| THDN 112A - Dance in Popular Culture | (4 semester hrs.) | L. Pinheiro |
| What do A Chorus Line, Fred Astaire, a Madonna video, and many television commercials have in common? All of them make use of American show dance. This class attempts to sharpen your interpretive, descriptive, and evaluative skills as you watch tap, jazz, ballroom, MTV, and
musical-theatre dance. Among the "star" dancers we will study Gregory Hines, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, and Bob Fosse. Assessment is based on class assignments and class participation.
Fulfills General Education Goal: Fine, Performing and Literary Art Prerequisite: None | ||
| THDN 120A - Art of the Theatre | (4 semester hrs.) | C. Georges |
| The goal of this course is to provide you with an overview of the theatre that will enhance your appreciation of this art either as audience member or participant. This class will consider the origin and development of the theatre, the roles theatre plays in our society, and the crafts of the theatre (acting, directing, design, etc.). Readings will include contemporary plays, a text, and excerpts from selected sources (Aristotle, Brecht, Brook, etc.). Class periods will include discussions, lectures, participatory activities, and attending performances. Evaluation will be based on three exams, a research or creative project, and a number of brief reaction papers, reviews, projects and essays.
Fulfills General Education Goal: Fine, Performing and Literary Arts Prerequisite: None | THDN 120A - Art of the Theatre | (4 semester hrs.) | D. Henderson |
| This course provides an introduction to the various Theatre arts through the examination of Theatre aesthetics and the practical techniques involved in the production process. The goal is to develop astute audience members and to lay a foundation for future Theatre study. A critical review, research project, two exams, and a project/paper participation option will be required. Lectures, discussions, videos, and attendance at Theatre productions constitute the course.
Fulfills General Education Goal: Fine, Performing and Literary Arts Prerequisite: None | ||
| THDN 200A - Topics: Dance History I | (4 semester hrs.) | L. Pinheiro |
| A survey of dance history from the courts of Renaissance Italy to England, Germany, France and Spain. The course will focus on the development of dance as an art form. You will encounter the historical dance forms in classes conducted in the studio. Open to all students. There will be one research project, three tests during the term, and in class assignments. * You do not need to know how to dance to take this course!
Fulfills General Education Goal: Fine, Performing and Literary Arts | ||
| THDN 211A - Dance Composition | (4 semester hrs.) | S. LiChang |
| The Dance Composition course focuses on the development and presentation of choreography.
Improvisation techniques and authentic movement will be incorporated throughout the semester.
Improvisation, musical improvisation, and improvisation with props will be included. Course will cover introduction to movement vocabulary, the language of dance, creating movement phrases, and the crafting of choreography. Assessment will be based on class participation, completion of assignments, and final project.
Fulfills General Education Goal: Fine, Performing and Literary Arts Prerequisite: None | ||
| THDN 231 - Stage Design | (4 semester hrs.) | J. Humphries |
| The class will explore the process of design for the stage. Students will study the range of style within the area of scenic, costume, and lighting design. The focus of the course will be on current methods of design communication, as well as, the development of production concepts. The role of directors and designers, in the collaborative process will be examined. The class will choose four projects from a list of plays.
Fulfills: Fine, Performing and Literary Art Prerequisite THDN 230 | ||
| THDN 300 - Directing I | (4 semester hrs.) | C. Georges |
| This course studies the art of play direction for proscenium and central stages. Basic fundamentals such as interpretation, composition, picturization, movement, and rhythm are considered. Production procedures related to auditions, casting, and rehearsals are examined. Special emphasis is placed on studying techniques and methods of working with the actor.
The class has lecture/discussion and laboratory sessions. Each student is provided the opportunity to direct a one-act play during the semester. Evaluation is based on the student's directorial work, examinations, and other assignments.
Prerequisite: THDN 222 | ||
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