Theater

Course Descriptions

THR 113: Theatre Workshop I

Program
Theater
Credits 1 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 0

This course provides practical experience in the production and performance of theatrical presentations.

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

THR 114: Theatre Workshop II

Program
Theater
Credits 1 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 0

This course provides practical experience in the production and performance of theatrical presentations.

Prerequisite Courses
THR 113

THR 115: Theatre Workshop III

Program
Theater
Credits 1 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 0

This course provides practical experience in the production and performance of theatrical presentations.

Prerequisite Courses
THR 114

THR 120: Theatre Appreciation

Program
Theater
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

This course is designed to increase appreciation of  the art of theatre.  Attendance at theatre productions will likely be required. 

Prerequisites

None

THR 131: Acting Techniques I

Program
Theater
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

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.

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

THR 241: Voice and Speech for the Performer

Program
Theater
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

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.