Theater Arts

Classes

THR 113 : Theater Workshop I

This is the first in a six-course sequence which provides 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

1 - 2

Prerequisites

As required by program

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 the contributions to modern media: Emphasis of playwright, actor, director, designer, and technician to modern media. Attendance at theater production 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. As needed

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, and building characterizations in short acting scenes.

Credits

3

THR 141 : Introduction to Dance in Theater I

This is the first of a two-course sequence which offers the student an introduction to basic dance movements and the use of dance in dramatic productions.

Credits

1 - 2

Prerequisites

As required by program

THR 151 : Musical Theatre I

In this course, students will focus on performance techniques used in musical theatre.  Emphasis is placed on the development of character through song, vocal and movement techniques, and song/scene work.  Upon completing this course, students will be able to effectively perform the roles of characters in musical theatre productions. 

Credits

3

THR 152 : Musical Theatre II

This course is a continuation of THR 151, focusing on advanced scene study and group work, as well as acting, vocal and movement techniques for musical theatre performance. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

THR 151

THR 236 : Stagecraft

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

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

THR 241 : Voice and Speech for the Performer

This is a beginning course in the effective and healthy use of the vocal instrument for performance. It is designed to approach both the physical and mental processes of vocal production and includes the following: learning a physical/vocal warm-up, dialect reduction, articulation, class performance and written exams.

Credits

3

THR 251 : Theater for Children I

This is the first in a two-course sequence which offers the student practical experience in acting, directing, and developing material for children’s theater.

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