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Acting For The Camera (PFA-450)

Semester:	Spring 2024
Number:	0192-450-001
Instructor:	James Oneil
Days:	Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City - NEX 242
Credits:	2
Notes:	For majors only
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Related Syllabi:	James Oneil for Spring 2021* James Oneil for Spring 2023*
	*Attention Students: Please note that the syllabi available for your view on these pages are for example only. The instructors and requirements for each course are subject to change each semester. If you enroll in a particular course, your instructor and course outline may differ from what is presented here.
Description:	Opportunities to perform on camera are essential for the actor’s professional growth. This fourth-year course familiarizes students with vocal control, a relaxed relationship to the camera, reducing the ‘size’ of the theatrical performance, and techniques needed to for audition for commercials, television and film. (Learning Goals:CO;Distribution Reqs:Arts)
Learning Goals:	0192-450: ACTING FOR THE CAMERAStudents will:1) be introduced to the basic techniques of adapting realistic acting to the camera’s requirements, emphasizing the projection of truthfulness;2) explore the differences and similarities between film, television and commercial acting;3) will learn the basic working vocabulary needed to operate in on-camera venues;4) become familiar with some of the basic literature written in the field, as a basis for further self-directed study;5) explore the development of a self-critical perspective to facilitate further development through the videotaping of material that is then analyzed and discussed by the student and peers;6) explore basic auditioning techniques for on-camera work. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

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