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USC Catalogue 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Courses of Instruction

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USC School of Dramatic Arts

Courses

Dramatic Arts

  • THTR 101 Introduction to Acting

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Study of diverse genres and disciplines of acting; fundamental techniques necessary for performance; scene study from contemporary text.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 105 Introduction to Screen Acting

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction to the theoretical and foundational practices, techniques and strategies specific to screen acting in relation to the basic dynamics of acting for the stage.
    Prerequisite: THTR 252a  or THTR 120aL 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 115a Movement I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Basic training for the actor’s body for expression and communication. Awareness and control through mind-body techniques.
    Registration Restriction: Open only to Dramatic Arts Students
    Duplicates Credit in former THTR 115
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 115b Movement I

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Sp
    Basic training for the actor’s body for expression and communication. Awareness and control through mind-body techniques.
    Prerequisite: THTR 115a  
    Concurrent Enrollment: THTR 120b  and THTR 140b  
    Duplicates Credit in former THTR 115
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 120aL Acting I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Basic principles and techniques of acting through theatre games and improvisation. Introduction to contemporary texts, basic characterization and cold reading techniques.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab Required
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 120b Acting I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Sp
    Basic principles and techniques of acting through theatre games and improvisation. Introduction to contemporary texts, basic characterization and cold reading techniques.
    Prerequisite: THTR 120a 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 121ax Capture the Spotlight: Screen and Stage Secrets for Non-Majors

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    The elements of the actor’s imaginative skills.
    Credit Restriction: Not available for credit to theatre and dramatic arts majors
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 121bx Capture the Spotlight: Screen and Stage Secrets for Non-Majors

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Continuation of THTR 121a .
    Prerequisite: THTR 121a 
    Credit Restriction: Not available for credit to theatre and dramatic arts majors.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 122 Improvisation and Theatre Games

    Units: 2
    Max Units: 4.0
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Individual and group exercise to free the actor physically and emotionally and to stimulate creativity, imagination, and self-expression.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 124ax Character Acting

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Concentration of imaginative processes which develop the individual characteristics of a dramatic role.
    Credit Restriction: Not available for credit to theatre majors.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 124bx Character Acting

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Continuation of THTR 124a .
    Credit Restriction: Not available for credit to theatre majors.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 125 Text Studies for Production

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Focuses on the questions, artistic choices, methodologies, and approaches of an actor/director/designer in the preparation of a production score prior to rehearsal.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 130 Introduction to Theatrical Production

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction to the nonperformance areas of theatrical production (administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-on participation in USC productions.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 131a Advanced Theatrical Production

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Advanced understanding of non-performance areas of theatrical production (administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-on participation in USC productions.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 131b Advanced Theatrical Production

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Advanced understanding of non-performance areas of theatrical production (administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-on participation in USC productions.
    Prerequisite: THTR 131a  
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab Required
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 132a Art of Theatrical Design

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    A guided student exploration of the fundamentals of applied design elements and their use as creative tools in the design process.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 132b Art of Theatrical Design

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Development of the artistic process and theatrical design vocabulary of the individual within the environment of collaborative storytelling.
    Prerequisite: THTR 132a 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 140a Voice I

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Physiological mechanism of voice: breath control, phonation, resonance, articulation of language for the stage; expressive use of stress, intonation and rhythm.
    Corequisite: THTR 115a  and THTR 120a  
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 140b Voice I

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Physiological mechanism of voice: breath control, phonation, resonance, articulation of language for the stage; expressive use of stress, intonation and rhythm.
    Corequisite: THTR 120b .
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 141 Beginning Voice

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Physiological mechanism of voice: breath control, phonation, resonance, articulation of language for the stage; expressive use of stress, intonation and rhythm.
    Duplicates Credit in THTR 140a , THTR 140b 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 152 Introduction to Scene Study: Contemporary Plays

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Application and consolidation of the skills, knowledge and techniques acquired in the study of fundamentals of acting encountered in THTR 101 .
    Prerequisite: THTR 101 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 192g History of Stand-Up Comedy

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    A comprehensive overview and understanding of how stand-up evolved in the United States, from the mid-1800’s to the current touring performers.
    Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 194g Women and Performance

    Units: 4
    A wide-ranging look at women in the performing arts both now and historically. Examination of how sex and gender, race and racism, ageism have affected how women have been perceived and treated in the arts.
    Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 195g Theatre on Film

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction to the theatre and its relationship to society through major plays in film versions. Separate screenings to be arranged.
    Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 196g Shakespeare on Film

    Units: 4
    Introduction to the formalized plays of William Shakespeare as texts for performance through reading, viewing and analysis of selected plays in textual and film versions.
    Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 197g Comedy and Performance

    Units: 4
    Comedy and Performance traces the history of comedy in performance from its earliest incarnations to the present day.
    Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 202 The Fundamentals of Comedy

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction to the fundamental elements of comedy and how to apply those elements to create short, original pieces of comedy in performance and writing.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 205g Stardom: Creation, Management and Culture Impact

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    An exploration of the phenomena of stardom and celebrity across media, entertainment, sports and social influence, ranging from early modern theatre to current day.
    Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 213 Corset Construction

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Design and construct period corsets, along with the materials and terminology needed to sew (machine and hand) corsets.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 214a The Actor’s Instrument: Voice and Body

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    A comprehensive exploration of voice, speech and acting to strengthen the actor’s physical instrument.
    Registration Restriction: Open only to Dramatic Arts students
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 214b The Actor’s Instrument: Voice and Body

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Sp
    A comprehensive exploration of voice, speech and acting to strengthen the actor’s physical instrument.
    Prerequisite: THTR 214a
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 215a Movement II

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Training of the actor’s body with focus on development of precision and strength.
    Prerequisite: THTR 115 ;
    Corequisite: THTR 220a , THTR 240a .
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 215b Movement II

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Sp
    Training of the actor’s body with focus on mask work for the development of precision, strength and expressiveness.
    Prerequisite: THTR 215a ;
    Corequisite: THTR 220b , THTR 240b .
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 216 Movement for Actors

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Training and practice in the coordination of the physical apparatus of the actor utilizing various movement techniques through improvisation.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 220a Intermediate Acting I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Continuing development of imagination leading to an increased range of dramatic expression through the formalized text of William Shakespeare.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 220b Intermediate Acting I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Continuing development of imagination leading to an increased range of dramatic expression through the formalized text of William Shakespeare.
    Prerequisite: THTR 220a 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 222 Stage Make-up

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Principles of stage make-up materials and skills allowing the actors to enhance their features and techniques for moderate and extreme aging, injuries, and character roles.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 225g Theatre Across History and Cultures

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    The analysis of a range of plays from different times and cultures with a consideration of the roles of actor, director, dramaturg and designer.
    Recommended Preparation: THTR 125  
    Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Discussion
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 229g Sports on Stage and Screen

    Units: 4.0
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    The examination of the intersection between athletes and actors through the study of plays, musicals, feature films and TV series that depict athletic worlds.
    Satisfies New General Education in Category A: The Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 230 Communicating Theatrical Design Concepts

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    The visualization and communication of design ideas through free-hand and mechanical drawing, including orthographics, isometrics, perspective, shades and shadows, plans, sections and elevations.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 231 Costume Construction

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Historical survey, theory and practice in construction of costume.
    Duplicates Credit in former THTR 231ab
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 232 Stage Lighting

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Theory and practice of theatrical lighting design including electricity, radiant energy, refraction, reflection, absorption, chromatic variation and electronic controls.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 233 Historic Costumes for the Theatre

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Historical survey, theory and practice of the use of costume in theatrical production; emphasis on period and style.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 236 Stage Sound

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Basic audio engineering science, how sound is measured, basic transducers and signal flow. Operation of recording and playback equipment used in theatrical sound design/mixing.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 240a Voice II

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Development of the voice using material which explores the techniques of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
    Prerequisite: THTR 140b ;
    Corequisite: THTR 215a , THTR 220a .
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 240b Voice II

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Development of the voice using material which explores the techniques of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
    Prerequisite: THTR 140b ;
    Corequisite: THTR 215b , THTR 220b .
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 241 Methods and Materials

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Cutting-edge and traditional methods and materials that enhance both the planning stages and realization of the theatrical design.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 250 Camera and Improvisation

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Understanding on-camera acting and improvisation by creating original material both in front and behind the camera.
    Prerequisite: THTR 220a  or THTR 252a  
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 252a Intermediate Acting I: Drama/Comedy

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Polishing the actor’s skills through analysis and performance applied to the arc of a character.
    Prerequisite: THTR 101 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 252b Intermediate Acting I: Drama/Comedy

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Polishing the actor’s skills through analysis and performance applied to the arc of a character.
    Prerequisite: THTR 252a 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 290 Introduction to Medical Clowning

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Explores the art of clowning in hospitals for the purpose of improving the well-being of those in need.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 295 Theatre in Los Angeles

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Current state of American theatre, through a study of acting, playwriting, criticism, stage design, lighting, and dramatic styles.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 301 Greek and Roman Theatre

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Examines the function of theatre, production and acting conventions, and the drama of classical Greece and Rome.
    Recommended Preparation: THTR 125 , THTR 201 .
    Duplicates Credit in former THTR 213.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 302 Shakespeare in His World

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Sp
    The plays and theatre of Shakespeare, the influences on his work and his contemporary world.
    Recommended Preparation: THTR 201 , THTR 210 , THTR 211 .
    Duplicates Credit in former THTR 214.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 303 Projection Design I

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Investigation of the projection design process, equipment, multi-media, digital technology concepts and related documentation.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 304 Advanced Medical Clowning

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Explores the practice of bringing clowns into places of healing (hospitals, trauma sites, etc.) for the purpose of improving the physical and mental well-being of those in need.
    Prerequisite: THTR 290 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 305a Directing

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Examination of basic directorial principles. Pre-production analysis and rehearsal procedures; relationship of the director to actor; integration of technical aspects of production.
    Recommended Preparation: THTR 101 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 305b Directing

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Examination of basic directorial principles. Pre-production analysis and rehearsal procedures; relationship of the director to actor; integration of technical aspects of production.
    Prerequisite: THTR 305a  before b.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 306 Audio-Drama

    Units: 2.0
    Develop a basic understanding of the skills required to effectively develop, create, record, edit and market an audio drama.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 307 Comedy in LA

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Experiential and discussion-based; examines Los Angeles-based live comedy as it continues to evolve, both through text and performance.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 308 Programming for Lighting

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Strategies and principles in computerized programming for theatrical lighting, emphasizing its applied use in creating kinetic, responsive environments.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 309 Dramaturgy

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction to dramaturgy and the many functions it serves in the theatre. Focus on basic dramatic theories behind dramaturgy and its applications.
    Prerequisite: THTR 125  and THTR 225g 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 310 Comedy and Diversity

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Issues of diversity are central to the societal function of comedy. Students will explore the techniques, structures and performance of sitcoms, sketch comedy and stand-up.
    Recommended Preparation: THTR 125 and THTR 225
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 312 LGBTQ Theatre

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Explores the range and genealogy of LGBTQ theatre and performance across political, historical, and theatrical contexts.
    Prerequisite: THTR 225  
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 313 Comedy of Manners

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Study of the development of Comedy of Manners, with primary focus on Restoration Comedy of Manners.
    Prerequisite: THTR 225g 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 314 Advanced Topics in Modern Drama

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    20th century realism and the avant-garde.
    Prerequisite: THTR 225g 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 315a Physical Theatre I

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comedy, clowning, juggling, and mask work.
    Registration Restriction: Open to BFA Acting majors only.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 315b Physical Theatre I

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comedy, clowning, juggling, and mask work.
    Registration Restriction: Open to BFA Acting majors only.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 316 Advanced Movement for Actors

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Advanced physical training for the B.A. actor utilizing various movement techniques through improvisation.
    Prerequisite: THTR 216 .
    Registration Restriction: For Theatre students only.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 317 Theatre Clown

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction to techniques of clown performance and key techniques including complicite, play, looks and drops.
    Prerequisite: THTR 101 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 318 Creating the Hit Podcast

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Develops the ability to create a podcast. Focuses on skills to produce, perform, market and monetize a podcast across a variety of genres.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 320a Intermediate Acting II

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Further development of range and breadth of performance skills with emphasis on texts of heightened language and style.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 320b Intermediate Acting II

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Further development of range and breadth of performance skills with emphasis on texts of heightened language and style.
    Prerequisite: THTR 320a 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 322 Improv 2: Advanced Improv

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    An in depth study of improvised comedy scene work. An exploration of the primary tools and structure for creating improvised scenes and developing characters for stage and screen.
    Prerequisite: THTR 101  or THTR 122 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 325 Casting for Stage and Screen

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Introduction of the casting principles and practices for four of the mediums that dominate entertainment: theatre, film, television and commercials.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 330 Scene Design I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Historical styles, methods, and dramatic analysis for scene design as applied in contemporary practice.
    Recommended Preparation: THTR 130  or THTR 131b 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 331 Costume Design I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Sp
    Historical styles, methods, and dramatic analysis in costume design as applied in contemporary practice. Execution of costume designs for assigned works.
    Recommended Preparation: THTR 231 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 332 Lighting Design I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Historical styles, methods and dramatic analysis in lighting design as applied in contemporary practice.
    Recommended Preparation: THTR 130  or THTR 131b 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 333 Stage Management I

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Basic skills, including assembly of prompt book, blocking notation, and organizational and communication procedures applied in theatre production.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 335 Scenic Construction

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Technology, organization, and operation of the theatrical scene shop centered around the proper and safe use of tools, the choosing of materials, and methods of construction.
    Duplicates Credit in former THTR 131.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture, Lab
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 336 Introduction to Sound Design

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    The art and techniques of theatrical sound design. The use of music and ambient sound in theatrical presentations. Design elements as metaphor.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 339a The Actor’s Instrument: Voice and Body II

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Continued training in the areas of breath awareness, physical awareness, voice, speech work and movement training.
    Prerequisite: THTR 214b 
    Registration Restriction: Open only to the School of Dramatic Arts
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 339b The Actor’s Instrument: Voice and Body II

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: Sp
    Continued training in the areas of breath awareness, physical awareness, voice, speech work and movement training.
    Prerequisite: THTR 339a 
    Registration Restriction: Open only to Dramatic Arts students
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 340a Intermediate Voice

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Extended development of vocal freedom and range, acquisition of articulate speech. Enhancement of vocal power and resonance, techniques for performing with a dialect.
    Concurrent Enrollment: Concurrent enrollment: THTR 315a , THTR 315b , THTR 320a , THTR 320b .
    Registration Restriction: Open to BFA Acting majors only.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 340b Intermediate Voice

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Extended development of vocal freedom and range, acquisition of articulate speech. Enhancement of vocal power and resonance, techniques for performing with a dialect.
    Concurrent Enrollment: Concurrent enrollment: THTR 315a , THTR 315b  , THTR 320a , THTR 320b .
    Registration Restriction: Open to BFA Acting majors only.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 341x Voice for the Non-Theatre Major

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: Fa
    Designed for the non-theatre major focusing on the range, color, texture, and projection of the human voice in a variety of situations.
    Credit Restriction: Not available for credit to theatre majors.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 342a Basic Voice

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Examination of the individual voice centering on resonance, tone, flexibility, and support through dramatic selections for transmitting meaning and emotion of character.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 342b Basic Voice

    Units: 2
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Continuation of THTR 342a .
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 343 Musical Theatre Audition

    Units: 3
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Designed to give students confidence and integrity for auditions in musical theatre. Choosing appropriate material and preparation for the audition and performance. Audition required.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 352a Intermediate Acting II

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Building and sustaining character with special focus on stylized realism, subtext and heightened language. Multi-cultural text and methodologies.
    Prerequisite: THTR 252b 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 352b Intermediate Acting II

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Building and sustaining character with special focus on stylized realism, subtext and heightened language. Multi-cultural text and methodologies.
    Prerequisite: THTR 352a 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 354 Acting Shakespeare

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Basic approach to the acting and analysis of the highly formalized texts of William Shakespeare.
    Prerequisite: THTR 101 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 355 Acting for Sitcoms

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Provide an understanding as to how to work in half-hour television and streaming media.
    Prerequisite: THTR 101 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 365 Playwriting I

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Essential elements of playwriting through weekly assignments, students’ initiative, occasional productions of scenes, and extensive classroom analysis.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 366 Playwriting II

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Continuation of the work begun in THTR 365 .
    Prerequisite: THTR 365 .
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 380 Immersive Theatre

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    History, principles and practice of Immersive Theatre, one of the most important contemporary movements in the field.
    Prerequisite: THTR 225  and THTR 252b 
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 390 Special Problems

    Units: 1, 2, 3, 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 395m Drama as Human Relations

    Units: 4
    A focus on American ethnic and multicultural diversity from the perspectives of gender, race, and myth as revealed in plays, film, and other performance media.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 396 God, Drama and Entertainment

    Units: 4
    Terms Offered: FaSp
    An exploration of money, power, sex and love in relation to secular and spiritual values represented by contemporary theatre media.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

  • THTR 397 Theatre Practicum

    Units: 1, 2, 3, 4
    Max Units: 12.0
    Terms Offered: FaSpSm
    Substantive participation in productions sponsored by the school and supervised by the faculty.
    Instruction Mode: Lecture
    Grading Option: Letter

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