Theater (THTR)

This course is designed to develop the student's basic acting skills and self-confidence through stage action techniques of relaxation and memorization, vocal and physical exercises tested in monologues and short scenes.

Study and perform improv! In this 1 credit performance class, students will learn and rehearse basic improv skills, culminating in a performance in the studio theatre. Students will learn either short form or long form improvisation. Maximum of eight credits may be used toward a degree.

Learn to perform with masks! In this 1 credit performance class, students will learn physical techniques to transform their bodies and express character through mask work. Mask varieties may include: larval masks, neutral masks, commedia half-masks, and red-nose clown. Maximum of four credits may be used toward a degree.

Learn to juggle! Students start by learning 3-ball juggling, and are given the opportunity to explore other circus props including: rings, clubs, gravity sticks, and poi. Advanced students will also be able to learn ball passing, club passing, higher numbers juggling, advanced tricks, and walking globe. Maximum of four credits may be used toward a degree.

This course addresses the following question: How does engaging in the creative process enrich our understanding of ourselves and others? This course focuses on exploring artistic techniques through the creative process in a specific discipline. Students will engage in both individual and collaborative processes to craft original creative works with an emphasis on integrating feedback from professors and peers. The course will culminate in students showcasing their work to an audience through exhibition, publication, and/or live performance.

This survey course introduces the student to the theory, terminology and concepts involved in the theatre including fundamental classification of plays, function of various production roles, and principles and theory of drama.

To introduce the student to the fundamental elements and principles of design and how they apply to the theatre experience of scenery, costume, lighting, and sound design.

This course introduces the student to shop safety, hand and power tool usage, understanding working drawings, and material cutting and joining.

This course will teach students proper usage of professional lighting and audio equipment, how to read and execute a theatrical light and sound plot, and how to program a live theatrical performance.

Learn basic sewing skills, how to follow a pattern, and how to construct a garment. Students are given basic methods of costume cutting and construction to support their design choices.

Topic varies each semester. Depending on topic, explores critical and literary aspects of theatre, new forms of drama and performance, technical and design break through, and applications techniques.

Deals with the global beginnings of theatre, incorporating pertinent information from cultures around the world while concentrating on the historical flow of western theatre from the Greeks through today.

Topic varies each semester. Depending on topic, explores critical and literary aspects of theatre, new forms of drama and performance, technical and design break through, and applications techniques.

A cross-discipline course focusing primarily on the theatre of London, past and present with possible forays into the United Kingdom as a whole. This course is designed to meet throughout the semester and culminate in a two week trip abroad where fine arts history will be explored through plays, museums, tours, master classes, lectures and discussions.

Academic credit for significant participation in a college theatre production as a member of the acting ensemble, design team or technical crew leadership. May be repeated up to 3 times for a total of no more than 3 credits.

Research and paper, or practical exercise, such as design and execution of design for a major production.

Research and paper, or practical exercise, such as design and execution of design for a major production.

Work experience with professional supervision in one or several facets of theatre, including management, set design and construction, production-direction, acting, costuming, advertising, and public relations.