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2025 - 2026 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog 
    
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DRA 130 - Acting I


Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides a fundamental exploration into the physical, vocal, and imaginative techniques in the art of acting. Final project will be performance of a scene in a recital.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Explore the basic skills of the actor including voice development, movement, improvisation, and several approaches to character development.

  • Explore the acting process, break through inhibitions related to performance, and develop basic stage technique.

  • Approach creativity with a critical eye.



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