DRA 135 Acting for the Camera I

Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides an applied study of the camera actor’s craft. Topics include commercial, dramatic, and print performance styles. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in on-camera performance.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Describe the challenges, demands, and rewards inherent to acting in front of a camera.
Work various crew positions on a film set for a better understanding of the actor’s role.
Perform in various types of shoots, demonstrating efficacy of techniques synthesized from class activities and reading assignments.
Describe the characteristics of a strong on-camera performance.
Create an actor reel to use in the professional casting process.