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 Department:    DRMA

 Course #:    137

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    500501

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

An introduction to acting for the camera. Auditions, agents, casting directors, resumes and unions will also be discussed.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

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. Perform a scene for the camera
2. Understand film and TV terminology
3. Prepare an audition
4. Prepare a resume
5. Understand the various unions + the advantages and disadvantages of union membership.
6. Understand the roles of agents and casting directors in one film and TV business.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Vocabulary of TV and film making
2. Resume preparation
3. Preparing an audition
4. Getting an agent.
5. Unions - pros & cons
6. Preparing a scene for the camera.