THET 278 Intermediate Stage Combat: Single Sword

This physically intense course will reinforce the safety and partnering techniques in flashy, Hollywood sword fighting for the stage. Students must work diligently to create a safe environment while portraying a character in a fight performance. Students will demonstrate these advanced partnering skills in class performances. Students will have the option of performing a Skills Proficiency Test in Single Sword for a Fight Master with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). If students pass, they receive a certificate of proficiency in Single Sword from the SAFD.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

THET 177

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Define basic terminology
2. Demonstrate ability to work well with partners through eye contact, targeting, and physical and vocal
   cues
3. Research a character for fight performances
4. Perform sword cuts, thrusts, parries, prise de fer, and point work
5. Create a physical life for a character to portray while fighting
6. Demonstrate fight and partnering skills in class performances
7. Analyze professional actor/combatants’ performances

Course Objectives

1. Define basic terminology
2. Demonstrate ability to work well with partners through eye contact, targeting, and physical and vocal
   cues
3. Research a character for fight performances
4. Perform sword cuts, thrusts, parries, prise de fer, and point work
5. Create a physical life for a character to portray while fighting
6. Demonstrate fight and partnering skills in class performances
7. Analyze professional actor/combatants’ performances