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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Continues the development of actor movement skills begun in TA 210 , including hand-to-hand stage combat techniques. Special emphasis is on exploring different movement philosophies in conjunction with improvisational movement exercises as they relate to the process of acting, creating a character, and physicalizing text. Draws from techniques by Laban, Chekhov, Decroux, and others. Prerequisite(s): TA 210 or instructor consent Corequisite(s): TA 225
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4.00 Credits
Provides a beginning study of an actor’s vocal instrument through an understanding of the basic physical structure, the mechanics of the voice, and the production of sound. Explores the importance of vivid understanding of language and imagery to fulfill the expressive needs of the text. Exercises concentrate on natural breathing, relaxed body alignment, and emotional connection while cultivating resonant vocal production and muscular articulation skills. Includes the creation of a basic vocal warmup that is adaptable to individual needs and situations. Prerequisite(s): TA 247 or instructor consent. Corequisite(s): TA 210 and TA 248 .
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4.00 Credits
Builds on the development of the actor’s vocal instrument begun in TA 224 . Introduces more advanced methods of understanding and scoring the text. Expands the artistic and eloquent language skills necessary for classical theatre, focusing on the Greeks and Shakespeare. Students continue to work on developing vocal strength, flexibility, breath control, and a solid sound with ample resonance. Further develops heightened technical articulation skills through work on vowel and consonant action and pronunciation. Prerequisite(s): TA 224 , TA 248 , or instructor Corequisite(s): TA 211
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the artistic and technical aspects of sound production and design for theatrical applications.
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3.00 Credits
Explores scenic designs that address the requirements of plays from realistic and abstract genres. Develops communication skills for expressing design ideas verbally, as well as with models and two-dimensional sketches and renderings. Teaches perspective drawing and shading. Provides experience with various color media. Prerequisite(s): TA 143 , TA 144 and TA 167 .
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3.00 Credits
Addresses techniques of constructing furniture and properties for theatrical use. Includes prop management, finishes, upholstery, decoration, materials, and tool use. Prerequisite(s): TA 144 .
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3.00 Credits
Examines the basic theories and mechanics of stage lighting, with emphasis on equipment, lighting instruments, control, and stage-lighting graphics. Students must also register for a lab section. Corequisite(s): TA 245L.
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4.00 Credits
An introductory course that focuses on the craft of acting through monologue and scene work. Introduces aspects of actor training and explores traditional acting techniques including Stanislavski-based techniques, and movement, vocal, and improvisational techniques.
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4.00 Credits
of the actor’s individual energies, character analysis, theatrical technique, and application to contemporary dramatic realism. Admission to the class is by audition (see Admission to the Acting Sequenceq). Restricted to majors.
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4.00 Credits
Further develops acting technique and theory through exercises, improvisation, and monologue/scene work. Emphasizes contemporary comedic realism, rehearsal procedure, and the actor/director relationship. Restricted to majors. Prerequisite(s): TA 247 . Corequisite(s): TA 210 and TA 224 .
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