Theater Arts

Classes

THR 113 : Theater Workshop I

This is the first in a six-course sequence which provide practical experience in the production and performance of a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography, sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theater production.

Credits

2

THR 120 : Theater Appreciation

This course is designed to increase appreciation of contemporary theater. Emphasis is given to the theater as an art form through the study of history and theory of drama and its contributions to modern media. The course examines the roles of playwright, actor, director, designer and technician. Attendance at theater productions may be required.

Credits

3

THR 126 : Introduction to Theater

This course is designed to teach the history of the theater and the principles of drama. It also covers the development of theater production and the study of selected plays as theatrical presentations.

Credits

3

THR 131 : Acting Techniques I

This is the first of a two-course sequence in which the student will focus on the development of the body and voice as the performing instruments in acting. Emphasis is placed on pantomime, improvisation, acting exercises, a building characterizations in short acting scenes.

Credits

3

THR 236 : Stagecraft

This course is a study of the principles, techniques, and materials in theatrical scenery and lighting.

Credits

3

THR 266 : Fundamentals of Directing

This course is designed to cover the fundamentals of directing. Instruction will include lectures, demonstration, written and oral analysis of scripts and performances.

Credits

3

THR 296 : Directed Studies in Theater

This course deals with problems in theater and art management. Problems may be arranged in conjunction with other disciplines in the Fine Arts.

Credits

2