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Programs

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Course ID	Course
THTR 441	THTR 441 Drama to 1642 Course Credits: 3 A study of English drama from its liturgical origins to the closing of the theatres in 1642, including medieval mystery cycles and morality plays, as well as works by Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Caroline playwrights. Cross-listed: ENGL 451 Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English and third- or fourth-year standing; or 6 sem. hrs. of English and 3 sem. hrs. of theatre and third- or fourth-year standing; or instructor's consent NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
THTR 442	THTR 442 18th Century Drama Course Credits: 3 A survey of the English drama of the eighteenth century. An examination of representative works of the London stage and comparative continental dramas, in transition and in cultural context. Cross-listed: ENGL 462 Prerequisite(s): 9 sem. hrs. of English and third- or fourth-year standing; or 6 sem. hrs. of English and 3 sem. hrs. of theatre and third -or fourth-year standing; or instructor's consent NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
THTR 461	THTR 461 Acting IV: Auditioning Course Credits: 3 An overview and exploration of the skills and resources needed to successfully audition for live theatre or graduate school. Students prepare monologues and songs, develop an acting resume, and improve improvisation and cold reading skills relevant to auditions. Prerequisite(s): THTR 161, 162, 261, 262, 175, 275 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
THTR 462	THTR 462 Acting IV: From Stage to Screen Course Credits: 3 Open to advanced acting students, this course requires an ability to understand and apply acting theory, a thorough knowledge of the language of the actor, and an ability to express oneself physically and vocally. Under the mentorship of a professional stage and screen actor, students learn to adapt their training to work for the camera. Scene work is performed on camera, increasing students' comfort level and providing a solid grounding in the technical considerations and language of the medium. Auditioning for film is also covered. Prerequisite(s): THTR 161, 162, 261, 262, 175, 275 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
THTR 475	THTR 475 Voice & Movement IV Course Credits: 3 This course encourages students to further develop their physical and vocal instruments, seeking deeper exploration and more creative expression. Prerequisite(s): THTR 175, 262, 275, 375 NB: Attendance at theatre performances is required.
THTR 480	THTR 480 Senior Seminar: Christianity & Theatre Course Credits: 3 This senior seminar course is a retrospective of the 2000-year relationship between the Christian church and the theatre as institutions. Students will explore the views of historical theoreticians such as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine of Hippo, Francis Schaeffer, and Dorothy Sayers as well as contemporary Christian thinkers about the role of the arts (especially theatre) in culture. Students will examine and develop their own perspectives on the role of theatre in culture as an agent of change, and explore how their callings as Christians and theatre artists will contribute to the theatre industry after graduation. Prerequisite(s): THTR 130, 231 or 232; third- or fourth-year standing NB: Attendance at theatre performances is required.
THTR 498	THTR 498 Professional Orientation Course Credits: 3 This course is designed to prepare students for a career in the theatre. Topics include: resume and headshot preparation, financial management, interview skills, introduction to professional theatres, networking opportunities, self-production, creating a demo reel, getting an agent, establishing community, discipline and perseverance, and understanding Equity. Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing
THTR 499	THTR 499 Professional Internship Course Credits: 3 A supervised field placement enabling a student to work in the professional theatre. Students must spend a minimum of 100 hours in supervised work with an approved theatre company. Prerequisite(s): THTR 130, 161, 162; third- or fourth-year standing and department approval
UNIV 108	UNIV 108 Introduction to Cultural Engagement Course Credits: 1 The purpose of this course is to prepare students to engage in the TWU campus and culture. This course provides a platform on which students prepare the foundation for this engagement. Students are exposed to opportunities to attend events, join activities or clubs, and to volunteer. Students in this class encounter several theories of leadership, participation, volunteerism, and motivation, and they also have opportunities to evaluate their own strengths and potential contributions as they relate to leadership and cultural engagement.

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