3 credit hours. Offered fall and spring. The fundamentals of voice production and articulation are studied from the physiological and phonetic bases of speech. 3 credit hours. The performer is trained in controlling, shaping, and moving the body.
Attention is given to the development of physical characterization.
3 credit hours. Offered fall and spring. The actor is introduced to self-discovery in performance. Improvisational techniques free the beginning actor physically, vocally, and emotionally. 3 credit hours.