26 courses with the subject THE, 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.
THE 011Dance: Lyrical Modern. ()1
This course will focus on dance techniques specific to Lyrical Modern and its application toward expressive theatrical storytelling. The instructor will use music, imagery, and dramatic texts, along with industry-standard terminology. Course is available for students at all levels, however some experience is preferred. Note: Course may be taken for credit no more than four times.
This course will focus on dance techniques specific to Tap and its application toward expressive theatrical storytelling. The instructor will use music, imagery, and dramatic texts, along with industry-standard terminology. Course is available for students at all levels, however some experience is preferred. Note: Course may be taken for credit no more than four times.
This course will focus on dance techniques specific to Jazz and its application toward expressive theatrical storytelling. The instructor will use music, imagery, and dramatic texts, along with industry-standard terminology. Course is available for students at all levels, however some experience is preferred. Note: Course may be taken for credit no more than four times.
This course will focus on dance techniques specific to Ballet and its application toward expressive theatrical storytelling. The instructor will use music, imagery, and dramatic texts, along with industry- standard terminology. Course is available for students at all levels, however some experience is preferred. Note: Course may be taken for credit no more than four times.
This course will explore the essential nature and expressiveness of the human body for theatrical storytelling. Dramatic texts, imagery, sound, and music will be employed, and students will be introduced to a variety of dance styles and movement techniques. Note: Course may be taken for credit no more than four times.
A student participating in Barton Theatre productions is expected to spend a great deal of time in the rehearsal and production phases of a given show. This course is designed to give appropriate credit for those valuable laboratory experiences. Note: Course may be taken for credit no more than six times.
This course in intended to develop student appreciation for theater as a cultural, social, and artistic force, essential to the human condition and profoundly influential in other industries and professions. Readings and lectures will focus on elements of theatrical practice, artists, innovators, and leaders
This course will introduce the fundamentals of acting with regard to vocal and physical communication, text analysis, spacial awareness, and acting theory. Along with readings and exercises from our text, students will be expected to memorize simple monologues and scenes for presentation within the class. This course is appropriate for inexperienced actors as well as those with experience but little formal training.
This course is available to Sophomores participating in a Barton College theatrical production. Students will work in either the area of stage performance or technical theater. Technical theater participants will concentrate in one area of technical theater with a choice of scenic production, lighting, props, or costume production.
This course is designed to stimulate the students’ appreciation and understanding of a live theatre event, while establishing its social, cultural, and historical context. Through readings, theatre experiences, discussions, oral presentations, and research, the student will become a more educated audience member, and possibly an active theatre practitioner. This course is appropriate for non-majors.
This class is a continuation of Stagecraft. Students can choose between advanced study in Scenic Construction, Theatrical Lighting Technology, and Costume Construction.
This course will examine the dramatic literature and performance styles of diverse world cultures as well as the social, political, historical, and artistic forces that helped shape them. Critical understanding of a genre, a nation, or a community and its people, begins with a study of context; we will use theatre as an entry point to break down barriers and gain insight into worldwide movements.
This course is an introduction to theatre production through the study and use of basic design elements including sets, lights, props, sound, costumes, and makeup. Students will be involved in design, construction, and execution of Barton College theatrical productions. Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experience are employed, as well as the manipulation of hand tools, power tools, and paint, so students are expected to dress accordingly. A student should never use tools without a clear understanding of appropriate safety procedures. Additional hours may be required during a theatre production period.
This course will cover basic elements of makeup design and creation for the stage, in addition to hands-on techniques for application. A variety of styles, time periods, and concepts will be discussed, demonstrated, and applied.
This course is designed to provide an overview of the theatrical design process in the areas of scenic, lighting, and costume design. The course will introduce students to research and preparation for the design process, and the creation of designs for scenery, lighting, and costumes.
This course will address the history of theatre from its origins to the present time with an emphasis on primary motivators and innovators in the field. Key political, cultural and socio-economic factors and their influence on individuals and institutions will be studied as well as major periods and their representative dramatists. This will be a writing-intensive course, appropriate and enjoyable for majors and non-majors alike.
This course will address the history of theatre from Neoclassicism to the present day. Emphasis is on motivators and innovators in the field, as well as political, cultural and socio-economic conditions that exerted significant influence on individuals and institutions. Major periods and their representative dramatists will be studied in the context of their time and with the aid of contemporary criticism.
This course is designed to heighten awareness and improve execution of vocal communication. Public speaking is studied and employed as well as group and individual exercises to target specific areas of concern for students. Standard American English and the International Phonetic Alphabet are utilized.
This course is available to Juniors participating in a Barton College theatrical production. Students will work in either the area of stage performance or technical theater. Technical theater participants will concentrate in one area of technical theater with a choice of scenic production,lighting, props, or costume production.
This course will involve the rigorous study of advanced acting techniques, character analysis, rehearsal process, and presentation style in relation to selected monologues and scenes. Exercises for physical, vocal, and interpretive skills will be undertaken, and a final performance before an audience is required.
This course will address the history of theatre from its origins to the present time with an emphasis on primary motivators and innovators in the field. Key political, cultural and socio-economic factors and their influence on individuals and institutions will be studied as well as major periods and their representative dramatists. This will be an oral-intensive course with group and individual presentations used to cover the material. This course is appropriate for non-majors, and there is no prerequisite, although THE 201 is advised. Spring, alternating with THE 220. THE 330. Directing. 3. This course will study the craft of play directing, including material selection, casting, rehearsals, and the principles of intention-driven composition (imagery, movement, tempo, and rhythm). Each student directs exercises in class and produces a one-act play. Spring.
This course will explore musical theatre as an essential component of the dramatic experience. Studies will include history, script analysis, character development, and performance techniques, using scenes and musical selections from a variety of shows. Students will be required to sing with live and recorded accompaniment; vocal training is recommended, though not required. Students enrolled in THE 320 will be required to attend classes in THE O15, Movement and Dance for Theatre.
Three topics in Theatrical Design presented. Relationships between the topics will be emphasized. • Topic one: set design, lighting design, and/or costume design • Topic two: a specialized area of theatre design research, usually not covered in THE 230 or 231. • Topic three: Play analysis. Relationships between the topics will be emphasized. The class will include instruction in the technical and artistic aspects of designing for the theater. Students will engage in design problems, which will address designing for multiple staging configurations, styles, and historical periods. Note: This is a topics course that may be taken for credit multiple times, providing that the course covers a different topic each time.
Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
semester hours
Type
course
Repeatable
may be taken for credit multiple times, providing that the course covers a different topic each time.
This course will study the craft of play directing, including material selection, casting, rehearsals, and the principles of intention-driven composition (imagery, movement, tempo, and rhythm). Each student directs exercises in class and produces a one-act play. Note: This course serves as the Gateway course for the Theatre major. A grade of C- or higher is required for graduation.
This course is designed to heighten awareness and improved execution of vocal communication. Public speaking is studied and employed as well as group and individual exercises to target specific areas of concern for students. Standard American English and the International Phonetic Alphabet are utilized. Fall.
Directed individual research or creative work in theatre and special study in areas not covered by course listings. Note: Also offered as THE 481 for one semester hour, and as THE 482 for two semester hours. Courses of Instruction: Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts
