TH 108A: ACTING FUNDAMNTLS
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite: Theatre major or Theatre minor or permission of instructor. This course develops foundational skills for the actor, with an emphasis on ensemble building, collaboration and creative problem solving. Acting exercises, techniques and methods from a variety of performance styles will provide a comprehensive introduction to the roles and responsibilities of actors and directors. Fundamentals of the actor's craft, such as developing an effective work ethic, appropriate rehearsal behavior and learning to integrate external evaluation, will provide students with a strong foundation in theater performance. Class meets 4 hours per week.
Average GPA: 3.49
Grade distribution records: 524 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 256 | 48.9% |
| A- | 102 | 19.5% |
| B+ | 62 | 11.8% |
| B | 30 | 5.7% |
| B- | 16 | 3.1% |
| C+ | 16 | 3.1% |
| C | 17 | 3.2% |
| C- | 7 | 1.3% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.4% |
| D | 1 | 0.2% |
| D- | 6 | 1.1% |
| F | 9 | 1.7% |
Based on 524 student grade records across 15 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Sonia Norris 258 students, Average GPA 3.56
- Eric S Gould 80 students, Average GPA 3.43
- Helen Simpson 72 students, Average GPA 3.81
- Ronnie Clark 19 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Nikhil Pai 18 students, Average GPA 3.44
- Carolina Barcos 13 students, Average GPA 3.75