THEATER 12
Introduction to Performance
Description: Lecture, two hours; studio, four hours. Investigation of phenomenon of performance and role of performer in theatrical events, including interpretation of drama through performance. Examination of various forms of theatrical performance and styles of expression, and development of acting, voice, and movement skills. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2017 - I feel like I learned a lot about the concept of performance in this class and enjoyed most of the shows we had to attend. I believe there are seven outside performances we had to attend, maybe more. I do know, however, that we had five 2 page papers to write about some of the performances. I felt that the papers were graded rather harshly at first because we had to write so simplistically, but over time just rewriting the words "I believe the performers did ____. For example ____" will get you that A you desperately want. In class, we watched different performance films and discussed what we saw. In my opinion, this was my favorite part of the class. Also, in class, we have to perform in our ensemble group for four separate projects. This requires a ton of outside coordinating as we only had less than two weeks to "wow" professor Hackett. This part of the class felt more like a competition than a critique because we all had to witness everyone's work and comment on it. So, it's important to get friends from other groups to back your piece up to persuade the judges (Professor Hackett and the three MFA directing TAs). It's also important to get on those TAs good sides because they end up directing the plays done at TFT if you want to audition. The final was the most difficult aspect of the class because, at least in my group, we had to do everything from scratch in a week. Thankfully, the fires occurred during this time and we didn't have to do our finals. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the TAs also grade on preparation so be sure you're doing work in class when they're watching. Overall, this class was an over-exaggeration led by a snobby human being .
Fall 2017 - I feel like I learned a lot about the concept of performance in this class and enjoyed most of the shows we had to attend. I believe there are seven outside performances we had to attend, maybe more. I do know, however, that we had five 2 page papers to write about some of the performances. I felt that the papers were graded rather harshly at first because we had to write so simplistically, but over time just rewriting the words "I believe the performers did ____. For example ____" will get you that A you desperately want. In class, we watched different performance films and discussed what we saw. In my opinion, this was my favorite part of the class. Also, in class, we have to perform in our ensemble group for four separate projects. This requires a ton of outside coordinating as we only had less than two weeks to "wow" professor Hackett. This part of the class felt more like a competition than a critique because we all had to witness everyone's work and comment on it. So, it's important to get friends from other groups to back your piece up to persuade the judges (Professor Hackett and the three MFA directing TAs). It's also important to get on those TAs good sides because they end up directing the plays done at TFT if you want to audition. The final was the most difficult aspect of the class because, at least in my group, we had to do everything from scratch in a week. Thankfully, the fires occurred during this time and we didn't have to do our finals. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the TAs also grade on preparation so be sure you're doing work in class when they're watching. Overall, this class was an over-exaggeration led by a snobby human being .
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