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  • THR 151: Voice & Speech for the Actor

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    Employing techniques devised by Linklater, Lessac, and Skinner, this course aims to refine (1) released, unrestricted, supported vocalization for the stage and (2) clear, articulate speech for the stage. Both the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the phonetic annotative scheme of Arthur Lessac are introduced as the phonemes that make up spoken Standard American English and are catalogued and practiced. Students address the phonetic bases of their own regional dialects with an ear toward acquiring vocal habits to support acting choices in a wide range of roles.
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  • THR 161: Design for the Theatre

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    An introduction to 'total design' for the stage using a textbasedapproach to generate and test ideas as the core of creating a design. With the actors as the central focus of concentric rings of aesthetic choices, analysis would include a study in each successive circle: costume design - the fluid layer moving with the actor stage properties - the objects the actor immediately uses scenery - the contained world of the play lighting design - the revelation of the physical world and sound design - the most unconscious moodmakeronstage. The course will introduce the beginning stage designer to the creative process of making "art"onstage that is forged through a strong visual production concept. Meets general academic requirement A.
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  • THR 162: Introduction to Stage Makeup

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course is an introduction to the basics of stage makeup study includes historical and contemporary techniques in makeup and hair design and execution. Students will analyze the face and explore ways to manipulate and exaggerate the features with makeup and threedimensional mediums. Projects include work with analyzing plays and characters to then create conceptual makeup charts that lead to realized designs. Study includes human physiognomy, theatrical makeup styles, and rendering techniques. Crew work will be required.
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  • THR 163: Introduction to Sound Design

    3.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course covers basic design theory and history, engineering, and technology for theatrical sound scoring and sound reinforcement. Classes include both lecture and handson labs in weekly threehour sessions. Students write short plays that require sound designs, fabricate conceptual designs for short works, create a complete sound plot, engineer a series of audio projects, and work on lab projects and exercises. Students coming out of this class will be able to conceptualize, discuss, and research projects record and create basic cues and understand and operate simple sound systems.
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  • THR 164: Stage Management

    0.50 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    An introduction to the craft and art of the theatre stage manager and the professional stage management process. The course will cover the theory and historical development of contemporary practice. Studies will require the acquisition of specific skills and knowledge, including a vocabulary of theatre terminology, blocking notation, production book, and scheduling techniques. Students will learn how technical and design elements are coordinated, how to effectively work with directors, and to call and maintain shows. This course is designed to integrate theories and concepts with skills and techniques in order to meet the problemsolving and organizational challenges commonly encountered by stage managers in the creation of a show.
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  • THR 165: Stagecraft: Aesthetics & Lighting

    0.50 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    An introduction to a theatre designer's aesthetic choices, including an overview of stage design styles and the design process as applied to stage design. The course will especially cover the techniques, tools, and materials of stage lighting, including the hang and focus of a lighting design. A crew/laboratory requirement will complement class lecture.
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  • THR 166: Stagecraft: Scenic Techniques

    0.50 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course will cover techniques, tools, and materials used in the construction and painting of scenery. Other technical studies will include safety, stage rigging and knots, properties, and production organization. A crew/laboratory requirement will complement class lectures.
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  • THR 167: Stagecraft: Costume Techniques

    0.50 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course will cover techniques, tools, and materials used in the construction of costumes. Topics will include properties of different fabrics, sewing, cutting and draping, dying, and costume maintenance. A crew/laboratory requirement will complement class lectures.
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  • THR 190: Foundations of the Creative Arts

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    Students will investigate the basic aesthetic concepts in visual arts, music, dance, and drama. They will examine the arts as a way of perceiving the world, reflecting and challenging cultural norms, and expressing new ideas. By exploring and experiencing the fundamental skills used in the creative process, students will discover their own connection to the arts as a means of personal expression. Through a primarily studio experience, students will have the opportunity to engage a variety of art forms as part of the process of learning an aesthetic language. This objective will be achieved most effectively as students actively work in and through multiple artistic perspectives. Open to teacher certification candidates only. Meets general academic requirement A.
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  • THR 211 ,212: Performance Studies

    4.00 Credits
    Muhlenberg College

    This course introduces the burgeoning interdisciplinary field of performance studies. Performance studies investigates the human body engaged in symbolic action using methods drawn from such disciplines as the performing arts, cultural anthropology, ritual studies, and popular culture studies. Thus, it analyzes aestheticized forms like theatre, performance art, dance, and music but also inquires into cultural performances like political protests, fashion shows, sporting events, and worship services. Students will learn the basic history of the field and develop a working knowledge of its scholarly methods and proclivities. Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 212.
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