28 courses with the subject THA, 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.
THA 100Theatre Appreciation3
[GSR] A survey of the basic principles of live theatre performance for both drama students and non-majors. It discusses theatre history, literature, and the principles of production. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Global and Social Responsibility [GSR] requirement.
This class explores basic theatrical improvisation for general students. Focuses on spontaneity, flexibility, and structure. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
Students develop the concentration, imagination, observation, and understanding that basic acting requires. They involve themselves in performance in order to understand the nature of humankind. This course also introduces students to stage geography, theatre terminology, and a beginning understanding of fundamental makeup practices. 3 Credit(s).
THA-101 Acting I Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
THA 202Stage Craft3
[QR] A study of the basic techniques of scene design and construction. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 4 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Quantitative Reasoning [QR] requirement.
A continuation of the skills gained in THA 202 Stage Craft 1. Students will have a higher level of responsibility in design aspects of mainstage productions in a project-based, experiential environment. The course is a continuation of the basic techniques of scene design and construction. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
THA 202 Stage Craft 1 or approval of instructor Course Session Cycle: Spring Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
THA 205Mainstage Experiential Intensive I3
[HFA] Intensive experience in one or more areas of productions in a summer theatre. The emphasis will be placed on practical and sound approaches to theatre technique characterized by a short rehearsal time. 3 Credit(s). This course is designated {HFA} as meeting the General Education Requirement for Humanities and Fine Arts.
[WC] An introduction to theatre history from the early Greeks to 1900. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Written Communication [WC] requirement.
Stage management will focus on the skills and mechanics necessary to contribute to the production process as a stage manager with a focus on organization, leadership and communication. 1 Credit(s). 1 Contact Hour(s).
[OC] The purpose of this course is to improve verbal communication by the study and practice of articulation and pronunciation, including an introduction to phonetics and vocal anatomy through delivery of simple speeches and reading. Students explore various vocal techniques, use specific vocal exercises for individual learning, and analyze and evaluate their peers. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Oral Communication [OC] requirement.
THA 101 - Acting I Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
THA 302World Theatre II: from 1800 to the Present3
Students examine diverse theatrical development from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries into the 2nd millennium Students will study representative scripts, libretti and scores and the historical context in which they were created. 3 Credit(s).
ENG 112 - Composition & Research with a grade of “C” or higher. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
THA 305Mainstage Experiential Intensive II3
[HFA] Intensive experience in one or more areas of productions in summer theatre. The emphasis will be placed on practical and sound approaches to theatre technique characterized by a short rehearsal time. 3 Credit(s).
THA 305, 405 - Mainstage Experiential Intensive II, III Course Session Cycle: Second Half of Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
THA 320Advanced Acting and Performance Theory4
An advanced study and practice of roles in contemporary theatre with some emphasis placed on acting for children and youth. Students develop a personal philosophy of performance after studying a variety of theories such as those of Brecht, Stanislavsky, Grotowski, Schectner, and Strasburg, which will be used to develop a personal approach to performing. 4 Credit(s). 5 Contact Hour(s).
THA 101 Acting 1, THA 103 Improvisation, THA 330 Stage Speech and Movement or approval of instructor Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
THA 334Musical Theatre Performance II3
The continued study of acting for the musical stage from 1960 to present day Musical Theatre. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
THA 101 - Acting I THA 234 - Musical Theatre Performance I Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
THA 336Creative Dramatics in School Church and Community3
Surveys and develops a philosophical approach to using drama for children as not only a means of arts expression but also as a method to teach life skills. Students experience various techniques that allow them to develop their own methods of using drama in non-theatrical forms. Students study leading practitioners in the field including McCaslin Heathcoate and Way. 3 Credit(s).
This course takes the student director through the production process from page to stage. It will cover the fundamentals of directing including script selection, auditions, rehearsals and design decisions into production. The course will culminate with a publicly performed production. 3 Credit(s). 5 Contact Hour(s).
THA 402 Stagecraft II offers practical and supervised experience in production (Set, Costumes, Sound, and Lighting design/construction). All students will be extensively involved in a major, faculty-directed production. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s).
Pass THA 202 - Stage Craft . Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
THA 412-414Special Theatre Topics1-3
The course is an intensive study of a particular aspect of theatre. The topics will vary from semester to semester based on the yearly assessment of the needs and interests of sophomore-level students. This course accommodates the individual needs of students across the major. Possible topics could include puppetry specific lighting techniques sound design makeup and costume design as well as emerging performance and production techniques. 1-3 Credit(s).
The Study and practice of theatrical styles of performance from ancient Greece ensemble technique through Nineteenth-Century Romanticism. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
THA 101 - Acting I THA 201 - Acting II ENG 365 - Shakespeare Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
THA 446Directing3
Focuses on analysis communication and style in directing. Students will have the opportunity to bring the principles and creative concepts they have learned to bear on the complex task of directing the total artistic product. 3 Credit(s).
THA 111 - Fundamentals of Acting I Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
THA 481- 483Academic Theatre Practicum1
Students may arrange independent work in academic research teaching or play writing with one of the drama faculty members to explore a variety of individualized learning experiences that standard courses do not meet. 1 Credit(s). 2 Contact Hour(s).
3 or 6 The internship is designed to give the student practical work experience in the area of theatre for which the student has been trained while at Ferrum. The work experience is carefully chosen to fit the specific needs of the individual student. The internship is carefully supervised to insure a job experience that will help make the transition to a fruitful career. Before students enroll in this course they must complete several requirements that are listed in the Internship Handbook. Candidates for the B.F.A. must complete this internship in a professional theatre company approved by the Theatre Arts Coordinator. This course has additional fee. 3 or 6 Credit(s).
