Theatre
Courses
THTR 110 Voice and Articulation 3.0 Credits
A beginning course in speech for the stage. The study of standard American speech, techniques for vocal projection, oral interpretation and the effective use of the voice on stage.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 115 Theatrical Experience 3.0 Credits
This course explores the Theatrical Experience from a non-practitioner's perspective. Through lectures, demonstrations, slides and videos students will examine the roles of theatre artists and how they combine their efforts in creating a unique Theatrical Experience.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 116 Philadelphia Theatre Let's Go! 3.0 Credits
Philadelphia Theatre Let's Go! exposes students to the variety of theatrical opportunities available in the Philadelphia region. Through research, discussion and attendance at theatrical productions, students will enhance their abilities to discuss, evaluate and enjoy theatre.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 121 [WI] Dramatic Analysis 3.0 Credits
Through the reading of play-scripts, this course will expose students to a variety of methods of play analysis that can be applied to the various theatre disciplines (production, performance, and design). It will also provide students with the methodology to be used in the Theatre History and upper theatre courses.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 130 Introduction to Theater Production Practicum 0-1 Credits
Provides an introduction to the tools, equipment and basic procedures required to enable students to participate in the technical aspects of a theatrical production.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 131 Theatre Performance Practicum 1.0 Credit
Provides practical experience in acting for the stage. Requires student to play a role in a Department of Performing Arts theatre production. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR 132 Theatre Production Practicum 1.0 Credit
Provides practical experience in theatre production. Requires students to participate in planning, preparation, and completion of a realized production as a crew head or crew member. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Prerequisites: THTR 130 [Min Grade: D]
THTR 133 Theatre Management Practicum 0-1 Credits
This class provides practical experience in Theatre Management including Production Management, Stage Management, Box Office Management, and other Administrative Management areas for live theatrical events. Students are required to participate in a production for the Theatre Program.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR 134 Open Mic Management Practicum 0-1 Credits
Students will gain hands on experience running a performance venue on campus. Students are responsible for daily operations of Late Night Series Productions including: financial operations, strategic planning, artistic management, volunteer coordination, strategic partnerships, artist recruitment and management, marketing, and internet presence. Also all production elements including: sound design and operation, light design and operation, and stage management and run crew.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR 141 Theatre Performance Ensemble 0-1 Credits
The Theater Performance Ensemble focuses on a specific area of performance training, creation, and research to supplement the standard theater curriculum in performance. Each quarter focuses on a specific area with emphasis on learning as an ensemble and a priority on developing new skills.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR 142 Director's Lab Practicum 0-1 Credits
This course provides practical experience in acting for the stage through participation in a student directed one-act play in conjunction with the Play Directing Class.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR 143 Musical Theatre Cabaret 0-1 Credits
An introductory course for singers and non-singers emphasizing applying acting techniques to the performance of a song. Focus will be placed on lyrics, and advancing dramatic action through the song. The class will conclude with a public performance of the material students have worked on in class.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR 144 NewWorks Festival Performance Practicum 0-1 Credits
This course provides practical experience in acting and dramaturgy for the stage through the participation, development, and performance of student written plays.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR 145 Advanced Theatre Improvisation Ensemble 0-1 Credits
This course provides practical experience in various forms of Theater Improvisation. Students will put basic skills into practice including listening, building relationships in a trusting ensemble, risk-taking, letting go of fear, spontaneity, and being present. This course will lead to a public presentation of the skills learned.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Prerequisites: THTR 209 [Min Grade: C] (Can be taken Concurrently)
THTR 209 Improvisation for the Theatre 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to develop spontaneity and increase listening skills. It will begin with exercises in trust building, listening and ensemble building. It will then progress to scenes to increase skill, and by the end of the quarter students will learn long form work that will lead to performance.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 210 Acting: Fundamentals 3.0 Credits
Introductory acting course. Covers basic exercises, improvisations, fundamentals of voice production, and stage movement.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 211 Acting: Scene Study 2.0 Credits
Continues THTR 210. Intermediate course in acting, focusing on application of the techniques of acting through scene study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 5 times for 12 credits
Prerequisites: THTR 210 [Min Grade: D]
THTR 212 Sketch Comedy 3.0 Credits
This course explores the various techniques employed by sketch comedians to imagine and create scripts which spring from a specific point of view. Through exercises and assignments, sketch comedy will be explored as it relates to collaborates writing, improvisation, character development and the rehearsal process.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 221 [WI] Theatre History I 3.0 Credits
This course will expose students to the origins of drams from antiquity through the Jacobean period. Through the reading of plays and text, students will explore the relationship of the drama to the social, political, and trends within a given period and how they influenced one another.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: THTR 121 [Min Grade: D] or HUM 103 [Min Grade: D] or HUM 105 [Min Grade: A] or HUM 108 [Min Grade: D] or ENGL 103 [Min Grade: D] or ENGL 105 [Min Grade: A] or ENGL 103 [Min Grade: D]
THTR 222 [WI] Theatre History II 3.0 Credits
This course continues the study of drama beginning with the Restoration and continuing through the modern era. Through the reading of plays and texts, students will explore the relationship of the drama to the social, political, and economic trends within a given period and how the influenced one another.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 231 Introduction to Musical Theatre 3.0 Credits
The Musical is one of America’s greatest contributions to the world of theatre. Through class discussions, viewing live performance, audio/video examples, and readings students will explore the development of the American Musical from the Minstrel show through the Golden Age of the Musical.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 232 Contemporary Musical Theatre 3.0 Credits
The Musical is one of America’s greatest contributions to the world of theatre. Through class discussions, viewing live performance, audio/video examples, and readings students will analyze the changes in the American Musical form beginning in the 1960s to the present and predict its future direction.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 240 Theatre Production I 3.0 Credits
Uses lectures, discussions, and practical experience to introduce the processes and equipment used in the production of plays, including scenery construction, lighting, sound, and costuming.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
THTR 260 Production Design 3.0 Credits
This course will allow students to expand on principles learned in Dramatic Writing enabling them to develop and communicate, through a variety of means, a unified production concept for a playscript. Students will present their designs in the areas of scenery, costumes and lighting demonstrating their ability to translate their production concept into theatrical reality.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
THTR 320 Play Direction 3.0 Credits
Introduces the art of directing, including play analysis, interpretation, rehearsal procedures, techniques of blocking, composition, picturization, and director-actor communications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: THTR 211 [Min Grade: D] and THTR 121 [Min Grade: D]
THTR 360 Lighting Design 3.0 Credits
This course provides students with a complete introduction to the Theatrical Lighting Design, including discussions of color, composition, movement and electricity. Students apply the principles discusses in a theatre laboratory setting and are prepared to create innovative and practical designs for the stage.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore
THTR 495 Directed Studies in Theatre 0.0-12.0 Credits
Provides supervised individual study of special subjects in theatre. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR I199 Independent Study in THTR 0.5-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR I299 Independent Study in THTR 0.5-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR I399 Independent Study in THTR 0.5-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR I499 Independent Study in THTR 0.5-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR T180 Special Topics in Theatre 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR T280 Special Topics in Theatre 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR T380 Special Topics in Theatre 0.5-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
THTR T480 Special Topics in Theatre 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
