Acting Expression/Communication Arts
Your vision will become clear only when you investigate your heart … Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens. Carl Jung
This course provides a deep exploration into the transformative and healing capacity of acting, undergirded by the guiding principles of transpersonal psychology. By encompassing an array of creative disciplines, such as mixed media painting, visual arts, creative writing, poetry, movement, music, psychodrama, drama therapy, storytelling, and ritualistic practices, it significantly enriches the acting process. Central to this immersive experience are practical acting exercises, designed to amplify Acting skills while showcasing their wide-ranging applicability, including clinical counseling. A core aspect of this course is the fostering of a safe 'temenos', a nurturing sanctuary promoting creativity and authentic self-expression and valuing a diversity of cultural perspectives. Students are inspired to share their mental images, emotional landscapes, and individual interpretations of the spirit, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of acting as a vessel for self-expression. This methodology closely aligns with the phenomenological essence of acting, enabling students to engage with and transform their personal narratives and perspectives. The course embodies the transformative potential of acting, emphasizing its critical role as a tool for personal and professional growth, and a therapeutic modality, in line with the principles of transpersonal psychology. It's particularly relevant for students in mass communication and media, as the skills cultivated within this course will equip them with the creative flexibility, emotional intelligence, and expressive ability crucial in their future careers.