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THAR 101 - Making Theatre
Unit(s): 3
This course is an overview of the art and practice of making theatre. Designed for non-majors, the class examines the various elements involved in creating, developing, performing, and presenting a theatrical event. Through lecture, guest speakers, hands-on projects, video, and demonstrations, students gain an appreciation of the artistry of live theatre performance. Satisfies GE Area C1 (Applied Arts Combining Studio and Theory).
Grading: OPT
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THAR 105 - Technical Theatre Workshop
Unit(s): 1
A production class in which students receive credit for backstage and technical work in plays and dance concerts directed by faculty members and guest artists. May be repeated 6 times for credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 110 - Dance Fundamentals
Unit(s): 1
An introduction to the fundamentals of modern dance designed to develop body awareness, movement skills, and aesthetic sensibilities. Includes improvisation, rhythm, motion and space exploration, and fundamentals of alignment. May be taken 5 times for credit.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 115 - Dance Styles
Unit(s): 1
Class may focus on a particular dance style, e.g., contact improvisation, jazz or tap, or on dances of a particular era, e.g., social dance from 1935 to 1960. The emphasis will be on American dance styles. Some styles of dancing require more generalized dance background than others. May be taken five times for credit.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 116 - Acting Styles: Comedy Improvisation
Unit(s): 1
Class will focus on a particular acting style, e.g. comedy, commedia del arte, farce, or improvisation. May be taken 4 times for credit.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 120 - Acting Fundamentals
Unit(s): 2
Exploration of acting includes group and individual improvisation, physical and vocal exercises, and scene work, leading toward relaxation, physical activity, and believability. Special emphasis is placed on scene study to teach basic acting concepts and stage presence. May be taken 3 times for credit. Recommended for singers. First of a seven-course sequence for Acting Concentration majors.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 120A - Acting Fundamentals
Unit(s): 1
Exploration of acting includes group and individual improvisation, physical and vocal exercises, and scene work, leading toward relaxation, physical action, and believability. Class work is designed to stimulate the imagination, build self-confidence and trust, and teach basic concepts for acting. May be taken 3 times for credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 143A - Stagecraft
Unit(s): 2
Work in both theory and practice covers scenery construction techniques and drawings for the theatre. Use of tools and materials for scenery, costumes, props, and lighting will be fundamental to the course.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 143B - Costumes
Unit(s): 2
An introduction to the fundamentals of costume design and construction. Basic makeup for the stage will be examined and practiced.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in THAR 143A.
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THAR 144A - Scenery
Unit(s): 2
Design principles are applied to scenery and properties for the stage. Includes advanced drafting and rendering techniques used to realize and execute designs for production.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A.
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THAR 144B - Lighting
Unit(s): 2
Basic lighting design, including the drawing of lighting plots, rigging techniques, and the operation of light boards and systems. Work in class affords direct experience in lighting of departmental productions.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A.
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THAR 145A - Voice for the Actor
Unit(s): 1
Fundamentals of voice to free the natural voice and build towards its full use. Exercises in breathing, relaxation and movement, resonance, and power will help the actor discover a direct, spontaneous connection between breath and the impulse to speak; develop greater vocal range; and explore the intricacies, implications, layers, and joys of the spoken text. May be repeated for credit.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 145B - Speech for the Actor
Unit(s): 1
Articulate speech and textual clarity are primary skills for the actor. This course will concentrate on the fundamentals of speech, anatomy of good sound production, standard pronunciation techniques through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and methods for clearly speaking, articulation, vocal muscularity, and phrasing. May be repeated once for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 145A.
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THAR 160A - Humanities Learning Community
Unit(s): 4
THAR 160A/THAR 160B is a year long course, which features weekly lectures and small seminars. It delves deep into the nature of dance, theatre, and live performance, and asks the student to explore the nature of creativity itself. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 160B - Humanities Learning Community
Unit(s): 4
THAR 160A/B is a year long course, which features weekly lectures and small seminars. It delves deep into the nature of dance, theatre, and live performance, and asks the student to explore the nature of creativity itself. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 161 - Ballet I
Unit(s): 1-2
This course is designed to give the modern dancer a foundation for movement in classical tradition. The vocabulary of classical ballet is presented, with emphasis on alignment and placement, with relevance to more contemporary dance forms. Exercises will be given to strengthen and stretch the body. Special attention will be given to turns and fast footwork, again to support work in modern dance. This course may be repeated for credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 199 - Student-Instructed Course
Unit(s): 1-3
May be repeated for credit.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 202 - Introduction to the History of Drama and Dance: Origins to 1800
Unit(s): 4
First of a two course sequence, this course examines Western theatre traditions of ritual, drama, and dance at their origins, while dramatic tragedy and comedy are traced from the Golden Age of Greece through the Age of Enlightenment, roughly 1800. Added emphasis is placed on traditional Asian theatre forms. May be taken independently from THAR 203. The course relates the theatre’s past to how theatre is practiced today. Satisfies GE Area C1 (History of the Fine Arts).
Grading: CNC
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THAR 203 - Introduction to the History of Drama and Dance: 1800 to Present
Unit(s): 4
Part two examines theatre, drama and dance from the 19th century to the present, including the rise of Realism and other theatre and dance forms in the 20th century. Also considered are the American musical, and recent trends in diversity and multiculturalism, and the theatre’s relationship to electronic media. May be taken independently from THAR 202. Satisfies GE Area C1 (History of the Fine Arts).
Grading: OPT
Teaching Mode: Hybrid
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THAR 210 - Contemporary Dance I
Unit(s): 2
Introduces specific contemporary techniques, with the emphasis on expanding movement range and facility. Alignment, strength, flexibility, and expressiveness are concerns of this course, which is intended for students with some experience in movement fundamentals. May be repeated twice for credit.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 211 - Contemporary Dance II
Unit(s): 2
Continuation of THAR 210. May be repeated twice for credit.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 210.
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THAR 212 - Contemporary Dance Level III
Unit(s): 2
Continuation of THAR 211. May be repeated twice for credit.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 210.
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THAR 213 - Contemporary Dance Level IV
Unit(s): 2
Continuation of THAR 212. May be repeated twice for credit.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 210.
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THAR 220A - Acting: Text and Scene Study
Unit(s): 2
Text analysis and scoring, rehearsals, and in-class presentation of scenes drawn from realistic dramatic literature. Work with emotional memory and characterization. Core course for Acting Concentration majors. May be taken two times for credit.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120 or equivalent or consent of Director of the Acting Program. Open to THAR sophomores, juniors and seniors.
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THAR 220B - Acting: Characterization
Unit(s): 2
The focus of this course is on aiding the actor in developing a process for creating believable dramatic characters, and bringing them truthfully to life in theatrical context. Study of life models support presentations of rehearsed scenes, which are then critiqued and developed in class. Scenes are normally drawn from realistic dramatic literature. This course is the third in the Acting Concentration sequence, and is a core course for acting majors. May be taken two times for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120 and THAR 220A or equivalent and consent of instructor.
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THAR 230 - Stage Management
Unit(s): 2
The functions of the stage manager from audition to final performance are examined. Students are trained to organize rehearsals, record actors’ movements, create prompt books, and to manage a performance. Students serve as stage managers for Performing Arts productions.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 144A and THAR 144B.
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THAR 231 - Stage Management
Unit(s): 1
Stage Management Practicum. Students serve as stage managers for Performing Arts productions.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 230 (or co-requisite) or consent of instructor.
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THAR 240 - Choreography I
Unit(s): 2
Fundamentals of choreography through a problem-solving approach. Studies deal with aspects of time, space, dynamics and movement, with an emphasis on perceptions of meaning, that is, on “seeing” dancing as well as “making” dancing. May be taken two times for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 210 or consent of instructor.
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THAR 244 - Scene Painting
Unit(s): 2
Study and practice of the basics of layout and painting of scenery, from rendering to full scale. Students assist in painting scenery used in Theatre and Dance productions. Includes instruction on handling toxic materials safely and on protecting the environment.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A and THAR 143B, THAR 144A and THAR 144B.
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THAR 261 - Ballet II
Unit(s): 1-2
Continuation of study of classical ballet. Traditional barre with allegro and adagio center work. Western classical dance skills emphasizing strength, alignment, flexibility, and musicality as a support for contemporary dance styles. May be taken 4 times for credit.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 161 or consent of instructor.
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THAR 273 - Literature and Performance: Critical and Creative Readings
Unit(s): 4
This course explores the relationship between literature and performance, reading and rendition, the interaction between the literary skills of close reading, embodied reading, and possible productions of these readings on the page, stage or screen. Satisfies GE Area C2. Only one course numbered 273 in the Arts & Humanities will be considered for credit.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): completion of GE Category A2 (ENGL 101 or ENGL 100B) required.
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THAR 275 - Contemporary Plays and Playwrights
Unit(s): 3
This class is an exciting and dynamic way to explore contemporary American play writing and its impact of on the current American theatre scene. It offers some of the finest writing that is occurring in this country today. Students will discover theatrical trends of our own era, and how these trends relate to contemporary politics. May be repeated for credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 295 - Community Involvement Program
Unit(s): 1-4
Credit for participation in internships arranged through individual contact with a Theatre Arts or Dance faculty member.
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THAR 300 - Theatre in Action
Unit(s): 3
Required of all Theatre Arts majors. An investigation of technique, form, and content in drama and dance performances. Attendance at oral discussion and written critiques of 7-8 departmental, local, and/or Bay Area productions will develop articulate understanding of contemporary performance and its relation to theatre history, the arts, society, and culture. Activities fee payable at time of registration. Satisfies upper division GE Area C1 (History of the Fine Arts). For juniors and seniors only. (Also available as periodic trips to New York.) May be taken 2 times for credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 301 - Dance Ensemble
Unit(s): 1-3
A process-and-product class in which students receive credit for major participation in areas of dance, choreography, or technical work (costumes, light, decor) for presentation in public performance. Dances may be choreographed and directed by faculty, guest artists, or students. May be repeated 6 times for credit.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 240 or consent of instructor.
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THAR 302 - Drama Ensemble Workshop
Unit(s): 1-3
A production class in which students receive credit for major participation as a partner in plays directed by faculty members and guest artists. Play titles, performance venues, styles, and production approaches vary from semester to semester. May be repeated 6 times for credit. By audition or consent of instructor.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 303 - Technical Theatre Workshop
Unit(s): 1-3
A production class in which students receive credit for design, backstage, and technical work in plays directed by faculty members and quest artists. May be repeated 6 times for credit. By audition or consent of instructor.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 304 - Production Dramaturgy
Unit(s): 1-3
l, hands-on rehearsal dramaturgy as practiced in the professional theatre. Students are assigned to work closely on a production in the department season, and implement story analysis, in-depth research, and information design to help shape the production. Key elements of dramaturgical work include concept work with the director, research for cast, program notes, outreach talks, study guides, and other possible outcomes based on the production’s needs. May be repeated for credit.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 310A - Intermediate Dance Block
Unit(s): 2-5
The Dance Block integrates the study of contemporary dance technique with the study of improvisation and anatomy for dancers. The safe and intelligent use of the body, the development of technical and improvisational skills, and artistry are emphasized. May be repeated for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 210, and consent of instructor.
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THAR 310B - Intermediate Dance Block
Unit(s): 2-5
Continuation of THAR 310A. May be repeated for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 310A and consent of instructor.
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THAR 311 - Actor / Dancer Collaboration I: Core Technique & Practice
Unit(s): 1
This course introduces somatic-based movement emphasizing functionality, efficiency and body awareness for performance. Pedagogy engages students in experiential training methods such as Yoga, Feldenkrais, Pilates, and Body-Mind Centering focusing on mindfulness, expressivity, longevity and students’ health.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 22B or consent of Acting or Dance Program advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 312 - Actor / Dancer Collaboration II: Movement & Improvisation
Unit(s): 1
In this course, the student will be guided through explorations and exercises to increase mobility, expression, imagination and collaboration. Pedagogy incorporates experiential training and skill building that includes Contact Improvisation, Conditioning, Partnering, Collaboration, and more.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 311 or consent of Acting or Dance Program advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 313 - Ballroom & Social Dance
Unit(s): 1
This course teaches American Ballroom Dancing including the Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz. Students will learn Mechanics, Rhythm, and Style. A main emphasis will be on the duet partnership. No prerequisite. May be taken once for UD Acting Concentration credit, and a second time as an elective.
Grading: GRD
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face.
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THAR 314 - Connection, Communication, Collaboration
Unit(s): 1
Actors and Dancers learn to work across disciplines sharing modes of learning, performance techniques to find new ways for mutual engagement. May be taken once for UD Acting Concentration credit, and a second time as an elective.
Prerequisite(s): THAR 311 or Acting or Dance Program Director consent.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 316 - 25 Elements of Comedy: Its All in the Surprise
Unit(s): 1
Comedy is BIG business, and a lot of fun. Actors play with 25 elements of comedy through comic scenes, action, and stage business. May be taken once for UD Acting Concentration credit, and a second time as an elective.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120 or consent of Acting Program advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 320A - Shakespeare I: Verse Scansion & Paraphrase
Unit(s): 2
A course in acting techniques for Shakespeare: scansion, paraphrase, vocal production, monologues and scenes. Required for Acting Majors. May be repeated once for elective credit. Recommended for Hutchins and English majors.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120, THAR 145A, THAR 145B, THAR 220A, THAR 220B, and ENGL 339 or consent of Acting Program advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 320B - Shakespeare II: Scene Study
Unit(s): 2
This advanced course builds on Shakespearean acting techniques, deepening analysis of text and introducing rhetorical devices and use of irony. Features advanced scene study of prose scenes and scenes where both verse and prose are employed. Most importantly, separating out Block content into discrete courses with individual course titles and descriptions will open content to more students and increase acting course enrollments overall, for majors, minors and other qualified students across campus. It will be offered once every 4 semesters.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 339 and 320A or consent of Acting Program advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 320C - Physical Theatre Workshop
Unit(s): 2
Actors learn to physicalize character through movement fundamentals, stamina, and relaxation. Stage presence is addressed through exploration of scenes that demand a dominant physical approach for their effective realization. Required for UD Acting Concentration.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120, THAR 145A, THAR 145B, THAR 220A, and THAR 220B, or consent of Acting Program advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 320D - Commedia dell `Arte & Masks
Unit(s): 2
The eyes are the windows to the soul and the mask a whole open doorway. Actors literally look through someone else’s eyes and find physical transformation and a new way of relating to the audience. Required for Acting Concentration.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 320C or consent of Acting Program advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 321A - Intermediate Technical Block/Foundations
Unit(s): 2
Technical concentration students participate in the foundations, script analysis, and design projects.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A and THAR 143B, THAR 144A and THAR 144B, THAR 244, and consent of instructor.
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THAR 321B - Intermediate Technical Block
Unit(s): 2
Technical concentration students participate in the foundations, script analysis, and design projects. May be repeated once for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A and THAR 143B, THAR 144A and THAR 144B, THAR 244, THAR 321A, and consent of instructor.
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THAR 322A - Advanced Scene Study
Unit(s): 2
Text analysis and scoring, rehearsals, and in-class preparation of scenes drawn from realistic dramatic literature. Work with emotional memory and characterization. Core course for Acting Concentration majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120B or equivalent and consent of instructor.
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THAR 322B - Advanced Scene Study
Unit(s): 2
Text analysis and scoring, rehearsals, and in-class preparation of scenes drawn from realistic dramatic literature. Work with emotional memory and characterization. Core course for Acting Concentration majors. May be taken twice for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120, THAR 220A or THAR 322A or equivalent, and consent of instructor.
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THAR 324 - On Camera: Acting & Production
Unit(s): 2
Acting and performing in front of the camera, although similar to theater, is distinctive in approach and technique. This course is an introduction to film and TV acting where acting students acquire techniques for working in front of the camera and film students learn to set up camera and audio equipment and work behind the camera. The On- Camera course is intended for advanced actors to further develop techniques assimilated in the courses prerequisites of THAR 120 and THAR 220A. Film production students may enroll with permission of instructor.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 325 - Audition for the Theatre
Unit(s): 2
This course is designed to cover the practical aspects of auditioning for the theatre, including 1) selecting appropriate material, e.g., classic/modern, dramatic/ comic, musical/revue; 2) preparing audition pieces; 3) giving a winning audition; 4) evaluating performance for future guidance; and 5) resume and headshot needs.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120, or consent of instructor.
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THAR 326 - Circus Technique
Unit(s): 1
The course develops circus techniques for theatrical presentation teaching basic circus skills, while providing resources for continued skill development. May be taken once for UD Acting Concentration credit, and a second time as an elective.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120 or consent of Acting Program advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 327 - Stage Combat
Unit(s): 1
Stage Combat introduces safe portrayal of violence onstage to create the illusion of danger to facilitate storytelling, character development, and given circumstances. Modes include swordplay, hand-to-hand combat, among others. May be taken once for UD Acting Concentration credit, and a second time as an elective.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 328 - Accents & Dialects
Unit(s): 1
Actors create believable accents and dialects using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as a cornerstone. Students also learn how to acquire accents on their own. May be taken once for UD Acting Concentration credit, and a second time as an elective.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 145A and THAR 145B.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face.
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THAR 330 - Musical Theatre Production
Unit(s): 1-3
A course devoted to the study and performance of musical theatre literature. Designed for singers, actors, and others interested in musical theatre. This Course may be repeated for credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 333 - Anatomy for Dance
Unit(s): 3
This Anatomy for Dance class will explore kinesiological principles of movement in an experience-based, dance-focused framework. Students will learn the concepts, structures and systems that comprise and organize the moveable body. With guided studies to activate the learning process, this anatomy course encourages the student to integrate information with experience. With an attention to dance technique this course will aid the student in understanding the elements of kinesiology that are most pertinent to dance. Prerequisites: Junior or senior dance major or minor, or instructor permission. May be repeated
Grading: Graded
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior dance major or minor, or instructor permission.
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THAR 334 - Dance Teaching Methodologies
Unit(s): 3
Methods and skills for teaching a variety of dance forms including modern/contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, and more through research, theory and practice May be repeated
Grading: Graded
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THAR 340 - Choreography II
Unit(s): 2
Further development of choreographic skills and artistry. Includes problems in group choreography and relationship to fundamentals of rhythm.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 240.
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THAR 343 - Advanced Scene Painting
Unit(s): 2
The basics of layout techniques and painting of full-scale scenery will be realized by the class with hands-on painting of the SSU productions for that semester. This course includes sections on being safe with toxic materials, and how to keep the environment green.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A, THAR 144A and THAR 144B.
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THAR 344A - Design for the Stage
Unit(s): 3
An advanced course examining design and rendering techniques for the stage. Students learn advanced drafting techniques. Class works as a team, with students assuming various design responsibilities for selected plays.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 144A and THAR 144B, and consent of instructor.
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THAR 344B - Design for the Stage
Unit(s): 3
Continuation of THAR 344A.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 144A and THAR 144B, THAR 344A, and consent of instructor.
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THAR 345 - Choreography III
Unit(s): 2
Further development of choreographic skills and artistry, including more extensive group choreography and relationship of movement to sound and music.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 340.
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THAR 350 - Directing Workshop
Unit(s): 2
A workshop in directing scenes and compositions. Rehearsal and techniques, composition, blocking, characterization, rhythm, style, and script analysis are explored. Approaches of significant directors are examined. May be taken 3 times for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): all lower-division Theatre major/minor requirements, or consent of instructor.
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THAR 355 - Advanced Directing Workshop
Unit(s): 2
An advanced workshop in composition, technique, and directed scenes and one act plays that are rehearsed, presented, and critiqued as a means of reaching a final public performance. The course builds upon basic directing concepts and terms necessary for communication with actors and designers, while utilizing skills of research, text analysis, and staging principles.
Prerequisite(s): THAR 350 or consent of instructor.
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THAR 370A - Early Plays: Evolution and Innovation
Unit(s): 3
An examination of Western theatre from the Greeks to the Enlightenment. Plays are used as a basis for understanding how theatre reinvents itself to reflect social and historical currents. Emphasis on how dramatic literature and history can be interpreted and re-examined to resonate with today’s theatre. The theatre artist is viewed as a voice for humanity as well as a force for social change.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 202 or consent of instructor.
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THAR 370B - Modern Plays: Evolution and Innovation
Unit(s): 3
Seminar on dramatic literature from the late 19th century to our own time. Continuation of THAR 370A. May be taken out of sequence.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 203 or consent of instructor.
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THAR 371A - History of Dance A
Unit(s): 3
Survey of the history of Western theatrical dance from ritual roots to 19th century Romantic and Classical ballet.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 202 or consent of instructor.
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THAR 371B - History of Dance B
Unit(s): 3
Survey of the history of theatrical dance in the 20th century, including global influences on the most recent dance forms.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 371A or consent of instructor.
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THAR 373 - Dances of the World
Unit(s): 4
Examination of dance as cultural expression in diverse global dance forms. This course focuses on ways in which social, ritual, and theater dance styles create and reflect cultural identity, define tradition and embrace innovation, and intersect in a global world. Satisfies upper-division GE Area C3.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 374 - Theatre of the World
Unit(s): 4
This course is an exploration of theatre traditions from around the world. Theatre is examined as the expression of specific cultures. Students learn how theatre practice influences theatre-making in both Western and Eastern Cultures. This course is required for General Theatre Degree majors. Also satisfies upper-division GE Area C3.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 375 - Race, Gender, and Performance
Unit(s): 3
This course explores how contemporary theater artists construct cultural identity, with a particular focus on gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity. Students engage in both written analysis and performance work. Topics covered include culturally specific modes of ritual, belief, and performance; representation of mixed-race identities; and oppressive and resistant strategies in casting and production.
Grading: GRD
Crosslisted: WGS 360
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THAR 376 - Playwriting I
Unit(s): 3
An introduction to the art and craft of writing for the stage, for writers of diverse levels of experience. Focuses in particular on the development of character, and explores the virtues of both imaginative freedom (the first draft) and structure (the rewrite). Includes in-class writing and performance improvisations, as well as study of plays by contemporary writers. Students create original short plays (ten-minute or one-act) and have selections of their work performed for an audience at the end of the term.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 377 - Playwriting II
Unit(s): 3
Stage writing for more experienced playwrights. Students will experiment with lengthier forms and new methods for first drafts. Work is performed in an end-of term festival.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 376 or permission or instructor.
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THAR 378 - Dramaturgy and Story Analysis
Unit(s): 3
This course explores how theater artists use text analysis to shape real-world production and performance work, and in so doing model the discipline and professional of dramaturgy for future theater professionals, teachers, and literary critics. Using methods drawn from the ancient Greeks (Aristotle) to contemporary cinematic story theory, students learn to determine the fundamental elements of dramatic storytelling, otherwise known as the dramaturgical essence of the play. Students read theoretical texts and read plays as case studies, and practice their own analysis through formal papers.
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THAR 379 - Research Practice for Theatre and Dance
Unit(s): 3
This course teaches professional research methodology as a means to artistry in the creation of dance and theatre, with applications to performance, design, criticism, history, and dramaturgy. Research avenues include creative and biographical material on key artists, historical and cultural context, locating imagery (print, digital, multimedia), sound/music sourcing, and materials specific to unique production needs. The course addresses best practices in information competence and focuses on research as an art as much as a pragmatic skill. May be taken twice for credit.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 380 - Research
Unit(s): 3
Development of research skills. May be used in practical application to programs for theatre arts productions. Students are encouraged to investigate topics of personal interest. The final research project may consist of an exploration of a particular era or phenomenon, or may be groundwork for a major creative project. May be taken 3 times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THAR 202 or THAR 203 , THAR 300 , and THAR 370; or by contract with an instructor, specifying course expectations, work to be completed, regular schedule of contract hours, and assessment criteria.
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THAR 392 - Performing Arts for Children
Unit(s): 2
Dance, music, and theatre are essential components of elementary education. Through hands-on studio work and lesson planning assignments, this course familiarizes undergraduates who intend to pursue a multiple subject teaching credential with the content knowledge necessary to prepare them to lead instruction in these subject areas. Cross-listed with LIBS 392. Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
Crosslisted: LIBS 392
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THAR 395 - Community Involvement Program
Unit(s): 1-4
Please see appropriate concentration advisor.
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THAR 400 - Theatre of Today
Unit(s): 1
A career preparation course in topics vital to the emerging artist such as career preparation guidance, resume writing, graduate school application, professional internships, and community theatre options. Professional guest speakers augment the regular faculty.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 401 - Senior Project Ensemble Workshop
Unit(s): 3
An upper-division Theatre Arts student may petition the Theatre Arts faculty for permission to do a Senior Project. Such a project is the culmination of the student’s work, and may be an original work, a performance project, a research paper, a teaching project, or take some other form which represents and reflects the student’s interests and accomplishments. The privilege of doing a Senior Project is awarded only to a student deemed exceptional by the department faculty. Students who participate in another student’s Senior Project may enroll in Dance or Drama Ensemble to receive credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): senior-level standing and consent of department faculty.
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THAR 410A - Advanced Dance Block
Unit(s): 2-5
A continuation of the work begun in THAR 310A and THAR 310B, with the focus on increasing technical and improvisational skill, and more refined perception of the structure and meaning of movement. May be repeated for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 310A and THAR 310B and consent of instructor.
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THAR 410B - Advanced Dance Block
Unit(s): 1-5
A continuation of THAR 410A.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 410A and consent of instructor.
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THAR 420A - Approaches to Anti-Realism
Unit(s): 2
Actors explore Expressionism, Absurdism, Surrealism, Dada, writers such as Brecht, Beckett whose theatre is beyond the boundaries of psychological realism. Required for UD Acting Concentration credit, and a second time as an elective.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120, THAR 145A, THAR 145B, THAR 220A, and THAR 220B, or Acting Program Director consent. Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 420B - Comedy of Manners
Unit(s): 2
Comedy of Manners reflects and satirizes the ideals and manners of upper class society. Actors learn to acquire and maintain a mask of artifice while revealing the true character behind it. Required for UD Acting Concentration.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120, THAR 145A, THAR 145B, THAR 220A, and THAR 220B, and THAR 320A. Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 420C - Chekhov Workshop
Unit(s): 2
Psychological realism explored through the plays of Chekhov will be the focus for this course. Scenes are explored and presented for discussion and deeper examination. May be taken once for UD Acting Concentration credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 120, THAR 145A, THAR 145B, THAR 220A, and THAR 220B or consent of Acting Programs advisors.
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 420D - Devised Project Workshop
Unit(s): 2
Students will create a new piece of theatre for public presentation guided by a guest artist or resident acting faculty. Material will be developed based on class cohort consensus. Required for the UD Acting Concentration.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 320A or THAR 420A. or Acting Program Director consent. Face-to-face mode.
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THAR 421A - Advanced Technical Block/Foundations
Unit(s): 2
Technical concentration students participate in the foundations, script analysis, and design projects.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A and THAR 143B, THAR 144A and THAR 144B, THAR 244, THAR 321A, THAR 321B, and consent of instructor.
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THAR 421B - Advanced Technical Block/Foundations
Unit(s): 2
Technical concentration students participate in the foundations, script analysis, and design projects.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A and THAR 143B, THAR 144A and THAR 144B, THAR 244, THAR 321A, THAR 321A, THAR 321A, and consent of instructor.
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THAR 430 - Special Topics
Unit(s): 1-3
Special topics in theatre arts selected to introduce students to recent theory, research, and practice in the discipline. Consult Schedule of Classes for topic to be studied and current unit offering.
Grading: GRD
Teaching Mode: Hybrid
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THAR 444 - History of Ornament
Unit(s): 2
Form and function of props, furniture, and architectural structures produced by humankind through the ages. Examination of ways in which decorations, style, and uses of these objects have evolved under political, cultural, and socioeconomic influences. May include research and construction of properties for Performing Arts productions.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): THAR 143A and THAR 143B, THAR 144A and THAR 144B
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THAR 460 - Drama for Children
Unit(s): 2
Developing skills and resources for working with children, including creative dramatics, mime, storytelling, and scripted drama. Practical experience in working with children will be gained through master teacher observation and student teaching.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 463 - Theatre Management
Unit(s): 3
The study of scheduling, promotion, ticketing, house and stage management, booking, budgeting, technical theatre in terms of budgeting, and marketing theatrical productions. Practical application is gained by participation in the evening performances of the Theatre and Dance productions.
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THAR 470 - Dance for Children
Unit(s): 2
Developing resources and skills for working with children in creative movement. Class includes participation in rhythmic activities and movement exploration, with observation and student teaching of children’s dance classes. May be taken 3 times for credit.
Grading: OPT
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THAR 480 - Coordinated Projects
Unit(s): 1-3
Involvement in on- and off-campus dance or drama projects with student directors, actors, designers, and/or technicians, and under faculty supervision. May be repeated 6 times for
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): consent of faculty supervisor.
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THAR 485 - Teaching Assistant in Theatre Arts
Unit(s): 1-4
Teaching assistantship in Theatre Arts. Open only to upper-division students with knowledge of theatre with special interest in teaching and pedagogy. Intended to give students classroom experience by assisting an instructor in a Theatre Arts and Dance department course, or under the supervision of a faculty member, experience in tutoring students. Prior arrangements with faculty required. Graded only.
Grading: GRD
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THAR 490 - Theatre Practicum
Unit(s): 1-3
The use and development of a theatre skill such as acting, dancing, design, lighting, or set or costume construction, in a commercial environment where the evaluation of the work is under professional rather than faculty supervision.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): consent of faculty advisor.
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