Acting II: Scene Study
Acting II: Scene Study
COURSE DESCRIPTION
THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE ON TWO CONSECUTIVE SATURDAYS!
If you want to reach every person in the audience, it’s not about being bigger, it’s about going deeper.
In this class, we will look to deepen the character work that we started in Fundamentals of Acting. Building upon the foundation of authentic characters, we will look to develop the ability to play dramatic action honestly and believably. Scene work will be the focus of this class; breaking down a scene and mining the text for clues as to how it was intended to be played using actions, tactics and subtext to name a few. Students will learn how to make informed and creative choices that will take the words from the page and transform them into a living performance. Students will also sharpen their eye by watching and taking part in feedback of class work and performance.
**It is strongly recommended that you either have a background in Acting or
have successfully completed our Level I Fundamentals of Acting class.
ONLINE FORMAT
This class will consist of readings and assignments posted on Google Classroom and TWO scheduled Zoom sessions (Zoom is a video conference app). You will only have TWO zoom meetings on two consecutive Saturdays and will then work independently on your assignments for the remaining 4 weeks. Both zoom and Google Classroom are free platforms and easy to use. You will be invited to join Google Classroom about a week before class starts. Check your junk mailbox, as invitations to join Google Classroom sometimes end up there. Please make sure you register for the course with a valid email address, since this is where you will receive an invitation notification to join Google Classroom. Your email has to be Google Classroom compatible, so it’s best if you use gmail, hotmail or yahoo. If you do not receive a notification before class starts, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact us.
There is NO pre-assignment for the online class. You might however be asked by your instructor, a few days in advance, to prepare a little bit for the first zoom meeting. The course syllabus, all readings and assignments will be posted on Google Classroom before the first zoom meeting.
You will attend the Zoom sessions by going to zoom.us and clicking “Join Meeting.” You will then enter a meeting ID number that will be provided to you. You can join via a computer, iPad or phone! We would prefer to see you, but if you do not have a camera on your computer, that’s ok. You can join via audio only. There is also an option to call in from your phone, in case your computer audio has any trouble connecting.
ASSIGNMENTS AND COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
All assignments must be completed in order to receive your course completion certificate. Course completion certificates will be uploaded to Google Classroom in a shared folder after class has concluded, and you will be able to download your certificate. If you have a deadline and need your certificate earlier, please indicate it during the registration process (there is a question). You may receive your certificate as early as 1 week after class has started, as long as you complete all assignments successfully and it is confirmed by the instructor.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance during the scheduled Zoom sessions is mandatory and we will be taking attendance! If you do not attend these, you will not receive a course completion certificate. Other than the Zoom sessions, the class is self-paced and you will be free to work on your assignments whenever you want. You will have 4 weeks to complete all course requirements.
Zoom Sessions
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TIMES ARE SCHEDULED IN EASTERN TIME (NYC). PLEASE CHECK ON THE MAP WHERE YOU ARE, AND MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND THE ZOOM SESSIONS ON TIME!
Two consecutive Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
$250 | **ONLINE** | 36 hours (equivalent to 3 credits)
**It is strongly recommended that you either have a background in Acting or have successfully
completed our Level I Fundamentals of Acting class.
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Zoom meetings are mandatory and take place on two consecutive Saturdays.
Click the register button below to see dates and more information.
Contact Information
Office of Continuing Education
161 Newkirk Street, Room E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4224
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