Acting for Stage and Screen
| ASAS 105 | Voice and Movement for the Actor I | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,1) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course is an introduction to voice and movement training for the stage and screen. Students will strengthen the range of their voice through training and performance. Basic movement exercises and projects are designed to improve flexibility, coordination and balance. Skills are evaluated in tests, presentations and performance projects. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 110 | Screen Acting I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This is a workshop course in the art of the film actor, focusing on text analysis, naturalistic playing and awareness of the actor's own resources. In addition to readings and a written analysis of a film performance, the student will rehearse and perform two filmed scenes and a closeup performance, applying approaches and techniques learned in class. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 114 | The Screen Actor's Process I | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| An introduction to the professional world of the stage and screen actor. Some filmed scenes and monologues are part of this course. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 115 | Voice for the Actor I | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 105 | ||
| This course is designed to allow further exploration of voice training for the stage and screen. Students will strengthen the range of their voices through training and performance. Skills are evaluated in tests, presentation and performance projects. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 116 | Movement for the Actor I | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 105 | ||
| This course is an exploration of movement training for the stage and screen. Students will learn basic movement exercises and devise projects that are designed to improve flexibility, coordination and balance. Skills are evaluated in tests, presentations and performance projects. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 120 | Elements of Performance History I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course uses a collaborative learning approach to learn about the elements of theatre and film throughout history. This course can be mixed-mode delivery, which would necessitate the use of a computer. | ||
| ASAS 161 | Ensemble Projects for the Stage I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 100 and THTR 160 | ||
| In this course, Acting for Stage and Screen students work with second year directors to put on a series of performances. ASAS 161 students will either act or be a part of the production team for these projects. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 162 | Screen Projects I | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| In this course, ASAS students will explore projects in front of and behind the camera. Canadian content, ideas for script writing, and filmed projects will be a part of this course. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 190 | Practicum I | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 191 | Practicum II | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 192 | Practicum III | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 193 | Practicum IV | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 194 | Practicum V | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 195 | Practicum VI | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 208 | Performance I | |
| 2.00 credits | (1.33,0,2.66) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 100 and ASAS 161 | ||
| This course acknowledges the theatre skills which are learned during rehearsals and practical work on productions. Students in the Acting for Stage and Screen program will take part in a bare bones production of a play, which will be performed in the Arbutus Studio at the end of term. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 210 | Screen Acting II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 110 or THTR 110 | ||
| This is an intermediate workshop course for the screen actor. Filmed scene work and monologues will comprise the practical aspect of the course. Students are expected to explore text analysis and provide a written analysis of their methodology at the end of the term. Students will improve their concentration and camera awareness. Script interpretation emphasizes personal technique, and classes simulate the atmosphere of a film or television shoot. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 214 | The Screen Actor's Process II | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,1) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 114 or THTR 100 | ||
| Students will continue to explore the demands of working in the industry. The process of character analysis and creation will be the main focus of this course. | ||
| ASAS 215 | Voice for the Actor II | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 115 | ||
| Students will continue to strengthen their voices through intensive training and exercise. An intermediate regimen of training will be introduced and reinforced throughout this term. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 216 | Movement for the Actor II | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 116 | ||
| Students will continue to strengthen their physical awareness through intensive training and exercise. An intermediate regimen of training will be introduced and reinforced throughout this term. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 218 | Musical Theatre for Actors - Voice | |
| 1.50 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This is a course designed to expand the musical abilities of the stage and screen actor. Students will learn songs and perform them in Master Class format in order to improve their skills as singer/actors. They will learn the basics of reading music as well as sing in harmony in ensemble numbers. | ||
| ASAS 219 | Musical Theatre for Actors - Dance | |
| 1.50 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This is a course designed to expand the movement abilities of the stage and screen actor. Students will perform ensemble choreography in a classroom setting and increase their skills in several styles of dance. | ||
| ASAS 220 | Elements of Performance History II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course is a follow-up to ASAS 120. Students will learn about the theatre and theatre history from the Restoration to the beginning of the 20th century, through play reading, discussion and lecture, using both theoretical and practical class methods. This course can be Mixed-mode delivery, which would necessitate the use of a computer. | ||
| ASAS 225 | Voice for the Actor III | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 215 | ||
| This is a more advanced course in voice production for the stage and screen actor. Through more intensive training and exercises, students will create a regimen of vocal practice which will give them the skills necessary to perform in both mediums. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 226 | Movement for the Actor III | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 216 | ||
| This is a more advanced course in movement for the stage and screen actor. Through intensive training and exercise, students will gain strength and physical awareness. A more advanced regimen of movement exercises will be created this term. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 260 | Analysis for Directing and Design | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 161 or THTR 100 | ||
| Teaches script analysis for students of directing and design. | ||
| ASAS 261 | Ensemble Projects for the Stage II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 260 or THTR 260 | ||
| In this course, students work collaboratively to produce a festival of one-act plays. Students direct or act in at least one play. They are also responsible for all aspects of production including planning, budgeting, rehearsing and marketing. | ||
| ASAS 262 | Screen Projects II | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 162 or THTR 110 | ||
| Intermediate ASAS students will take leadership positions in both the cast and crew areas of filmmaking. Students will work on more advanced scripts and projects, and create a reel of their work. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 290 | Practicum VII | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Completion of 3 credits from: ASAS 190-195 or THTR 190-195 series | ||
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR/ASAS series, must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 291 | Practicum VIII | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Completion of 3 credits from: ASAS 190-195 or THTR 190-195 series | ||
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190/ASAS 190 series, must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 292 | Practicum IX | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Completion of 3 credits from: ASAS 190-195 or THTR 190-195 series | ||
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190 or ASAS 190 series, must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 293 | Practicum X | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Completion of 3 credits from: ASAS 190-195 or THTR 190-195 series | ||
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190/ASAS 190 series, must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 294 | Practicum XI | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Completion of 3 credits from: ASAS 190-195 or THTR 190-195 series | ||
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190/ASAS 190 series, must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 295 | Practicum XII | |
| 1.00 credit | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Completion of 3 credits from: ASAS 190-195 or THTR 190-195 series | ||
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190/ASAS 190 series, must register in this course. | ||
| Note: To register for these courses, contact the coordinator. | ||
| ASAS 308 | Performance II | |
| 2.00 credits | (1.33,0,2.66) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 200 and ASAS 208 | ||
| This course acknowledges the acting skills which are learned during rehearsals and practical work on productions and in film work. Students in the Acting for Stage and Screen program will take part in fully realized stage productions and/or in films produced through the FILM centre. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 318 | Performance III | |
| 1.50 credits | (1.33,0,2.67) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 300 and ASAS 308 | ||
| Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions in the stage and screen program. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the students. Film and/or stage work combined will result in students receiving credit for this course. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 321 | Conceptual Approaches I | |
| 1.50 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 08 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 220 or THTR 121 | ||
| Taught in conjunction with FILM 321, the conceptual approach is designed to help Acting for Stage and Screen students understand their craft in the context of such categories as genre, body of work, and artistic movements. Special attention will be paid to playwrights and stage directors whose work has impacted contemporary theatre. | ||
| ASAS 328 | Performance IV | |
| 2.00 credits | (2,0,4) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 300 and ASAS 308 | ||
| This course acknowledges the acting skills which are learned during rehearsals and practical work on productions and in film work. Students in the Acting for Stage and Screen program will take part in fully realized stage productions and/or in film projects produced through the FILM centre. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 340 | The Actor's Kit | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 300 and ENGL 100 | ||
| The Actor's Kit is a course designed to prepare students for the stage and screen industry. Acting for Stage and Screen students will produce a series of monologues which are performance ready. Credit for this course is based on successful completion of the monologue kit. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 341 | The Screen Actor's Process III | |
| 4.00 credits | (2.66,0,5.33) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 214 | ||
| This course is an intensive, advanced course in acting techniques. Students will learn how to face the technical, personal and professional challenges of developing a successful career in the competitive world of acting in film and television. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 362 | Screen Projects III | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 262 or THTR 215 | ||
| This course will enable the advanced ASAS student to gain an understanding of pitching, creating, directing shooting, and producing a film project of their own. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 370 | The Actor's Business | |
| 1.50 credits | (1,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 200 and ASAS 261 | ||
| Students will learn the business of being an actor, from resume building and pitching a script, to union involvement and contracts. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 390 | Performance Project I | |
| 3.00 credits | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Upon successful completion of this course, students will improve upon and demonstrate their mastery of the performance aspect of either a film shoot or play production through intensive, practical experience. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 391 | Performance Project II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 390 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| Upon successful completion of this course, students will improve upon and demonstrate their mastery of the performance aspect of either a film shoot or play production through intensive, practical experience. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||
| ASAS 392 | Performance Project III | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ASAS 390 and 391 are prerequisites or co-requisites | ||
| Upon successful completion of this course, students will improve upon and demonstrate their mastery of the performance aspect of either a film shoot or play production through intensive, practical experience. | ||
| Note: For Acting for Stage and Screen program students only. | ||