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• THEA 1430: Draft & Rendering for Theatre

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This entry level drafting and rendering course prepares students for more advanced tasks and topics in future design courses. It will create a foundation of necessary skills and good practices and illustrate the ways designers communicate with directors, production staff and other stakeholders. This course incorporates both hand and digital rendering as well as computer aided drafting using VectorWorks, employing conventions typical to theatrical design work.
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• THEA 1450: Estill Voice Training I

  1.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of voice utilizing the Estill Voice Model and the techniques/methodologies of Estill Voice Training. Vocal goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical and performing abilities of the individual student, whether singing or non-singing.
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• THEA 1500: Intro to Design

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is an overview of the process of theatrical design specifically, scenic, lighting, sound, and costumes. Students will explore a variety of theatrical styles and historical periods. Particular emphasis is placed on the design tools including; script analysis, research, rendering, and drafting.
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• THEA 2010: Voice & Interpretation

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Methods of analysis and presentation for effective oral reading and performance of non-literature and dramatic literature, prose, and poetry will be explored.
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• THEA 2030: Musical Theatre Performance I

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Building upon the skills acquired in MUSI 1040, Musical Theatre Performance I will begin the specific and focused study of the voice as it relates to musical theatre performance. Not only will the course provide continued focus on the voice and its use in both speaking and singing, but it will incorporate the study of selected musical theatre repertoire and its application of the Cohen method of acting. Using the Estill Voice Model, students will study in greater depth the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, demonstrate voluntary control of vocal structures, and apply these skills and knowledge to both spoken text and sung lyrics. Likewise, students will develop a working philosophy and vocabulary that emphasizes maintaining vocal health and utilizing vocal tools to achieve artistry in musical theatre performance.
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• THEA 2110: Lighting 1

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The basic theory and practice of lighting for the stage, film and television. Practical experience for students majoring in performance media is stressed.
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• THEA 2200: Entertainment Audio II

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Entertainment Audio II builds upon topics introduced in Entertainment Audio I by focusing upon digital audio integration within audio and sound design workflows. Specific topics of focus in this course include: Analog-to-Digital Conversion, Digital Audio Transmission Through Ethernet (DANTE) Integration/Operation, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) integration/operation, Digital Mixing console integration/operation, remote digital mixing and instrument miking techniques. This course culminates with students preparing a professional sound design for a short, one-act production. Working in small groups, students will showcase their creativity in sound design and live-sound reinforcement to their classmates and department faculty.
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• THEA 2210: Theatrical Foundations

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course introduces physical and experimental theater inviting students into the role of creative practitioners by physically investigating the creative elements that can be applied to all aspects of theatre, developing the skills of organic movement, physical experimentation, focused play, observation, collaboration, group trust and cohesion.
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• THEA 2250: Costume Construction

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Basic pattern drafting and sewing techniques applied to the construction of costumes.
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• THEA 2260: Makeup 2

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course builds upon the basic techniques learned in THEA 1260 Makeup 1. Students will explore advanced topics including creating prosthesis, applying bald caps and other advanced topics. They will also learn about period makeup and hair styles and create and realize characters using script analysis, research and rendering.
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