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TPP 1100 Acting Fundamentals Instructor: Chris Kozak MWF 9:00-9:50 am; E-129 10:00-10:50 am; E 129 11:00-11:50 am; E-129 Fall 2011 Sections: 001, 002, 003 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: By appointment or 12:00-12:50 pm Course Description TPP 1100 introduces the student to a guided investigation of the basic principles and techniques of contemporary acting. TPP 1100 is designed for non-theatre majors and focuses on the development of the student as an aware, educated member of the theatre, film and television audience. No prior experience in acting or the theatre is required. Requirements The performance projects in this course will consist of one monologue, one scene, and one children’s story, both monologues and scenes will be accompanied by a script and character analysis paper. (see Performance Project Worksheet) The monologue and Children’s Story are required to be 1-3 minutes in length; the scene 57 minutes in length. Both must be cuttings from an existing, published play. Permission to use a cutting from a screenplay or original work will rarely be given. You will also be required to attend one theatre event during the semester in satisfaction of the “Cultural Events” requirement, and write an Artistic Analysis Paper for it. The paper needs to be at least 500 words in length, double-spaced and contain proper grammar and syntax. Attendance Policy Each student is allowed a total of THREE unexcused absences for the semester. It is expected that all students have chosen to be in this class by virtue of their having enrolled in it. It is also expected that all students will accept the responsibility of this choice by attending all classes unless it is physically impossible. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class period. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of their presence if the student enters class after the roll has been called; otherwise the student will be marked absent for that day. You must contact the instructor regarding your absences; it is not your instructor’s responsibility to remind you of your absences. Being marked tardy involves entering the classroom after the scheduled meeting time. If a student enters class 15 minutes or more after class has started, he or she will be marked absent, and not receive credit for being in class that day. NOTE: If the student stops attending class, they will receive an “F” unless a withdrawal form is completed by the prescribed date. The last day to withdraw and receive a “W” for Fall 2011 is Monday, November 7th. Withdrawal forms are available in R-101. Electronic Disturbance Cell Phones, PDA’s, organizers, etc, must be turned off and concealed. There is no texting, instant messaging, or talking on the phone allowed during class. All electronic devices must be stowed away once class has begun. The use of a cell phone in class as a calendar, note pad, etc. is not permitted. ***Failure to comply will result in being asked to leave and marked absent for the day*** Page 1 of 3 TPP 1100 Acting Fundamentals Quizzes There will be two Vocabulary Quizzes during the semester; one on terminology associated with blocking, stage directions, and stage geography, the other on theatre space, personnel, and staging configurations. It is important for the actor to have a working knowledge of both stage vocabulary and the environments in which one does the work. There will be a full review for each quiz during the class period prior to the scheduled date for it. Performance Requirements The first assignment in this class will be to perform a sonnet for the class. The objective of this assignment will be to find the comfort with performing in front of a group. The objectives of the following assignments will be to fine tune the performer’s abilities and create a performance based on the standards of contemporary theatrical performance. Students will be expected to fully memorize a children’s story, and have a completed performance prepared before performing for children. The monologue and scene will include a written and a performance component. The written portion will consist of a Script and Character Analysis in your notebook, which you will generate for the pieces you have chosen. Artistic Analysis Paper As part of this class you are required to attend One live Theatre performances, one being the Theatre Santa Fe production for the current term, and the other at the theatre of your choice. You will be required to write Artistic Analysis papers on these performances. This paper will be due at the end of the semester, and must be accompanied by a ticket stub from the event stapled to the paper for validation. The Artistic Analysis paper must be 500 words in length, and typewritten. (see “Artistic Analysis Worksheet”) This paper is required to be an analysis of a Theatre event, this being a Theatre class. Dance, Music, or Film events will not be acceptable for the purposes of this assignment. Listed below are the additional venues on top of Santa Fe College where you can choose to attend a show: University of Florida The Hippodrome State Theatre Acrosstown Theatre Gainesville Community Playhouse www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance/ www.thehipp.org/mainstage/season.php www.acrosstown.org www.gcplayhouse.org Grade Composition Quizzes (2 at 50 points)...…………………………………………......100 points Children’s Story.…………………………………………………………..100 points Artistic Analysis Paper x1 (500 words minimum)……........100 points Monologue and Character Analysis……………………………….100 points Scene and Character Analysis X 2 (100 points each)………200 points TOTAL 600 points Grading Scale A 540-600 B+ 510-539 B 480-509 C+ 450-479 C 420-449 D+ 390-419 D 360-389 F 388 & Below **Your Final Exam will take place on the last two days or last day of class: Wednesday December 7th and Friday Dec. 9th, 20111 Assignments/Deadlines/Late Work: All assignments are due on the date given by the instructor. It is the responsibility of the student to submit the required work or take a test on the specified day and time. If a student is absent on the day of the deadline it is the responsibility of the student to turn in late work and/or take the test on the next class period that you attend. It is also the responsibility of the student to present the work or ask for the test if you have missed it. The grade on a given assignment will be reduced by one letter grade for each class period following the deadline that it is late. Page 2 of 3 TPP 1100 Acting Fundamentals Incompletes: The instructor may assign an “I” (incomplete) to students who have successfully completed at least 75% of the requirements for this course. The remaining requirements must be completed by the end of the following semester. College Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty It is expected that the student will use this course as an opportunity to develop original thinking. Cheating or plagiarism on essays, papers, and/or tests may result in an immediate failure for the assignment in question, and a referral to the Chair of the Creative Arts and Humanities department for possible further disciplinary action. (See student handbook-Student Conduct Code) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement If you are a student with a disability: In compliance with Santa Fe Community College policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that you may require as a student with a disability. Requests for academic accommodations must be made during the first week of the semester (except for unusual circumstances) so arrangements can be made. You must be registered with the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) in S-112 for disability verification and determination of reasonable academic accommodations. Final Note The syllabus provided serves as a basic guideline for the course. It is subject to change at the discrete on of the instructor, and the students will adjust to the changes within the syllabus. Finally, if you ever are in a situation where an emergency arises on campus, the number you should call is 3955555 for campus police. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------Please sign below stating that you understand and agree to the terms stated in the syllabus below and return the bottom half of this paper to me no later than Friday, August 26th, 2011 Print Name: Signature: Date: Page 3 of 3