26 courses with the subject TA, 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 student will participate in practical application of theatre stagecraft and administration. Students will work on each production of hte Abbey Players season in the Haid. This class is only open to Oetgen Scholarship students.
A survey of theatre history from the ancient Greeks through twentieth century American theatre. The course focuses on the use of theatre by various western cultures and the development of technology and technique within the field. Offered every semester.
An introduction to the basic elements of technical theatre, including scenic and lighting design. Offered every semester.
A survey of various styles of contemporary theatre (comedy, drama, and musical). Attendance at local theatre and critiques/class discussions will play a major role in strengthening personal aesthetics and will provide the student with a working knowledge and vocabulary of contemporary theatre. Offered every semester.
The student will be exposed to various acting techniques, including those of Meisner, Adler, and Hagen. Offered every semester.
The student will receive one (1) credit as an actor or technician associated with a production of the Abbey Players, Belmont Abbey College's theatre group. The work will involve a minimum of 15 hours within the theatre, and will be graded by either th eDirector of Theatre or the Technical Director. In order to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement within the core curriculum, it will be necessary to participate in three (3) separate productions. Offered every semester.
Offered every semester.
Offered every semester.
Musical Theatre Performance
Offered every semester.
This course is an advanced exploration of the Improvisation Acting technique. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to this technique to improve their mental agility as a performer, to teach them how to use improvisation exercises as a method of exploring their relationship to their character and fellow performers, while enabling the student to further develop a more rich character for a scene or production. This course will cover warm ups, improv exercises / games, scene improvisation, analysis of improv techniques, and improved listening and reactive skills for the stage."
Students will explore the skill of using one's body to tell a story. They will test physical movement with masks and also with props such as swords. Acting is not only expressed vocally but with the body as well. No prerequisites, and it fulfills the Fine Arts requirement
Introduction to principles of public vocal performance and presentation, including techniques for proper diction and breath support, methods for sustained vocal health, and development of vocal performance skills through study and vigorous practice.
The purpose of this course is to introduce to the students a rudimentary understanding of his/her physical presence on stage during performance. To accomplish this physical storytelling & unarmed stage combat are taught. Half of class time will be spent working on Viewpoints (storytelling without lines), and the other half will be spent learning how to "stage fight" without traditional weapons."
The student will study the history of set design and undertake various design projects. Offered every semester.
The purpose of the course is to give the student a basic understanding of how to approach and perform characters in Shakespeare's canon through text analysis and guidance through the rehearsal process. Students will rehearse and perform monologues as well as participate in scene work. 3 credits. No prerequisites.
Pre-requisite- TA150 or TA320 This class focuses the student actor on performance for the camera. We’ll work on commercials, film scenes, and television sitcoms, interviews, and auditions for local projects!
Examines how creative drama can be applied to any major. Involves the study of plays -reading, discussing, and reviewing local productions. Involves the creative process as a method for problem solving in the workplace or classroom. Involves practical application of creative drama concepts in building confidence and communication skills. This course is for the student who will be leading co-workers on projects, pitching ideas to business partners, and teachers who can use creative drama across the curriculum
Students will also participate as actors in directional projects. Offered every semester.
continues the study of Movement for the stage and the training in a new weapon: Broadsword. The course further explores storytelling throughout the human body and it’s articulation.
A course rooted in the history of western theater and its effects on society as well as society’s effects on western theater.
Intensive work from auditions to rehearsals to performance. Student will leave the project with a working knowledge of the creative process of play production and a method of managing the collaboration of director, designers, actors, and technicians.
This course is the capstone for the Theatre minor. The student will undertake a practical exercise in Theatre Arts from either the technical or artistic track. The nature of each project will be discussed and approved in consultation with members of the Theatre Department the semester before it is performed. All requirements for either track must be fulfilled before this Practicum can be taken. Offered every semester.
Pre-requisite: TA 150 or TA320 Advanced work in Shakespeare performance including scene work and text analysis.
This course will be the production and tour of an hour and fifteen performance of monologues and scenes written by William Shakespeare to local and regional High Schools. It will consist of four weeks of rehearsal and eight weeks of performance throughout the semester. NOTE: Students must provide their own transportation to performances.
Internship Experience
Source: Belmont Abbey College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
