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Instructs the student through a series of movement exercises in body alignment, breathing, flexibility, strength and coordination.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Graduation Requirements:
Goal Area 11 - Performance and Participation
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The process of character structuring through script analysis and scene work.

Prerequisites:
THEA 110 or consent
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A group instruction course covering fundamental music theory and skills applicable to the theatre artist including the study of music notation, style, harmony and literature. Skills learned will include basic keyboarding, sight reading and sight singing music. Fall

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A continuation of Music Skill for Theatre I, this course will focus on recent developments in the American Music Theatre while increasing skills learned in the previous class. Spring

Prerequisites:
THEA 212
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Study and exercise to prepare actors to sing for the musical theatre with the focus on competence and musicianship.

Prerequisites:
Permission of Instructor
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The development of a repertoire of audition pieces to increase the ability to perform with confidence on short notice.

Prerequisites:
THEA 110 or consent
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Exploration of all aspects of theatrical stage management activities through specific theoretical and practical study.

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Introduction to the theory and practice of directing for the theatre.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100 and THEA 101 or THEA 110
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Introduction to the concepts, process, and practices of theatrical scenic, lighting, and costume design including script analysis and historical overviews.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
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Introductory course examining the basics of materials and techniques of scenic painting with a large amount of lab time for experimentation with technique.

Prerequisites:
Consent

Fundamental concepts of technical theatre; an overview of basic stagecraft, costuming, lighting, and sound in the contemporary theatre.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
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Introduction to theory and practice of construction techniques used in the theatre.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
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Theory and techniques in stage costume construction.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
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Fundamental concepts of costume design and production for the Dance.

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Theory and practical laboratory work in stage makeup applications.

Prerequisites:
Consent
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The study of lighting technology and its effect on lighting design.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
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Fundamental concepts of lighting design and production for the Dance.

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The study of sound technology and its affect on sound design.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
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Fundamental concepts of sound design and production for the Dance.

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A survey of literature, artists and performances with specific regard to the theatre of diversity including, but not restricted to: Feminist Theatre, Gay and Lesbian Theatre, African-American Theatre, Asian American Theatre, Hispanic Theatre, etc.

Graduation Requirements:
Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 7A - Human Diversity | Diverse Cultures - Purple | Writing Intensive
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Work on the actual mounting and performance of a touring theatrical production.

Prerequisites:
Consent

Technical work and/or acting in summer theatre productions. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
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A considerable production responsibility which utilizes skills in script analysis, actor coaching, design coordination and general production management; or assistant directing for a mainstage production. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
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A considerable production responsibility dealing with the preparation and performance of a major acting role. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
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Special assignments in stage management, house, and/or concessions management, public relations or related areas. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
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