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  • THEA 208: Stage Movement IV

    2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A year long course. Builds upon stage movement one with an emphasis strengthening kinesthetic skills and to explore the integration of movement and text. Prerequisites: Minimum "C" grade in THEA 114,115,208. For Acting and Performance & Practices majors only. Course Objectives (1) Have an increased movement vocabulary (2) develop a movement warmup (3) Employ greater freedom in movement and range of motion (4) Connect movement skills to acting skills (5) Demonstrate more specificity in movement choices
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  • THEA 210: Directing I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Fundamentals of directing the play beginning with analyzing the script, moving to physical planning of a performance to actual presentation of fully rehearsed scenes. Prerequisites: THEA 109, or invitation by the department chair. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Explain the fundamentals of directing. (2) Describe the cultural and economic background in which a play is written. (3) Break a script into units. (4) Demonstrate proficiency in the basics of textual analysis and beats. (5) Demonstrate proficiency in developing a directors' promptbook. (6) Develop and communicate clear, concise, and original ideas with a script. (7) Explore and implement a systematic approach to conceptualizing a directorial idea while maintaining the integrity of the playwright's intent. (8) Investigate other perspectives of directing by researching prominent directors. (9) Synthesize management and technical skills to direct a five minute, realistic scene.
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  • THEA 211: Directing II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Fundamentals of directing the play beginning with analyzing the script, moving to physical planning of a performance to actual presentation of fully rehearsed scenes. Prerequisites: THEA 210 or invitation by department chair. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Explain the fundamentals of directing. (2) Think and write critically about plays. (3) Demonstrate research skills. (4) Demonstrate proficiency in developing a directors' promptbook. (5) Describe visual and oral conceptualization of a play. (6) Develop and communicate clear, concise, and original ideas with a script. (7) Investigate other perspectives of directing by researching prominent directors. (8) Demonstrate the ability to address "style", arena, and thrust directing concepts. (9) Synthesize management and technical skills to direct a ten minute scene.
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  • THEA 213: Voice and Speech III

    2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course amplifies the work in Voice and Speech I through continued exploration of embodied sound and language. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is taught as a means to assimilate language through the body, and as preparation for dialect acquisition. Basic stage dialects are studied, with emphasis on developing a clear process for learning and producing dialects and accents. Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in THEA 104/105. For performance majors only. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: (1) Expand and develop voice and speech training through the learning of the IPA- a language of sound. (2) Distinguish the character of sounds and execute the physical actions of speech. (3) Read and transcribe the IPA and produce the sounds associated with the symbols. (4) Integrate acting values into voice speech and dialect work. (5) Advance the basic voice/speech warm-up practice to be used before rehearsal and performance. (6) Acquire a process for learning stage dialects through listening, vocal response and clarity of articulation.
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  • THEA 214: Voice and Speech IV

    2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The study of phonetics, clear diction, and unaccented speech will be continued. Voice and speech skills will be expanded to include the exploration of text and heightened language. Various texts that place a greater physical and vocal demand on the actor will be studied. Minimum "C" grade in THEA 213. For performance majors only. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Speak from the whole body, synthesizing the connection between impulse, breath, vibration and word. 2) Analyze and describe sound with the use of phonetics and be able to perform the described sounds accurately. 3) Speak without regionalisms 4) Apply good diction to performance pieces. 5) Analyze heightened language. 6) Demonstrate awareness of rhetorical devices and poetic structure in written and performed forms. Topics 1. Structure of verse. 2. Vocal Production. 3. Phonetics. 4. Rhetorical Devices. 5. Clarity of speech. 6. Neutral or unaccented speech. 7. Various dramatic texts that place a greater demand on the actor's vocal and physical instrument including Shakespeare and Restoration comedy. 8. A vocal warmup to enhance vocal power, flexibility and range. 9. Dramatic style and genre.
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  • THEA 218: Ensemble Lab II

    2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This ensemble lab is an extension of the work in the current year's devising, playwriting, and directing classes. Topics may include: Improvisation, rehearsal and performance, devised work, movement, voice, acting techniques, text, and other special topics. Prereq:THEA119,BFA Theatre major or by permission. Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate acting, movement, writing, or directing techniques. (2) Develop skills in text improvoisation, transcription, and analysis.. (3)Develop skills in acting, movement, directing, and text improvisation and devising. (4) Compose text and movement-based devised pieces in collaboration with others. (5) Practice the use of technology, media, and sound in contemporary performance. Listed Topics (1) Improvisation with text, sounds, music, and movement. (2) Collaborative ensembles. (3) Multi-disciplinary movement. (4) Political, environmental, socio-economic resources as inspiration. (5) Literature, fine art, dance, music, myth, philosophy. (6) Media, technology, sound.
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  • THEA 219: Ensemble Lab III

    2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This ensemble lab is an extension of the work in the current year's devising, playwriting, and directing classes. Topics may include: Improvisation, rehearsal and performance, devised work, movement, voice, acting techniques, text, and other special topics. Prereq:THEA119,BFA Theatre major or by permission. Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate acting, movement, writing, or directing techniques. (2) Develop skills in text improvoisation, transcription, and analysis.. (3)Develop skills in acting, movement, directing, and text improvisation and devising. (4) Compose text and movement-based devised pieces in collaboration with others. (5) Practice the use of technology, media, and sound in contemporary performance. Listed Topics (1) Improvisation with text, sounds, music, and movement. (2) Collaborative ensembles. (3) Multi-disciplinary movement. (4) Political, environmental, socio-economic resources as inspiration. (5) Literature, fine art, dance, music, myth, philosophy. (6) Media, technology, sound.
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  • THEA 223: Studio I

    2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This studio is an extension of the work in the current year's acting classes. Topics may include: rehearsal and performance, devised work, special techniques, and others. Open to BFA acting majors only, or by permission from the Chair of Acting. Prerequisite: THEA 102. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Expand acting techniques. (2) Advance skills in text analysis.
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  • THEA 224: Studio II

    2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This studio is an extension of the work in the current year's acting classes. Topics may include: rehearsal and performance, devised work, special techniques, and others. Open to BFA acting majors only, or by permission from the Chair in Acting. Prerequisite: THEA 102, 223 Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Expand acting techniques. (2) Advance skills in text analysis.
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  • THEA 225: History of Theatre I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A comprehensive survey of Western (and influential non-Western) theatre from classical times to the late 17th century. Open to all university majors. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Outline dramatic literature and staging conventions of Western (and influential non-Western) theatre from classical times to the late 17th century. (2) Explain the main cultural contexts for theatrical production in those periods. (3) Describe how earlier theatre can and does inform contemporary practice. (4) Apply research techniques and experience to artistic concerns. (5) Expand skills in critical and creative thinking through written and oral communication.
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