Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - CA 150 D100

Introduction to Acting (3)

Class Number: 7322

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

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 class will use actions as the inspiration to create and perform pieces in front of the other students.
The action may be abstract, poetic, or literal, and may be expressed through movement, voice, sound, song, words, image or a combination of these. The instructor will teach acting, voice, and movement techniques to train students in how to embody actions, and to see how they create character, scenes, and story.

Students will be expected to perform exercises and performances in front of the class throughout the term.

Grading

  • Attendance (Absences lose 5% per class missed, without a doctor’s note, Lates lose 2% each) 25%
  • Participation (Engagement with the material, willingness to try things, and to work with others) 25%
  • Assignments (Late assignments get half marks) 15%
  • Journal (A running log of thoughts and impressions of work done  in class, one entry for each class, collected at the end of  the semester) 15%
  • Performances (2 performances in front of the class, 1 at mid- term and one at the end of term, 10% each) 20%

REQUIREMENTS:

Please come to class in comfortable, loose fitting clothing that you can move in, and be prepared to work in bare feet.

Please avoid wearing jewelry, perfumes or scents.

There may be times when the instructor requests that you access your phone for certain exercises, but otherwise,
please keep your phone turned off and refrain from using it during class out of respect for other students.

Please arrive to class a few minutes early so that you can change
and warmup.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.