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THA 286 THE THEATRE EXPERIENCE

This course is a critical approach to the theatre as a personal art form. Students also engage in the analysis and technique of theatre production. Students will create their own theatrical pieces, using their own life experiences as their muse. Classes will also choreograph an entire dance together. Classes in theory and in practicum cover specific aspects of theatre, including acting, make-up, lighting, costuming, and set design. $20 materials fee. (Fall) Tivnan/Three credits

THA 387 ACTING

This course addresses the theory and practice of basic acting techniques. Students explore physical, psychological, and theatrical approaches aimed at developing the potential of the actor. Emphasis is placed on voice, movement, script analysis, characterization, improvisation, and especially scene presentations. $20 materials fee. (Spring) Tivnan/Three credits

THA 388 TV COMMUNICATION SKILLS

This course familiarizes students with the use of techniques and methodologies pertinent to effective performance before the camera as actor, spokesperson, interviewer, guest, and sport or political personality. Students perform oncamera production of spots and brief scenes at workshop meetings using professional scripts. These are followed by viewing, critique, and discussion. Lab and materials fee $35. (Spring) Tivnan/Three credits

THA 395 TELEVISION PRODUCTION I

Beginning with an explanation of how Television/Film programming is conceived, students learn the disciplines and techniques utilized within Television and Video production. Instruction in camera operation, lighting, sound recording, linear editing, Avid nonlinear editing, and graphics, as well as the aspects of scriptwriting formats and storyboards, are emphasized. The roles of director, producer, crew member, and talent are performed, with particular attention focused upon group and teamwork. Students will learn to communicate effectively through the medium of Television by producing a 30-second commercial (or PSA), a six-minute feature (utilizing both in-studio and field production), and studying the trends in network and cable programming. Limited to 15 students. Lab and materials fee $35. (Fall and Spring) Burke/Three credits

THA 491 THEATRE WORKSHOP

A study of current theatrical practice culminating in actual production and public performance. Focuses on all aspects of preparation and presentation of play, including script analysis, acting, directing, and the techniques of staging, lighting, sound, makeup, etc. Permission of instructor; by audition. Lab and materials fee $35. (Fall and Spring) Tivnan/Three credits

THA 496 TELEVISION PRODUCTION II

This course continues the theories and practices in greater depth and detail of the techniques of multi-camera studio production, field production (both EFP and ENG), scriptwriting, and nonlinear editing. Additional aspects of television production are emphasized: advanced Avid nonlinear editing, animation, special effects, line producing, and executive producing, as well as multiple television programming formats. The above will be integrated by the creation of an actual 60-minute television program by the class. The challenge of producing a full length television program will be examined, conceived and produced. The final production will be aired on the campus television network. Limited to 15 students. Lab and materials fee $35. (Spring) Burke/Three credits.

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