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THE NEW YORK CONSERVATORY
FOR DRAMATIC ARTS
(Formerly School for Film and Television)

Conservatory Program (First-Year Full-time)

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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Conservatory Program (First-Year Full-time) Current Courses section

Titles and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within the Conservatory Program (First-Year Full-time) Current Courses section can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences or use the following links to go directly to other sections:

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THE CONSERVATORY PROGRAM (First Year Full-time) Current Courses
Actor's Lab I (THE140)
Actor's Lab I (THE144)
Actor's Lab II (THE145)
Film Genres and History (THE125)
Improvisation (THE123)
Introduction to Acting for the Camera 1 (THE126)
Introduction to Acting for the Camera II (THE138)
Introduction to the Camera for Actors I (THE126)
Introduction to the Camera for Actors II (THE138)
Meisner I (THE127)
Meinser II (THE137)
Meisner Technique I (THE120)
Meisner Technique II (THE121)
Meisner Technique III (THE130)
Meisner Technique IV (THE131)
Movement for Actors I (THE124)
Movement for Actors I (THE129)
Movement for Actors II (THE133)
Movement for Actors II (THE139)
Voice and Speech I (THE122)
Voice and Speech II (THE132)

Actor's Lab I (THE140)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: August 2007 - May 2008.
Objectives: Apply the basics of the actor's craft to a simple scene.
Instruction: Areas explored are environment, objects, relationship, endowment/sense memory, talk/listen, intention/actions, obstacles, preceding circumstances and preceding moment.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (6/08).

Actor's Lab I (THE144)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: January 2007 - July 2007.
Objectives: Apply principles of the Stanislavski system, including application of given circumstances, the moment before, intentions, relationships, obstacles, actions, and object work.
Instruction: This experience gives students the opportunity to explore and learn how to apply the actor's craft to text. Scenes are assigned from plays. The teacher creates exercises to explore the circumstances of the scene, lanugage, and physicality. The following elements of the craft are applied: moment to moment work, preceding circumstances and the preceding moment, relationship, environment, sensory work, obstacles, intentions, and actions.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/07).

Actor's Lab II (THE145)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: January 2008 - August 2008.
Objectives: Take one’s learned acting craft based on the work of Stanislavski, and apply it to a complex piece of theatrical text; gain an increased awareness of physical, vocal and emotional strengths and weaknesses.
Instruction: Explore scenes using the works of Williams, Albee, Lanford Wilson, Odets, Inge, and August Wilson. Discover, define and put into action the following elements: preceding circumstances and the preceding moment, building and owning environment (both physically and emotionally), relationships, obstacles, intentions, actions, object and sensory work.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (6/08).

Film Genres and History (THE125)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - Present.
Objectives: Recognize and identify various film genres; apply knowledge of genres to script analysis and audition skills.
Instruction: Early film history and the development of easily recognized genres; genre as a marketing tool; genre as an acting tool; shared elements of the most popular genres: the western, romantic comedy, film noir, and war film; the film school generation. Students write an annotated research paper and deliver a 30minute presentation on a specific film genre.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04) (7/07 revalidation) (6/08 revalidation).

Improvisation (THE123)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - Present.
Objectives: Perform at a level of spontaneity and freedom through improvisational technique, using body, gestures, and emotions; use improvisation as an art form, as well as for auditioning and executing other performance disciplines.
Instruction: Listening; being in the moment; committing to choices in working with fellow actors; use of status; making active choices with emotional and physical connection.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04) (7/07 revalidation) (6/08 revalidation).

Introduction to the Camera for Actors I (THE126)
[Formerly Introduction to Acting for the Camera 1 (THE126)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: September 2006 - Present.
Objectives: Technically meet the responsibilities on a film or television set and be aware of who everyone else is on a professional set and what their jobs are.
Instruction: Students learn the technical aspects of working on a set with both single camera and multi camera set ups. The student becomes familiar with everyone's job on the set that is important to an actor, and familiar with set terminology. Professional behavior and the actor's responsibility in the work environment are stressed.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/07) (6/08 revalidation).

Introduction to the Camera for Actors II (THE138)
[Formerly Introduction to Acting for the Camera II (THE138)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: September 2006 - July 2007.
Objectives: Interpret a role with acquired skills; bring that work to a set and integrate it with the technical demands of film and television acting.
Instruction: The purpose of this course is to ensure students understand and develop the skills needed to be able to approach a role, and to understand the given circumstances of a scene and translate them into a truthful human and emotional experience. The class works toward an actor's ownership of the character and being able to sustain the work while meeting the specific needs of a performance.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/07).

Meisner I (THE127)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 96 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: April 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Apply the principles of the work of Sanford Meisner to act with spontaneous behavior; apply the principles of repetition to imaginary circumstances and use this technique for exploring text.
Instruction: Repetition exercises; living truthfully under imaginary circumstances; independent activity; knocking exercise; emotional preparation; application to text; pre-circumstances; cold reading; beginning scene work with specific emphasis on relationships, activity, and preparation.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (6/08).

Meisner II (THE137)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 96 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: April 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Apply, through heightened awareness, the principles of emotional preparation to specific text work. Interpret material and act the moments as they are written, maintaining the integrity of the text; memorize and interpret speeches as well as perform a fully interpreted score.
Instruction: Exploring text of monologues and scenes; preparation techniques; personal invention; focus on believable behavior in order to achieve spontaneity and honesty in sharing. Interpreting material; acting in the moment; interpreting speeches as well as perform a fully interpreted scene.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (6/08).

Meisner Technique I (THE120)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - March 2007.
Objectives: Apply the principles of the work of Sanford Meisner to act with spontaneous behavior.
Instruction: Repetition exercises; living truthfully under imaginary circumstances; independent activity; knocking exercise.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04) (7/07 revalidation).

Meisner Technique II (THE121)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - May 2007.
Objectives: Apply the principles of repetition to imaginary circumstances and use this technique for exploring text.
Instruction: Emotional preparation; application to text; pre-circumstances; cold reading; beginning scene work with specific emphasis on relationships, activity, and preparation. (Prerequisite: Meisner Technique I (THE120).)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04) (7/07 revalidation).

Meisner Technique III (THE130)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - June 2007.
Objectives: Apply, through heightened awareness, the principles of emotional preparation to specific text work.
Instruction: Exploring text of monologues and scenes; preparation techniques; personal invention; focus on believable behavior in order to achieve spontaneity and honesty in sharing. (Prerequisite: Meisner Technique II (THE121).)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04) (7/07 revalidation).

Meisner Technique IV (THE131)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - July 2007.
Objectives: Interpret material and act the moments as they are written, maintaining the integrity of the text; memorize and interpret speeches as well as perform a fully interpreted score.
Instruction: Interpreting material; acting in the moment; interpreting speeches; performing a fully interpreted score. (Prerequisite: Meisner Technique III (THE130).)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04) (7/07 revalidation).

Movement for Actors I (THE129)
[Formerly Movement for Actors I (THE124)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1 or 2: 64 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 2004 - August 2006. Version 2: September 2006 - May 2007.
Objectives: Version 1: Act with a flexible, expressive, aligned body integrated with voice; safely utilize stage combat as relevant to industry needs. Version 2: Act with a flexible, expressive, and aligned body integrated with voice; drive scene and character work with physical impulses; use basic dance styles most relevant in the industry.
Instruction: Version 1: Flexibility and strengthening of the body; creative movement and handling of hand properties; connecting body and voice; stage combat. Version 2: Flexibility and strengthening of the body; creative movement for characterization; connecting body and voice.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, or Dance (7/04) (7/07 revalidation) (6/08 revalidation).

Movement for Actors II (THE139)
[Formerly Movement for Actors II (THE133)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 64 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 2004 - December 2006. Version 2: January 2007 - July 2007.
Objectives: Version 1: Act with a flexible and integrated voice and body; extend imagination; perform period dance; apply movement and mask work to characterization. Version 2: Act with a flexible and integrated voice and body; access and extend imagination; use dance and movement to create character.
Instruction: Version 1: Performance energies; mask and dance culminating in vocal and physical integration by means of Shakespeare scenes. Version 2: Continued exploration of subtle physical impulses and expressive, creative movement for the actor; the practical application of movement in a scene. (Prerequisite: Movement for Actors I (THE124).)
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, or Dance (7/04) (7/07 revalidation) (6/08 revalidation).

Voice and Speech I (THE122)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 64 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - Present.
Objectives: Produce a fully supported forward placed speaking voice that is responsive to the demands of the text; speak with clarity of speech and articulation; recognize one's true sound.
Instruction: Work on mastering techniques of voice and speech through drill and exercises. Audio and video tapes are used as training and teaching tools.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Theatre, Drama or Speech (7/04) (7/07 revalidation) (6/08 revalidation).

Voice and Speech II (THE132)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 64 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - Present.
Objectives: Perform with a flexible, responsive voice while working with real space/electronic media; employ fluent and expressive language skills with developed vocal and physical connections.
Instruction: Microphone technique; analysis and scoring of classic text; connection of the vocal and physical in a flexible and responsive instrument. (Prerequisite: Voice and Speech I (THE122).)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Theatre, Drama or Speech (7/04) (7/07 revalidation) (6/08 revalidation).


Updated 7/25/08

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