12 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.
THAR 101Stagecraft (3.0 CH) A hands-on classroom experience. Students will complete any number of tasks
necessary for the full production of a theatrical presentation at Thiel while also learning the theory, history, and industry-standard applications of theatre production departments. Activities during the semester include designing, sourcing, building, and organizing a wide variety of production elements including costumes, set pieces, properties, lighting needs and sound elements, in addition to numerous other production preparation tasks.
THAR 110Theatre Appreciation (3.0 CH) Theatre Appreciation is designed as a gateway course to introduce the
student to a deeper understanding and appreciation of theater as an art form. Students will be exposed to landmark theorists, performances, and texts in multiple aspects of theatre performance and production history. This course fulfills Thiel College’s creative core requirement. THAR 217 – Intro to Technical Theatre (3.0 CH) Principles, techniques, and practical application of theatre crafts necessary to design and construct stage scenery, lighting, and other effects. Aesthetic fundamentals of creating stage designs and the use of crafting and artistic techniques to transform creative ideas into actual theatrical experiences. Basic design in costume and make-up for state.
THAR 225Page to Stage: Shakespeare (4.0 CH) A hybrid course of equal parts analysis, research, and
performance intended to simultaneously highlight some of the Bard’s lesser-known (to scholars and actors alike) while helping students develop critical and creative thinking, scholarly writing skills, and performance technique.
THAR 257Introductory Acting (4.0 CH) A workshop-based introduction to the fundamental principles of acting
Through analysis of critical writings and engagement with dramatic texts, the course develops an individual’s consciousness of breath, vocal dexterity and physical bearing and presence.
THAR 347Advanced Acting & Directing (4.0 CH) A course covering detailed study and use of the advanced
techniques and methods used to develop characterization, and the study and practice of the art of directing. (P: THAR 257 or permission of the instructor). 251
THAR 487Special Project (1.0 CH) Special Project work offers unique theatrical experiences not generally
available to students through standard theatre courses. Topics/opportunities may include touring projects, producing, off-campus excursions, specialized training events, conferences, etc. Course fees may be attached depending on the topic for travel, passports, etc. Offered irregularly. Instructor permission required for enrollment. Variable CH available (1-4 CH).
