The best aspects of this course were the in-class performances by each student and the useful feedback. The worst aspect of this course was the long meetings, with more lecturing than hands-on activity. The course would improve if there was more in class interaction. Students would also have liked to do more experimenting and acting. Prospective students should know that is a class that will teach acting and other applicable skills. However, this course is more academic than acting-based.

Students loved the smal class sizes and the professor’s professional experience and advice. They found the acting sessions to be enjoyable and the criticism they received constructive. Many students found that the reading assignments did not relate to what they discussed in class and believed that the time would have been better spent rehearsing scenes. Students suggested that putting less emphasis on the homework and spending more time acting during class would be most helpful. They also thought that the professor could make the course a little more organized by creating and sticking to a schedule. Prospective students should know that although the workload is light, they wil get the most out of the class if they participate, ask questions and dedicate time to implementing the acting techniques they learn in class.

Students praised this course for its small size which allowed lessons to be tailored to each student’s level and growth. Perceived issues with the course varied. Multiple students believed that they missed out on opportunities to run through scenes or receive feedback because time wasn’t managed as effectively as possible. In addition, students found the readings could become intensely heavy, particularly when students had to be working to memorize their lines. Suggestions to improve the course largely focused on a desire for students to have more opportunities to receive critiques on their abilities with one student suggesting bi-weekly one-on-one meetings between individual students and the instructor. Prospective students should know that students found that the course didn’t require or expect students to have a background in acting; however, students had to be prepared to study scenes and memorize lines outside of class.