Acting -- Learning the Skills to Become an Effective Actor through Action Based Acting and Analysis

Arts and Humanities
DEACTIVATED

If you have declared this cognate, you WILL be able to complete the requirements.
Acting -- Learning the Skills to Become an Effective Actor through Action Based Acting and Analysis

Image Attribution: "Theatre Nord Ouest grande-salle" by Frédéric Raspail - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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  • Academic Plan
    AT_0008
  • Cognate
    Arts and Humanities
  • Responsible Academic Unit
    Contact Info
    • Name: Jennifer Burke
    • Email: jburke@miami.edu
    • Phone: 305-284-8394
    • Location: 224B Hecht
  • Recommended for
    All students
  • Required Courses
    Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
  • Number of Groups: 2

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Description

THIS COGNATE HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED AS OF MAY 1, 2023. The skills necessary for successful acting, and develop those skills through scene work and other script based techniques. The primary approach will be action based training using the principles set down by Stanislavski and developed by others that may include Hagen, Meisner, Adler, etc. The cognate will focus on the development of analysis and synthesis skills as well as the physical skills necessary for success including listening and reacting in the moment, and making clear physical and psychological choices.

Option Groups

Complete 2 of the following option groups:

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