Theatre Arts: Acting

The Gavilan Theatre and Television Program opens the doors for students to become producers, actors, writers, editors and directors for television/video/film production. Students in the Gavilan Television program participate in learning experiences that teach skills in pre-production, production and postproduction including: writing, acting, camera operation, editing, audio, directing in studio and field production scenarios for television production. The projects created and produced by students are prepared for webcast on GavTV, Blip.TV, and Youtube. Academic pathways for an A.A. degree in Television Performance may lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic and Teledramatic Arts, in addition to degrees in Cinema and Film.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. describe significant movements or genres in theatre history, and to elaborate on their social and cultural significance.
2. work effectively in a team, having developed collaboration and teamwork skills through class exercises, assignments and performances.
3. articulate the differences in theatrical styles and modes of creation. Students participate in both the organic creative process (in which the students participate in the creation of the performance or play) and the more traditional approaches to theatre and performance using an established or already created text.
4. discuss and critique theatrical performances, articulating the playwright’s view and director’s interpretation of the text. Students can evaluate the various technical elements of the production (costume, sets, lights & sound), to determine whether they support or detract from the production and text.
5. demonstrate practical knowledge regarding the responsibilities of the different technical and creative jobs related to theatre and theatre production.
6. master fundamental concepts and vocabulary relating to acting through class exercises and public performances.