14 courses with the subject THS, 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.
An overview of the important elements of theatre, dramatic literature, and production such as play structures, acting styles, andstage elements.
With an emphasis on confidence building, students will practice how to prepare for diverse speaking situations through multiple, practical hands-on experiences, including writing and preparing several formal platform speeches for class.
Stagecraft is a course designed to introduce students to the materials and techniques used in the technical production of a play. It is a lab-oriented course which explores production areas such as scenery, lighting, and sound.
Private instruction in acting or audition techniques are available to students who have taken at least two semesters of THS 201. 10 sessions with a private coach are scheduled over the course of the semester. Course may be repeated. Prerequisite THS 201. Course fees apply.
An introduction to 2000 years of historical fashion. Through the study of fashion through the centuries, along with a series of projects focused on period, and style students will learn to analyze and research the influences on fashion
A basic course in acting , the instructor will determine the academic assignments for each student based on their prior acting or directing experience. (may be repeated)
Like all writing, playwriting is a process. In this introductory course,students will explore their dramatic voice and produce written dialogue that expresses stories and themes of personal interest to them. Understanding of playwriting is explored through close reading of numerous contemporary plays, in class oral reading, and analysis as well as through short writing assignments culminating with each student writing their own one act play. Prerequisite: None
A survey of dramatic literature and historical influences from ancient Greece to the Spanish Golden Age. Course content includes extensive play-reading, writing and analysis of periods and style. This course fulfills a WRI-2 requirement. Prerequisite WRI100
A survey of dramatic literature and historical influences from the Restoration to the 21st century. Course content includes extensive play reading, writing, and analysis of periods and style. This course fulfills a WRI-2 requirement. Prerequisite WRI100
An introduction to the elements and techniques of designing for theatre with coverage of historical innovations that have influenced stage design; through the study of theatre spaces, equipment, and techniques along with a series of projects, students will learn to analyze, research and create designs for a play script that supports the author’s intent or vision.
The course explores the global impact of modern world drama. Cross-listed with Topics in World Literature:ENG 245
Three credits per show toward graduation may be earned by dancing, acting, designing or choreographing for faculty-directed theatre productions. Permission of the instructor and audition is required (may be repeated)
One to three credits per production toward graduation may be earned by completing practical application projects relevant to faculty-directed or faculty choreographed productions in the area of stage management, sets, lights, sound, or costumes. Requirements include a minimum of 40 hours of supervised activity in a specific theatre shop, backstage, or with a technical production crew relevant to the production of a dance or theatre event. Permission of the instructor is required. This course may be repeated.
Source: Cedar Crest College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
