acting fundamentals (movement) Flashcards
facial expression
a gesture with the facial muscles that may include head motion to communicate meaning
posture
a specific position of the body in which the torso and the limbs are arranged in a certain way.
gesture
a movement that is made with the grand, head of any part of the body to express meaning
gait
the manner in which a human being walks it moves through space (old woman how she walks compared to an athlete)
weight
the varying of downward force within movement in response to matter and gravity
space
the three dimensional areas that are physically inhabited and not inhabited by the actors body
time
rate of speed an actor moves and the duration of the movement
energy
fuels the role of the characters mindful thoughts and external movement
proxemics
proxemics refer to ti distance between two roles or characters and the thoughts and feeling these individuals experience towards each other
proxemics circle from middle to outer
intimate space - touching, hugs, kisses
personal space - friends
social space - acquaintance
public space - public speaking
spatial awareness
the awareness of proxemics used between you and other characters
movement in representational drama
The behaviour, small activities and incidental actions of a character during performance. often involving probe or interacting with set in some way
movement in realism
movement = purposeful
characters move promptly by their motivation
spatial awareness and proxemics
gestures
