ADVANCED ACTING
In the Second Year, advanced scene study is undertaken using the principles of relaxation, concentration, objectives, actions and moment-to-moment spontaneity as a base. Roles assigned require more imaginative extensions of technique, greater stretch, specificity, personalization and justification, and more intensive background research. Scenes assigned include the works of Ibsen, Chekhov, Strindberg and Shaw.

STYLES II - SHAKESPEARE New York
An intense study of performing in Shakespeare's plays in which students develop a solid foundation for the appreciation and use of heightened poetic language. Major focus is given to researching the period, learning meter and understanding its importance to the character and the play.

STYLES II - Los Angeles
Styles II begins with Shakespeare and moves forward with Scene Study of 17th and 18th century French and English playwrights, concluding with 19th century comic and romantic European drama.

ADVANCED SHAKESPEARE/ MUSICAL THEATRE Los Angeles
In the second semester of Second Year, students are placed in either Advanced Shakespeare or Musical Theatre to further explore heightened styles of acting. These classes lead to workshop performances in the theatre.

VOICE & SPEECH III
With the fundamentals of speech and voice production as a base and advanced use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, students study the major dialects which may include Standard Stage, British, Cockney, Irish and others. With attention towards performance, variation in pitch, rhythm, resonance and pronunciation are explored, and the learning techniques needed to acquire other dialects and accents are developed.

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
Students continue the study and application of basic and advanced acting techniques through rehearsal and performance of roles that may be in projects, one acts or full-length productions.

MOVEMENT III (FENCING/STAGE COMBAT)
The course includes movement for the actor and an introduction to fencing, with the focus on stage combat and its application to theatrical use.

CAMERA TECHNIQUE
In a hands-on studio environment, students experience acting in front of the camera, learning how to adjust for the technical requirements of media acting. Projects and scene work allow students to strengthen their acting work through taping and replay, and to learn the basics of the technical production process.

CAREER PREPARATION
Industry professionals and guest speakers are scheduled for seminars and workshops toward the end of the Second Year to familiarize students with basic procedures of professional employment. Guidance is offered concerning resumes, photographs, auditions, agents, casting directors, unions and other issues related to the development of a career for film, television and theatre.

A series of audition preparation workshops is also offered on the selection and preparation of audition monologues from both classical and contemporary theatre. These career counseling courses help provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop personal business strategies and to sustain a professional career.

MAKE-UP
Basic materials of stage make-up are introduced and students are trained to use them effectively. Individual facial structure is studied, as well as the principles of characterization, creating realistic scars and wounds, the effect of lighting and specific practices of historic periods.

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