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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Study and practice of the professional techniques used in theatrical drafting. Topics will include geometry, conventions and symbols, dimensioning, scale, orthographics, pictorials, developments, and mechanical perspective, with attention to the development of fine motor skills and accuracy in hand drafting.
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3.00 Credits
Computer-aided drafting for the theatre involving electronic manipulation of lines, drawings, and symbols to convey visual ideas in theatre applications. Prerequisite(s): A Thr 335.
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3.00 Credits
A studio class intended to deepen the understanding of your own moving body through the study of kinesthetic anatomy and somatic movement principles to guide exploration of creative movement and improvisation. Movement exercises will be designed to increase somatic awareness (strengthen the body-mind connection), improve skeletal alignment, increase muscular flexibility and strength, improve coordination, as well as develop movement vocabulary and expand conceptual definitions of movement/dance/art. Coursework includes readings in experiential anatomy, improvisation and performance, journals, video and live concert viewing, movement studies and a final performance project.
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Further development of a role through script analysis. The course focuses on learning and applying a practical method of analyzing a script for fundamentals of objective and action. The goal of the course is to teach actors to make and play effective choices that are firmly grounded in text. Exercises include extensive scene study and monologue projects, and may include audition technique work, and improvisation. Prerequisite(s): A Thr 240 and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Approaches to the challenges of character. Action fundamentals developed in Acting II are combined with other methodologies to teach actors ways to play characters beyond their dispositional range. Particular emphasis is placed on character research, physical and vocal adjustments, and manipulation of the social mask. Scene work includes realistic plays outside the contemporary period and explores social behavior beyond the familiar. The goal of the course is to extend the actor's flexibility in preparation to play a wider range of dramatic literature. Prerequisite(s): A Thr 340 and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The study of voice production employing exercises in relaxation, breathing and resonation designed to liberate the individual's optimum natural voice.?Exercises include projection in a variety of performance spaces and some text presentation. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Deepening of skills and practices explored in Movement I. In this semester, greater emphasis will be on evolving creative work toward performance, including site-specific work in coordination with University "theme" years. Coursework includes readings in performance and improvisation, video and live concert viewing, movement studies and a final piece for public viewing. Prerequisite(s): A Thr 339 and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A professional acting studio focusing on the "business" of show business for actors. Focus will be on auditioning in theatre, as well as on camera. Guidelines for various audition formats, networking and career building will be explored and the building of an actor's repertoire of audition material. The course culminates in a professional performance jury. Prerequisite(s): A Thr 340 and permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Study of the theories and practices of scenic technology, and the application of drafting techniques to the communication of ideas. Topics include tools, materials, hardware, drafting processes, technical research and writing, and traditional construction and handling techniques. Prerequisite(s): A Thr 135 and A Thr 335.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of period styles of furniture, architectural ornament, and interior architecture and decoration. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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