Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
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An introduction to the actor's technique and performance skills, exploring the elements necessary to begin training as an actor, i.e., observation, concentration, and imagination. Focus is on physical and vocal exercises, improvisation, and text and character. There is required play reading, play attendance, and some scene study.
When Offered Fall, Spring.
Distribution Category (ALC-AS, ETM-AS) (CA-AG, KCM-AG, LA-AG) Course Subfield (EP)
4 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
2679PMA 2800 DES 501
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Gainor, J
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
2462PMA 2800 DES 502
Meeting Pattern
MW
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Black, T
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
2463PMA 2800 DES 503
Meeting Pattern
MW
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Black, T
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
