2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
THE220 Theatre Repertory & Script Analysis credits: 2
Students learn to analyze scripts using methods appropriate to various theatrical applications
including design, acting and directing. Familiarity with theatre repertory will be expanded.
THE257 LLP credits: 0
The student has the opportunity to earn credit by writing a college-level paper reflecting
learning in this subject through experience, reflection, concept formation, and application
of those concepts to new situations. The paper is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
THE258 PST credits: 0
The student petitions to gain academic credit through verification of completed collegelevel
training (seminars, workshops, licenses, apprenticeships, etc.) conducted in a non-collegiate
setting. The petition is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
THE290 Theatre Internship credits: 1
Supervised internship in theatre
THE295 Independent Study in Theatre credits: 1
Sophomore level independent study.
THE312 Theatre Practicum: Crew Head credits: 1
Students participate in a college-sponsored, faculty directed production as the head of one
of the following technical crews: set construction, properties, lighting, assistant director,
stage manager, make-up, costumes or special effects. PREREQUISITES: THE212 or THE215
THE314 Fundamentals of Acting credits: 3
The study of the fundamental theories and techniques of acting. This course will serve as an
introduction to the craft of acting. Through classroom exercises and scene work from contemporary
plays, students will participate in preparation, script and character analysis and
performance.
THE315 Theatre Practicum: Directing credits: 1
Students direct a one-act play subject to the instructor's approval. The instructor guides the
student through the process as the student creates a production notebook documenting the
experience from auditions through performance. PREREQUISITES: THE215
THE322 Theatre Practicum: Design credits: 1
Students will execute their own design in one of the following areas: set, lights, or costumes.
The design must be for a college-sponsored production and meet instructor's approval.
PREREQUISITES: THE212
THE324 Theatre Practicum: Acting credits: 1
Students will participate in a college-sponsored, faculty-directed production in a major role
(role must be won in an open audition process). PREREQUISITES: THE314
THE335 Directing credits: 3
An intensive study of the practice of directing plays. Students will direct scenes or one-act
plays for public performance. PREREQUISITES: THE215
THE351 Professional Theatre in Performance credits: 3
Students will attend and evaluate professional theatre productions in a regional theatrical
center such as New York, Chicago, or London. Students will explore the cultural and historical
context of the plays to be seen. Travel to the regional center is required.
THE357 Drama in the Church credits: 3
This course explores the variety of ways that drama can be used in a church setting; in worship,
Christian education and fellowship. Practical work will be emphasized.
THE395 Independent Study in Theatre credits: 1
Junior level independent study.