2022-2023 Course List
2022-2023
THEA
Continuation of THEA 111. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 111
Introduction to the various career opportunities directly in or appertaining to theatrical arts performance.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100
Intermediate Directing focuses on the semiotics of staging and casting, composition, and artist leadership. Students learn how to lead rehearsals, cast shows, and create powerful and meaningful stage pictures. Actor coaching is developed.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 235
Students will build a strong ensemble and work together to create a new production about a specific event or theme relevant to them.
The study and application of various analytical approaches to play texts in preparation for production.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100
Exploring the techniques of building a working design/technology portfolio and resume.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Introduction to musical theatre performance techniques for the American Musical Theatre actor.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 210 or consent
Scene studies from the American Musical Theatre, as well as performance techniques for the singing actor.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 210 and consent
Study and exercises in vocal development emphasizing the demands of stage speech.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 210 or consent
A study and practice of vocal dialects most often used in performance.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 413
A continuation of Stage Dialects I.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 413
Advanced scene studies with a focus on analysis and the varied approaches to developing motivations.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 210 or consent
The development of individual performance craft and advanced acting methodologies.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 210 or consent
The development of individual performance craft and advanced acting methodologies.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 210 or consent
Advanced scene studies in classical and stylized dramatic literature.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 210 or consent
Development of performance craft for the media.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 210 and consent
An exploration of basic skills involved in unarmed combat and a variety of historical weapons systems with primary emphasis on theatricality and safety.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Exposes students to the functions of theatre managers through case studies, discussions, practical application and readings.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 235
Serve as Choreographer for a mainstage or approved production. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Serve as Musical Director for a mainstage or approved production. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Serve as Dramaturg for a mainstage or approved production. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Advanced studies in script analysis, actor psychology and staging techniques culminating in performance projects with critical analysis.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 235 and consent
Development of techniques and skills in the creation of scenery.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 240 or consent
Refinement of model building and drawing skills in theatrical design.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 440
A visual appreciation of assorted cultures through the study of their architecture, decoration, furniture, utensils, etc.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
