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 Department:    DRMA

 Course #:    138

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    500501

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

A practical overview of the audition process for the actor. Subjects to be covered will include prepared monologues, cold readings, preparing an effective resume, and interviewing techniques.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Choose and prepare an appropriate monologue.
2. Write a resume.
3. Talk about themselves clearly and with confidence.
4. Present themselves in a postitive and honest manner.
5. Audition for plays using cold readings or prepared material.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Choosing and preparing a monologue.
2. Effective interviewing techniques.
3. Writing a resume.
4. What a director looks for in an audition.
5. Dressing for an audition.
6. Cold reading techniques.