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Dance (DAN) Courses
THA 100 THEATRE SURVEY (1)
This class is a survey course designed to introduce students to the full range of the Theatre process including directing, performance, design, dramaturgy, and management.
THA 101 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3)
Survey of theatre as a humanity by exploring how theatre reflects and comments on its time and place. This course teaches the student what to listen for, and what to look for, when attending a live theatre performance. Fulfills general education arts requirement.
THA 103 ACTING I (3)
A course designed to introduce the basic skills and techniques needed by the developing actor to successfully create a character for performance on stage. Fulfills general education arts requirement.
THA 104 STAGECRAFT (3)
To demonstrate through written work, oral discussion, and laboratory participation an understanding of technology as the theatre artist’s instrument focusing on the basic elements of technical theatre, including the physical space and the scene shop.
THA 105 STAGECRAFT (3)
To demonstrate through written work, oral discussion, and laboratory participation an understanding of technology as the theatre artist’s instrument focusing on the basic elements of electrics.
THA 110 CAREER PREPARATION (1)
Designed to educate second semester juniors or first semester seniors on career path options in the field immediately following college.
THA 113 THEATRE HISTORY AND DRAMA I (3)
Examination of plays, players, and methods of theatrical production from Greek to the Italian Renaissance. Fulfills general education arts requirement.
THA 116 COSTUME CONSTRUCTION (3)
Theory and practice in theatrical costuming including organization, construction, drafting, dyeing, painting, and wardrobe management. Laboratory required.
THA 118 VOICE FOR THE PERFORMER (3)
The goal of all vocal training is the understanding of the individual voice. Voice training seeks to uncover the potential of a naturally produced vocal sound with all its capabilities and limitations. Fulfills general education arts requirement.
THA 131 INTRODUCTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE (3)
A survey course of musical theatre in production with an emphasis on the artists who create the shows.
THA 150 SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP (3)
A combination of classroom instruction and applied production techniques for student interns working with the department's Summer Theatre program. Available to first-year/sophomore-level students and to qualified high school seniors. PREREQ: Interview and permission of the department.
THA 200 THEATRE PRACTICUM (1-2)
This course is designed to provide Theatre Arts majors and minors the opportunities to participate in and learn skills directly related to specific areas of theatrical production. PREREQ: THA 104.
THA 203 ACTING II (3)
Continued focus on the basic skills and techniques needed to create a role on the stage. Emphasis on character development. PREREQ: THA 103.
THA 204 SCENE PAINTING (3)
Studio course designed to introduce students to basic skills and techniques of scenic painting. PREREQ: THA 104 and THA 113.
THA 206 GRAPHICS FOR THE STAGE (3)
An exploration of graphic solutions used in the various stages of planning and executing a setting for the theatre. Scenic design and stage technician, drafting techniques and perspective techniques used exclusively in the theatre. PREREQ: THA 104
THA 208 SCENE CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING (3)
The course develops a familiarity with scenic construction techniques and materials. Practical solutions to technical problems are discussed. Other topics include theatre safety, technical drawing and budgeting. This course is a requirement for technical majors but an elective for all other theatre majors. PREREQ: THA 104.
THA 210 STAGE MAKEUP I (3)
Theory and practice in design and application of various types of makeup for the stage.
THA 212 CREATIVE DRAMA (3)
Theory and practice in creative techniques of expression and dramatic forms to be used as a teaching and recreational tools for children and adults. Fulfills general education arts requirement.
THA 213 SCRIPT ANALYSIS II (3)
To introduce students to the unique problems of interpreting dramatic texts from the classical periods of theatre history for contemporary stage production.
THA 214 STAGE PROPERTIES (3)
Explores the research, design, craft, skills, and solutions involved in providing theatrical properties, defined generally as the smaller objects that complete the costume and visual setting for a given show production. Students will learn the basic vocabulary for communication and collaboration with all production staff during the production process. Students will learn how to create source and scrapbook files, property plots, maintenance and security during and after, organizing and storage of stage properties.
THA 221 MUSIC THEATRE I (1)
Beginning study of musical notation to provide skills to “read” and interpret musical theatre vocal lines.
THA 250 RACE AND GENDER IN AMERICAN THEATRE (3)
This course will focus on how some traditionally marginalized groups have been examined and portrayed in American Theatre.
THA 301 DIRECTING I (3)
An introduction of the theories and techniques of stage direction with emphasis in pre-rehearsal planning, play selection, script analysis and promptbooks, casting and blocking. PREREQ: THA 103, 104, and 113.
THA 303 ACTING III (3)
A course for the advanced student actor who wishes in depth work and study in character building and analysis. Extended scene work and audition materials will also be stressed. PREREQ: THA 203.
THA 304 SCENE DESIGN (3)
This course identifies and explores the processes involved in/creating a scenic space which is both practical and expressive. Skills in set design, representational painting, scenic drafting, and script interpretation are developed. PREREQ: ART 106, THA 104, and THA 206, or permission of instructor.
THA 305 STAGE LIGHTING (3)
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. PREREQ: ART 106, THA 104, and THA 206 or permission of instructor.
THA 306 HISTORY OF THEATRE AND DRAMA II (3)
Examination of plays, players, and methods of theatrical production from English Renaissance to 1875. Writing emphasis.
THA 307 HISTORY OF THEATRE AND DRAMA III (3)
Examination of plays, players, and methods of theatrical production from Modern Theatre (1875-1900) through contemporary theatre (1975-present). Writing Emphasis.
THA 309 TRENDS IN CONTEMPORARY THEATRE (3)
The theatre artists, structures and social milieu whose collective interaction can be referred to as contemporary theatre. The creative work being done in America, England, Poland, South America and other nations will form the core of the course. Writing emphasis.
THA 310 STAGE MAKEUP II (3)
Research, theory, development, design, and application of theatrical makeup according to the play, its period, the style of production, size of the house, the actor, and the character. Students must have previous knowledge of the basic two- and three- dimensional makeup devices. PREREQ: THA 210.
THA 312 CHILDREN'S THEATRE (3)
Production of children's theatre for the stage. Course elements will include: script analysis and production values, publicity, and tour preparation. Students enrolled in the course will create a complete production. Fulfills general education arts requirement.
THA 313 PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP (3)
Writing the play; possibilities and limitations of the stage. Attention to sets and costuming where relevant. Characterizations by action and dialogue. Problems of establishing motivation. The play's totality in theme, character, and action. Information readings of student work.
THA 315 SOUND DESIGN (3)
An in-depth study of sound and how it relates to theatrical production.
THA 316 COSTUME HISTORY AND DESIGN (3)
The history of European and American costume and its application to the period production. Process of designing costume in various styles will be explored. Students are required to design costumes for periods studied. PREREQ: ART 106, THA 116, and THA 206, or permission of instructor.
THA 318 DIALECTS (3)
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental tools for recognizing, transcribing, and learning any dialect or regionalism.
THA 319 MUSIC THEATRE REPERTOIRE (3)
Performance course to acquaint students with styles of composition and vocal presentation in contemporary music theatre.
THA 321 MUSIC THEATRE II (1)
Continuation of THA 221 for the student interested in music theatre performance.
THA 399 DIRECTED STUDIES IN THEATRE (1 3)
Research, creative projects, reports, readings in theatre. Students must submit applications to advisers one semester in advance of registration. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.
THA 400 PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIP (3 15)
This course provides a structured and supervised work experience in theatre. Students must apply to the department chair for permission to enroll.
THA 401 DIRECTING II (3)
Play direction as a creative aspect of stage production with emphasis on exploration of concept, techniques of rehearsing a play and working with actors and the role and function of the stage manager. PREREQ: THA 301.
THA 403 ADVANCED THEATRE PRACTICUM (3)
A production seminar for the advanced arts student that will culminate in a public performance. Under the mentorship of a faculty professional, the class will work as an ensemble that takes the production process from those factors that determine a production’s potential for performance to final public presentation.
THA 404 CAD FOR THE STAGE (3)
To develop student ability in utilizing the AutoCAD release 14 environment to draft and plot scenic designs and technical drawings for the theatre. PREREQ: THA 206
THA 406 ACTING IV (3)
A special topic seminar with study and scene work in a variety of period, modern, and contemporary styles. Students will first focus on the physical, intellectual, and emotional demands inherent in the texts, and then on the process of moving form textual analysis to performance. PREREQ: THA 303
THA 412 THEATRE ARTS OUTREACH (3)
Provides students with the experience of working with children as part of an outreach program in partnership with the West Chester School District and Council of the Arts.
THA 414 STAGE MANAGEMENT (3)
Duties and responsibilities of the theatrical stage manager throughout the production process.
THA 419 MUSIC THEATRE REPERTOIRE II (3)
Research, preparation, and performance of a variety of musical theatre genres.
THA 499 THEATRE SEMINAR (3)
Intensive examination of a selected area of study in theatre. Topics will be announced in advance.
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