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May 30, 2026
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Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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THR 131 - Acting I
Description: Introduction to performance techniques with emphasis on movement and voice skills, and the performer's relationship to the scripted production. Gives the foundation for movement, voice and the different acting methodologies, of the great masters. Focus will be spent looking at acting through the lens of live performance and digital media.
Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
Course Content:
- Vocabulary and history of acting and the theater
- Acting methods including improvisation
- Voice and body as acting instruments
- Script and character
- Rehearsal behavior etiquette and expectations
- Scene rehearsal and performance
Learning Outcomes:
- Articulate acting terms. (1)
- Articulate the history of acting and the theatre. (1)
- Employ various acting methods. (2)
- Utilize body movements and voice skills in character development and interpretation. (3)
- Analyze a text for character development. ( 4)
- Rehearse scenes. (5-6)
Required Assessment:
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