TH 260 - Auditioning

Description
This course familiarizes the theater performance student with the auditioning process. It covers monologue performance, cold and prepared readings, the interview process, among other aspects. It is recommended for students needing to audition either for transfer or future employment.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Theater
Discipline: TH

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230222T21:52:06
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Strengthen acting related skills and apply them to auditioning experiences.
Improve cold reading skills.
Improve prepared reading skills.
Develop a series of prepared monologues for use at auditions.
Know and use active listening skills.
Make effective presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices when developing a communication.
Translate or explain what written information means and/or how it can be used.
Use appropriate posture, gestures, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness to effectively communicate information.
When communicating, use language that is appropriate to the audience.
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems and issues.
Adapt to change by developing new ideas or finding improved ways of doing things.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
Give and receive constructive feedback.
Manage time effectively.
Work well in teams and with others.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Guideposts of Auditioning

II. Dressing for Auditions

III. Acting Resumes

IV. Headshots

V. Musical Theater Auditions

VI. Using GOTE in Audition Preparation

VII. Stress Relievers and other Pre-Audition Preparation

VIII. Preparing and Delivering Monologues at Auditions

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Student Presentation/Rehearsals: 60-70%

Group Discussion: 10-20%

Lecture/Performance Critique: 20-30%

Mandatory Course Components:
At least 4 monologues will be presented in class.

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [TH 245 (C- or Higher) or TH 247 (C- or Higher)] and English Composition Prerequisite
English Prerequisite(s): Eligible for IRW 99 and/or EN 101
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: N/A
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 2
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor does need to have had significant acting training and experiences during which he or she has developed the physical and vocal requirements of a stage actor, as well as the ability to create believable, compelling characters through goal (or objective) setting and action. Strong communication skills and the demonstrated ability to instruct higher level student performers is important.

General Room Request: Open room

Maximum Course Enrollment: 15
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
None
People Soft Course ID Number: 100374
Course CIP Code: 50.05

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA