THE 105
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090 or equivalent assessment test score. Includes discussions, workshops, and lectures designed to discover, analyze and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism and theory. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.GT-AH1
THE 111
ACTING I
3 CR. (3L)
Covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and script analysis. It includes practical application through classroom performance.
THE 112
ACTING II
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: THE 111 or permission of the instructor. Continues to explore basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and intermediate script analysis. It includes practical application through classroom performance.
THE 116
TECHNICAL THEATRE
3 CR. (3L)
Introduces hands-on methods of constructing and painting scenery and properties and operating stage lighting. Students also learn the proper procedures of using shop equipment and serving on stage crews.
THE 125
INDIVIDUAL SINGING LESSONS FOR MUSICAL THEATRE
.5 CR (.5L)
Focuses on basic vocal technique including breath support, belt technique, diction, body alignment, expressive communication, stage presence and microphone techniques. Various repertoire and styles are explored. The course includes a final performance before an invited audience.
THE 126
AUDITIONING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE
3 CR. (3L)
Builds a confident, talented and exciting audition. It includes a mock video taped audition, and covers resumes, head shots, repertoire choices, stage fright, 16-bar audition and dressing for success. This course is presented in conjunction with producers from regional theaters providing valuable feedback for the participants.
THE 131
THEATRE PRODUCTION I
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: THE 111 and/or THE 112 or permission of instructor. Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available.
THE 132
THEATRE PRODUCTION II
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: THE 111 and/or THE 112 or permission of instructor. Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available.
THE 210
SINGING FOR ACTORS
3 CR. (3L)
Allows students to explore and perform Musical Theatre songs. Students utilize a pedagogical approach to evaluate their vocal structure and formulate a systematized series of vocal and whole body exercises to develop and enhance their self-confidence and vocal instrument through in-class performance and variety show presentation.
THE 211
DEVELOPMENT OF THEATRE I
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090 or equivalent. Surveys the history and evolution of drama from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and performance.
THE 212
DEVELOPMENT OF THEATRE II
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: THE 211 or REA 090 or the equivalent recommended as a prerequisite. Surveys the history and evolution of drama from the Renaissance to the present, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to the analysis of dramatic literature and performance.
THE 215
PLAYWRITING
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Gives students the opportunity to learn and practice playwriting techniques, thereby improving creative writing skills. Elements of dramatic structure, dialogue, styles, and theatrical practices are emphasized.
THE 220
DIRECTING I
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: THE 111 and 112. Covers basic techniques for stage directing in contemporary theatre. Topics to be covered include stage composition, script analysis, work with actors, and the collaborative role of the director.
THE 231
THEATRE PRODUCTION III
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: THE 111 and/or THE 112 or permission of instructor. Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available.
THE 232
THEATRE PRODUCTION IV
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: THE 111 and/or THE 112 or permission of instructor. Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available.
THE 240
THEATRE VOICE AND DICTION
3 CR. (3L)
Provides students with individual tutorials which define, design and apply specific vocal techniques to abate singing and speech difficulties. Master class performances provide the opportunity to conjure the energy, charisma and stage command necessary for presentations.
THE 275-277
SPECIAL TOPICS
.5-6 CR. (L)
Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the named discipline.
THE 275
SPECIAL TOPICS: SINGING FOR ACTORS II
3 CR. (3L)
Allows students to explore and perform musical theatre songs, students utilize a pedagogical approach to evaluate their vocal structure and formulated a systematized series of vocal and whole body exercises. A continuation of THE 210 – Singing for Actors I.
THE 283
INTERNSHIP: SUMMER STOCK THEATRE
1-3 CR. (1-3L)
Allows students to participate in summer play production that often includes outdoor performances and touring opportunities. Plays by classic authors, such as Shakespeare and Moliere, are frequently performed. Participation in all aspects of theatre production is available. |