54 courses with the subject TH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TH 011Theatre Lab. (A) Intensive participation in the College theatre production program in any facet0.5
of the theatre arts. Especially designed for matriculated majors and minors. Offered fall and spring semesters.
TH 018Production Practicum in Dramaturgy. Zero units. This is an experiential component of the Theatre
Studies curriculum focusing on working as a production dramaturg on one or more shows per semester. TH 103 Script Analysis (A) (RR). One unit. A foundation in analyzing dramatic theory and literature. Students will read one to two plays weekly and participate in class discussion. Offered fall and spring semesters.
TH 105Theatre Appreciation (A) (C). One unit. A guide to theatre designed to enhance the appreciation
of theatrical productions through an increased understanding of the theatre, with emphasis on the play in production. Students are required to attend current College and professional productions. For non-theatre majors. Offered fall and spring semesters. 281 / 445
TH 250The Movie Musical (A) (R) (WC) One unit. This class traces the history of one of Hollywood’s most
important and popular genres from its beginnings in the early sound period to its more recent incarnations. Study will include individual artists (singers, dancers, directors) who influenced the genre and representative films will be screened in class. Independent viewing and reading is also required, as well as the completion of written research projects. TH 255 Acting for the Camera (A) (CC). One unit. This course offers an introduction to on-camera performance in film and television. Students will participate in monologue and scene work based on ageand type, and will learn the fundamentals of on-screen camera acting technique. In addition, classcontent will focus on the specific demands, protocols, and technical challenges of filmed media, fromthe audition process to the final shoot. Class work will include monologue and scene rehearsal andpresentation, an introduction to the process of on-camera production, and discussion of the professionalfilm and television industries. Lab fee.
TH 308Musical Theatre Performance II (A) (CC) (O). One unit. A performance survey course in performance
styles. The objective of this course is to accumulate a wide range of audition material that represents various musical theatre composers. Students will learn, memorize, and perform a new song each week. Prerequisites: TH307. TH 309 Hair Styling for the Stage (A). One Unit. This class will explore and create hair styles for the stage through a series of physical projects. Starting with analysis, research and working through the production process to culminate in a final project. TH 310 Stage Directing I (A) One unit. An introductory course in methods of play selection, casting, rehearsal techniques, including thematic and character interpretation, and overall design techniques. Prerequisites: TH 103, 111, 117 or TH 103, 111, 106, and/or permission from the instructor. Offered fall semester.
TH 317Acting Techniques III: Classics (A) One unit. Through scene study and monologue work, students
learn a practical process for playing Shakespeare that includes research, text analysis, scansion and period performance practices. Students explore techniques for creating a role, devising staging as well as examining the actor’s relation to the audience. Prerequisites: TH 217. Offered fall semester. 285 / 445
TH 422Musical Theatre Repertoire Practicum (A) One unit. The goal of this class is to provide theatre
performance majors with the opportunity to work with an accompanist and musical coach on a wide range of repertoire chosen by the student as well as the coach. Students will meet with their coach once a week for an individual thirty-minute session to practice current repertoire and also explore new genres. Prerequisites: TH 120, TH 307.
TH 440Arts Management (A) One unit. A study of techniques in managing arts organizations. Areas covered
include planning events, facilities design and management, budgeting, contracts, box office procedures, promotion, publicity and development. Cross-listed w/AA 440. Offered fall semester. TH 450 Theatre Criticism (A) (RR), (WW). One unit. A writing seminar which entails attending live performances on campus and in New York City then writing reviews of these. 286 / 445
TH 464Advanced Scenic Design (A) (CC) (O) (RR) One unit. This course will focus on building skills as a
scenic designer and assumes you have a working knowledge of that role, the process and the objectives of the theatrical scenic designer. The skills to be emphasized are analysis, research, CAD drafting and visual, oral and written communication. Throughout this process the class will develop your design aesthetic through practical projects. Prerequisite: TH 321 or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate spring semesters.
TH 585Advanced Musical Theatre Practicum (A) One unit. A course for advanced students only, providing
intensive practical experience in the multiple facets of the stage production of musicals. Division Chair of Performing and Visual Arts permission required.
