Courses - Summer 2023
THET110
Introduction to the Theatre
In the age of pop music and blockbuster films, of memes and viral videos, we often forget that theatre was one of the original forms of popular entertainment. We will focus on theatre practitioners including actors, directors, designers and backstage personnel to understand how theatre is produced. We will also consider popular entertainment in Europe and America, with a particular focus on musical theatre and Broadway to explore how theatre communicates, resonates, and remains relevant to all audiences.
THET251
Broadway Mashup: Remixing America Through Musical Theater
Interrogate musical theater's political history, investigating how this uniquely American genre uses narrative, song, and dance to weave critical differences across race, ethnicity, immigration status, religion, gender, sexuality, and ability into our national fabric.
THET285
The Art of Communication and Presentation
Credit only granted for: COMM107, COMM200, INAG110, JOUR130, or THET285.
An introduction to the fundamental practice and theory of public speaking and oral communication using theatrical techniques of both performance and the craft of storytelling.
THET293
Thematic and historical survey of African-American drama from the late nineteenth century to the 1960s. Emphasis on sociopolitical context, thematic thrust, issues, styles, the aesthetic reflected in the work, impact on African-American and general theatre audiences.
THET328R
Special Topics in Intermediate Theatre and Performance; Voice for Voice-Overs
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Learn how to use your voice to make money at home and on the road! This course introduces you to various genres of voice-over acting, including radio/television commercials, audio-book narration, and animation for video games/film/TV. Curriculum focuses on voice-over technique, but touches on the business of the voice-over business, specifically helping you set up your own 'at-home' voice-over recording studio on a budget. Access to a computer and smartphone (or other basic audio recording device) needed.
THET390
History of Theatre I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-School of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies department.
The history of Western theatre from its origins in classical antiquity through the mid-seventeenth century with emphasis on plays and playwrights, architecture and decor, acting and costuming, and significant personalities. Includes explorations of interrelationships between Western theatre and the theatre of other cultures.
THET499
Independent Study
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg
THET789
Master's Practicum
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
THET799
MFA Theatre Design Thesis
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
THET899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
S-F
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