THE 301 MODERN DRAMA / 3 credits The seminar examines Western playwrights from George Buchner (1835) to the present through reading and discussion. The seminar will vary from a survey to a concentration on selected playwrights. Prerequisites: THE 383 or ENG 290 or ENG 291. THE 333 ADVANCED ACTING / 3 credits A continuation of principles established in Beginning Acting with an emphasis on creating a character through improvisational exercises and rehearsal and class presentation of monologues and scenes from the plays of Shakespeare. Prerequisite: THE 232. THE 340 PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP / 3 credits An intensive writing workshop exploring the art of writing a play. Students will learn the art of rewriting, as well as the art of writing a play. Prerequisite THE 101 or permission of instructor. THE 353 PRINCIPLES OF DIRECTING / 3 credits The process of directing for the stage through the study of script analysis and the presentation in class of scenes from plays directed by the student. Prerequisites: THE 101. THE 360 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA / 3 credits Students will learn the techniques of acting used in film, episodic television and television commercials. These techniques can be used to create video resumes, commercials for businesses, law practices and short films for websites. Prerequisite: THE 232. THE 382 SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE / 3 credits Study of selected topics in theatre. Prerequisites will vary. HIS 383 WORLD THEATRE HISTORY / 3 credits A survey of world theatre from its ritualistic beginnings to the present day. It will include readings of selected plays from world cultures. Prerequisite: THE 101 or HIS 201 (same as THE 383). THE 399 THEATRE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSE: Variable topics / 1 credit Studies of varying topics in theatre, including a 2-week Nichols trip. Prerequisites will vary depending upon course topic. THE 410, 412 SENIOR PRACTICUM I & II / 2 credits each Advanced level of focus on a specific area of theatre: acting, directing, design/technical to be applied to the fall and spring Harlequin Theatre production. Area of focus to be determined in consultation between student and faculty. Prerequisites: THE 201, 202, 210, 212, 232. THE 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / variable credit Directed study in special areas of theatre. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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