34 courses with the subject THR, 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.
THR 110Introduction to Acting
An examination of the demands and disciplines of the actor’s art. Students will develop skills in observation, concentration, imagination, improvisation, and characterization, as well as a greater sense of awareness and control over their body and voice. This course also provides an introduction to the Stanislavski system.
Practicum-style course that introduces students to production involvement in the Theatre program season, from shop safety and construction techniques to technical assignments.
Development of the theatre as an institution of civilization and its relationship through the ages with other arts and the social environment. Emphasis on sampling contemporary tragedy, comedy, satire, musical, and mass media productions.
Continued exploration of acting techniques: voice, movement, warm-up exercises for the actor, building upon the topics introduced in THR 110. Further study in improvisation exercises and stage movement. Application of the Stanislavski System in advanced scene study with emphasis on contemporary dramatic literature. Brief exploration of acting techniques for the camera. Three credits. (Spring)
Permission of production director. A practicum-style course that evaluates student involvement in the rehearsal room during the Theatre production season.
THR 215Production Practicum II
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THR
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Repeatable
May be Repeated May be repeated for credit under different topics.
THR 115 . Practicum-style course that builds students’ skills in production involvement in the Theatre program season, from shop safety and construction techniques to technical assignments.
THR 221Set Design and Technology
Introduction to set design and technology includes script analysis, design theory, basic drafting, and set construction. Practical experience in supervised laboratory and production program.
Introduction to costume design and technology includes script analysis, design theory, costume construction, and pattern drafting. Includes brief introduction to properties design and construction. Practical experience in supervised laboratory and production program.
Introduction to light design and technology. Includes script analysis, design theory, basic drafting, and electrical applications. Includes brief introduction to sound design and construction. Practical experience in supervised laboratory and production program.
An exploration of the development of theatre and dramatic literature from the beginnings of the art form to the end of the Renaissance. Students will also investigate how past material and practices can be utilized with contemporary audiences to respond to contemporary issues.
Exploration of the development of Theatre and dramatic literature from the beginnings of the art form to the end of the Renaissance. Three credits. (Odd Fall)
*Other History focuses courses may be substituted with permission of the program General Elective Credits (if needed) TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (minimum) 128# * On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific core curriculum requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. # All Bachelors programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 128 credit hours. If, in combination, core, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 128 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 128 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
Examination of the demands of writing a script for the stage. Exercises will explore writing in multiple forms and genres with an emphasis on the script as a template for performance. Three credit.
Practicum style course typically for first and second year theatre students. The course evaluates student production involvement in the Theatre program season, from stage management responsibilities to technical and design assignments. One credit (must be taken three times for THR majors).
Permission of instructor. This course will examine, on a selected basis, advanced practices in theatre of interest to faculty and students.
THR 321ADVANCED DESIGN AND TECHOLOGY
Practical application of learned skills for lighting, scenic and/or costume design; advanced drafting and rendering; procedural approaches for theatrical design and production. Three credits.
Introduction to basic principles of theatrical stage and production management. Emphasis on personnel and time management. Includes practical application of learned skills. Three credits. (On Demand) THR 381, 382, 383, 384. SPECIAL TOPICS. Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. One to four credits. (On demand)
THR 240 . An exploration of theatre and dramatic literature trends and conditions from the Restoration to the present. Students will also investigate how theatre can be utilized with contemporary audiences to respond to contemporary issues.
THR 381Special Topics
Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. On demand On demand May be Repeated May be repeated for credit under different topics.
Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. On demand On demand May be Repeated May be repeated for credit under different topics.
Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. On demand On demand May be Repeated May be repeated for credit under different topics.
Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. On demand On demand May be Repeated May be repeated for credit under different topics.
THR 211 and permission of production director. An advanced practicum-style course that evaluates student involvement and leadership in the rehearsal room during the Theatre production season.
THR 415Production Practicum III
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THR
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Repeatable
May be Repeated May be repeated for credit under different topics.
THR 115 and two credits of THR 215 . Practicum-style course that gives students leadership roles in the technical side of the Theatre program season, from stage management responsibilities to technical and design assignments.
A practicum focusing on advanced composition and actor coaching with emphasis on producing and directing the one-act play. The course will explore the production process from play selection, analysis, preliminary design, casting, scheduling, rehearsing, and performance. Three credits. (By invitation, Spring Odd)
Practicum style course typically for third and fourth year theatre students. The course evaluates student production involvement in the Theatre program season, from stage management responsibilities to technical and design assignments. One credit (must be taken twice for THR majors).
FAC 410 In this senior-level course, students will work with a faculty mentor to finalize their portfolios, job search materials, or graduate school applications
THR 498 Students will continue their work in THR 498, working with a faculty mentor and a faculty committee to complete their thesis or project. The course culminates in an oral presentation of their work.
