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• THA 320: Staging Architecture and the Decorative Arts

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course aims to enhance the design students knowledge of architectural and decorative arts time periods culminating in their ability to adapt and modify them for the various types of historically known theatre staging. Focus is on the European, early American worlds 1500-1900's, the architecture, decorative arts, and the economic and social conditions out of which they sprang. Prerequisite:    THA 113
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• THA 323: Physical Traditions in Performance

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines multicultural and historical non-storytelling traditions of performance that stem from actor-driven creation. Throughout theatrical history significant innovations and practices grew from creative work established not by playwrights and directors, but rather from actors themselves. This is non-text driven work relying on improvisational characterization within the structure of a historical tradition. This class studies these traditions in order to empower the actor as a part of the creative process and generate a sizeable skill set for use in all theatrical settings. Prerequisite:    DAN 130, THA 118, THA 203
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• THA 325: Scene Into Song

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to develop within the student actor a technique for approaching a total performance in musical theatre, integrating the spoken word with song toward a seamless presentation alongside a partner. Prerequisite:    THA 103, THA 203, THA 319
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• THA 342: History of Musical Theatre

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course students will study the historical background of the true American art form, Musical Theatre. There will be an emphasis placed on the development of the genre throughout its time. In addition to studying the history of the genre's development, this course also studies the influential shows, artists and music that have provided major contributions to the growth of the art form.
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• THA 350: Audition Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Auditioning is an integral part of performance and musical theatre course of study. As a professional, semiprofessional, and amateur one must audition to participate onstage. This course will move beyond foundation acting courses and translate onstage/onscreen work into an auditioning environment. Guest industry professionals, audition simulations, and critiques from the instructor will build and strengthen an audition portfolio that is carefully and uniquely crafted to each student's individual needs, strengths and type. Upon completing this course a performer will have multiple tools and a comprehensive understanding of this vital component of professional theatrical practice. Prerequisite:    THA 203
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• THA 399: Directed Studies in Theatre

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Research, creative projects, reports, and readings in theatre. Students must apply to advisers one semester in advance of registration.
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• THA 400: Professional Apprenticeship

  3.00 - 15.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a structured and supervised work experience in theatre. Students must submit an application to the department chairperson for permission.
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• THA 401: Directing II

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Play direction as a creative aspect of stage production with emphasis on exploration of concept, techniques of rehearsing a play and working with actors, and the role and function of the stage manager. Prerequisite:    THA 301
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• THA 404: CAD for the Stage

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  To develop the student's ability in utilizing the AutoCAD Release 14 environment to draft and plot scenic designs and technical drawings for the theatre. Prerequisite:    THA 218
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• THA 406: Advanced Scene Study

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A special topics class for the advanced student actor with study and scene work in a variety of period, modern, and contemporary styles. Students will focus on the physical, intellectual, and emotional demands inherent in the text as they move from textual analysis to performance. Prerequisite:    DAN 130, THA 118, THA 303
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