Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

TH 210 Physical Training and Performance Techniques
(4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
A studio course in preparing the performer’s body for
work in the theatre. The course will introduce the student
to the tools of amplification, equilibrium, opposition and
physical characterization. The student will learn a variety of
exercises from different training methods, such as Michael
Chekhov technique, Meyerhold’s biomechanics and the
Polish Laboratory Theatre’s plastique exercises, as well
as a variety of performance techniques, such as clowning
and tumbling.
TH 211 Vocal Training and Performance Techniques (4 SH)
A studio course in preparing the performer’s voice for
work in the theatre. The course will introduce the student
to training methods which expand the range and subtext
and vocal resonators.
TH 220 Stagecraft (4 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): TH107 or permission of the instructor
The course explores methods, techniques and theories
based on the principles and practical conventions of set
construction, drafting interpretation for prop and scenery
design and scenic painting.
TH 250/350/450 Internship in Theatre (1-5 SH)
An opportunity for field studies under professional
supervision during the academic year and summer. Open
to all students with permission. Students are required to
complete 75 hours of work for each credit hour registered
and earned. An Internship Application must be completed
and filed with the Office of Career Services and Internships.
TH 304 Scenic Design (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
Pre-Requisite(s): TH 107
The basic principles of scene design are examined through
script analysis as it related to ground plan formulation in
theatrical spaces. Drafting, perspective drawing, rendering
skills, set construction and scenic painting are explored as tools
for creating and developing a theatrical scenic design concept.
TH 308 Directing (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even 4th year
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission of the instructor
A study of the elements and techniques employed to project
the values inherent in a play. Presentation of act plays.
TH 315 Lighting Design (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of
theatrical lighting utilizing both theoretical and practical
approaches.
TH 316 Playwriting (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even 4th year
Pre-Requisite(s): Competence in written English and one
course in dramatic literature or theater history or permission
of the instructor
A skills and information course in writing for the stage.
Practical consideration of how the playwright controls
plot, characterization and language to reveal thought
is examined through creative exercises in writing in the
dramatic form.
TH 319 Costume Design (4 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): One course in theater history or dramatic
literature or permission of the instructor
A study of the history of dress and how it is modified and
adapted to serve dramatic purpose on stage. Includes
practical aspects of costume construction.
TH 404 Senior Project in Theatre (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
The Senior Project is the final project for B.F.A. candidates
and is the culmination of the student’s work in the chosen
area.
TH 405 Senior Project in Theatre (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
The Senior Project is the final project for B.F.A. candidates
and is the culmination of the student’s work in the chosen
area.
TH 406 Multidisciplinary Art and Digital Performance (4
SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing
This course explores experimental and traditional work of
integrating digital technologies into visual, dance, music
and theater performances. This includes working with
digital projections, real-time processing of data (i.e. music
data connected and controlling visual display or devices
controlling instruments/sounds), sensors, motion tracking
via software and other emerging technologies. Reading
about contemporary performances and art will be included
and we will work towards creating a performance/installation
within this multidisciplinary course. Cross listed as
AT 400, DN 400, FA 400, IM 400, MU 400.
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