Advanced Acting Workshop
GH226 (4 units)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Acting
Advanced study of the elements, practices, principles and values of acting, as directly related to the personal and social values of the individuals practicing the art. Students explore advanced approaches to acting as well as participating in the development, preparation and performance of advanced scenes.
Comedy Improvisation
GH326 (4 units)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Acting
Using techniques and theater games devised from sources such as Viola Spolin to The Groundlings, the student learns the challenges of improvisational acting and its uses not just for the performer, but for all those who wish to spark their creative process and learn to think quickly on their feet in the performance setting, or as writers or directors.
Directing Actors
F245 (4 units)
Prerequisite: Directing 1, Directing: Casting Through Rehearsals
Gives the students the opportunity to enhance their ability to communicate with actors to adjust and build performances. Students cast actors and work on scenes and other pieces for several weeks bringing the actors to performance level both in presentation and blocking.
Directing: From Casting Through Rehearsals
F111a (4 units)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Acting
How do you work with actors to ready their performances for the camera through mutual communication? How should you listen to them and be open to their instincts at the same time they listen to you? How do you express the intent of the line and the event of the scene in an efficient, cogent manner, and help actors find the necessary place within themselves to bring to life what is on the page? How do you create a “safe” place for them? This course will focus on that thread that leads from understanding the basics of acting to directing actors in front of the camera. You’ll learn techniques of casting and rehearsing scenes and other short pieces with actors to create performances that will jump off the page (and the screen).
Experimental Video Workshop
F231 (4 units)
Prerequisite: Cinematography 1
A lot more can be done with the camera than merely shooting narrative or documentary films. The camera is a tool to vast artistic possibilities. Through this course students will execute single channel or installation video art pieces, and, simultaneously, have an expressive, creative experience with the camera unencumbered by the narrative screenplay. This course is designed to expand the student as artist with camera.
Introduction to Acting
GH125 (4 units)
Prerequisite: None
Acting as a liberal art: Students explore the elements and techniques of acting with emphasis on its role in filmmaking, as directly related to the personal and social values of the individuals practicing the art. Students explore basic experiences as actors, including individual and duo scene preparation and performance.
Public Speaking for Filmmakers
GH202 (4 units)
Prerequisite: None
If you plan to produce, write or direct, you are going to have to present your ideas verbally along the road. This course will aid you in organizing your thoughts and using your verbal powers when interacting with potential investors for your films, being interviewed about your projects on radio or TV, and, overall becoming a more persuasive communicator. Conquer your worries about speaking one-on-one or to a group. Public Speaking For Filmmakers counts towards fulfilling GH requirements.
Theater Production Workshop
GH238 (4 units)
Prerequisite: An Advanced Acting course
Students will rehearse, stage, and perform a play for the College and community. Students will both act and serve in backstage roles learning the techniques and challenges of launching a professional stage production. Prior to this final production, students will “get their feet wet” preparing and performing scenes and skits for an audience.
