SemesterSpring Semester, 2025
DepartmentCollege of Communication Specialized Subjects for Freshman and Sophomore Majors
Course NameCharacter Design and Performance Techniques for Screen Media
InstructorLiu Chu-Ying
Credit3.0
Course TypeElective
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週次



課程主題



課程內容與指定閱讀



教學活動與作業



1



課程介紹與影視表演基礎 Introduction to Film Acting



課程目標介紹,影視與舞台表演的基本差異,影視表演的核心概念

指定閱讀: Stanislavski, An Actor Prepares, Ch. 1-2

Introduction to course objectives, fundamental differences between film and stage acting, core concepts of film acting



討論課程目標,進行基礎表達練習,理解影視表演的核心概念

Discuss course objectives, perform foundational expression exercises to introduce core concepts in film acting.



2



鏡頭語言與角色表達 Cinematic Expression & Character



角色表達與鏡頭語言的關聯,專注於面部表情和肢體語言在鏡頭中的運用

指定閱讀: Hagen, Respect for Acting, Ch. 3, 6

The relationship between character expression and cinematic language, focusing on facial expressions and body language on camera



無台詞表情練習,專注鏡頭前表情和肢體語言控制

Silent exercises focusing on facial expressions and body language in front of the camera.



3



基礎表演工作坊 Workshop 1: Acting Fundamentals



進行基礎的鏡頭前肢體控制和情緒表達,奠定影視表演的基礎技巧

指定閱讀: Hagen, Respect for Acting, Ch. 2-3

Basic on-camera body control and emotional expression to build foundational acting skills for film



鏡頭前的基礎表演練習,專注於情緒表達和身體語言控制

Basic on-camera exercises focusing on emotional expression and body language control.



4



角色認知與情緒表現 Character Perception & Emotional Expression



提升感知力和信念感,增加角色真實性和說服力

指定閱讀: Chekhov, To the Actor, Ch. 2

Developing perception and conviction to enhance character authenticity and impact



小組練習感知力和信念感,增強情緒表達的真實性

Group exercises to develop character perception and conviction, focusing on authentic emotional expression.



5



台詞表達技巧與語調訓練 Dialogue Delivery & Tone Training



台詞表達技巧與語調控制,提升自然表達及情感傳遞

指定閱讀: Linklater, Freeing the Natural Voice, Ch. 4-5

Dialogue delivery techniques and tone control to improve naturalness and emotional impact



台詞演練及語調模擬練習,增強台詞流暢性

Practice dialogue delivery and tone control to enhance natural expression and emotional conveyance.



6



選角與適合度分析 Casting & Suitability Analysis



探討從導演角度進行選角,並分析選角考量,包括角色形象的一致性、演員的表現潛力及適合度。

指定閱讀: Rudin, Casting the Actor, Ch. 1-2

Examining casting from a director’s perspective, with considerations on character consistency, actor potential, and suitability for roles.



模擬選角流程,學生從導演角度分析候選人並提供建議,著重於角色和演員形象的一致性及表現潛力。

Conduct mock casting sessions where students analyze candidates from a director's perspective, focusing on character-actor consistency and performance potential.



7



角色目標與動機 Character Objectives & Motivation



分析角色目標及動機,增強表演一致性

指定閱讀: Adler, The Art of Acting, Ch. 1, 4

Analyzing character objectives and motivations to strengthen performance consistency



分組進行角色目標和動機分析

Group exercises on character objectives and motivations for consistent performance.



8



劇本解讀與角色創作 Script Interpretation & Character Creation



劇本解讀技巧增強角色深度,探索角色在劇本中的定位

指定閱讀: Shurtleff, Audition, Ch. 3, 6



演練劇本解讀場景,強化角色表現

Practice scenes focusing on script interpretation to deepen character portrayal.



9



導演演員 Directing Actors



導演如何指導演員達到預期角色效果,包括場面調度與演員鏡頭互動的技巧

指定閱讀: Weston, Directing Actors, Ch. 2, 7

How directors guide actors to achieve intended character outcomes, focusing on techniques in scene blocking and actor-camera interaction



學生模擬導演角色進行場面調度與鏡頭互動練習,觀察對角色塑造的影響

Students practice scene blocking and actor-camera interaction, observing the impact on character development.



10



期中報告準備 / Midterm Report Preparation



 



 



 



11



影視拍攝的鏡頭需求與技術 Camera Requirements in Film Acting



近景、中景、遠景等鏡頭對表演的不同需求,並探討鏡頭與空間互動

指定閱讀: Weston, Directing Actors, Ch. 5-6

Exploring different camera shot requirements (close-up, medium, long) and interaction with space



練習不同鏡頭需求下的表演,適應情緒與空間轉換

Practice scenes adapting to various camera shot types, focusing on emotional and spatial adjustments.



12



場景動態走位 Dynamic Scene Blocking



學習在場景中動態走位及與鏡頭的互動,增強靈活性

指定閱讀: Merlin, The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit, Ch. 5, 7

Learning dynamic blocking and interaction with the camera to improve flexibility



動態場景走位練習,強化流暢性與鏡頭互動

Practice dynamic scene blocking to enhance fluidity and interaction with the camera.



13



進階表演工作坊:即興與情緒高峰 Advanced Acting Workshop: Improvisation & Emotional Peaks



合併即興表演與情緒高峰處理,增強角色應對情境變化和高情緒場景的適應能力

指定閱讀: Johnstone, Impro, Ch. 3, 4

Combining improvisation and emotional peak management, enhancing adaptability to situational changes and intense scenes



高情緒場景的即興練習,強化情境反應及情緒控制

Practice high-intensity scenes and improvisational exercises for adaptability and emotional control.



14



角色創作進階:情感連貫性 Advanced Character Creation: Emotional Continuity



掌握角色的情感連貫性技巧,保持角色內在的真實性

指定閱讀: Stanislavski, Building a Character, Ch. 5

Techniques for maintaining emotional continuity, ensuring internal character consistency



學生練習情緒連貫性,確保角色的一致性和真實性

Practice emotional continuity to ensure character consistency and authenticity.



15



鏡頭前的綜合表現力:自信、表達與群眾魅力 On-Camera Expressive Skills: Confidence, Communication & Charisma



發展鏡頭前的專業形象,著重自信、表達力及群眾魅力的培養,以適應新聞主播、網紅等不同鏡頭前角色的需求。

指定閱讀: Stanislavski, Creating a Role, Ch. 3

Developing a professional on-camera presence with a focus on confidence, communication, and charisma, suited for varied roles like news anchors and social media influencers.



模擬多種鏡頭情境,讓學生練習在不同場景中的表達及自信,培養在新聞播報及自媒體展示中的專業形象及群眾魅力。

Simulate diverse on-camera scenarios, allowing students to practice expression and confidence, cultivating a professional image and charisma for news reporting and social media contexts.



16



期末報告準備 / Final Report Preparation



 



 



 



17



期末呈現(第一部分) Final Presentation (Part I)



Student final presentations: character-driven scenes or audition performances.

學生展示期末項目:角色驅動場景或試鏡表演



Students present final projects, receiving live feedback.

學生展示期末項目,進行現場反饋與討論



18



期末呈現(第二部分)與課程總結 Final Presentation (Part II) & Reflection



Completion of final projects and course reflection on learning and application.

完成期末項目並反思課程所學



Students discuss learning insights and future applications of skills.

學生分享學習收穫,討論課程技能在未來的應用



Teaching Methods
Teaching Assistant

The information on the TA will be announced during the first week of the class.


Requirement/Grading

評量工具與策略 Assessment Methods & Strategies



  期中報告 Midterm Report20% – 分析角色創作與表演進展,進行自我反思。

Analyze character development and performance progress with self-reflection.



  小組活動 Group Activities20% – 團隊合作完成角色小傳或試鏡模擬,展示協作及實作技能。

Collaborate in groups to complete character biographies or audition simulations, showcasing teamwork and practical skills.



  課堂參與與討論 Participation and Discussion20% – 積極參與課堂討論、角色開發、詮釋及演繹。

Actively participate in class discussions, character development, interpretation, and performance.



  期末專案 Final Project30% – 包含影片拍攝或現場展示,強調角色詮釋及場面調度。

Includes filmed or live presentations, emphasizing character interpretation and scene blocking.



  每週作業 Weekly Assignments10% – 完成角色創作、場景練習及其他課堂指定作業。

Complete character creation, scene practice, and other assigned coursework.


Textbook & Reference

  • Stanislavski, Konstantin. An Actor Prepares. New York: Theatre Arts, 1936.

  • Hagen, Uta. Respect for Acting. New York: Wiley Publishing, 1973.

  • Chekhov, Michael. To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting. London: Routledge, 1953.

  • Weston, Judith. Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 1996.

  • Shurtleff, Michael. Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part. New York: Walker & Co., 1978.

  • Linklater, Kristin. Freeing the Natural Voice. London: Nick Hern Books, 1976.

  • Johnstone, Keith. Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre. London: Methuen Drama, 1979.


Urls about Course
• IMDB(Internet Movie Database) - https://www.imdb.com/ • Acting Studio Resources - https://actingstudio.com/resources • Film School Online - https://filmschoolonline.com/
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