17 courses with the subject VPT, 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.
Study of the theatre as an art form. This course is designed to develop an appreciation of theatre, practice performance criticism, and study theatre production processes. (Formerly DRA 232)
An introduction to the theory and practice of acting, focusing on voice and diction, characterization, improvisation, and role playing.
Emphasizes technical aspects of performance with particular attention on stage and set design. (Formerly VPT 435)
Emphasizes technical aspects of performance with particular attention to light, sound and projection design. (Formerly VPT 436)
This course provides three-hour credit for play analysis for students who wish to learn the theatrical elements of plays and how they work dramatically in the VPCA theatre program.
African American Film History is a historical and critical study of the Black image in American films from the silent era to the present as well as the history of Black commercial and independent filmmaking., including its production, distribution, and popular and critical reception. Students study select works representative of the major genres and eras in African- American film history (FORMERLY DRA 330).
A practical course in the staging of plays. Attention is given to acting, lighting, costuming, make- up, scene design, and other aspects of the art. Lecture and workshop. May be repeated once for credit. Formerly DRA 333. 169
A practical course in writing for the stage.
Theatre History will provide a specific, culturally diverse introduction to the history of the world's theatrical and dramatic traditions. Theatrical movements and genres will be explored and studied. The importance of the plays from history will be used to recognize their periods and meaning in the context of their time. Students will also see through the plays the historical context of social change and the struggle of theatre and the artists who have produced it. The course will also include the study of how theater influences different cultures, traditions, and societies around the world.
A study of design theory and style as pertains to the theatre and entertainment industries. The study will include elements of scenery, lighting, costume, sound, and projection design.
Extensive reading and study in representative works of modern European and American dramatists. Attention given to purpose. (SAME as ENG 433 and formerly DRA 433) (Prerequisites: VPA 231 or Permission of Chair)
A practical course in directing the stage; emphasis placed on script selection, analysis, preparation, casting, staging, and design; culminates in a one-act present at the end of the semester.
Emphasizes technical aspects of performance with particular attention on stage/set design. Prerequisite: VPA 333 (formerly DRA 333) or permission of Department Chair.
Emphasis is on technical aspects of performance with particular attention to light/sound design. Prerequisite: VPT 333 (formerly DRA 333) or permission of Department Chair.
This course provides for continued study regarding Shakespeare’s plays, the relevancy and universalism of his writings, with further emphasis placed on the text
This course provides one hour credit for practical experience for students working on production sponsored by the VPCA theatre program. Students may get credit for on stage and/or behind the scenes work. Students may take up to 3.00 credit hours.
Source: Johnson C Smith University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
