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

Summer Program (Level I)

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• Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Summer Program (Level I)

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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Summer Program (Level I) section

Titles and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within the Summer Program (Level I) 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: 

The Conservatory Program First-Year (Platform Year) Current Courses
The Conservatory Program First-Year Retired Courses
The Conservatory Program Second-Year (Film and Television Year) Current Courses
The Conservatory Program Second-Year Retired Courses
The Conservatory Program (Theater-Year ) Courses
Part-time Program (Retired Courses) - All courses have been retired.
Summer Program (Level II)

SUMMER PROGRAM (Level I)
Acting I (ACT101)
Acting I (ACT110)
Acting I (ACT112)
Actor’s Movement (DAN110) - First Entry
Actor’s Movement (DAN110) - Second Entry
Commercial Basics  (COM101)
Commercial Basics  (COM110)
Film and TV Basics  (FIL101)
Film and TV Basics (FIL110)
Improvisation (IMP110)
Movement I (DAN101)
Stage Combat (DAN103)
Stage Combat (DAN112) - First Entry
Stage Combat (DAN112) - Second Entry
Summer Improvisation I (IMP110)
Voice I (SPE101)
Voice I (SPE110)

SUMMER PROGRAM (Level I)

Acting I (ACT112)
[Formerly Acting I (ACT110) and Acting I (ACT101)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 30 hours (3 weeks). Version 2:  27 hours or 27.5 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - August 2004. Version 2: September 2004 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Discuss, appreciate, and make applicable the basic ideas of acting to create believable characters. Version 2: Apply fundamentals of basic acting technique to create a foundation for more advanced work.
Instruction: Version 1: Students engage in various exercises, such as A/B scenes; observation and object; and the use of one’s physical instrument in action. Version 2: This course introduces the ideas of Stanislavski and the foundation of acting through script analysis, monologues, exercises, and scenes.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04 revalidation) (6/09 revalidation).

Actor’s Movement (DAN110)
[Formerly Movement I (DAN101)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 22.5 hours (3 weeks). Version 2: 18 hours (4 weeks). Version 3: 15 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - August 2004. Version 2: September 2004 - May 2005. Version 3: June 2005 - August 2009.*
Objectives: Version 1, 2, or 3: Engage in movement explorations to build a foundation of awareness and freedom of physical motion in solo, group, and ensemble.
Instruction: Version 1, 2, or 3: Students engage in exercises to refine the senses, strengthen concentration and improve the qualities of movement, rhythm, tempo, and breath.
Credit recommendation: Version 1, 2, or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02) (7/04 revalidation). *NOTE:This course is now grouped with Stage Combat (DAN212). Refer to the next exhibit.

1. Actor’s Movement (DAN110)
2. Stage Combat (DAN112)
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1 or 2:15 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Course 1 or 2:September 2009 - Present.*
Objectives: Course 1: Engage in movement explorations to build a foundation of awareness and freedom of physical motion in solo, group, and ensemble. Course 2: Apply basic principles and safety factors to unarmed stage combat.
Instruction: Course 1: Students engage in exercises to refine the senses, strengthen concentration and improve the qualities of movement, rhythm, tempo, and breath. Course 2: Students engage in exercises to illustrate various concepts, such as body centering and grounding, slaps, punches, chokes, slaps, punches, kicks, and reactions.
Credit recommendation: Courses 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (6/09 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit.*NOTE: Earlier versions of these courses are listed separately.

Commercial Basics  (COM110)
[Formerly Commercial Basics (COM101)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length:  Version 1: 18 hours (3 weeks). Version 2 or 3: 17.5 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - August 2004. Version 2: September 2004 - May 2009. Version 3: September 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Achieve awareness of one’s potential for a professional acting career. Version 3: Achieve a basic awareness of the difference between stage and television techniques using various forms of commercial styles.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Work on commercial copy through improvisation, on camera copy, discussion of student’s type, and how student will fit into the acting profession. Version 3: Explore Motion Only Shot and scripted commercials on camera through improvisation and text work.
Credit recommendation: Version 1, 2, or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02) (7/04 revalidation) (6/09 revalidation).

Film and TV Basics (FIL110)
[Formerly Film and TV Basics (FIL101)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 30 hours (3 weeks). Version 2 or 3:  27.5 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - August 2004. Version 2: September 2004 - May 2009 .Version 3: June 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Discuss basic film acting technique; lay a foundation for the audition process and for more advanced training in film and TV performance. Version 3:Converse comfortably using film terminology and apply camera skills and behaviors to acting craft.
Instruction:  Version 1 or 2: Students engage in exercises in auditioning, breaking down a scene, and exploring basic acting technique. Version 3: Develop camera skills through working a scene, monologues, and one and two camera set ups. Learn film and organizational terminology.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02). Version 2 or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04 revalidation) (6/09 revalidation).

Improvisation (IMP110)
[Formerly Summer Improvisation I (IMP110)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length:  Version 1: 27 hours (6 weeks). Version 2: 17.5 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - August 2004. Version 2: September 2004 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Achieve spontaneity and freedom through improvisational techniques, using body, gestures, and emotion, for use in aspects of on-camera performance.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Students engage in group scenes, two-person exercises, and solo work, emphasizing spontaneity, listening, making and committing to choices, agreement, and working with others.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04 revalidation) (6/09 revalidation).

Stage Combat (DAN112)
[Formerly Stage Combat (DAN103)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length: Version 1: 22.5 hours (3 weeks). Version 2: 18 hours (4 weeks). Version 3: 15 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - August 2004. Version 2: September 2004 - May 2005 . Version 3: June 2005 - August 2009.*
Objectives: Version 1, 2, or 3: Apply basic principles and safety factors to unarmed stage combat.
Instruction: Version 1, 2, or 3: Students engage in exercises to illustrate various concepts, such as body centering and grounding, slaps, punches, chokes, slaps, punches, kicks, and reactions.
Credit recommendation: Version 1, 2, or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02) (7/04 revalidation). NOTE: This course or its former version, (DAN103), and Stage Combat (DAN212) or its former version, (DAN211), are identical. Credit is recommended for the completion of only one course. *NOTE: This course is now grouped with Actor's Movement (DAN 110).

Voice I (SPE110)
[Formerly SPE101 until August 2004)]
Location: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, 39 West 19th Street, New York, NY.
Length:  Version 1: 45 hours (6 weeks). Version 2: 27 hours (4 weeks). Version 3 or 4: 25 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - August 2004. Version 2: September 2004 - May 2005. Version 3: June 2005 - May 2009. Version 4: June 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1, 2, or 3: Work toward fully supported forward placed sound that is responsive and flexible; gain awareness of clear speech and articulation.
Instruction: Version 1, 2, or 3: Students engage in exercises in breathing and posture, breath and emotional connection, connection of breath to sound, articulation, resonance, applying good voice and articulation to demands of the text. Version 4: Students engage in exercises in breathing and posture, breath and emotional connection, connection of breath to sound, articulation, resonance, applying good voice and articulation to demands of the text and develop a pre-performance warm-up.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (12/02). Version 2, 3, or 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1semester hour in Theatre, Drama, Communications, or Radio and Television (7/04 revalidation) (6/09 revalidation)..

Updated 1/06/10

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