Maricopa Community Colleges  THP210   19936-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/27/93
THP210 19936-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Acting: TV/Film
Special technical aspects of acting before a camera. Prerequisites: THP112 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
THP210   19936-99999 Acting: TV/Film
1. Identify and practice physical techniques of acting before a camera. (I)
2. Identify and practice vocalization techniques of acting before a camera. (II)
3. Identify and practice characterization techniques of acting before a camera. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
THP210   19936-99999 Acting: TV/Film
    I. Physical Techniques
        A. Use of the Camera Frame
        B. Camera Stage Directions
        C. Cheating Toward the Camera
        D. Maintaining Shop Continuity
        E. Product and Property Placement
      II. Vocalization Techniques
          A. Microphone Usage
          B. Support without Volume
          C. Illusion of Privacy
          D. Intensity and Variety
          E. Vocal Energy
        III. Characterization Techniques
            A. The Camera as a Friend
            B. Physical Manifestation of Inner Feelings
            C. Givng and Taking with a Camera as a Partner
            D. Sharing the Camera with Another Actor
            E. Self-analysis by the Actor
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