Making A Scene

Making a Scene is an Interdisciplinary Arts class taught by Djola Branner.

Course Description
A studio course which applies introductory principles of acting to contemporary American scenes. Primary concerns are identifying and playing clear objectives, developing character through behavior, and developing a language for the critical analysis of contemporary drama. Assignments include performing three contemporary American scenes, presenting two life studies, completing three written character analyses, and writing one theatre review. Due to the highly collaborative and experiential nature of this studio course, attendance and punctuality are essential: two absences, but no late arrivals will be permitted. PREREQUISITE: Opening the Instrument (or another college level introductory acting class). This course satisfies Division I distribution requirements.

Learning Goals

 * Expressive
 * Project-based
 * Presenting
 * Reading
 * Writing