in class.
3) Final:
You are required to find and perform a second memorized scene with one or more
members of the class. This will be rehearsed both in and outside of class time.
Again, the “style” of the scene will be discussed in class.
4) You will keep an actors journal that will be turned in periodically.
5) Project: There will be one added project and/or a paper that will be decided
upon later in the semester
6) There will be a test on the reading material and possible quizzes on lectures.
*All acting students must also enroll in TART 51AD Theatre Forum
(either sec. 72701 or 74060). This is mandatory!
No eating or drinking in class. No sandals, no exceptions. Water, of course is always
allowed. Always have your syllabus & journal in class with you. You must also have
a notebook and pen in every class, and bring your book to every class.
Grades: Grades are based on a 1000 point system. 100 being a perfect A.
Attendance = 250pts.
Project/paper = 100pts.
Test = 100pts.
Quizzes = 50pts.
Midterm = 200 pts.
Journal = 100 pts.
Final = 200 pts.
Academic Honesty:
(This statement is taken directly from the LBCC Faculty Guide)
“Lack of honesty in the classroom is considered a very serious offense. Any form of cheating on
tests, turning in of work which is not one’s own (plagiarism), talking during tests, furnishing
false information to instructors or knowingly misrepresenting one-self to the college is grounds
for disciplinary action. The consequences of cheating are severe and may include
the possibility of expulsion. Disciplinary action can include the following: warnings, reprimands,
probation, suspensions, expulsion, restitution, and loss of financial aid.”
Overview of TART 2
Focus:
This class will be an in-depth investigation into the true development of a character.
Since this is a intermediate course, we will be dealing with the techniques of text
analysis and character development. We will be working with classic American
dramatists focusing on modern scene work. Come prepared to work and have fun.
Weeks One to Four:
Review of “Objectives,” “Obstacles” and “Actions”.
Theatre games. Developing improved text analysis skills and choosing scenes.
Weeks Five to Eight:
First scene. Character choices based on text; based on circumstances; based on supported
imagination.
Weeks Nine to Twelve:
Second scene. Working off your partner. Private rehearsal versus class rehearsal. Class input
and critique. Rehearsal techniques.
Weeks Thirteen to Seventeen:
The final steps. Final rehearsals; technical rehearsals; previews and performances. Learning to
keep it fresh. Learning effective warm-up techniques.
Incentive:
Anyone with perfect attendance at the end of the semester will receive 5 points to
assist their grade.