Emphasis is on defining and experiencing the role of theatre in society. Improvement in vocal control skills and a wider appreciation of literature. Emphasis on pantomime, exercises, vocal techniques and scene work. It is recommended that students have acted in at least one Victor Valley College Theatre Arts Department production or equivalent before taking this course. Further refinement of skills and techniques learned in Beginning Acting.
Emphasis is on character analysis, scenework, historical research of period characters.
TA 6 is recommended. The audition, preparation and presentational phases of the acting process will be explored under the supervision and guidance of a faculty director. Productions will be presented for public performance. This course is designed as an introduction to the tasks and responsibilities of a dramatic production. Stage managing, construction techniques, stage equipment use and function of technical stage personnel are introduced to develop the student's design capabilities, skills and discipline in stage production.