Jul 07, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

THAR 2161 - Movement for Actors II


Continues the focus on concepts and principles of movement for actors including more advanced study of alignment, physical strength and spontaneity. Additional emphasis will be placed on embodiment of images and physical actions. Exercises are designed to develop expressiveness and consciousness.

Requisites: THAR 2160
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 studio
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply embodiment of images and actions in individual, partner and ensemble exercises and studies.
  • Demonstrate a systematic awareness of compositional elements of space and time.
  • Demonstrate connection between physical action, intention and response.
  • Demonstrate expanded physical purposefulness, listening and responding in exercises and studies.
  • Demonstrate full physical engagement in both partner and ensemble work.
  • Identify and ameliorate personal, habitual movement patterns.


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