Length:
Course 1 or 2: 15 hours (4 weeks).
Location:
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Learner Outcomes:
Course 1: Develop a particular brand of physical comedy using one's individual personality. Course 2: Apply basic principles and safety factors to unarmed stage combat.
Instruction:
Course 1: Students engage in exercises to refine the senses, strengthen concentration and improve the qualities of movement, rhythm, tempo, and breath. Course 2: Students engage in exercises to illustrate various concepts, such as body centering and grounding, slaps, punches, chokes, slaps, punches, kicks, and reactions.
Credit recommendation:
Courses 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (6/09 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit.*NOTE: Earlier versions of these courses are listed separately.
