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THEA 1101 – Acting Studio

3 credits

Students will participate as actors in a 吃瓜不打烊 Theatre production. An audition is required. This course may be taken three times for credit (with permission of instructor/director) and may be repeated thereafter without credit.

THEA 1104 – Technical Studio

3 credits

Students will participate as stage managers or crew members (set, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, house, dramaturgy, etc.) in a 吃瓜不打烊 Theatre production. An application/interview is required. This course may be taken three times for credit (with permission of instructor/director) and may be repeated thereafter without credit.

*THEA 1121 – Introduction to Theatre

3 credits

This course is a broad overview of the theatre. It includes a basic view of the art form itself, an overview of the professional processes and people involved in production, as well as the development of theatre through history and culture.

THEA 1131 – Acting I

3 credits

This course is an introductory study of acting and the actor. Emphasis will be placed on developing the actor’s instrument (voice and body), ensemble work, improvisation, pantomime and monologue/scene performance. Various acting techniques and styles will be explored. Students will also learn and utilize basic acting terminology.

THEA 1132 – Acting II

3 credits | Prerequisite: THEA 1131 or Permission of Instructor

This course is a continuation of the study of acting and the actor. Emphasis will be placed on developing the actor’s instrument (voice and body), ensemble work, improvisation, pantomime, monologue and scene performance. Students will also explore different acting techniques and styles. Acting and stage vocabulary will be reinforced.

THEA 1140 – Stagecraft

3 credits

This course is an introduction to scenic design and construction. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of knowledge and skills in the following areas: safety, tools, materials, construction, painting and stagehand duties. Costumes, lighting and sound will also be explored to some degree.

THEA 1150 – Stage Makeup

3 credits

This course focuses on the history of makeup and basic approaches to applying make-up for the stage and screen. Make-up supplies will be studied as well as techniques for corrective, old-age, character, stylized and special effects makeup.

THEA 2204 – Advanced Theatre Studio

3 credits | Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor

Students will participate as actors, designers or crew members in a 吃瓜不打烊 Theatre production. Areas of production include: acting, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity, house, lighting, sound, set, props, costumes and makeup. An audition or interview is required. This course may be taken three times for credit (with permission of instructor/director) and may be repeated thereafter without credit.

THEA 2220 – Script Analysis

3 credits | Prerequisites: THEA 1121 and ENGL 1101

This course focuses on play structure, research, analysis and bringing the script to life on the stage. Plays from several periods and genres will be examined from the point of view of the playwright, dramaturg, director, designer/technician and actor.

THEA 2231 – Advanced Acting

3 credits | Prerequisite: THEA 1132 or Permission of Instructor

This course is a continuation of the study of acting and the actor. Emphasis will be placed on developing the actor’s instrument (voice and body), ensemble work, improvisation, pantomime/mime, monologue and scene performance. Students will also explore different acting techniques and styles. Acting and stage vocabulary will be reinforced.

This course may be taken twice for credit (with permission of instructor) and may be repeated after without credit.

A * preceding a course number indicates that the course is part of Ohio Transfer 36.