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Theatre Arts
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African American Theatre |
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Survey of selected plays by African American writers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Focus on aesthetic and interpretive dimensions grounded in African American historical and cultural contexts. AMCS 210 or AMCS 211 are highly recommended as prerequisites. |
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Acting II: Scene Study |
| Prerequisite |
THTR 230 |
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As a follow-up to Principles of Acting, students in Scene Study will rehearse and perform scenes from the dramatic canon of great plays. The scene work will be performed as an actors' lab with regular feedback from the instructor and fellow classmates. |
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Advanced Make-up |
| Prerequisite |
THTR 232 |
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The study of special makeup effects for stage and screen, including making and applying prosthetics. |
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Movement for the Actor |
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A physical approach to acting will be explored through Alexander, Laban, stage combat, and other movement methodologies. |
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Voice for the Actor |
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Voice for the actor focuses on vocal techniques. The course explores voice production: breathing, projection, articulation, diction, IPA, and dialects. |
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Principles of Choreography |
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Adaptation of choreographic assignments, in-class critiques, and analyses permit students to evolve a personal, original style and process associated with the role of choreographer. |
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Ballet II |
| Prerequisite |
THTR 141 |
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This course will serve as advanced study in ballet dance technique. |
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Tap II |
| Prerequisite |
THTR 142 |
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This course will serve as advanced study in tap dance technique. |
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Costume Studio |
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Costume Studio explores theatrical costume design and construction. THTR 234 Theatrical Design Principles is recommended as a prerequisite. |
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Lighting Studio |
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Acquiring artistic and technical skills needed for designing lighting for the theatre; practical experience in design presentation. THTR 255 Stagecraft is recommended as a prerequisite. |
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Dramatic Production I |
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Play production techniques (acting and directing, technical theatre) through the process of staging weekly productions for summer theatre audiences. May be repeated by undergraduates. Offered summer only. |
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Topics in Theatre |
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This is an upper division topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Independent Study |
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Independent reading or research allowing an individual student to explore a specific topic under faculty supervision. |
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Practicum |
| Prerequisite |
THTR 202 THTR 302 |
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Practical experience in a performance activity in Theatre. This course may be repeated for a max of 12 credits, only 3 credits may be applied to the major. |
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The Theatrical World |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
This course will explore the theatre from Europe and Asia, with special emphasis on the theatre of Classical Greece, India, China, Japan, and American Musical Theatre. Students will read plays, materials about theatre, see videos of theatre productions, and make group presentations. MnTC Goal 6 and 8. |
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Contemporary Playwrights |
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Yes |
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Significant playwrights and their works from the last 25 years. May be elected twice when the reading lists are substantially different. |
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Acting Styles |
| Prerequisite |
THTR 130 and THTR 230 |
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Principles and problems in the acting of major historical and theatrical styles (for example, Classical, Renaissance, and Modern). May be repeated for credit when the style focus is substantially different. |
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Design and Technology Styles |
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THTR 234 |
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Principles and problems in design and technology styles (for example, tailoring, scenic painting, rendering techniques). May be repeated for credit when the style focus is substantially different. |
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Special Projects in Theatre Arts |
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Opportunity for the advanced student to do individual creative or investigative work in a particular phase of theatre. May be taken more than once if content is substantially different. Offered on demand. |
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Directing III: Advanced |
| Prerequisite |
THTR 435 |
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Advanced study of techniques of direction through the use of movement, picturization, tempo and script analysis. |
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