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Course Info for THDN - 103 - 01, Spring 2026
Class number: 2231 Title: Basic Acting Department: Theater and Dance
Career: Undergraduate Component: Studio Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 14 Current enrollment: 23 Available seats: 0
Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MW: 10:00AM-12:00PM, AAC - GH Instructor(s): Ong-Hendrick, Michelle
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Arts & Wellness Requirements
Note: Seat reservations: 2 seniors, 2 juniors, 5 sophomores, 5 first years.
Course Description:
An introduction to the basic elements of acting. Students will work on releasing tension, developing their powers of concentration, promoting spontaneity through improvisation, and exploring a systematic approach to preparing a role for performance. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level acting courses.