Theater

Course Descriptions

THR 113: Theater Workshop I

Program
Credits 1 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 0

This is the first in a six-course sequence which provide 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.

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

THR 120: Theater Appreciation

Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

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.

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

THR 126: Introduction to Theatre

Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

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.

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

THR 131: Acting Techniques I

Program
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
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.