Theatre Arts

Classes

THR 113: THEATRE WORKSHOP I

Class Program
Credits 1 2
These courses are the first three in a six course sequence which provide practical experience in the production and performance of a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography, sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theatre production. Each is a prerequisite for the next course in the series.

THR 114: THEATRE WORKSHOP II

Class Program
Credits 1 2
These courses are the first three in a six course sequence which provide practical experience in the production and performance of a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography, sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theatre production. Each is a prerequisite for the next course in the series.

THR 115: THEATRE WORKSHOP III

Class Program
Credits 1 2
These courses are the first three in a six course sequence which provide practical experience in the production and performance of a dramatic presentation with assignments in scenery, lighting, props, choreography, sound, costumes, make-up, publicity, acting, directing, and other aspects of theatre production. Each is a prerequisite for the next course in the series.

THR 120: THEATRE APPRECIATION

Class Program
Credits 3

This course is designed to increase appreciation of the art of theatre. Attendance at theatre productions will likely be required.

Notes
Part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula for Areas I-IV.

THR 126: INTRODUCTION TO THEATER

Class Program
Credits 3

This course is an introduction to the elements of the theatre, the principles of drama, and the development of theatrical productions.

Notes
Part of the Alabama General Studies Curricula for Areas I-IV.

THR 131: ACTING TECHNIQUES I

Class Program
Credits 3
This is the first of a two-course sequence in which the student will focus on the development of the body and voice as the performing instruments in acting. Emphasis is placed on pantomime, improvisation, acting exercises, and building characterizations in short acting scenes.

THR 236: STAGECRAFT

Class Program
Credits 3
This course is a study of the principles, techniques, and materials in theatrical scenery and lighting.

THR 241: VOICE AND SPEECH FOR THE PERFORMER

Class Program
Credits 3
This is a beginning course in the effective and healthy use of the vocal instrument for performance. It is designed to approach both the physical and mental processes of vocal production and includes the following: learning a physical/vocal warmup, dialect reduction, articulation, class performance and written exams.

THR 251: THEATER FOR CHILDREN I

Class Program
Credits 3
This is the first in a two-course sequence which offers the student practical experience in acting, directing, and developing material for children's theater.

THR 281: STAGE MOVEMENT I

Class Program
Credits 3
This is the first in a two-course sequence which offers the student a basic introduction to movement for stage for those interested in acting or dance. They also include consideration of role development through movement.