THE

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THE

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course

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2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Subject

THE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Students earn liberal arts credit for research, execution and evaluation of work directly related to the process of preparing a production for public presentation. This course can be repeated 3 times for a full 3-credit course.

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THE

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1

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1

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course

Repeatable

can be repeated 3 times for a full 3-credit course.

Repeatable up to

3

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Students study the theory and practice of physical theater by learning the art and language of images, imagination, physical creativity, and physical comedy. Such techniques as neutral and character mask work, improvisation, and story telling free the actors’ bodies of excessive thinking while strengthening and honing their imagination, allowing them to create potent performances and deep character work. Open Education Resources are used in partnership with the work in class for a weekly reflection journal that builds critical thinking skills. Cross listed with HUM 1601. SUNY SULLIVAN COURSE CATALOG 133

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THE

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1

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1

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credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Students continue to study the theory and practice of physical theater by deepening their experience with the first semester’s work, moving from exploring new freedom and power into intentional direction, specificity, and control. Actors learn how to use form, image, and technique to create and perform from pure inspiration. Open Education Resources are used in partnership with the work in class for a weekly reflection journal that builds critical thinking skills. Cross listed with HUM 1602.

Subject

THE

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1

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1

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credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Subject

THE

Credits (min)

1

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1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Students study the theory and practice of voice production employing exercises in relaxation, breathing and resonation designed to liberate the individual’s optimum natural voice. Exercises include projection in a variety of performance spaces and some text presentation. The class takes an approach to learning the sounds of Standard American speech for clear articulation, without emphasis on “correct” speech. Students become fluent in their use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, as a means of “training the ear” in preparation for dialects. Open Education Resources are used in partnership with the work in class for a weekly reflection journal that builds critical thinking skills. Cross listed with HUM 1760.

Subject

THE

Credits (min)

1

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1

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credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

GE: The Arts Students study the theory and practice of musical theater through history, music, and dance. Students identify appropriate audition material and analyze solo, duet, and group dance numbers. The class focuses on understanding all aspects of the performer: singing, acting, and dancing. Students deconstruct the history and cultural significance of musical, theatre, especially through textual analysis. Open Education Resources are used in partnership with the work in class for a weekly reflection journal that builds critical thinking skills.

Subject

THE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Practicum: Sound 3 credits, GE: The Arts Students take part in practical experience on productions, and they continue to learn about and perform work on a theatrical production. Shop and studio work is complemented by lectures and demonstrations on the technical components of a theater production, especially as it relates to sound. Assignments are coordinated by the instructor each semester. Prerequisite: THE 1500 Introduction to Theater Production/Technology.

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THE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Practicum: Lighting 3 credits, GE: The Arts Students take part in practical experience on productions, and they continue to learn about and perform work on a theatrical production. Shop and studio work is complemented by lectures and demonstrations on the technical components of a theater production, especially as it relates to lighting. Assignments are coordinated by the instructor each semester. Prerequisite: THE 1500 Introduction to Theatre Production/Technology.

Subject

THE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Practicum: Costume 3 credits, GE: The Arts Students take part in practical experience on productions, and they continue to learn about and perform work on a theatrical production. Shop and studio work is complemented by lectures and demonstrations on the technical components of a theater production, especially as it relates to costume design. Assignments are coordinated by the instructor each semester. Prerequisite: THE 1500 Introduction to Theater Production/Technology.

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THE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Practicum: Stage Management 3 credits, GE: The Arts Students take part in practical experience on productions, and they continue to learn about and perform work on a theatrical production. Shop and studio work is complemented by lectures and demonstrations on the technical components of a theater production, especially as it relates to stage management. Assignments are coordinated by the instructor each semester. Prerequisite: THE 1500 Introduction to Theater Production/Technology. SUNY SULLIVAN COURSE CATALOG 134

Subject

THE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Practicum: Set Design 3 credits, GE: The Arts Students take part in practical experience on productions, and they continue to learn about and perform work on a theatrical production. Shop and studio work is complemented by lectures and demonstrations on the technical components of a theater production, especially as it relates to set design. Assignments are coordinated by the Instructor each semester. Prerequisite: THE 1500 Introduction to Theatre Production/Technology.

Subject

THE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Students participate in supervised practical experience within the field of theater. Students must complete a minimum of 120 hours in a professional work setting approved by the instructor. This course is for Theater Arts students only. Prerequisite: THE 1500, Introduction to Theater Production Technology with a C or better or permission of instructor.

Subject

THE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

GE: The Arts Students analyze Western and world theater from the 19th century to the present, including discussion of playwrights, actors, directors, producers, and designers; the course covers concepts ranging from naturalism to expressionism. This course begins where THE 1700 (Theater History I) ends, but either course can be taken independently.

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THE

Credits (min)

3

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3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

GE: The Arts Students hone the individual technical craft of the actor to release their collaborative and imaginative creativity within an ensemble. Classical Acting is a creatively, physically and intellectually demanding course designed primarily for students with previous experience and/or training. The course combines intensive training in acting, movement, voice, period dance, and stage combat with occasional seminar-style classes in performance history and theory. Students work with various approaches including the Stanislavski System, improvisation, clown, text and character analysis and Method-based work. This course has a particular focus on the works of the Greek classics and Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

Subject

THE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu

Prerequisite

HUM 1702 Acting I. Cross-listed with HUM 2705.

Students continue to study the theory and practice of voice production by freeing and extending their natural voice, developing a voice in contact with emotional impulse, and strengthening this connection. The course includes a progression from first-semester work, applied to classical texts with strong emphasis on Shakespeare. Students develop an awareness of the devices of language and poetry necessary for speaking verse, and they continue use of the Interna- tional Phonetic Alphabet, followed by beginning dialect work. Open Education Resources are used in partnership with the work in class for a weekly reflection journal that builds critical thinking skills. Cross listed with HUM 2760. SUNY SULLIVAN COURSE CATALOG 135

Subject

THE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

sunysullivan.edu