THMD 163 Neutral Mask

College of Performing Arts Ira Brind School of Theater Arts

1 credit 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course

A sequence of instruction in mask/movement techniques designed to remove all pedestrian movement from the actor, thereby helping the student to begin to develop a movement vocabulary. Develops students’ awareness of their own personal movement habits and their ability to drop their habits in order to achieve neutral body movement. Exercises are designed to achieve neutral body by beginning with simple actions and progressing to object identification.

Open to Acting and Applied Theater Arts majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.