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• THA 221: Musical Theatre Fundamentals

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Beginning study of musical notation to provide skills to read and interpret musical theatre vocal lines. Apply basic piano skills necessary to "hear" the musical notation and transfer it to the voice. Prerequisite:    THA 221 requires prerequisite VOI 181
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• THA 250: Race and Gender in American Theatre

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on how some traditionally marginalized groups have been examined and portrayed in American theatre.
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• THA 280: Musical Theatre Private Voice

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Private voice lesson for BA Theatre major, musical theatre concentration students only.
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• THA 300: Career Preparation

  2.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed to educate second semester juniors or first semester seniors on career path options in the field immediately following college.
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• THA 301: Directing I

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction of the theories and techniques of stage direction with emphasis on prerehearsal planning, play selection, script analysis and promptbooks, casting and blocking. Prerequisite:    THA 301 requires prerequisites of THA 103, THA 113, and THA 216.
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• THA 303: Acting Shakespeare

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A course for the advanced student actor focusing on techniques essential for developing roles from classical texts with a particular emphasis on the plays of Shakespeare. Characterization, text analysis and scansion will all be covered. It is recommended that the student take THA 118 and DAN 130 prior to enrollment in this course. Prerequisite:    THA 303 requires prerequisite of THA 203
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• THA 304: Scene Design

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course identifies and explores the processes involved in creating a scenic space that is both practical and expressive. Skills in set design, representational painting, scenic drafting, and script interpretation are developed. Prerequisite:    THA 304 requires prerequisites of THA 113 or permission of instructor.
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• THA 305: Lighting Design for the Stage

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Exploration of lighting as a means of artistic communication in the theatre. The course covers the aesthetics, tools, technology, and the graphic methods used to light a play. Special topics in lighting for other performing arts will be discussed. Prerequisite:    THA 305 requires prerequisites of THA 113 or permission of instructor
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• THA 306: History of Theatre/Drama I

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examination of plays, players, and methods of theatrical production from its origin up to the Italian Renaissance. Prerequisite:    THA 306 requires a prerequisite of THA 113.
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• THA 307: History of Theatre/Drama II

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examination of plays, players, and methods of theatrical production from Modern Theatre 1875 to 1900 through Contemporary Theatre 1975-Present. Prerequisite:    THA 307 requires a prerequisite of THA 113.
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