TA 5: Beginning Acting
San Jose State University
Course introduces basic acting techniques, including creating a character psychologically, physically, and vocally and working with partners to create believable performances. Techniques such as improvisation, physical and vocal exercises, and written responses to performances will help the beginner understand the nuances of acting. It is for both majors and non-majors. Satisfies GE Area: 3A. Arts (Formerly Area C1).
Average GPA: 3.50
Grade distribution records: 3,502 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 698 | 19.9% |
| A | 1,369 | 39.1% |
| A- | 382 | 10.9% |
| B+ | 230 | 6.6% |
| B | 303 | 8.7% |
| B- | 136 | 3.9% |
| C+ | 63 | 1.8% |
| C | 125 | 3.6% |
| C- | 54 | 1.5% |
| D+ | 17 | 0.5% |
| D | 39 | 1.1% |
| D- | 8 | 0.2% |
| F | 78 | 2.2% |
Based on 3,502 student grade records across 16 terms and 16 professors.
Instructors
- Johnny Roger Moreno 980 students, Average GPA 3.44
- Sarah Kate Anderson 674 students, Average GPA 3.29
- Beverly J Swanson 371 students, Average GPA 3.71
- Kathleen J Normington 342 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Scott Edward Cummins 196 students, Average GPA 3.70
- Nancy Jennifer Carlin 175 students, Average GPA 3.76
- Buddy E Butler 144 students, Average GPA 3.76
- Oluchi C Nwokocha 120 students, Average GPA 3.71
- Teresa Rose Veramendi 107 students, Average GPA 3.48
- Laura L Long 96 students, Average GPA 3.75
- Kathie Kratochvil 94 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Rebecca Haley Clark 69 students, Average GPA 2.91
- Will Garrett Detlefsen 52 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Kimberly Ann Piet 36 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Lucas F Hatton 26 students, Average GPA 3.43
- Matthew Aaron Thompson 20 students, Average GPA 3.14