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THR 301 Acting III for Majors

An advanced studio/performance-oriented course that continues the skills gained in THR 201 and 202. Emphasis is on scene work utilizing techniques for finding and playing intentions, connecting action with others, and developing strong and realistic characters and relationships.

Credit Hours: 3
(A)

THR 302 Career Development for the Actor

A practicum course for theatre majors=with a focus on audition preparation and performance, and the business techniques required to market oneself for a career in the theatre

Credit Hours: 3
(A)

THR 303 Seminar in Public Performance

Provides guided study and rehearsal in such areas as oral interpretation, readers' theater, public speaking and acting. Project-oriented course involves public performances and critiques.

Credit Hours: 0-4
(A)

Prerequisites

8 or more hours of theatre and/or speech courses, or consent of instructor.

THR 304 Acting II for Non-Majors

This studio/performance-oriented course provides continued training for students with basic understanding of the craft of acting. Emphasizes monologue and/or scene preparation and performance. Open to all non-THR/PAR students.

Credit Hours: 3
(A)

Prerequisites

THR 204 or consent of the instructor.

THR 308 Development of Musical Theatre

Students study significant developments in the history of musical theatre as a distinct art form. Includes the artists who contributed to musical theatre and significant works from the repertory. May not be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 3
(A)

THR 309-311 Advanced Drama

At least one survey course (ENG 201, 202, 206, 207, 208, or 209) or permission of instructor. Studies include Elizabethan, Restoration or contemporary drama. May be repeated if content varies.

Credit Hours: 4
(W) (A)

Prerequisites

FYW 101 and 102.

THR 315 Advanced Acting Workshop

A studio/performance-oriented course designed to enhance previously acquired acting skills via intensive study, demonstration and observation of the physicalization of emotion and text, in-class exercises, and instruction. The study of advanced methods of acting techniques are examined through scene study, dramatic interpretation and analysis, as well as monologue preparation and performance.

Credit Hours: 3
(A)

Prerequisites

THR 301 or consent of instructor.

THR 320 Play Analysis

Prepares the more advanced student for play selection, analysis and production. Students are required to make a director's study/analysis of a specific play. Required for the major in Performing Arts and Theatre.

Credit Hours: 3
(W) (A)

THR 330-332 Special Topics in Theatre

Offers instruction and experiences in specialized theatrical-related courses such as Theatre Styles, Stage Makeup, Stage Costuming, Non-Western Theatre, Beginnings of Realism and Performance Arts.

Credit Hours: 2-4