MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2012–2013
Theatre 157
THEA 282 Design Studio I 1 course credit Students create fully realized Theatrical Designs in one area of choice (Scenery, Costumes, Lighting). Includes lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: THEA 181, THEA182, THEA 281 or consent of instructor. THEA 283 Theatre in Context THEA 297 Special Topics: Theatre May be repeated for credit only with a different topic.
.5 course credit .50-1.0 course credit
THEA 370 Voice, Movement & Mod Styles 1 course credit A study of performance techniques and modern movement based acting styles. Includes readings on performance theory, laboratory exercise, improvisation, scene study, character development, personal reflection and the attendance of productions. Techniques will be applied to modern acting styles, and the course will lead to the creation and performance of scenes and monologues. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: THEA 275 or consent of the instructor. THEA 371 Period Styles in Acting 1 course credit A study of western acting techniques ranging from Greek to Restoration. Includes readings on performance history and theory, laboratory exercise, improvisation, scene study, character development, personal reflection and the attendance of productions. The course will lead to the creation and performance of scenes and monologues. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: THEA 275 or consent of the instructor. THEA 372 Career Management .5 course credit A course in developing and managing a career in professional theatre. Prerequisite: THEA 370 or 371 or consent of the instructor. THEA 377 Principles of Directing 1 course credit A study of the practical and theoretical elements of directing for the serious student of performance. Readings in theory and production organization are combined with practical exercises in analysis, pictorial composition, movement, and lead to the actual production of a short play. Offered every other year. Prerequisites: Junior standing, some theater experience and THEA 282, THEA 370 or 371, or consent of the instructor. THEA 382 Design Studio II 1 course credit A continuation of THEA 282. Students create fully realized Theatrical Designs in one area of choice (Scenery, Costumes, Lighting). Includes lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: THEA 282 or consent of instructor. THEA 397 Seminar: Theatre .5 -1.0 course credit A seminar centered on a problem or topic as announced before each offering. Designed for Juniors and Seniors. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. THEA 490 Independent Study .5 course credit A faculty-directed program of individual study consisting of reading, research, or creative performance. May be repeated for credit. THEA 497 Internship in Theatre Arts .5 course credit An experience designed to allow the student to use in the field concepts and ideas developed during major study and to help prepare the student for employment. Prerequisites: Junior standing and prior approval of the department. May be repeated for credit.