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Theater

THE103 - Fundamentals of Acting
Course develops skill in the basic principles and techniques of acting. Content includes concentration, imagination, observation, relaxation and objectives, and improvisation, as well acting approaches such as Cohen, Meisner, Stanislavski and Shurtleff. Creation of roles is stressed, as well as development of voice and body control.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

THE115 - Stage Lighting
Course introduces physical properties and usage patterns of theatrical light. Content includes practical experience in lighting design, introduction to equipment and fixtures, preparation of lighting plots and integration of lighting with other elements of play production.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 2)
Fee: $10

THE130 - Directing
Course provides an in-depth study of the process of play directing. Content includes problems of script selection, casting, interpretation, rehearsing, and performance of selected plays. Prerequisite: THE 103.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 2)
Fee: $10

THE135 - Stagecraft I
Course presents bases of stagecraft. Content includes basic technical vocabulary, basic tool usage and fundamental craftsmanship in scene, light and sound design.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 2)
Fee: $20

THE136 - Stagecraft II
Course advances skills learned in THE 135 and provides opportunity for practical application. Content includes pre- and post-technical execution of scene construction, stage lighting and sound manipulation. Prerequisite: THE 135.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 2)
Fee: $20

THE140 - Stage Movement
Course introduces principles and techniques of theatrical and dramatic stage movement. Focus is on body alignment, strength and flexibility.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $10

THE151 - Theater Practicum I
Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production. Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 0; lab: 5)

THE152 - Theater Practicum II
Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 0; lab: 5)

THE153 - Theater Practicum III
Course offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 0; lab: 5)

THE202 - Intermediate Acting
Course concentrates on character building and scene study. Content includes development of finer details of characterization and total physical presentation of a role, specialized voice and body exercises, and improvisations, with objective of viewing performance within context of entire dramatic production. Prerequisite: THE 103.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

THE290 - Topics in Theater
Course will offer specialized instruction in specific selected aspects of theater including acting, direction or technical design work.
1-4 Credit Hours (lecture: 0-4; lab: 0-4)