THR 101 Introduction to Theatre 3 credits A beginning study of the theatre as an art form. This course examines how a dramatic text is transformed into a stage production. Attend current theatre productions. Stagecraft 3 credits An introduction to the skills and practice of technical theatre. Studies include elementary carpentry and set construction, scene painting, shop procedures, lighting, cost efficiency, and safety.
Students work on college theatre productions.
An examination of the artistic, technical, managerial, design and financial elements of a theatre production. Students develop and discuss the production design concept of a play and assume technical or managerial responsibility on college productions. This course offers an opportunity to acquire an overall view of how a play is produced. THR 104 Fundamentals of Acting 3 credits An introductory course for both actors and non-actors. This course examines the history and theory of acting with emphasis on Stanislavski and 20th century methods.