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THEA 475 - Special Studies in Theater Arts Topics and studies of current interest in areas of theater practice, such as new trends or movements in performance, movement, voice work or international theater. Topics could also include areas of theater production, guest artists’ workshops, or contemporary developments in the field. Courses can be taught in either a studio or lecture format with contact hours varying accordingly. Formerly TH 475
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor permission required. Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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THEA 499 - Internship Hands-on involvement with a professional company. Placements may consist of administrative or production support work, positions in assistance to directors, producers, stage managers, designers or dramaturgs, literary management, casting, understudying or performance, and may be outside the Philadelphia area. Formerly TH 449
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Junior year (75 credits).
Credits: 3-15 cr |
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THEA 690 - Independent Study Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum, with limited supervision. Independent Study is available to Junior and Senior undergraduate students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and to graduate students in good standing. Each Independent Study may be taken for one to three credits in Liberal Arts, 1.5 to six credits in CAD, and one to six credits in CPA and CMAC. Independent Study cannot fulfill major requirements. Independent Study may serve as free, studio, and liberal arts electives, depending on the topic of investigation. Students cannot apply more than 12 total credits of independent study towards their degree requirements.
Credits: 1.5 - 6 cr |
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THMD 111 - Beginner Ballet Ballet technique training oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Classes build strength and awareness while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Formerly TH 151
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 112 - Beginner Ballet Ballet technique training oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Classes build strength and awareness while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Formerly TH 151
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 121 - Beginner Jazz Jazz dance technique training oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Classes build strength and awareness, while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Emphasis placed on isolation of muscle groups and rhythm training. Formerly TH 153
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 122 - Beginner Jazz Jazz dance technique training oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Classes build strength and awareness, while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Emphasis placed on isolation of muscle groups and rhythm training. Formerly TH 154
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 131 - Beginner Tap Dance Technique training in tap. Attention to the specific needs of the Musical Theater performer. Introduction of Broadway dance style as well as hoofing. Tap vocabulary and terminology introduced. Formerly TH 155
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 132 - Beginner Tap Dance Technique training in tap. Attention to the specific needs of the Musical Theater performer. Introduction of Broadway dance style as well as hoofing. Tap vocabulary and terminology introduced. Formerly TH 156
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 161 - Movement for Actors I Introduces basic movement vocabulary in Modern Dance using basic improvisational technique. The course is designed to provide the student with awareness of his/her body and the basic skills of movement and dance, such as stretching, breathing, posture, coordination, balancing, etc. Course also allows student the experience of creative application of movement and movement expression through various forms and structures of improvisation. Formerly TH 115A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Acting majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 163 - Neutral Mask A sequence of instruction in mask/movement techniques designed to remove all pedestrian movement from the actor, thereby helping the student to begin to develop a movement vocabulary. Develops students’ awareness of their own personal movement habits and their ability to drop their habits in order to achieve neutral body movement. Exercises are designed to achieve neutral body by beginning with simple actions and progressing to object identification. Formerly TH 101
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Acting and Applied Theater Arts majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 171 - Stage Combat I The integration of aggressive acting intent and safe combat techniques using both the unarmed body and the knife. Formerly TH 105A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Acting and Theater Management and Production majors only.
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 172 - Stage Combat II The integration of aggressive acting intent and safe combat techniques using a saber or single rapier. Formerly TH 105B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 171
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 271 - Stage Combat III This intermediate course teaches the integration of safety and acting with the techniques of broadsword and rapier-and-dagger. Formerly TH 205A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 172
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 272 - Stage Combat IV Intermediate course prepares the student for the National Stage Combat Proficiency Test, adjudicated the last day of class by a Fight Master from the Society of American Fight Directors. This test includes unarmed combat, rapier-and-dagger and broadsword, integrated into a character-specific scene of dramatic conflict. Formerly TH 205B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 271
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 362 - Movement for Actors VI Develops clarity and precision of movement through increased awareness of action and character. The student develops greater kinesthetic sense and enhances his/her capability for expressive movement. This term focuses on viewpoints. Formerly TH 315B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THVC 311or THVC*222 Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 371 - Stage Combat V Advanced exploration of the text-specific challenges of fight direction and fight performance using a wide variety of weapons. Weapons and texts change each semester. Formerly TH 305A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: National Stage Combat Proficiency Test Recognition. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 372 - Stage Combat VI Advanced exploration of the text-specific challenges of fight direction and fight performance using a wide variety of weapons. Weapons and texts change each semester. Formerly TH 305B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 371
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 462 - Senior Movement Project See THMD 461. Formerly TH 415B
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Junior year (75 credits).
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 471 - Stage Combat VII Advanced exploration of the text-specific challenges of fight direction and fight performance using a wide variety of weapons. Weapons and texts change each semester. Formerly TH 405A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 372
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 472 - Stage Combat VII Advanced exploration of the text-specific challenges of fight direction and fight performance using a wide variety of weapons. Weapons and texts change each semester. Formerly TH 405B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 471
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THPD 120 - Crew Four different production assignments for School of Theater productions. Continues the classroom instruction in theater tech skills, providing an increased understanding of Technical Production. Formerly TH 103L
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 0 cr, hrs vary |
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THPD 124 - Costume & Property Technology Introductory course in various phases of physical production dealing with the stage, house, backstage personnel and their duties, construction and painting of scenery, stage lighting, costumes, props, and makeup. Formerly TH 124
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: THPD 126 Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Theater Arts.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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THPD 126 - Costume & Property Tech Lab Laboratory experience for students in SOTA’s Theater Management and Production and Design-Tech program. Students receive foundation training in scenery construction and rigging, lighting and electrical production, costume and property construction, and provide production support serving as primary assistants to professional designers working on SOTA shows. Weekly hours may vary depending upon assignment. Formerly TH 124L
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Theater Management and Production and Theater Design and Technology majors only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THPD 220 - Production Crew Advanced technical production assignments for School of Theater Arts productions. This course continues the study of theatrical production begun in theater tech classes and labs. This course is meant for students with non-performance majors in the School of Theater Arts.
Credits: 0.5 cr, hrs vary |
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THST 101 - Acting Studio I An introductory studio focusing on the fundamentals of acting including basic skills for stage communication, voice, and movement; involves centering and exercises designed to increase physical and emotional stamina, identify and strengthen technique, develop focus and concentration, and introduce the student to the demands of the theater. In the process of demystifying the craft, the student discovers the energy, power, and vulnerability of self. Formerly TH 103A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Acting, Applied Theater Arts and Musical Theater majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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THST 110 - Music Skills Lab Supports Music Skills I and II. Formerly TH 122L
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 0 cr, 1 hr |
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THST 120 - Acting Theory and Technique This course introduces the actor and future director to both the theory and practical application of acting preparation. The semester progresses from a basic understanding of the Meisner approach to active listening and connection utilizing repetition exercises; a working actor based script analysis identifying objectives and actions; and applying those lessons to scene work for evaluation. Grading is based on participation and progress.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THEA 161
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THST 131 - Introduction to Design The fundamentals of design for the theater including costume, lighting, and scenery. Review of the designer’s role in the production process, design requirements, and aesthetics. Emphasis on the basic principles of two-dimensional art and graphic forms through various media and study of color and color theory. Formerly TH 139
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Theater Design and Technology majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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THST 181 - Acting for Non-Majors I This course introduces the non-actor to improvisation, character development, and the basic idea of action and objective in performance. The first four weeks acclimate the new actor to being expressive in a group using body and voice through improvisation, theater games, and movement; breathing and relaxation techniques are also taught. The student is introduced to script analysis and asked to write and develop monologues to create dramatic characters for performance. Grading is based on class participation and progress with the work on monologues. Formerly TH 100A
Credits: 2 cr, 4 hrs |
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THST 182 - Acting for Non-Majors II This course introduces the non-actor to improvisation, character development, and the basic idea of action and objective in performance. The first four weeks acclimate the new actor to being expressive in a group using body and voice through improvisation, theater games, and movement; breathing and relaxation techniques are also taught. The student is introduced to script analysis and asked to write and develop monologues to create dramatic characters for performance. Grading is based on class participation and progress with the work on monologues. Formerly TH 100B
Credits: 2 cr, 4 hrs |
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THST 265 - Directing Studio Introduces the basics of acting coaching coordinated with script analysis and dramatic criticism. Semester culminates with student staging and coaching a medium-length scene from a modern play. Formerly TH 217B
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment for Acting and TMP majors. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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THST 266 - Directing Studio An introductory course that explores the process of stage directing from inspiration to opening night. An introduction to the basic fundamentals of directing, including a thorough investigation of the directing vocabulary, exercises in space and composition, exploration of scripts from the director’s point of view, and practical experience with ground plans. Finally students are asked to demonstrate their understanding of blocking values and textual analysis by conceptualizing and then mounting simple scenes. Formerly TH 217A
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment for Acting and TMP majors. Instructors permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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THST 280 - Fundamentals of Acting I Designed specifically for voice and dance majors from the Schools of Music and Dance, this introductory course places an emphasis on each student discovering their core through the study of improvisation, monologue work, emotional discovery, speech and movement. The course is open only to students admitted to the Musical Theater minor and serves as a foundation for training in acting that complements studies in musical theater technique.
Prerequisites & Notes Open only to TMP majors and Musical Theater minors in the Schools of Dance or Music.
Credits: 2 cr, 4 hrs |
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THST 281 - Acting for Non-Majors III Formerly TH 200A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THST 182
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THST 282 - Acting for Non-Majors IV Formerly TH 200B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THST 182
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THST 320 - Musical Theater Performance An elective course for actors, singers, and dancers in which students can explore the craft of the singing actor through exercises, improvisations, and repertoire study. Students learn and rehearse solos, scenes, and ensembles from the musical theater repertoire. Emphasis is on developing honesty, ease, and expressiveness in musical theater performance. Formerly TH 320
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor permission required. May be taken three times for credit. Only open to students in the School of Theater.
Credits: 2 cr, 4 hrs |
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THST 445 - Scene Study in American Playwrights This Senior acting studio focuses on American master playwrights of the 20th century: O’Neil, Miller, Albee, Williams, Shepard, etc. Scenes are chosen to give students the opportunity to explore fully the emotional lives of characters and learn how to become more expressive and imaginative in their acting choices. The work of this course demands the complete investment of the actor through transformation of self into character in these heightened, highly theatrical texts. Improvisation and exercises may also be included in the work sessions. Formerly TH 425
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THST 301
Open to Acting, Applied Theater Arts, and Musical Theater majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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