32 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.
Appreciation of theatre as a forum, which surveys and analyzes the contributions of playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and managers coupled with dramatic literature. All vocational areas of theatre are explored. Prerequisite: none.
The student is encouraged to examine how she becomes an actress through improvisation, scene study, and, finally, improvising a play. Prerequisite: none.
An introduction to stage movement and kinetic practice and intentions. Prerequisite: none.
Continuation of Movement I. The basic principles for developing fitness will be presented.
An introductory management course for all persons desirous of a career in theatre arts. The student will be introduced to the rules of entertainment law. Prerequisite: none.
Training of the actor as a unit or method and development of his/her powers of concentration, observation, and imagination and relating these elements to contemporary acting. Prerequisite: none
A survey course that examines the history and literature of theatre within the framework of cultural and social ideas, from its origins in dance and ritual to the Modern era. Literature‐ based class. Prerequisite: none.
The students will learn through theatre productions how to develop creative/intuitive instincts in performing. Theatre majors are required to take this course three separate semesters. Prerequisite: none.
The what, when, and why of all backstage equipment and how to use it to maximum effect with safety, speed, and efficiency. Prerequisite: none. 187
A beginning course in stage lighting that emphasizes the practical aspects of lighting a production. Students learn through exposure to and working with the variety of equipment available to meet the lighting demands of any play. In addition, there are discussions of electricity, design, color, and special effects. Offered through agreement with Greater Greensboro Consortium. Prerequisite: none.
This course is designed to teach performers the fundamentals and techniques of acting. Students learn to control the body’s creative energy by participating in such exercises as solo acting, duo acting, and basic auditions. Prerequisite: none.
The basic principles and practices in makeup for stage, screen, and television are covered. Practice in use of cosmetics, wigs, hairpieces, and facial prosthetics and masks. Offered through agreement with Greater Greensboro Consortium. Prerequisite.
Study and exercises in the sociological, physiological, and acoustical aspects of vocal delivery to develop clear articulation and effective speech in theatre productions.
A beginning course in stagecraft with emphasis on building and painting scenery. Offered through agreement with Greater Greensboro Consortium. Prerequisite: none.
This course is designed to introduce and assist students in fully understanding a literary selection. The course prepares the student to analyze literary selections, which are the indispensable first step of any rehearsal. The process of analysis described in this course emphasizes the interpreter’s relationship to the literature and the position the interpreter takes in recounting the experience. This course is a must for students pursuing a career in acting performance. Prerequisite: none.
A study of significant developments in the American Black theatre prior to 1900 through the 1950s as reflected through the major playwrights and theatre organizations.
A study of significant developments in the American Black theatre from the 1960s through the present day as reflected through the major playwrights and theatre organizations. Prerequisite: TH 330 or permission of the instructor.
Advanced work in the special problems of applying acting techniques to the demands of the modern media. Practicum experience designed for television and cinema.
The systematic study of form, line, balance, tone, shade, value, and pattern with reference to the human form and its costume. Not typically offered at Bennett but may be taken at Consortium schools. Prerequisite: none. 188
Techniques in producing community theatre with adult and child actors are explored. Experience in arts management and promotion is required. Prerequisite: none.
A laboratory course in dramatic writing, including study and practice in writing for the modern stage. Prerequisite: none.
Elementary principles of staging plays, practical work in directing a one‐act play. Attention is given to the principles of selecting, casting, and rehearsing of plays.
A consideration of rehearsal problems and techniques associated with full‐length shows. In conjunction with the theatre problems, students’ direct projects selected from a variety of genres. Prerequisite: TH 422 or permission of the instructor.
A study of the problems and techniques in periods and styles through intensive scene study and performance of Greek, Shakespearean, and Romantic works. Prerequisite:
Various techniques used in producing Children’s Theatre with adult and child actors. Experience in scene design, lighting, costuming, acting, directing and promotion. Class work plus participation in the Children’s Theatre workshop required.
The theories and practices of theatre management and administration as they pertain to publicity, box office printing, scheduling, grantsmanship, and fund‐raising including computer applications. Prerequisite: none.
An exploration and investigation of the nature of scenic design. In addition to this, the course is designed to explore and analyze modern drama, modern playwrights, and modern plays. Offered through agreement with Greater Greensboro Consortium. 189
Development of skills in energizing, concentration, and structuring, including concepts of physical, vocal, mental, and emotional energy. Concentrating concepts include conceptualization and imagination. Prerequisite: none.
A study of significant developments in Theatre since 1900 as reflected through major playwrights and theatre.
This course is designed to provide the senior‐level student with an understanding of the various kinds of research as well as to prepare her for bridging her field of study with the necessary preparations for graduate schools and vocational entry positions. In‐ depth work in preparing students to pass the program examination and prepare a marketable project in her field of study will be executed. Prerequisite: completion of at least 24 hours of Theatre courses.
Off‐campus, on‐the‐job observation and training of the students pursuing professional work in a variety of traditional and non‐traditional careers appropriate to their academic program. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and current résumé.
Source: Bennett College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
