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Course Description

The great Russian actor, director, and teacher Konstantin Stanislavski had a method that combined physicality and spirituality when building a character as the shorter route to finding its inner life. Learn these practical techniques of Stanislavski to perform with confidence and depth. Exercises are supplemented with discussion of Stanislavski's concepts, philosophy and ethics. Most modern acting methods are grounded in the Stanislavski system, and understanding the basics of this system helps the actor understand and study other acting techniques. Topics include action vs. emotion, using imagination to create real emotions, relaxation and concentration, emotional memory, and building a character through physicality and voice. At the end of the course, you will have acquired techniques to learn how to deal with stage fright; how to approach a role and inhabit it from the initial research to the physical embodiment of the character; and how to avoid bad acting habits, such as faking emotion or overacting.

Course Outline

Learn the historic Stanislavski acting method combining the physical and emotional spheres to build an authentic character and true inner life, as well as how this method becomes the basis of many other acting techniques.

Notes

Contact:
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Inside Stanislavski: Applications for the Screen Actor
Type
Lecture
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 27, 2024 to Sep 05, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
2:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Aug 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $785.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 02, 2024 to Sep 05, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
No mtg. July 4, 2024. Internet access required.
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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