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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.).

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

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

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

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

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

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.).

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is a full semester's work, utilizing both the Harlow Campus and Grenfell Campus, comprising a "thesis production" involving fourth-year acting and stagecraft 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

is work for Acting Majors on a theatre department production.

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.).