| THTR 1101 Introduction to the Theatre,
3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 2 and 6)
Survey of popular forms of drama. Designed to increase students’ understanding of theatre as an art form and cultural influence. It examines dramatic structure and style, acting and directing, theatre design, and architecture from a contemporary and historical perspective. Students will view and critique two play productions.
THTR 1109 Practical Experience in Theatre,
1 credit
Any student may participate in college theatre productions. Credit for such participation in acting, stagecraft, costuming, or any other area of production may be earned by working a minimum of 45 hours per semester, or by completing an individually assigned task. Students participate during afternoon and evening hours with no formal class meeting. Maximum of one credit per semester, course may be repeated for a total accumulation of 4 credits.
THTR 1120 History of Comedy, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6)
Survey of significant eras of comedy in theatre and film that have shaped contemporary American performance comedy. Designed to increase understanding of how comedy has evolved throughout history and how comedy reflects cultural influences. Students will read, view and critique historic and modern comedies.
THTR 2205 Acting I, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 1 and 6)
This course is an introduction to acting with an emphasis on the fundamentals of stage movement, improvisation, auditioning, and the basics of preparing a role for the stage. It provides the student with studio experience in performance.
THTR 2206 Acting II, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 1 and 6)
A beginning acting experience with emphasis on vocal techniques, diction, dialogue, and scene study meant to provide students with studio experience in basic acting, characterization, and rehearsal techniques.
THTR 2210 Stage Make-up, 2 credits
Explore the basic theory and practice, the design purpose, tools, and methods of stage make-up to see how it enriches the meaning of the drama. Formulate criteria for judging designs and experience practical problem-solving by creating multiple designs and application.
THTR 2211 Stagecraft, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6)
Introduction to stagecraft with units on set construction, painting, lighting, properties, special effects, drafting, and scene design. Participation in current theatre production is required.
THTR 2220 Play Directing, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6)
Prerequisites: THTR 2205 or THTR 2206, or THTR 1101.
Play directing gives students the opportunity to learn and apply the principles of play analysis, staging, working with actors, and utilizing technical effects along with other artistic practices to direct and produce a short play at the end of the semester. Students must see and analyze at least one professional production during the semester.
THTR 2230 Survey of Drama, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 6)
A survey of representative plays from classical to contemporary drama to examine a form of literature that can be read or experienced in a theater. Students will analyze, interpret, and evaluate dramatic literature focusing on major types, styles, and historical periods. A study of the textual elements will extend to include visual and aural implications. (Successful completion of ENGL1121 is recommended.)
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