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ACTING FOR THE CAMERA

THEATRE 451
Course Description

Focuses on the principles of acting for the camera including industry terms, auditioning techniques, and acting techniques for film/television, industrials, and commercials. Learn tools for script analysis, character development, and on-camera performance which will be recorded and critiqued in class.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

4

Offered

Every Other Spring

Grade Point Average
4

2.22% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

15% from Historical

Class Size
11

-4.35% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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