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

Conservatory Program (Second-Year Full-time) Retired Courses

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• Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Conservatory Program (Second-Year Full-time) Retired Courses

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THE CONSERVATORY PROGRAM (Second Year - Full-time) Retired Courses

Acting as a Personal Business (THE228)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 18 hours (3 weeks). Version 2: 24 hours (3 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1993 - December 1997. Version 2: January 1998 - August 2004.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2:  Research work prospects; prepare picture and resume, write a cover letter, utilize the Ross reports, and develop a knowledge of theatre contracts and the roles of industry professionals, such as agents, managers, and casting directors.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: This course informs the actor how to pursue a professional acting career from a business perspective.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications or Radio and Television (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Actor’s Comedy Workshop (THE233)
(Formerly Comedy Characterization [THE233])
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 24 hours (8 weeks). Version 2: 30 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 1998 - August 1999. Version 2: September 1999 - August 2004.
Objectives: Version 1: Perform comedic material on camera (in sit-coms, scripted and improvised commercials) without losing reality base; employ techniques developed through improvisation and sound and movement exercises; develop one's comedic persona; discuss concepts of comedic styles, patterns, and repetition, misdirections, and timing. Version 2: Distinguish different styles of comedy to create characters for sit com and sketch comedy; develop audition techniques for comedic roles.
Instruction: Version 1:  The course covers comic character development, sit-com material, sketch comedy, and scripted and improvised commercials, taught through monologues, exercises, improvisations, and theatre games. Version 2: Students find comedy in a script and learn how to physicalize comedy according to its style. Students write and perform scripted material and present a comedic audition.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (11/97). Version 2: 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 (12/02 revalidation).

Advanced Technique Application I (THE261)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - August 2006.
Objectives: Apply the genres of daytime drama and commercials for audition presentation to the profession.
Instruction: Protocols for working on daytime drama; identifying and performing melodramatic and high emotion scenes; reading cold copy; making creative acting choices; handling a commercial interview; understanding commercial genres; bite and smile; big problems made easy.
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).

Advanced Technique Application II (THE262)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - August 2006.
Objectives: Continuation of objectives in Advanced Technique Application I (THE261) to include audition monologues.
Instruction: Working on daytime drama scene with professional director, making appropriate monologue choices as dramatic calling card; presenting monologues for professional jury. (Prerequisite: Advanced Technique Application I (THE261).)
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).

Audition Skills (THE232)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 24 hours (4 weeks). Version 2: 18 hours (3 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1992 - March 1999. Version 2: April 1999 - August 2004
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Discuss the major industry occupations entailed in the audition process; handle the audition process by presenting audition material for casting directors and agents.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: In this course the student hones audition skills by presenting work under simulated conditions before invited industry professionals.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Auditioning for Film and Television (THE223)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 36 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: September 1995 - August 2004.
Objectives: Master script analysis and on-camera performance techniques for prepared auditions and cold readings.
Instruction: This course helps the student develop an ability to audition for film and TV work.  The student applies acting principles of structuring and scoring the materials to 30-second cold readings, prepared auditions, and intimate across-the-table interviews/auditions, using awareness of type, body, voice, and skill mastery, as well as professional demeanor.
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 (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Camera Ready/Director’s Lab  (THE230)
(Formerly Through-Line [THE230])
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length:  Version 1: 36 hours (12 weeks). Version 2: 27 hours (9 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1992 - March 1999. Version 2: April 1999 - August 2004.
Objectives: Version 1: Deal with the demands of a full length TV show or film, analyzing the script for developing the arc of the role, coping with non-sequential shooting, and researching for period pieces, to integrate the acting work by means of a super objective, through-line of action, or motivating desire. Version 2: Prepare roles through study and analysis of connected film scenes and scripts, leading to playing the entire role.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: This course assists students in preparing an entire role, organizing their preparation by concentrating on an actual film script, rehearsing, taping, and critiquing scenes, scoring a major role from a play, writing character biographies, doing historical research, where appropriate, and exploring roles through various techniques.  Students are assisted to achieve objectives by professional guest directors.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: 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 (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Commercials (THE222)
(Formerly Commercial Course [THE222])
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 36 hours (12 weeks). Version 2: 27 hours (10 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1992 - August 1999. Version 2: September 1999 - August 2004.
Objectives:  Version 1 or 2: Apply basic acting skills to the needs and requirements of acting in commercials, such as slice of life, spokesperson formats, and commercials without dialogue (MOS).
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Through lecture/demonstration, improvisation, and on-camera lab work, the student is introduced to and develops the ability to analyze and perform the various genres of TV commercials.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: 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 (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Daytime Drama (THE227)
 (Formerly Intro to Daytime Drama [THE227] and Soap Opera Workshop [THE227])
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 27 hours (9 weeks). Version 2: 30 hours (10 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1993 - December 1997. Version 2: December 1998 - August 2004.
Objectives: Version 1: Work in the soap opera medium by garnering experience and confidence in the performance of actual soap opera scripts; deal with schedules, players, and different types of contracts available in the industry. Version 2: Prepare a role for daytime drama; handle the demands of a soap opera script; appreciate different contract roles and demands for each.
Instruction:  Version 1 or 2: This course acquaints the student with the basics of day-time drama, including preparation of roles, emphasizing sub-texts, working with two camera set-ups, developing audition skills, and understanding soap opera types. Students rehearse and tape scenes using props, make-up, and costumes. Participation includes lectures by industry guests. Version 2: Students rehearse and tape scenes using props, make-up, and costumes emphasizing subtexts.  Visits by industry guest professionals.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: 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 (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Masks (THE243)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 18 hours (6 weeks).
Dates: December 2002 - August 2004.
Objectives:  Recognize when the creative state induced by mask work takes over and is given control of the dramatic situation; take greater risks in character work.
Instruction:  A physical warm up to find students’ physical strengths and weaknesses through the utilization of masks to free the actor from self.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02).

Monologues and Vocal Workout (THE236)
(Formerly Monologues [THE236])
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 24 hours (8 weeks). Version 2: 36 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1995 - December 2001. Version 2: January 2002 - August 2004.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Discover appropriate contrasting monologues for TV, film, and theatre; encompass acting skills for successfully presenting prepared monologues for agents, general auditions, and repertory theatre.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: This course assists the student in the selection of contemporary audition monologues, in applying an appropriate warm-up to an audition situation, and coaches them on the performance of prepared pieces under varied circumstances; Michael Chekhov's Psychological Gestures, principles of camera performance, adjusting to different performance venues, scaling, and contrasting the work are investigated.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (11/97). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02 revalidation).

Principles of Preparation (THE224)
(Formerly Advanced Emotional Preparation Workshop I [THE224])
Advanced Principles of Preparation (THE237)
(Formerly Advanced Emotional Preparation Workshop II [THE237])
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1: 24 hours (8 weeks). Course 2: 12 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Course 1: April 1997 - Present. Course 2: April 1997 - August 2004.
Objectives: Course 1: Access emotional life through the use of breathing techniques, sound, movement, and sensitivity techniques; draw from within flexibility, presence, choice making, and risk taking. Course 2: Continuation of the objectives in Course 1; in addition, use thoughtful awareness from life experiences to illuminate and enrich his/her work; find inspiration by moving beyond personal experience; maintain playfulness, spontaneity, exploration, and risk taking despite time pressures.
Instruction: Course 1: This course helps elicit from the student flexibility, presence, the ability to make creative choices, to take risks through the use of scene work, and explore acting as integrated work through exercises in voice, speech, movement, and acting technique. Course 2: This course helps the student explore and integrate emotional preparation techniques through application of scene work with heightened response. Students analyze a script, present scene  work, and work on final reel material.
Credit recommendation: Course 1 and 2: 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 (11/97) (12/02 revalidation). NOTE: Both courses must be completed to receive credit.

Process for the Camera I (THE238)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 36 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: September 1998 - August 2004.
Objectives: Exhibit independence and self motivation in preparation for work in the industry.
Instruction: Unify the information and technique learned during the first year as the groundwork for further study; three units, the physical, vocal, and emotional underscore specific behavioral choices in assigned scene.
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 (12/02).

Process for the Camera II (THE239)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 36 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: September 1998 - August 2004.
Objectives: Exhibit independence and self motivation in preparation for work in the industry.
Instruction: Explore expansion in emotional intensity and flexibility through taping and playback of exercises and work scenes appropriate to commercial type.
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 (12/02).

Professional Director's Lab (THE234)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 24 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: September 1992 - August 2004.
Objectives: Audition, rehearse, and perform episodic TV, film, and classical theatre, making the best use of time limitations and other exigencies pertinent to the field.
Instruction: Under the eye of professional guest directors, students replicate the circumstances of performing episodic TV and film by rehearsing and taping scenes and auditioning for and rehearsing a scene from a classical play.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (11/97).

Research, Rehearsal, and Performance (THE235)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 76 hours (3 weeks). Version 2: 24 hours (3 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 1992 - June 2002. Version 2: July 2002 - August 2004.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Display, through in-depth rehearsal and culminating in a taped performance, the techniques, talent, and professionalism which has been the goal of the previous two years of training.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: This course assists students in identifying and exploring their castable qualities and preparing, assembling, and recording a final video culminating the work and objectives of the two-year program.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: 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 (11/97).  Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television  (12/02 revalidation).

Scene Study I (THE220)
(Formerly Advanced Scene Study for Film and Television [THE220])
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 72 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: September 1992 - August 2004.
Objectives: Perform on-camera scenes and exercises employing the techniques of script analysis, character development, and playing objectives.
Instruction: This course is designed to provide an intense knowledge of script analysis, character development, preparation techniques, and on-set performance skills. The focus is on making clear, simple choices, playing them fully and sticking to them while incorporating adjustments.
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 (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Scene Study II (THE225)
(Formerly Continuing Scene Study Class [THE225])
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 36 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: September 1997 - August 2004.
Objectives: Utilize the technique of scoring an action and a role as preparation for on-camera work; apply the technique as a working process in approaching any scene work in film, TV, or stage.
Instruction: This is an advanced acting class that builds on the principles of the structure of an action taught in Scene Study I or Scene Study for Film & Television. Through blocking, rehearsing, taping, and viewing scenes, the student develops an understanding of the physical foundation for scoring and structuring a role, defining characters, and dealing with scenic problems, with some discussion of short and long-term goals in career development. (Prerequisite: Scene Study I (THE220) or Scene Study for Film & Television (FIL215 or FIL301).)
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 (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Second Year Internship (THE241)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 25 hours (30 weeks).
Dates: April 2001 - August 2004.
Objectives: Observe and be part of the business of the acting business in working situations; interact with and be known by industry leaders to enhance networking.
Instruction:  Literal placement in the offices of casting directors, agents, producers, advertising agencies, etc. Students prepare three reports on three internships during the second year.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02). NOTE: The current version of this course is located on the Conservatory Second Year Current Courses page.

Second Year Technique and Preparation (THE254)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - August 2006.
Objectives: Use a variety of techniques to achieve freedom, emotional release, and characterization on camera.
Instruction: Mask work; emotional recall; Laban, Michael Chekhov, and Boleslavsky approaches to characterization and emotional freedom. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Acting for the Camera (THE135).)
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).

Technique Brush-up (THE242)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 18 hours (6 weeks).
Dates: April 2002 - August 2004.
Objectives: Cement basic techniques of voice movement and Meisner; habituate these learned techniques to maintain vocal and physical flexibility and to stay in the moment.
Instruction:  Review of voice, articulation, movement exercises, and Meisner techniques fashioned to meet each student’s needs.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02).

Voice and Speech III: Vocal Workout and Voice Over (THE252)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 48 hours (16 weeks).
Dates: September 2004 - August 2006.
Objectives: Continuation of the objectives in Voice and Speech I and II; in addition, develop breath control and physicalization with Shakespearean texts; use voice and articulation skills for the demands of the microphone.
Instruction: Exercises in microphone technique by using monologues and radio drama scripts. (Prerequisite: Voice and Speech II (THE132).)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama or Speech (7/04).

Voice and Speech IV: Voice Over and Vocal Workout (THE221)
(Formerly Voice and Speech IV)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1 or 2: 36 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1997 - August 2000. Version 2: September 2000 - August 2004.
Objectives: Version 1: Continuation of the objectives in the First Year Program; in addition, apply principles and techniques of voice production and articulation to Shakespearean monologues and sonnets. Version 2: Continuation of the objectives in the First Year Program; in addition, warm up the voice successfully for auditions, radio, TV, or film work; incorporate voice work into specific acting choices; perform creatively with a radio partner.
Instruction: Version 1: Building upon courses in the First Year Program, the student gains a deeper awareness of abdominal breathing and continues work on resonance and articulation with special application to Shakespearean texts. (Prerequisite: Voice and Speech III (THE111).) Version 2: Building upon courses in the First Year Program, the student exercises for physical and vocal flexibility and clarity as a warm-up. Students explore techniques for application of acting skills to auditions, voiceovers, commercial copy and radio scene work. (Prerequisite: Voice and Speech III (THE111).)
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama or Speech (11/97) (12/02 revalidation).

Voice and Speech V (THE226)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 36 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: September 1997 - March 2000.
Objectives: Continuation of the objectives in previous courses; in addition, develop a sense of intonation and melody in text and scene work and an appreciation of language; apply voice to text in exploration of scene work.
Instruction: Building upon previous courses, the student explores musicality in texts using Shakespearean sonnets. (Prerequisite: Voice and Speech IV (THE221).)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama or Speech (11/97).

Voice and Speech VI (THE231)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: 36 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: September 1997 - June 2000.
Objectives: Continuation of the objectives in previous courses; in addition, apply a basic knowledge of dialects to scene work and character; use awareness of language to pursue a character's intention in a scene.
Instruction: Building upon previous courses, the student develops skills using selected dialects and investigating how language informs scene objectives. (Prerequisite: Voice and Speech V (THE226).)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama or Speech (11/97).

Updated 7/18/08

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