INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE CREDIT 3 INSTRUCTOR Esther Chae OFFICE OFFICE HOURS TIME TBA CLASSROOM LOCATION TBA E-MAIL contact@estherchae.com [COURSE INFORMATION] COURSE DESCRIPTION & GOALS What is drama? Why is it important to us, the general public? How do writers and actors express themselves through fictional characters and stories? This beginner s course introduces students to the basics of drama, performance and acting based on various methodologies using acting exercises, character development, scene studies, analysis of films about performance and group discussions. PREREQUISITE None COURSE REQUIREMENTS Prior reading https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/research-findstheatregoers-hearts-synchronise-during-performances Students will be graded on 1) the quality of class participation (this will include class discussion, peer feedback and attendance); 2) satisfactory completion of assignments; and 3) the quality of required in-class acting performances. GRADING POLICY Class Participation / Attendance 40 % In-class acting assignments 20 % Out of class-assignments 20 % Final project 20% Grade point averages are computed on a scale where A= 4.0 (93-100), A- = 3.7 (90-92), B+ = 3.3 (87-89), B = 3.0 (83-86), B- = 2.7 (80-82), C+ = 2.3 (77-79), C = 2.0 (73-76), C- = 1.7 (70-72), D = 1.0 (60-69), F = 0 (failing).
An Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavsky (Book) Available at Amazon.com 그리하여화살은날아가고 So the Arrow Flies (in Korean & English) by Esther K. Chae (Play) http://www.kyobobook.co.kr/product/detailviewkor.laf?ejkgb=kor&mallgb= KOR&barcode=9788955066630&orderClick=LAH&Kc= TEXTS & NOTES (alternate option for those having problems obtaining Korean version) So the Arrow Flies (in English & Korean) https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/research-findstheatregoers%e2%80%99-hearts-synchronise-during-performances *Schedule and syllabus content may change under instructor's discretion and class needs. It is your responsibility to keep updated on changes by attending class and reviewing emails and notifications from professor. www.estherchae.com INSTRUCTOR S PROFILE Professional Actor in Hollywood Emerson College (LA) Adjunct Professor, Advanced Acting for Film & TV Yale School of Drama M.F.A. Acting; University of Michigan M.A Theater Studies
[WEEKLY SCHEDULE] WEEK (PERIOD) WEEKLY TOPIC & CONTENTS COURSE MATERIAL & ASSIGNMENTS NOTES Week 1 Self Introductions and student assessment Review syllabus Mirror Acting exercise 1 Stanislavsky s Magic If Chapter 4 Imagination in An Actor Prepares Critical viewing of Lala Land from POV of actor and characterization What if you were playing the lead characters? Friday Improv games Scene study Homework: Read So the Arrow Flies in both English and Korean
Group discussion on storytelling and characterizations in play So the Arrow Flies Critical viewing of So the Arrow Flies live performance 2 Critical viewing of So the Arrow Flies live performance Monologues exercise Group exercise How to breakdown a character Lala Land & So the Arrow Flies character breakdown How to breakdown a scene - Objective, 5 Ws & How Critical viewing of Tale of Cinema 극장전 (need English subtitles) 3 Breakdown scenes from Tale of Cinema 극장전 Scene study Chapter 6 Relaxation in Muscles in An Actor Prepares
Improv exercises Chapter 9 Emotion Memory in An Actor Prepares 4 Critical viewing of Birdman Breakdown both characters and scenes from Birdman Scene study Homework: Research and bring transcribed print outs of two selections of scenes and/or monologues from films and play covered in class (1-2 mins) to next week s class Present chosen scenes and monologues for final presentation Select scene partners Read through of scenes/monologues in class with feedback & critique 5 Warm-up exercises Memorize and rehearse monologues and/or scenes Warm-up exercises Memorize and rehearse monologues and/or scenes Review Actor s Journal
Dress rehearsal of scenes /w set pieces, props, wardrobe, make-up and location (if required) 6 Dress rehearsal of scenes /w set pieces, props, wardrobe, make-up and location (if required) Final scene presentations I Feedback & critique Final scene presentations II Feedback & critique