THEA - Theatre

THEA 1130 Drama Activity

Participation in the production of plays, in acting, or on vaious crew (scene-building, painting, properties, lighting, make-up, or publicity). Students may register for one to four hours of credit. May be repeated for credit.

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THEA 1230 Drama Activity

Participation in the production of plays, in cting, or on various crews (scene-building, p ainting, properties, lighting, make-up, or pu blicity). Students may register for one to f our hours of credit. May be repeated for cre dit.

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THEA 1330 Drama Activity

Participation in the production of plays, in acting, or on various crews (scene-building, painting, properties, lighting, make-up, or p ublicity). Students may register for one to four hours of credit. May be repeated for cr edit.

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THEA 1430 Drama Activity

Participation in the production of plays, in acting, or on various crews (scene-building, painting, properties, lighting, make-up, or publicity). Students may register for one to four hours of credit. May be repeated for credit.

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THEA 2350 Introduction to the Theatre

A survey of theatre architecture, writing, acting, and stagecraft from 5th century B.C. Gr eece to the present. Special concentration is centered on "peak" periods in theatrical history and dramaturgy.

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THEA 2360 History of Costume

A survey of costuming used in Western Theatre from earliest times to the present. Practical experience in costume design.

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THEA 3100 Dramatic Production

Work on all aspects of major productions by the UMHB play producing organization. Membership in the producing group is required and acceptance of any and all assignments in connection with a produced play is mandatory. Students may register for one to four hours of credit. May be repeated for credit.

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THEA 3200 Dramatic Production

Work on all aspects of major productions by t he UMHB play producing organization. Members hip in the producing group is required and ac ceptance of any and all assignments in connec tion with a produced play is mandatory. Stud ents may register for one to four hours of cr edit. May be repeated for credit.

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THEA 3300 Dramatic Production

Work on all aspects of major productions by t he UMHB play producing organization. Members hip in the producing group is required and ac ceptance of any and all assignments in connec tion with a produced play is mandatory. Stud ents may register for one to four hours of cr edit. May be repeated for credit.

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THEA 3310 Beginning Acting

Study of the fundamentals of interpreting character and the technique of stage movement. Practical experience in 10-minute scenes performed in a laboratory situation.

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THEA 3350 Play Production for Secondary Tchrs

Study and discussion of problems in directing plays, including play selection, casting, organization, and conducting rehearsals. Analysis of dramatic structure, reading one-act plays, and preparation of a director's manuscript.

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THEA 3400 Dramatc Production

Work on all aspects of major productions by the UMHB play producing organization. Membership in the producing group is requred and acceptance of any and all assignments in connection with a produced play is mandatory. Students may register for one to four hours of credit. May be repeated for credit.

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THEA 4300 Directing

Study of the basic techniques of working with actors as well as the analysis of plays for production and the "geometry" of stage blocking. Practical experience in direction of a project negotiated with the instructor.

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THEA 4350 Playwriting

Study of plotting, analysis, and dialogue in the preparation of a dramatic work. Practical experience in creative writing of one-act and/or full length plays. Prerequisite: DRAM 2350.

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THEA 4395 Internship in Theatre

Students are mentored by professionals in per formance organizations for at least nine hours per week. The intern is to observe, first-hand, day-to-day functions and operations of the organization and given meaningful projects to perform. These duties are to be negotiated amond the mentor, UMHB faculty, and inter n. The intern's work is to be evaluated by the mentor and UMHB faculty at the end of the internship. The intern will keep a daily log with simple one-or two-line entries that identify daily tasks, accomplishments, hours worked, and any problems encountered.

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