58 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.
Designed for non-majors, this course explores the history and growth of the art and craft of theatre, including a study of representative playwrights and plays. Meets General Education Categories Presen- tational Speaking and Artistic Thinking.
In this course, students are provided with an opportunity to develop imagination, concentration, and acting skills through the disciplines of improvisation, monologues, and scene study. Meets General Education Categories Intragroup Communication and Artistic Thinking.
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This course explores the basic mechanics of tap and jazz dance styles. It will focus on improving body awareness, cultivating natural rhythmic awareness, and exploring movement through these specific styles. The class will explore integrated movement patterns and internal connections. Above all, the course will celebrate using dance as a form of self-expression, health and wellness. Meets General Edu- cation Category Health and Wellness; Holistic Wellness Focus Areas.
The Applied Theatre sequence (THE 114, 214, 314, 414) allows students to receive academic credit for work related to productions on campus. The creative work ranges widely and can include acting, stage management, house management, board operations, design work, and assignments on various produc- tion crews, depending on student aptitude and disposition. Thirty-five hours of work are required. Offered every semester.
Through practical assignments, students in this foundational course study the problems and tech- niques of using scenery, lights, and sound for a theatrical production. Meets General Education Cat- egory Artistic Thinking.
This course provides academic credit for work related to productions with BC Theatre. The creative work ranges widely and can include acting, stage management, house management, board opera- tions, design work, and assignments on various production crews, depending on student aptitude and disposition. Additionally, students will work collaboratively with faculty mentors to design a roadmap to support their post-graduate plans. This roadmap will include identifying people, places, and experiences to support personal development, clarify strengths and weaknesses, and chart potential 196
This course offers sophomores the opportunity to receive academic credit for production work within the Department of Theatre. Seventy hours of work are required. Prerequisites: THE 104 and sopho- more status. Offered every semester.
This is a practical course in techniques, skills, research, and preparation related to theatrical makeup. Students will learn application and design of makeup for the stage with specific attention given to basic corrective makeup, aging, hair growth, historical details, and natural trauma/gore application. Offered every other year.
The Applied Theatre sequence (THE 114, 214, 314, 414) allows students to receive academic credit for work related to productions on campus. The creative work ranges widely and can include acting, stage management, house management, board operations, design work, and assignments on various produc- tion crews, depending on student aptitude and disposition. Thirty-five hours of work are required. Offered every semester.
This course provides fundamentals in hand drafting techniques. Students will gain the ability to com- municate 3-D graphics in a two dimensional fashion, utilizing theatrical industry standards. 197
This course focuses on the study of non-verbal communication and ensemble building. This course will explore many different movement techniques, including Viewpoints, dance, Neutral Mask, Stage Combat, Alexander Technique, and Suzuki. The end goals for the course relate to healthy use of the body and increased facility with whole-body storytelling.
This course is a study of vocal communication, voice production, and the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). We begin by investigating characteristics of good and healthy vocal habits. A substantial part of the course will include in-class exercises and activities designed to bring awareness to the breath, body, voice, and articulation. Through application of the IPA students will be able to improve articula- tion and analyze their speaking habits and regionalisms.
This course holds the primary aims of discovering and clarifying strategies to communicate authenti- cally and effectively. In the process of this exploration and discovery, students will clarify parts of their own identity and how they want to communicate that to others, particularly in a public speak- ing environment. By giving speeches and receiving feedback, and through repetition and self-inquiry, students will build self-trust and, hopefully, allow themselves to honestly take up a little more space as they attempt to communicate to a group. Meets General Education Category Presentational Speaking; Holistic Wellness Focus Area.
This course provides academic credit for work related to productions with BC Theatre. The creative work ranges widely and can include acting, stage management, house management, board operations, design work, and assignments on various production crews, depending on student aptitude and dispo- sition. Additionally, students will work collaboratively with faculty mentors to design a roadmap to sup- port their post-graduate plans. This roadmap will include identifying people, places, and experiences to support personal development, clarify strengths and weaknesses, and chart potential opportunities within the major program. Prerequisite: FYE 104/149; THE 149 or theatre faculty approval.
Through this class, students will focus on work related to their mainstage show assignments. With each mainstage show, students have the opportunity to learn a new role, which helps them clarify what specific areas of theatre they want to focus on in their career. Through completing show assignments, students learn what theatrical roles ignite passion and employ strengths. At the 300 level, students are beginning to lean into their strengths, further clarifying a sense of purpose in relation to their career path. This helps them clarify future goals (what roles do they want to engage with more, what challenges do they want to lean into, what new skills do they still want to develop). Prerequisite: THE 205 and instructor approval.
This course investigates the development of world theatre from ancient Egypt to the early 19th century. Our study will include an investigation of playwrights, actors, audiences, critics, theatre spaces, design, performance, and production practices. Throughout the semester, theatre history will be linked to larger social, intellectual, political, and cultural developments around the world. Meets General Educa- tion Categories Artistic Thinking and Historical Thinking.
This course investigates the development of world theatre from the early 19th century to today. Our study will include an investigation of playwrights, actors, audiences, critics, theatre spaces, design, per- formance, and production practices. Throughout the semester, theatre history will be linked to larger social, intellectual, political, and cultural developments around the world. Meets General Education Categories Artistic Thinking and Historical Thinking.
This course introduces the fundamentals of the craft of playwriting. Students will learn to work with the basic building blocks of dramatic structure, to write with action and conflict in mind, and to develop character through dialogue. Prerequisites: WRI 111, WRI 112, and THE 115. Meets General Education Category Intensive Writing.
The Applied Theatre sequence (THE 114, 214, 314, 414) allows students to receive academic credit for work related to productions on campus. The creative work ranges widely and can include acting, stage management, house management, board operations, design work, and assignments on various pro- duction crews, depending on student aptitude and disposition. Thirty-five hours of work is required. Offered every semester.
This course introduces electronic technologies for drafting for use by the theatre artist. Prerequisite: THE 220.
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Through this course, students will engage with skills essential for bringing the art of theatrical story- telling to an audience. In doing so, students will deepen their understanding of the kinds of stories and experiences they want to bring to their communities, as well as the roles they want to play in the theatrical storytelling process. The mentored, student-driven nature of this class works best for upper level students, but can be supported by first or second years with completion of at least one 100-level BC theatre course and faculty approval.
This course provides academic credit for work related to productions with BC Theatre. The creative work ranges widely and can include acting, stage management, house management, board operations, design work, and assignments on various production crews, depending on student aptitude and dis- position. Additionally, students will work collaboratively with faculty mentors to design a roadmap to support their post-graduate plans. This roadmap will include identifying people, places, and experiences to support personal development, clarify strengths and weaknesses, and chart potential opportunities within the major program. May be repeated. Prerequisite: THE 249.01 or THE 249.02 or theatre faculty approval.
In this course, prospective theatre teachers acquire strategies and techniques for instructing theatre K-12. Topics addressed include curriculum and materials, assessment, and community.
Teacher Licensure Concentration Electives: Choose one 3 Semester Hours
Theatre Senior Capstone 4 Semester Hours
This course offers students at the senior level the opportunity to receive academic credit for production work within the Department of Theatre. Seventy hours of work are required. Prerequisites: THE 304 and senior status. Offered every semester.
This course increases experience and understanding of the director’s craft in theatrical storytelling. It builds upon skills and vocabulary developed in THE 213 (Directing), deepening the student’s ability to thoroughly analyze a text, develop a unique vision of a story’s journey, and communicate their vision effectively with collaborators. This class will build on the skills of Directing by increasing the length of material and the time spent on that material, demanding a more in-depth understanding and com- munication of the chosen story. This class will also add advanced level assignments, increasing require- ments for research and communication, and add nuance and specificity to discussion of leadership.
The Applied Theatre sequence (THE 114, 214, 314, 414) allows students to receive academic credit for work related to productions on campus. The creative work ranges widely and can include acting, stage management, house management, board operations, design work, and assignments on various produc- tion crews, depending on student aptitude and disposition. Offered every semester. Thirty-five hours of work are required.
This course will solidify the student’s design process by offering them more diverse design challenges and asking them to defend design choices. This class will also address more challenging types of venues for lighting design including theatre in the round, thrust configuration, and lighting design in uncon- ventional spaces. Prerequisite: THE 231. Offered every third year.
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In consultation with the advisor and committee, theatre majors will write a proposal for a senior project or paper. The length and breadth of the project/paper will vary according to the subject. Prerequisites: senior status and theatre major. Meets General Education Category Intensive Writing.
Design/Technology Electives: Choose one 3 Semester Hours
TOTAL HOURS FOR THEATRE 64 SEMESTER HOURS WITH DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION THEATRE WITH STAGE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION 21 Semester Hours Required Courses 18 Semester Hours Choose two courses from Design: 6
Source: Brevard College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
