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Theatre Arts
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Theatre Activity |
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Practical experience in a performance activity in Theatre. |
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Acting for Everyone |
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Goal 6 |
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Acting for Everyone is a participation course that introduces the student to the fundamental craft of the stage actor. Students will engage in theatre games, solo, duo, and group acting scenes, and will learn basic theatrical vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on creating truthful, vivid interaction on stage, through developing the skills of listening, responding, concentration and engaging the imagination. MnTC Goal 6. |
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Dance for the Stage I |
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A beginning course in dance technique for dance styles in musical theatre, including dance forms of jazz and ballet. |
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Ballet I |
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This course will serve as an introduction to ballet dance technique. |
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Tap I |
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This course will serve as an introduction to tap dance technique. |
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Topics in Theatre |
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This is a lower division topics course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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First Year Seminar |
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The First Year Seminar course for Theatre Arts majors focuses on requirements in theatre, auditioning, the production season, and a showcase of talents. |
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Practicum |
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Practical experience in a performance activity in Theatre. Repeatable for up to 12 credits. |
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Introduction to Dramatic and Theatrical Analysis |
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An examination of great plays, dramatic structure and styles, plays in performance, selected theatre history, and playwriting. For theatre majors and minors and by permission of the instructor. |
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Acting I: Principles |
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Basic terminology and techniques used by the actor in creating a role for the stage. |
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Auditioning |
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Students will prepare for all types of theatrical auditions. The class will cover topics such as: resume preparation, cold reading, headshots, piece selection and the business of theatre. |
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Principles of Make-up for Stage and Film |
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Techniques and styles of make-up used in stage and film productions. Same as FILM 232. |
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Theatrical Design Principles |
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Theatrical Design Principles focuses on basic principles and elements of design within the theatre. Students will develop skills needed to communicate their ideas through design. |
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Directing I: Principles |
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THTR 230 |
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The foundation course in stage direction, a core requirement for all majors. The theory and practice of directing: casting, blocking, composition, picturization, movement, rehearsal and performance. |
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Dance for the Stage II |
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THTR 140 |
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A continuation of skills amassed in "Dance for the Stage I." A special unit of tap is included. |
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Stagecraft |
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The theory and practice of working with stage equipment; the methods and procedures of scenery construction, stage rigging, and scene shifting. |
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Topics in Theatre |
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This is a lower division topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Practicum |
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Practical experience in a performance activity in Theatre. Repeatable for up to 12 credits. |
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Survey of Western Theatre History and Drama |
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| Description |
Theatre and drama from Classical Greece through contemporary times. Topics include a selection of great plays, significant playwrights, theatre buildings, staging and technical innovations, Aristotelian criticism, theatre buildings, staging and technical innovations, and artistic and cultural movements. |
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Musical Theatre History |
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Musical Theatre productions past and present are examined and critically evaluated. An analysis of the various forms of musicals with an emphasis on the libretto, lyrics, and production elements. Same as Music 324. |
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