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• THTR 373: Musical Theater Scene Study

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An intensive text and score analysis in relation to the process of characterization for the actor, singer, dancer in musical theater focused through musical scene work into song performance. In addition, basic insights and strategies for a professional career in theater will be presented. Prerequisite:    THTR 240 or permission of instructor
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• THTR 471: Musical Theater Performance

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Designed for more advanced acting and musical theater students interested in developing musical theater skills in a rehearsal/production format. Using a contemporary American musical chosen by the instructor, students will be taught to apply acting, singing, and dance techniques to bring characters to life on stage. Class culminates in a final performance but will focus more on the text, the music, and the fullness of the characterizations as opposed to the technical elements of the production. Prerequisite:    THTR 240 or permission of instructor
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• THTR 480: Theater Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Capstone course for majors. Students will complete work on their senior thesis project and examine career options. Students will develop resumes, portfolios, and other materials particular to their education as a theater or dance artist, and their aspirations for a career or post-graduate studies in a creative field. Offered in Fall only. Prerequisite:    THTR 111, 486, senior standing
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• THTR 481: Special Topics

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
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• THTR 482: Independent Study

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Independent Study in theater may be either purely academic or may be a practical production project, supported by a written document giving evidence of significant scholarly investigation or original, creative effort. May be repeated to a maximum of 6sh. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. Prerequisite:    Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost's Office
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• THTR 484: Directing Studio

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An opportunity for students to direct scene work, one-act plays, or larger projects, according to individual levels of experience, preparation, and readiness, as well as program resources. Course focus is on practical application of directing principles to specific issues. Student projects are performed in pbulic, open-class recitals. May be reapeated. Prerequisite:    Minimum of THTR 240 and instructor permission. Written application to the instructor is required.
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• THTR 486: Practicum in Production

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Develop skills through artistic practice of performance, production, dramaturgy and applied theatre. Engage with faculty led, professionally modeled productions of plays, musicals and dance. Increase competency in acting, directing, stage management, design/technology, dramaturgical research and applied theatre techniques including simulation practices.Approved Variable Titles: Practicum in (variables follow) Performance, Production, Dramaturgy, or Applied Theatre
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• THTR 487: Acting Studio

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An advanced studio course offering scene practice with faculty direction, coaching and criticism. Specific focus of scene work varies from semester to semester, including improvisation techniques, stage dialects, audition techniques, stage combat, physical theater and acting for the camera as alternating semester options. May be repeated with a different focus each time. Prerequisite:    Minimum of THTR 240 or instructor permission. Written application to the instructor may be required when necessary.
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• THTR 489: Design/Technology/Management Studio

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Open to all students desiring instruction in a variety of technical theater areas not presently covered in other courses. Topics to include stage management, set props, media make-up, technical drawing/mixed media, costume technology and scene painting. May be repeated with each different topic area.
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• THTR 493: Internship

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores professional practice opportunities with organizations in areas related to theatre, dance, and performance. Sites reflect the academic goals of the department and are approved and administered by a department instructor. Location, duties, length of internship, and hours are individually tailored to student's career goals.
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