UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
Acting and Performance InstituteJune 21 - July 30, 2010
Curriculum
Class will take place in Macgowan Hall, part of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Macgowan Hall is located beside the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, in the northeast corner of the UCLA campus. On June 22, your first day of class, you will attend a program orientation in Macgowan Hall room 1340 at 9:00 a.m. You will sign in at the tables outside beginning at 8:45 a.m. and receive a name badge to help us get to know you during the first two days of orientation. We ask that you bring and wear your name badge to all classes during Week 1.
Students are automatically enrolled in both the morning and afternoon sections of the program. This program carries quarter units of UC credit.
Classes are held Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each morning begins promptly with taiji exercises, followed by performance classes: fundamentals of acting, movement and improvisation, and scene study. In the afternoon, the performance workshop provides the student with the practical experience of the rehearsal and performance process. Students are expected to be involved in all aspects of the creative process-- conceptualizing, writing and transforming ideas into dramatic action--while guided by an instructor/director. The performance project fosters a mature approach to theatrical responsibility, commitment and issues of collaboration resulting in a final showcase by the students for invited guests.
Performance training classes Monday through Friday include:
Morning Schedule |
Afternoon Schedule |
Taiji Warm-up |
Field Trips |
Acting Technique |
Workshops |
Scene Study |
Performance Project Rehearsal |
Improvisation |
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Movement for Stage |
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Mask Work |
Excursions/Workshops
In addition to attending regularly scheduled classes, students have an opportunity to participate in scheduled workshops and field trips that allow behind-the-scenes understanding of live theater and the Hollywood entertainment industry. Past workshops have included Commedia dell'Arte mask work, acting for the camera, stage combat, and filming with Muppet-style puppets. Field trips have provided unique opportunities to see professional performances of premiere plays, observe final dress rehearsals, and participate in the filming of movies. The workshops and field trips expose students to the wide range of opportunities in theater, film, and television and help students make more informed decisions about potential college programs.Syllabus
The course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of the program.Clothing
To ensure that you are dressed appropriately for classroom work, please wear comfortable clothing that will allow for maximum movement in all classes. Please observe the following:- Wear: sweat pants, sweatshirts, loose T-shirts, stretch pants, etc.
- Do not wear: tight jeans, short skirts, low-cut pants, midriff tops, platform shoes, heels, skimpy sandals, flip flops, or jewelry (watches are okay).
- Also bring: one pair of black pants, one black top (long sleeve knit pullover), one pair of black shoes (jazz, taiji, dance sneakers, etc.)
Grades
Program participants will earn eight units of UCLA academic course credit. Please note that your official transcript is not automatically sent to you. Click here to view more information about UCLA grading policies and how to acquire grade transcripts.