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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the theory and the techniques of lighting and sound design for the stage. Three subject areas in both aspects of theatre are discussed in this course: basic understanding and connection of the equipment, basic design, and a basic understanding of the aesthetics of sound and lighting design. Laboratory hours required. (Prerequisite: THR251 or consent of instructor)
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the fundamental vocabulary and technique of tap dance, its history as as art form, and its major contributors to the style. Students learn a basic technical foundation, with an empahasis on the building block steps (spank, shuffle, flap, cramp roll, Shim Sham, Maxie Ford) while also concentrating on proper articulation and execution of movement. Students work on a choreographed routine and perform in a final student showcase.
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2.00 Credits
A survey of dance history from origins in ancient civilizations up to the twentieth century, this course examines the function of dance in a social, political, religious, and cultural context. Through text reading, research projects, and viewing, students analyze the development of dance, its significance and role in history.
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2.00 Credits
This course explores the process of dance making, by studying the principles of composition and the thematic development and organization of movement material. Students work on and study basic choreographic elements and principles (rhythm, space, time, dynamics) using movement exploration, improvisation, and other creative skills to develop compositions, with a concentration on solo or small group dances, which are performed in a final student showcase. (Prerequisites: THR160, THR201)
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the basics of classical ballet. Students learn the basic positions of the feet and arms, fundamental ballet steps, and French terminology, through barre exercises, center floor work, and across the floor patterns. This class also emphasizes ballet vocabulary and style, proper body alignment, strength, flexibility, and musicality. Students learn a choreographed ballet piece and perform in the final student showcase. (Prerequisite: THR160)
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed for actors who sing and singers who act and the directors who direct them. The core of the course focuses on techniques to release tensions and habits that limit the body, face, and voice and the ways in which these elements work together when the performer is singing. These techniques extend the range of a performer and enrich, expand, and set free the total performance that lies within the singer. (Prerequisite: THR221 or consent of instructor)
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4.00 Credits
A survey course covering the history, theory and literature of theatre from the beginnings of performance up to the early Renaissance in the west. Readings of primary sources are combined with secondary sources such as criticism, videos, and attendance at live theatre events to form a theoretical and historical context for specific periods of development and specific dramatic works.
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4.00 Credits
A survey course covering the history, theory and literature of theatre starting from the Renaissance in the west up to modern theatre of "performance" in the variety of contexts we may study today. Readings of primary sources is combined with secondary sources such as criticism, video, and attendance at live theatre events to form a theoretical and historical context for specific periods of development and specific dramatic works.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the study of movement skills taught in THR262, with an emphasis on further developing strength, flexibility, and vocabulary of principles of modern dance. Students work on more complex combinations, increased technical skills, and refined movement phrasing. Along with increased technical articulation and clarity of movement, students work to develop artistic expression, stylization, musicality, and performance skills. A choreographed modern piece is taught and performed in a final student showcase. (Prerequisite: THR262)
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2.00 Credits
This course is a further study of the movement skills, vocabulary, and principles of jazz dance style taught in THR263. Students work on more advanced rhythms, combinations, individual expression and artistry through choreographed pieces that are performed in a final student showcase. Special emphasis is placed on increased strength, flexibility, increased technical skills, and performance ability. (Prerequisite: THR263)
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