Course

Unit I

Brief history of theatre and cinema in terms of production and performances, understanding the medium- performance for stage, for film, and OTT platforms

Unit II

Practices in breath control, voice modulation, diction and clarity of speech, liberating oneself from shyness and hesitation

Unit III

Expressing through body language, costumes, gestures, and facial expressions, Practice in monologue

Unit IV

Understanding script, and narrative styles, writing practice for stage, film and OTT and enacting the same, personalizing characters –character building – method acting, etc

Unit V

Building up units of action to create a theatrical ensemble – plotting movements of different characters within a scene, need for rehearsals, contingency plans, versatility of a performer.

Course Objective:

To give appropriate training to students in the area of performing in front of a live audience and on camera, complete with exposure to various methods of acting, various skillsets required for a performer, which will help them become good team players and dependable actor-performers in a creative production.

Course Outcomes (COs):

After completing the course, learners should be able to:

1. Understand the basics of performing medium
2. Apply the nuances of fine performances
3. Do stage performance like a professional performer
4. Experiment improvisation in conversation and script
5. Demonstrate their readiness for stage and

CO – PO Mapping:

References:

1. Audition by Michael Shurtleff
2. A Practical Handbook for the Actor, by David Mamet’s students
3. An Actor Prepares, by Constantine Stanislavsky
4. Theatre as Sign System: A Semiotics of Text and Performance By Elaine Aston, George Savona
5. Theatre Semiotics: Text and Staging in Modern Theatre by Fermando de Toro
6. Acting for Real: Drama Therapy Process, Technique, and Performance by Renee Emuah