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13.32 Theatre

In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.

Theatre courses are designated by THEA.

THEA 1000 and 1001 Introduction to the History of Theatre I and II

are historical surveys of the art of the theatre. The history of theatre will be studied in terms of the evolution of performance and of the physical theatre from their origins in a variety of social rituals and contexts through to their present plurality of forms. At the same time, the nature and function of the various components of theatrical performance (acting, directing, design, etc.) will be analysed in terms of period philosophical, social, cultural, political and religious contexts. These courses are open to non-theatre students.

THEA 1010 Introduction to Acting

is an appreciation of the fundamentals of the craft of acting. Basic exercises in voice, movement, relaxation and concentration, improvisation and script analysis will introduce the student to the imaginative and physical skills required by an actor. This is a basic course for both Acting and Technical Theatre Production majors.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
THEA 1020 Introduction to Technical Theatre Production

is an appreciation of the basic vocabulary and techniques of the various technical and organizational structures and practices of staging plays. Areas of concentration will include scenic and costume construction, basics in lighting, painting, props, sound and stage management. This is a basic course for both Acting and Technical Theatre Production majors.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 1110 Acting I

is an introductory course for those majoring in acting. Emphasis on voice, speech, movement and text analysis. Various learning methods will be employed, from sensitivity exercises to improvisation and creative imagination exercises. Participation in in-class performance is required.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 1000, THEA 1010, and THEA 1020 and admission to the Theatre Major
THEA 1120 Technical Theatre Production I

is an introductory course for those majoring in Technical Theatre Production. Emphasis on the fundamentals of scenic carpentry, wardrobe, sound, lighting, crewing, painting and stage management.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 1000, THEA 1010, and THEA 1020, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 1200 Concert Dance

is an overview of the basic techniques of Western concert dance such as jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance within their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts. The course develops basic body awareness and alignment and explores the basics of codified dance technique. This course is open to non-Theatre students.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
3 hours of studio per week
THEA 1250 Improvised Movement and Conditioning

is an exploration of the basic development of healthy physical practice for movement training including conditioning and improvisation. Students will investigate body awareness, anatomy, self-expression, dynamic alignment, and the basic principles of creating movement-based performances. This course is open to non-Theatre students.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
3 hours of studio per week
THEA 2010 and 2011 Acting II

are second level courses for Acting Majors. Emphasis is on speech, text analysis and scene study. Various techniques and texts will be employed to root the student in the fundamental process of acting. A beginning approach to understanding the body as an instrument and the techniques required to use the instrument.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 1001 and THEA 1110. THEA 2010 is a prerequisite for THEA 2011 and admission to the Acting Major
THEA 2020 and 2021 Technical Theatre Production II

are second level courses for the Technical Theatre Production Major. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of drafting, stage management and props development.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 1001 and THEA 1120, Science 1807, Science 1808. THEA 2020 is a prerequisite to THEA 2021
THEA 2080 and 2081 Production Acting

both involve practical work in each case work for Acting Majors in a theatre department production.

AR:
attendance is required
CH:
4 credit hours each
OR:
12 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 1110, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 2090 and 2091 Production - Technical Theatre

both involve practical work for Technical Theatre Production Majors, in a departmental production in a supporting capacity (i.e. assistant stage manager, wardrobe assistant, etc.).

AR:
attendance is required
CH:
4 credit hours each
OR:
12 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 1120, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 3010 and 3011 Acting III

are intermediate level courses for the Acting Major. Continued emphasis on speech, voice production, text analysis, etc.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 2010 and THEA 2011, THEA 2080 and THEA 2081
THEA 3020 and 3021 Technical Theatre Production III

are intermediate courses for Technical Theatre Production Majors. Continued emphasis on carpentry, painting, lighting, sound, wardrobe, stage management, etc.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 2020 and THEA 2021, THEA 2090 and THEA 2091, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 3060 and 3061 Master Classes I and II (Technical Theatre Production)

are courses for Technical Theatre Production students with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 2020 and THEA 2021, Science 1807, Science 1808. THEA 3060 is a prerequisite for THEA 3061.
THEA 3070 and 3071 Master Classes I and II (Acting)

are courses for Acting students with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 2010 and THEA 2011. THEA 3070 is a prerequisite for THEA 3071
THEA 3080 and 3081 Production - Acting

both involve practical work in each case work, for Acting Majors on a department of theatre production.

AR:
attendance is required
CH:
4 credit hours each
OR:
16 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 2010 and THEA 2011, THEA 2080 and THEA 2081, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 3090 and 3091 Production - Technical Theatre

both involve practical work, for Technical Theatre Production Majors on a departmental production in a significant capacity (i.e. stage manager, crew chief, head of props, etc.).

AR:
attendance is required
CH:
4 credit hours each
OR:
16 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 2020 and THEA 2021, THEA 2090 and THEA 2091, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 3605 Music Theatre Workshop

- inactive course.

THEA 4001 Theatre Institute at Harlow

is a full semester's work, utilizing both the Harlow Campus and Grenfell Campus, comprising a "thesis production" involving fourth-year technical theatre production students in major responsibilities. A practical component in Theatre Criticism utilizing the resources of the Harlow Campus proximity to London and Stratford. A series of Master Classes, Workshops, Field Trips and Guest Lectures offered by members of the theatre profession in England. A project in a selected area of theatre history.

AR:
attendance is required
CH:
10
PR:
THEA 4010 or THEA 4020, THEA 4060 or THEA 4070, THEA 4080 or THEA 4090, THEA 4030, THEA 4040, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 4010 Acting IV

is an advanced course for acting majors. Concentration on advanced scene study on texts illustrating period styles or genres of plays.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 3010 and THEA 3011, THEA 3080 and THEA 3081
THEA 4020 Technical Theatre Production IV

is an advanced course for Technical Theatre Production Majors with individual concentration on specific technical skills.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 3020 and THEA 3021, THEA 3090 and THEA 3091, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 4030 Theory of Directing and Design

is an examination and analysis of the nature and practice of directing and design from a theoretical and aesthetical perspective. A lecture/seminar course involving script analysis to examine the interpretive and imagistic processes of directors and designers.

OR:
seminar 3 hours per week
PR:
THEA 3010 and THEA 3011 or THEA 3020 and THEA 3021, Visual Arts 2700 and Visual Arts 2701,18 credit hours in Dramatic Literature courses, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 4040 Directed Studies

are student projects in playmaking, performance, directing, design or technical presentations supervised by faculty. In consultation with the faculty, the student will submit a proposal for a project on which the student wishes to work. These projects will be presented in public.

OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 3010 and THEA 3011 or THEA 3020 and THEA 3021 and admission to the Theatre Major
THEA 4060 Master Class III (Technical Theatre Production)

is advanced work with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 3060 and THEA 3061, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 4070 Master Class III (Acting)

is advanced work with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization.

AR:
attendance is required
OR:
6 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 3070 and THEA 3071
THEA 4080 Production-Acting

is work for Acting Majors on a theatre department production.

AR:
attendance is required
CH:
4
OR:
20 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 3010 and THEA 3011, THEA 3080 and THEA 3081, Science 1807, Science 1808
THEA 4090 Production - Technical Theatre

is practical work for Technical Theatre Production Majors on a departmental production in a significant and leading capacity (i.e. designer, stage manager, technical director, etc.).

AR:
attendance is required
CH:
4
OR:
20 hours of studio per week
PR:
THEA 3020 and THEA 3021, THEA 3090 and THEA 3091, Science 1807, Science 1808

AR = Attendance requirement as noted.

CH = Credit hours: unless otherwise noted, a course normally has a credit value of 3 credit hours.

CO = Co-requisite(s): course(s) listed must be taken concurrently with or successfully completed prior to the course being described.

CR = Credit restricted: The course being described and the course(s) listed are closely related but not equivalent.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  Normally, these courses cannot be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

EQ = Equivalent: the course being described and the course(s) listed are equal for credit determination.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  These courses can be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

LC = Lecture hours per week: lecture hours are 3 per week unless otherwise noted.

LH = Laboratory hours per week.

OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars.

PR = Prerequisite(s): course(s) listed must be successfully completed prior to commencing the course being described.

UL = Usage limitation(s) as noted.

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The current University Calendar is available at https://www.mun.ca/university-calendar/ 

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