THE 101 Acting Participation
THE 102 Technical Participation
THE 160 Theater Movement I - Jazz
THE 165 Theater Movement II - Tap
THE 223 Understanding Film
THE 227 Oral Interpretation
THE 229 Acting I
THE 241 Musical Theater Performance I
THE 242 Musical Theater Performance II
THE 245 American Musical Theater History
THE 306 Shakespeare
THE 323 History of Dramatic Literature
THE 325 Modern Drama
THE 329 Acting II
THE 343 Musical Theater Performance III
THE 344 Musical Theater Performance IV
THE 399 Special Topics
THE 426 Directing
THE 429 Advanced Acting Workshop
THE 479 Special Projects
The Theater Arts program provides a foundation in the historical
and practical aspects of theater, stressing onstage performance and
comprehension of dramatic texts. The minor in Theater Arts is selected
by students from a wide variety of majors and is recommended for
anyone 1) planning to continue performing on either the community
or professional level, 2) preparing to teach literature, history,
religion, psychology, sociology, art and/or music 3) seeking a career
in interacting with the public or 4) continuing their education in
graduate school. This program is almost unique in the United States
because the capstone course allows a student to prepare a one-person
forty-five to fifty minute show that can be dramatic, or dramatic
and musical.
The Musical Theater major focuses on developing the singing, dancing
and acting talents of students who may want to continue on to a
professional performance career, but also those who may want to continue
developing
their performance skills but pursue a career outside of the theater.
Double majors are encouraged, and provisions are made for students
transferring from community colleges. The students receive a BA
degree, making them considerably more marketable upon graduation
than students
graduating from BFA programs. Advertising, marketing, sales management
and journalism are all fields in which a Musical Theater major
combined with another major would be appropriate.
Theater Arts Minor (20
credits)
THE 101 Acting Participation - 1 credit
THE 102 Technical Participation - 1 credit
Additional theater arts electives - 18 credits
No more than two credits of either THE 101 or THE 102 may be counted toward
the minor.
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Musical Theater Major
(44 credits)
THE 160 Theater Movement I - Jazz - 1 credit
THE 165 Theater Movement II - Tap - 1 credit
THE 241 Musical Theater Performance I - 3 credits
THE 242 Musical Theater Performance II - 3 credits
THE 343 Musical Theater Performance III - 3 credits
THE 344 Musical Theater Performance IV - 3 credits
THE 229 Acting I - 3 credits
THE 329 Acting II - 3 credits
THE 245 American Musical Theater History - 3 credits
THE 325 Modern Drama - 3 credits
THE 479 Special Projects: Musical Theater Senior Recital - 2 credits
(one credit each semester)
MUS 105L Aural Skills Lab I - 1 credit
MUS 106L Aural Skills Lab II - 1 credit
MUS 215L Aural Skills Lab III - 1 credit
MUS 216L Aural Skills Lab IV - 1 credit
MUS 304 History of Music II - 2 credits
MUS 187-487 Applied Piano (Piano Training) - 2 credits
MUS 191-491 Applied Voice (Voice Training) - 8 credits
MUS 495 Chorale - 0 credits
Students are required to take MUS 495 Chorale a minimum of 6 semesters
but may take for 0-.5 credit. Students are required to take either
THE 160 Theater Movement I - Jazz or THE 165 Theater Movement
II - Tap every semester and must earn a minimum of 2 credits.
Theater Arts Courses
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THE 101 Acting Participation
1 credit
Participation as a cast member in Dana College theater productions. A minimum
of fifty hours of satisfactory work in rehearsal and performance is required.
Grading: Pass/Fail.
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THE 102 Technical Participation
1 credit
Participation as a technical crew member in Dana College theater productions.
A minimum of fifty hours of satisfactory work on the production is required.
Grading: Pass/Fail.
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THE 160 Theater Movement
I – Jazz 1 credit
This is an introductory course in jazz dancing, including basic theater
movement techniques. Students will become comfortable using their
bodies in a variety of dance movements basic to musical theater
performance.
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THE 165 Theater Movement
II – Tap 1 credit
This is an introductory course in tap dance techniques emphasizing body placement,
vocabulary, and styles in TAP. Students will develop a variety of basic combinations
to enhance technical skill, memory, and performance qualities.
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THE 223 Understanding Film
3 credits
An introduction to the history and language of film making, including an analysis
of script writing, directing and film editing. Films studied include classic,
foreign and American. (Cross-listed as ENG 223)
Prerequisite: ENG 105 Strategies of Composition, equivalent,
or permission of instructor. Offered as needed.
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THE 227 Oral Interpretation
3 credits
Designed to enhance appreciation language and literature, students are acquainted
with the general principles of oral reading and the art of oral interpretation
of poetry, short stories, and drama. Concentrates on the development of analytical
skills, in addition to vocal and physical presentation techniques. (Cross-listed
as COM 227)
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THE 229 Acting
I 3 credits
An introduction to actor training with a focus on developing an actor’s
approach to creating dramatic roles. Emphasis is placed on the practical application
of theories and principles.
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THE 241 Musical Theater
Performance I 3 credits
This course introduces students to the art and craft of performing
in musical theater, focusing in particular on building the student’s
repertoire through the preparation of the seven basic audition
pieces: ballad, up-beat tune, comedy song, “Contemporary
Broadway” song, patter song, torch song, and rock-n-roll/
country song. The course will also concentrate on the effective
preparation of a musical piece from the initial interpretation
to its final performance.
Prerequisite: The ability to read vocal music.
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THE 242 Musical Theater Performance II 3 credits
This course continues Musical Theater Performance I, focusing in
particular on the works of Rogers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd
Weber. Students will learn how to prepare a musical number from
the initial stage to its final performance. Special attention will
be
given to the development of performance skills, the “selling” of
a song.
Prerequisite: THE 241 Musical Theater Performance I or permission
of instructor.
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THE 245 American Musical Theater History 3 credits
This course traces the emergence and development of the modern
American musical from its birth in 1914 to the present. Attention
will be
given to musical forms, dance styles, books and lyrics as well
as the theaters in which musicals were preformed and the changing
nature
of musical theater production. Students will study select shows
by the masters of the form as well as contemporary favorites.
Prerequisite: Strategies of Composition or equivalent.
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THE 306 Shakespeare 3 credits
A study of comedies, chronicles, and tragedies, as well as of the life and
times of Shakespeare, the development of English drama and Shakespearean
criticism.
(Cross-listed as ENG 306)
Prerequisite: ENG 203 English Literature I or ENG 204 English Literature II
or equivalent.
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THE 323 History of Dramatic
Literature 3 credits
A study of theater literature, movements, and history from primitive beginnings
through the English Renaissance. The emphasis is on the evolution of Western
drama as a reflection of society. (Cross-listed as ENG 323)
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THE 325 Modern Drama 3 credits
A study of theater literature, movements, and history from 1850 to the present.
The emphasis is on the evolution of Western drama as a reflection of society.
(Cross-listed as ENG 325)
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THE 329 Acting II 3 credits
A continuation of beginning stage acting, emphasizing characterization and
focusing on an in-depth study of various methods of creating character, both
external and internal. Each student will present a thorough character study
and a monologue.
Prerequisite: THE 229 Acting I or equivalent.
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THE 343 Musical Theater Performance III 3 credits
This course builds on Musical Theater Performance I and II, focusing
in particular on the challenging works of Stephen Sondheim and
the writing team of Kander and Ebb. Special attention will be paid
to the problems involved in maintaining vocal health and developing
vocal strength. In addition, this course will refocus student
observations from Musical Theater Performance I and II, studying
the process of writing an effective monologue utilizing their research.
Work will continue on how to prepare a musical number from the
initial stages to its final performance.
Prerequisite: THE 242 Musical Theater Performance II or permission
of instructor.
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THE 344 Musical Theater Performance IV 3 credits
This course focuses on the preparation necessary for a professional
audition. Attention will be given to the intricacies of resume
writing and the creation of a great headshot. Finally, attention
will be given
to the performance of pieces from lesser-known composers of musical
theatre. The course culminates with a public performance drawing
together all of the skills developed in the four courses of the
Musical Theater Performance sequence.
Prerequisite: THE 343 Musical Theater Performance III or permission
of instructor.
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THE 399 Special Topics 1-3
credits
A selected area of study in theater arts. The topic is announced in the appropriate
semester’s course schedule.
Prerequisite: Generally, sophomore standing or permission
of instructor. Offered as needed.
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THE 426 Directing 3 credits
A study of the methods and practices in producing and directing plays. Requires
producing and directing a short play for public presentation.
Prerequisites: THE 101 Acting I, THE 102 Technical Participation,
and THE 224 Play Production.
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THE 429 Advanced Acting
Workshop 3 credits
A focus on and development of the ability to develop and portray a variety
of characters and a variety of theatrical styles. Each student will develop
a 45-minute dramatic monologue featuring a minimum of five different characters
and three different acting styles for public presentation.
Prerequisite: THE 329 Acting II or equivalent. Offered as
needed.
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THE 479 Special Projects
1-4 credits
Independent study through research or a special project.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, 18 credits of theater arts and permission
of instructor.
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