FUNDAMENTALS OF MOVEMENT FOR THE STAGE

THEATRE 342

Course Description

Development of the actor's awareness of habitual patterns of tension. Elements of movement including space, time, energy. Introduction to improvisation skills.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.88

4.78% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

2.37% from Historical

A Rate

88.24%

15.64% from Historical

Class Size

27.75% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Jessica Lanius

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