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THEA
1105 Acting
(3-0-3)
Fundamental theories, principles, and techniques of acting with training in
pantomime, improvisation, stage movement, characterization and motivation.
Eras of theatre and acting styles will also be explored.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Summer.
THEA
1175 Script Analysis
(3-0-3)
An introductory course designed to familiarize students with the vocabulary,
methods and skills necessary for understanding how dramatic literature is
transformed from the printed page into a working play script.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Spring.
THEA
1710 Improvisation
(0-1-1)
An introductory course designed to enable students, individually and in groups, to
learn process-centered performance techniques using unscripted concepts.
Students are introduced to basic principles of stage movement, vocal technique
and creative dramatics.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Spring .
THEA
2100 Stagecraft
(3-0-3)
Students put theatrical theory into practice as they work on the technical and
managerial phases of productions. Students will learn the fundamental elements
of stage design, set construction, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties,
publicity, stage and house management. Successful completion of a crew
assignment will be required.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, as needed.
THEA 2210 Voice and Diction
(3-0-3)
An introduction to vocal training for the production of Standard American Speech
with an emphasis on resonance, breath control, vocal relaxation and posture using
the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and a variety of approaches to
contemporary vocal training.
Prerequisite: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English scores
to place into co-requisite remediation or higher.
Offered: On demand.
THEA
2301 Scene Design for the Stage
(2-4-3)
This course will introduce the student to the fundamental elements of scenic
design. Several styles of staging, proscenium stage, black box, outdoor and
variations of theatre in the round, will be discussed. Students will learn the basics
of stage drafting and scale modeling in order to convey basic design ideas to
others. Period design and decoration will be discussed.
Prerequisite: THEA 2100.
Offered: On demand..