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THA 334 - Musical Theatre Performance II Credit Hour(s): 3
The continued study of acting for the musical stage from 1960 to present day Musical Theatre.
3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
Prerequisite(s): THA-101 Acting I
THA 234 Musical Theatre Performance II
Course Session Cycle: Spring
Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
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THA 335 - Stage, Speech and Movement Credit Hour(s): 3
A study of physical movement with the integration of the voice to create characters, through the use of the Lessac Kinesensic Training and the Alexander Technique. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
Prerequisite(s): THA-101 Acting I
Course Session Cycle: Fall
Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
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THA 336 - Creative Dramatics in School Church and Community Credit Hour(s): 3
Surveys and develops a philosophical approach to using drama for children as not only a means of arts expression but also as a method to teach life skills. Students experience various techniques that allow them to develop their own methods of using drama in non-theatrical forms. Students study leading practitioners in the field including McCaslin Heathcoate and Way. 3 Credit(s).
Meets Fine Arts Requirement.
Course Session Cycle: SP
Course Yearly Cycle: ODD
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THA 346 - Readers Theatre Credit Hour(s): 3
Students in this course will learn how to read and write material for the performer, as well as the basics of readers theatre performance. You will examine poetry, prose fiction and non-fiction, and drama in a series of writing assignments which will be performed by classmates in mini performances. 3 Credit(s).
Meets Fine Arts Requirement.
This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of “C” or higher in this course is required for this course to count toward the six-credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of “C” or higher in this course unless he or she earns a “C” or better on the writing assignments required by the course.
Prerequisite(s): Pass ENG 102 with a minimum grade of C.
Course Session Cycle: FA
Course Yearly Cycle: ODD
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THA 402 - Stagecraft II Credit Hour(s): 3
THA 402 Stagecraft II offers practical and supervised experience in production (Set, Costumes, Sound, and Lighting design/construction). All students will be extensively involved in a major, faculty-directed production. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s).
Prerequisite(s): Pass THA 202 .
Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
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THA 405 - Applied Summer Theatre III Credit Hour(s): 3
Intensive experience in producing plays for the College’s Summer Theatre. Students will be required to specialize in box office management, directing, or supervision of interns. 3 Credit(s).
Meets Fine Arts Requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Pass THA 305 .
Course Session Cycle: ET
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THA 408 - Costume Construction Credit Hour(s): 3
An advanced study and application of costume design for the theatre. $100 (fabric and supplies) 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
Prerequisite(s): THA-108 Introduction to Costume Design
THA-208 Costume Design
THA-308 Advanced Costume Design
Course Session Cycle: Spring
Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
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THA 412, 413 or 414 - Special Theatre Topics Credit Hour(s): 1-3
The course is an intensive study of a particular aspect of theatre. The topics will vary from semester to semester based on the yearly assessment of the needs and interests of sophomore-level students. This course accommodates the individual needs of students across the major. Possible topics could include puppetry specific lighting techniques sound design makeup and costume design as well as emerging performance and production techniques. 1-3 Credit(s).
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THA 434 - Musical Theatre History Credit Hour(s): 3
A survey of American Musical Theatre from early opera, including the German singspiel, to current musical theatre. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
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THA 435 - Period Performance Credit Hour(s): 3
The Study and practice of theatrical styles of performance from ancient Greece ensemble technique through Nineteenth-Century Romanticism.
3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
Prerequisite(s): THA 101 Acting I
THA 201 Acting II
ENG 365 Shakespeare
Course Session Cycle: Fall
Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
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THA 446 - Directing Credit Hour(s): 3
Focuses on analysis communication and style in directing. Students will have the opportunity to bring the principles and creative concepts they have learned to bear on the complex task of directing the total artistic product. 3 Credit(s).
Meets Fine Arts Requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Pass THA 111 .
Course Session Cycle: SP
Course Yearly Cycle: EVEN
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THA 481, 482 or 483 - Academic Theatre Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1
Students may arrange independent work in academic research teaching or play writing with one of the drama faculty members to explore a variety of individualized learning experiences that standard courses do not meet. 1 Credit(s). 2 Contact Hour(s).
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THA 497 - B.F.A. Capstone Experience Credit Hour(s): 1
A supervised research/creative project for B.F.A. students to be conducted in conjunction with a creative project within the student’s area of emphasis. 1 Credit(s). 1 Contact Hour(s).
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing, B.F.A. Theater Arts Student
Course Session Cycle: Spring
Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
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THA 498 - Senior Seminar Credit Hour(s): 2
[EA4, WE] Students will complete selected readings engage in appropriate research and complete a major production project related to the students individual theatre focuses. The course culminates with a public adjudicated performance and a subsequent critical analysis paper in which the students synthesize the total educational experience. This course has an additional fee. 2 Credit(s).
This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as addressing Exploration Area 4: How do we prepare for and engage in a meaningful life [EA4], with Writing Emphasis [WE].
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of any Written Communication Core Competency course.
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THA 499 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 3 or 6
The internship is designed to give the student practical work experience in the area of theatre for which the student has been trained while at Ferrum. The work experience is carefully chosen to fit the specific needs of the individual student. The internship is carefully supervised to insure a job experience that will help make the transition to a fruitful career. Before students enroll in this course they must complete several requirements that are listed in the Internship Handbook. Candidates for the B.F.A. must complete this internship in a professional theatre company approved by the Theatre Arts Coordinator. This course has additional fee. 3 or 6 Credit(s).
Course Session Cycle: FA
Course Yearly Cycle: EVEN
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