THTR 1101 -- Introduction to the Theatre, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goals 2 and 6)Survey of popular forms of drama. The course is designed to increase students' understanding of theatre as an art form and cultural influence. It examines dramatic structure and style, acting and directing, theatre design and architecture from a contemporary and historical perspective. Students will view and critique two or more play productions. THTR 1109 -- Practical Experience in Theatre, Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 6)Any student may participate in college theatre productions. Credit for such participation in acting, stagecraft, costuming, or any other area of production may be earned by working on one or more Anoka Ramsey Theater Department productions each semester. There are no formal class meetings. Students arrange individual schedules with the instructor. Initial meeting with instructor should occur in first two weeks of the semester. Students may enroll for zero, one or two credits per semester; course may be repeated for a total accumulation of 4 credits. THTR 1111 -- Acting for All, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 6)This course is an introduction to the basic skills of acting. While working on pieces of literature in class, the student will be developing greater listening skills, empathy building, vocal awareness, body alignment as well as becoming a more confident and expressive communicator. It provides students with a studio learning experience focusing on individual growth and includes active and engaging class work. THTR 1120 -- History of Comedy, 3 credits Common Course Outline (Meets MnTC Goal 6)A survey of significant eras of comedy in theatre and film that have shaped contemporary American performance comedy. Designed to increase understanding of how comedy has evolved throughout history and how comedy reflects cultural influences. Students will read, view and critique historic and modern comedies. THTR 1189 -- Topics:, Common Course Outline This course has been developed as a potential permanent course. The course must follow all the same policies and procedures related to curriculum outlined by the college. It does not duplicate existing course offerings. Refer to course notes for specific course description. THTR 2165 -- Stage Management, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 6C)Stage Management is designed to cover the basic skills required to effectively stage-manage a theatre production both at Anoka-Ramsey and outside of the academic setting. Students will learn the role and responsibilities of a Stage Manager prior to and during the rehearsal process and during performances. Practical skills to develop include blocking notation, effective communication skills, reading and taping a ground plan, creating a call script, calling cues, and creating rehearsal/performance reports. Students will also learn text analysis in the pre-production preparation process. THTR 2205 -- Acting Movement, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 6) Acting Movement provides the student with studio experience that emphasizes the physicalization of a character through exploration of various movement styles and theories. Improvisation exercises lead to greater student awareness of self-expression and acting choice. THTR 2206 -- Acting Vocal, 3 credits Common Course Outline (Meets MnTC Goal 6) A beginning acting experience with emphasis on vocal techniques, diction, dialogue, and scene study meant to provide students with studio experience in basic acting, characterization, and rehearsal techniques. THTR 2210 -- Stage Make-up, 2 credits Common Course Outline Explore the basic theory and practice, the design purpose, tools, and methods of stage make-up to see how it enriches the meaning of the drama. Formulate criteria for judging designs and experience practical problem-solving by creating multiple designs and application. THTR 2211 -- Stagecraft, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 6) Introduction to stagecraft with units on set construction, painting, lighting, properties, special effects, drafting, and scene design. Participation in current theatre production is required. THTR 2220 -- Play Directing, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 6)Prerequisites: THTR 1101 and 2205 or THTR 2230 with a grade of C or betterRecommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: THTR 2211 Play directing gives students the opportunity to learn and apply principles of script analysis, staging, working with actors, and utilizing technical effects along with other artistic practices to direct and produce a short play at the end of the semester. Students must see and analyze at least one professional production during the semester. THTR 2230 -- Survey of Drama, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 6)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Engl 1120 or 1121 with a grade of C or betterA survey of representative plays from classical to contemporary drama to examine a form of literature that can be read or experienced in a theater. Students will analyze, interpret, and evaluate dramatic literature focusing on major types, styles, and historical periods. A study of the textural elements will extend to include visual and aural implications. THTR 2270 -- Auditioning, 3 credits Common Course Outline (MnTC Goal 6)Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Thtr 2205 or 2206This class is designed to prepare a student in advanced study and employment in acting. Students will learn auditioning techniques for the stage and screen, develop a repertoire of audition pieces, and become familiar with business aspects of being a working actor. THTR 2299 -- Independent Study, Common Course Outline Independent Study allows a student to earn credit while participating in a supervised learning experience in a community-based or work setting. Students must have successfully completed two courses in the discipline in which they want to undertake independent study. Forms are available in the Educational Services Office. All arrangements must be made prior to registration for the semester in which the project is scheduled and must be approved by the appropriate Dean of Educational Services. In addition, a project outline must be approved by the instructor who will supervise the student's work.
