Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
An introduction to the actor's technique and performance skills, exploring the elements necessary to begin training as an actor, i.e., observation, concentration, and imagination. Focus is on physical and vocal exercises, improvisation, and text and character. There is required play reading, play attendance, and some scene study.
Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, KCM-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS, ETM-AS)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP
4 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
5398PMA 2800 DES 501
Meeting Pattern
MW
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Black, T
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: sophomores and first-years during pre-enrollment; all others should enroll on the waitlist.
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
5399PMA 2800 DES 502
Meeting Pattern
MW
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Gainor, J
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: sophomores and first-years during pre-enrollment; all others should enroll on the waitlist.
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
5400PMA 2800 DES 503
Meeting Pattern
TR
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Milles, B
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: sophomores and first-years during pre-enrollment; all others should enroll on the waitlist.
