14 courses with the subject THAR, 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.
Introduces theatre as an art form. Designed to stimulate a taste for theatre, improve standards for critical judgment, consider theatre’s relation to allied arts, and provide an understanding of the part it plays in the social and cultural development of civilization.
Provides an introductory experience to acting through the use of structured improvisation. Students will be conversant with the use of given circumstances and independent activity. Students will gain experience with the use of repetition exercises as well as the analytical tools of identifying tasks and shaping actions. The semester will culminate with the performance of a scripted scene.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Designed as an intermediate acting course, Acting II focuses on the analysis of dramatic literature and the preparation and presentation of scenes from the modern and contemporary repertoire. Monologue and resume preparation will be included in an adjudicated audition presentation at the end of the semester. Success with the course requires a considerable commitment to independent and partnered rehearsal time.
Aimed as a theatre skills class for expanding verbal and physical expressivity. One half of the semester digs into vocal production, articulation and the conventions of standardized, American speech. The movement component examines techniques that encourage physical neutrality and plasticity. Class assignments are designed to provide a language and movement based approach to creating or interpreting performance material. Success with the course requires a considerable commitment to independent and partnered rehearsal time.
The student will have the opportunity for guided practice and instruction in creating children’s theatre. The class is ideal for education majors intending on using theatre in the classroom. Each student will have the opportunity to perform as an actor and create costumes/props for a final public performance. The class emphasizes perfecting ensemble skills: creativity, rehearsal techniques, and adhering to production deadlines.
Requires the theatre student to perform and to supervise work production areas done in conjunction with supervised campus theatre activities or with approved off-campus extracurricular activities. For each area completed the student is graded for one credit hour. Areas in which the student may engage are: directing, multimedia presentation, set construction, costume design or construction, set design, lighting, sound, front of house, theatre management, stage manager, assistant to the director, or acting.
Examines clothing history with emphasis on periods most useful to contemporary theatrical production [i.e. classical, medieval, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries] Implications regarding trends in the morality, social values and psychology of the dress will be generated to establish a fundamental basis for theatrical design. The analysis of dramatic literature and the application of visual elements in design will assist students in preparing a visual representation for a theatrical design.
Survey of the history of the theatre from its roots to current times. Investigates the origins of theatre in ancient religions, the evolution of performance spaces, the development of drama, and the changing styles of performance, as well as relationships between these facets.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
A one semester, full or part-time position in a theatre related work environment. Work content is arranged and approved by the department, the departmental chair and the dean’s office in advance. A faculty supervisor will act as a liaison between the place of employment and the student intern. On-site visits by the faculty supervisor are a part of the evaluation process.
A one semester, full or part-time position in a theatre related work environment. Work content is arranged and approved by the department, the departmental chair and the dean’s office in advance. A faculty supervisor will act as a liaison between the place of employment and the student intern. On-site visits by the faculty supervisor a part of the evaluation process.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental interest not covered by regular course offerings.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Source: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
