42 courses with the subject THTR, 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.
Basic Skills and knowledge of Modern Dance forms. Utilization of modern dance as a means of expression, which interprets how the body moves, where it is in space, what it can do, and the relationship it presents. Class work consists of floor exercise and combinations of movement to improve flexibility. CIP 1007.00
Introduction to dramatic principles though the study of major periods and representative plays from the Greek period to the present. Course may be used toward satisfying University humanities requirement.
Honors section of THTR 1020 . Enrollment limited to students in University Honors Program. Course may be used toward satisfying University humanities requirement.
Fundamentals and theory of classical ballet for beginning students. Class work consists of barre work, center combinations, and steps. Movement experience designed to enhance the confidence and skill required for an authoritative and sensitive performance in the full range of the classical ballet vocabulary. CIP 1007.00
Introduction to theatre technology utilizing lecture and lab. Topics include set construction, lighting, sound, and makeup. Students will participate in the construction of the Department’s theatrical productions. Lecture/Laboratory experience.
Basic Jazz combination for the jazz dancer performed to popular and jazz music; designed to strengthen and stretch the body by developing correct alignment. CIP 1007.00
Experiences in the spontaneous use of movement in structures derived from movement concepts, games, imagery, and media sources. Designed to help students discover and develop their own movement potential. The student will also experience contact improvisation. The concepts of weight, speed, momentum, and inertia are explored through exercise in tumbling, climbing, leaning, and carrying. These techniques are used as the basis for improvised duets. CIP 1007.00
Basic fundamentals of modern dance for level II students. Helps the student extend range and control with increasing demand for sensitive performance of more complex dance sequences. Basic skills and knowledge of Modern Dance Forms. Utilization of modern dance as a means of expression that interprets how the body moves, where it is in space, what it can do, and the relationship it presents.
Principles and theories of costume design and techniques of makeup for theatrical productions are explored. Develop skills of script analysis, sketching, fabric study and rendering for conceptualization and communication of design ideas. Practical execution of stage makeup for theater, film and TV. Students are required to purchase supplies.
Introduction to theory and practice in stage lighting and sound. Students study the methods and techniques of lighting and sound production and design used in the theatre. Tools and techniques of lighting and audio production are used in laboratory recording and mixdown.
Basic fundamentals and theory of classical ballet for beginning students. Class work consists of barre work, center combinations, and steps. Movement experience designed to enhance the confidence and skill required for an authoritative and sensitive performance in the full range of the classical ballet vocabulary and technique. Emphasis is placed on body alignment and flexibility theory for ballet. (Advanced Beginning).
Experience in choreography and participation as a member of a concert ensemble. Provides the student who is interested in concert dance performance the opportunity to acquire credit for practical experience in production. Provides performance experience in a major dance work choreographed and guided by an artist from the Dance Faculty or a visiting dance artist. The work may be a reconstruction of a work from the company’s repertoire.
A theory-intensive course: rules and theory of basic dance composition. Creative study in selection, structure, and development of movement themes for solo and small group composition. A study of composition’s dynamic energy and spatial forms in dance. Choreographing a group dance; experience in casting and directing. CIP 1007.00
Emphasis on various contemporary jazz techniques and styles for the jazz dancers. Major emphasis is placed on body alignment and flexibility. Designed to strengthen and stretch the body by developing correct alignment.
Enrichment experiences in dance with the evolution of dance from its beginnings in prehistoric times to its development into theatrical forms today. This course is designed to explore the use of the body and movement for liturgical dancers. Utilization of modern dance as a means of liturgical expression, which interprets how the body moves, where it is in space, what it can do, and the relationship it presents. CIP 1007.00
Enrichment experiences in dance with the evolution of dance from its beginnings in prehistoric times to its development into theatrical forms today. This course is designed to explore the use of the body and movement for liturgical dancers. Utilization of Dance in Western Civilization as it evolved into an art form; focus on ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance as means of liturgical expression, which interprets how the body moves, where it is in space, what it can do, and the relationship it presents.
Study and practice in the fundamentals of acting technique based on play and character analysis. The importance of voice, posture, gesture, and movement in theatrical expressiveness are emphasized, using speeches and short scenes from the world’s best dramas.
Use of the body and bodily movement for characterization and general stage movements. Exercises, dance, and improvisations are emphasized in examining body dynamics for contemporary and classical acting and movement styles.
A comprehensive study of the practical application of vocal technique for stage acting. Offers instruction and practice designed to aid the actor in achieving optimum vocal performance through exploration of vocal techniques and proper breathing, projection, resonance, articulation, and characterization. Basic dialects and textural performance techniques are introduced.
Study of the major components in producing a play: directing, acting, scenery and lighting, sound, costuming and make up, selecting a play, casting, theatre business, and stage management. Emphasis is also placed on the collaborative and managerial skills necessary for artistic production.
Analyzing scripts and directing one-act plays, with attention to casting, blocking, and rehearsal styles through practicum.
Theory and practice of writing one-act plays for the stage.
Students will be assigned crew positions for one of the department’s theatre productions. This can include marketing, box office/audience development, lights, sound, costumes/ makeup or scenery. Theatre majors must take three semesters of Production Practicum, THTR 2050 , 3050, THTR 4050 , in sequence.
Experience in choreography and participation as a member of a concert ensemble. Provides the student who is interested in concert dance performance the opportunity to acquire credit for practical experience in production. Provides performance experience in a major dance work choreographed and guided by an artist from the Dance Faculty or a visiting dance artist. The work may be a reconstruction of a work from the company’s repertoire.
Creative studies in dance movement for concert performance. The development of movement themes for solo and small group composition. Experience in casting and directing. Also, Dance movement and composition in relation to line and space in preparation for a concert performance. The study of music suitable for choreographic purposes and the various approaches to the use of music in dance composition.
A survey of the major critical theories that inform world theatrical tradition from Aristotle to Boal. The course furnishes the student with the basic tools of criticism to study drama both as literature and as stage performance. Selected plays will be studied for their thematic, structural and aesthetic components.
Development of more sensitive characterizations and increased awareness of such demands of a drama as structure, pace, mood, and tension. The same process may be used as a teaching tool in other areas, such as the language arts program in elementary and secondary schools. The course is taught in a laboratory situation. *Course not regularly offered, see advisor for options.
Fundamental principles of crew and committee work for a children’s play, taught by the student’s actual participation in some phase of the productions, such as cast member, crew member, or committee member. Cast members may include people from the third grade through graduate level. *Course not regularly offered, see advisor for options.
Extensive study of world-famous plays from 1880”s to the present day. Readings and reports.
This course is designed to give students an overview of the major aspects of musical theatre through a combination of seminar and workshop formats. The course emphasizes an understanding of musical theatre through a survey of the history of the American musical, genres, performance and production requirements, techniques, and opportunities.
This course will be divided into the segments of pre-production, rehearsal period, tech/running, and maintenance of a production. The emphasis will be on management practices for theatre in all types of venues including Actors Equity. There will be an element of the practical, day-to-day “nuts and bolts” in the stage management process.
Instruction and practice in the basics of acting adjustments for both TV and film style productions. Content consists of actor/director relationship, the relationship between performer and camera, casting, blocking for the camera, and scene analysis.
Concentration of in-depth study of skills introduced in Elementary Acting. Continuation of character development with emphasis on scene study.
Theory and principles of scenic design and drafting for stage are the focus. Conceptualization and communication of design ideas are explored through renderings, ground plans and elevations via drafting with computer and by hand. Students are required to purchase supplies.
An examination of theatre’s historical moments along with the theories and terminology applicable to discussions on theatre from the Egyptians to the Restoration Period.
Advanced make-up and lighting practicum in major productions and laboratory productions.
An examination of theatre’s historical moments along with the theories and terminology applicable to discussions on theatre from the Restoration through the present.
Advanced techniques of the technical process of theatre operation before, during and after a production. It will address construction, lighting, sound, rigging and running of a production.
Experience in choreography and participation as a member of a concert ensemble. Provides the student who is interested in concert dance performance the opportunity to acquire credit for practical experience in production. Provides performance experience in a major dance work choreographed and guided by an artist from the Dance Faculty or a visiting dance artist. The work may be a reconstruction of a work from the company’s repertoire.
Foundations for teaching, laboratory problems, lectures, readings, and discussions. Observation, participation, and teaching in a university environment. Individual and group conferences on professional issues and problems concerning dance teaching issues.
Provides training in the performance of character roles from various dramatic periods and genres from classical to modern and contemporary. Special attention is paid to the philosophical and social context of each period or school as well as the particular vocalization, movement, characterization and staging demands of each style.
Selected topics in acting, directing, and design as they relate to performance. Course involves class discussions, papers, out-of-class work, and research. Students work as a group and/or on individual topics and projects. A final project is the end product for the class.
Source: Tennessee State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
