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ACTING I: INTRODUCTION TO ACTING

THEATRE 150
Course Description

Provides a basic introduction to the craft of acting. Develops disciplines and tools of the actor as they relate to voice, movement, language skills, and engaging communication. Explores how actor training skills can be a benefit in a wide context of professional and personal endeavors.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.56

-5.75% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.7%

-0.09% from Historical

A Rate
71.43%

-10.3% from Historical

Class Size
77

-35.55% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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