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Andrew H Tsao
DRAMA 490
Seattle Campus

Special Studies in Acting-Directing

Class description

Introduction to Screen Acting. Overview of history of film grammar and film performance, screenplay and teleplay script analysis, scenework, production crew assignments.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

On camera scenework. Review of dailies and edited scenes.

Recommended preparation

Admission by audition only.

Class assignments and grading

Three 500 word papers and scenework.

Papers constitute 30% of the total grade. Scenework, attendance and class contributions constitute the remaining 70%.


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Additional Information
Last Update by Andrew H Tsao
Date: 06/13/2007