Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - CA 150 D100

Introduction to Acting (3)

Class Number: 7654

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An approach to the elements of acting for non-theatre performance majors. Work will include development of individual powers of expression - vocal, physical, intellectual, imaginative, and emotional. Students with credit for FPA 150 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will focus on basic techniques for people interested in learning more about and experiencing the craft of acting. Students will be asked to keep a journal for personal reflections on material presented in class. There will be assignments given throughout the course. Students will be asked to learn and perform one contemporary monologue, and one contemporary two, or three person scene. All monologues and scenes will be recorded. All classes will take place on-line. No previous experience necessary.

Grading

  • Participation 25%
  • Engagement 5%
  • Journal 5%
  • Assignements (4 x 5%) 20%
  • Monologue 20%
  • Scene 25%

REQUIREMENTS:

http://www.sfu.ca/sca/events---news/news/computer-help--sca-online-.html

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

A notebook

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).