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  • THE 156: Shakespeare for the Actor, Experimental

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is aimed at developing the actor's craft with techniques for speaking the verse and heightened prose texts of Shakespeare's plays. Work is memorized from sonnets, soliloquies and dramatic scenes both serious and comic. Both ensemble and individual work will be examined.
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  • THE 170: Stage Combat 1: Unarmed Techniques

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students learn the fundamental techniques and principles of safe and effective unarmed theatrical stage combat. Coursework trains the student actor to recognize safe partnering and execution of falls, strikes, blocks and grappling for the performance of theatrical works including physical conflict. Students are expected to work in close physical proximity alongside other participants in the course. A final exam consisting of the performance of choreographed work is required.
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  • THE 171: Stage Combat 2: Topics in Armed Combat

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is designed to instruct students in the fundamental techniques and principles of safe and effective armed theatrical stage combat. Coursework trains the student actor to recognize safe partnering and the execution of techniques using theatrical props such as stage swords, training knives and improvised weapons for the performance of theatrical works, which include physical conflict. Students are expected to work in close physical proximity alongside other participants in the course. A final exam consisting of the performance of choreographed work is required.
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  • THE 210: Acting for Television

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this introduction to television and film acting techniques, students discuss the actor's relationship to the camera and other technical information. They develop exercises, monologues and scenes which are recorded for personal reflection. Through hands-on projects, students learn skills like hitting their mark and adjustments needed when acting for the lens rather than a live audience.
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  • THE 221: Introduction to Lighting Design

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students develop the skills needed to work as a lighting designer, lighting technician or master electrician in a professional theatre setting. They analyze lighting design, safely operate lighting equipment and implement lighting designs. Students also explore related roles and responsibilities within theatrical lighting. Through hands-on experience, students gain expertise that prepares them for careers in lighting for live performances. Prerequisite:    THE 121   
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  • THE 222: Stage Make-Up

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students focus on the principles of corrective and character makeup through hands-on practice application in a laboratory. They gain experience applying makeup for stage productions during the semester. Students learn techniques for transforming appearance and hone skills like aging, wounds and stylization needed for theatre, film and entertainment.
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  • THE 223: Stage Management

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students are introduced to stage management. They each stage manage their own short production, focusing on the essential organizational skills of this theatrical role. Students experience first-hand the coordination needed between directors, designers, casts and crews. Practical experience managing an onstage production provides students with insight into the pivotal role of the stage manager from pre-production planning through performance. Prerequisite:    THE 117   
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  • THE 293CP: Cooperative Education

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment. To earn three credits, students must work a minimum of 150 hours; total number of coop hours may be higher as defined by the department. In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria: Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program; Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major; Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester); Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule; Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization; Follow established processes; and complete and submit all required forms.
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  • THE 296CP: Cooperative Education

    6.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment. To earn three credits, students must work a minimum of 150 hours; total number of coop hours may be higher as defined by the department. In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria: Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program; Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major; Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester); Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule; Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization; Follow established processes; and complete and submit all required forms.
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  • TRV 101: Introduction to Travel and Tourism

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides an introduction to the methods and practices used in tourism. This includes an overview and exploration of the travel and tourism industry.
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