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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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THA 223 Voice and Movement (1)
Techniques of vocal production and stage movement, including Shakespearean sonnets
and unarmed combat. Spring.
THA 230 WR Ancient and Modern Drama (1)
An in-depth study of Greek tragedy and comedy that considers how these plays reflect
the social, political, and religious concerns of the ancient Athenians and why they
continue to exert such influence on modern playwrights. Each ancient play will be paired
with a modern work to demonstrate the various ways that contemporary dramatists
engage with, react against, and draw inspiration from a genre that traces its beginnings to
Greek antiquity. A Writing Reinforcement designated course. (Also listed as GRS 230.)
Fall.
THA 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Theatre Arts (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog. May be repeated for credit.
THA 297, 397, 497 Internship in Theatre Arts (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
THA 298, 398 Teaching Experience in Theatre Arts (½ or 1)
A contracted teaching experience that requires instructor approval. Specific guidelines
concerning teaching experiences appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this
catalog.
THA 320 Intermediate Acting (1)
Building a character in context and depth through improvisation and scene study.
Prerequisite: THA 120. Fall.
THA 323 Musical Theatre I (1)
The study of musical theatre, approached through analysis, performance, and criticism.
Instructor consent required. Fall.
THA 324 Musical Theatre II (1)
Advanced scene study work in the techniques of musical theatre. Prerequisite: THA 323.
Spring.
THA 325 WR Contemporary Queer Theatre (1)
A discussion-based course examining contemporary (post-Stonewall) queer theatre.
Students will explore “queerness” as a theatrical and theoretical concept by reading,
discussing, and conducting both traditional and embodied research into plays, musicals,
and performance pieces by and about LGBTQ+ individuals, examining these theatrical
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024