Development of Neutral Mask Exercises for Teaching Acting at Advanced Level
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The purpose of this research was to develop a neutral mask exercise for teaching acting at a high level and to be used to develop performing arts learners in higher education and other levels. This research uses experimental research. The sample used in the study was selected by purposive sampling. It is a volunteer group of six people who have experience in acting and a professional career. The instrument to collect data was an assessment form used in the research. The data were analyzed using an estimation scale, namely, the mask exercise assessment form (5 exercises) was the most suitable at the highest level; before at the moderate level of 3.01 after at the highest level of 4.35. The research found that there are four important elements in the development of neutral mask exercises: 1) The concept about neutral mask exercises 2) The theory of performance (The Method) 3) The concept of the actor who puts his mind into the character (Emotional Actor), and 4) The concept of the essential skill of the actor. New knowledge was developed from the research, namely 5 mask exercises: 1) Exercise 1: Acceptance 2) Exercise 2: Virtual Role 3) Exercise 3: Deep of Feeling 4) Exercises 4: Mask storytelling, and 5) Exercise 5: Removing the mask (Self-Sacrifice).
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