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• THA 200: Theatre Practicum

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide theatre arts majors and minors the opportunities to participate in and learn skills directly related to specific areas of theatrical production. Prerequisite:    THA 200 requires prerequisite of THA 104 or THA 116
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• THA 201: Introduction to Standardized Patient Performance

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will prepare students for the effective portrayal of standardized patients, who will enact, in a consistent and measurable way, a patient/client in a medical or healthcare-related situation. Students will enact case studies throughout various disciplines, spanning: Sports Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Health, Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology; collaborating with students in West Chester's various healthcare services programs.
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• THA 203: Acting II

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a course designed to give the student a deeper appreciation regarding the creation of character in a theatrical context. The student will learn to employ several techniques to create a character that is physically grounded and emotional truthful. By exploring the use of personal resources, application of circumstances and real life observation, and detailed physical examination, the student will be able to apply the artistic imagination in the development of characters for performance with particular emphasis on plays from the modern and contemporary cannon. Prerequisite:    THA 203 requires a prerequisite of THA 103.
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• THA 204: Scene Painting

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studio course designed to introduce students to basic skills and techniques of scenic painting. Prerequisite:    THA 204 requires prerequisites of THA 104 and THA 113
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• THA 206: Graphics for the Stage

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An exploration of graphic solutions used in the various stages of planning and executing a setting for the theatre. Scenic design, stage technician drafting techniques, and perspective techniques used exclusively in the theatre. Prerequisite:    THA 206 requires prerequisite of THA 104
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• THA 208: Scene Construction and Rigging

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course develops a familiarity with scenic construction techniques and materials. Practical solutions to technical problems are discussed. Other topics include theatre safety, technical drawing, and budgeting. This course is a requirement for technical majors but an elective for all other theatre majors. Prerequisite:    THA 208 requires prerequisite of THA 104
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• THA 210: Stage Makeup I

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Theory and practice in design and application of various types of makeup for the stage.
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• THA 214: Stage Properties

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores the research, design, craft, skills, and solutions involved in providing theatrical properties, defined generally as the smaller objects that complete the costume and visual setting for a given show production. Students will learn the basic vocabulary for communication and collaboration with all production staff during the production process. Students will learn how to create source and scrapbook files, property plots, maintenance and security during and after, organizing and storage of stage properties. Prerequisite:    THA 214 requires prerequisites of THA 104 and THA 116.
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• THA 216: Fundamentals of Design

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The exploration of multiple elements of production design to create a foundation of communication for future designers, technicians, actors, directors, and stage managers. Students will learn how to manipulate design principles to support and enhance theatrical productions. In a collaborative, interactive learning environment, students will gain comfort with the creative process and learn to present creative ideas in a manner consistent with expectations of the theatre industry.
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• THA 218: Virtual Production Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores several software programs used to generate and communicate elements of production design.
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