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Courses

Theatre Studies

From the 2012-2013 Millsaps Catalog

1100 Theatre Crafts I (4 sem. hours). Introduction to basic theories and practices of scenic construction, scenic painting, rigging and shifting, and practical experience in
constructing sets for theatrical productions including equipment use, safety training, shop protocol, and handling stage properties, lights, and sound. Can require up to five construction hours per week plus lecture. Offered occasionally.

1410-1413; 2410-2413; 3410-3413; 4410-4413 Company Performance (1-4 sem. hours). Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods and skills learned in coursework to actual production. Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation and the value of the participation to the student's general education and theatrical training. May be repeated for credit. Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study. Four credit hours fulfills the Fine Arts Requirement. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor and department chair. Offered every semester.

1420-1423; 2420-2423; 3420-3423; 4420-4423 Company Production (1-4 sem. hours). Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods and skills learned in coursework to actual production. Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation and the value of the participation to the student's general education and theatrical training. May be repeated for credit. Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study. Four credit hours fulfills the Fine Arts Requirement. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor and department chair. Offered every semester.

1500 Acting One: Foundations in Realism (4 sem. hours). This course introduces students to basic aspects of the Stanislavski System of acting. Topics include concentration, sensory physical work, working with emotion, making choices, and scene analysis. There are both written and performance assignments in this class. Offered every year.

2300 Basic Theatre Design (4 sem. hours). An introduction to the theory and techniques of designing for theatre, including such topics as scenic, lighting, costuming, and sound design. Offered occasionally.

2500 Acting Two: Scene Study (4 sem hours). A continued investigation of the Stanislavski Acting System with a focus on bolstering the fundamental elements associated
with the art of acting. This course familiarizes students with the actor's tools, adding to the foundation acquired in the introductory acting class with a stronger emphasis on character objectives, tactics, and scene scoring/analysis. This course includes both written and performance assignments. Prerequisites: THEA 1500 or permission of instructor. Offered every other year.

2750-2753 Special Topics (1-4 sem. hours). A sophomore level course on special issues not regularly covered by the curriculum. 4 credit hours may fulfill the Fine Arts Requirement. Offered occasionally.

2902 Theatre Observation (1-4 sem. hours). Observation, study, and written analysis of professional theatrical productions staged in major world venues such as New York and London. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and departmental chair. Offered occasionally.

3010 Western Theatre History I (4 sem hours). This course examines theatre and performance practices of the past as a cultural artifacts. Specific eras of theatre history will be explored in order not only to gain insight into the theatrical traditions that preceded ours, but also to learn about historical cultures that produced theatre. As the first part of a two-course sequence, this class focuses on Ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe and England, and the English Renaissance. Offered every other year.

3020 Western Theatre History II (4 sem. hours). This course examines theatre and performance practices of the past as cultural artifacts. Specific eras of theatre
history will be explored in order not only to gain insight into the theatrical traditions that preceded ours, but also to learn about historical cultures that produced theatre. As the second part of a two-course sequence, this class focuses on Renaissance Italy and France, the English Restoration, German Romanticism, American Melodrama, the advent of Realism, European anti-Realisms, and contemporary American theatre. Offered every other year.

3500 Acting Three: Building A Character (4 sem. hours). This course finalizes the work with Stanislavski System from THEA 1500 and 2500. Students will perform
monologues, two-person scenes, and group scenes. This course focuses on making character choices based on a full understanding of the play as a whole. This will require students to focus their attention not only on textual matters but also on how the text informs vocal and physical choices for communicating character. Prerequisite: THEA 1500 or 2500. Offered every other year.

3600 Directing for the Stage (4 sem. hours). An introduction to directing theory and practice including play selection, script analysis and research, character analysis, scene analysis, casting, rehearsal planning, managing rehearsals, and blocking. This course privileges the rehearsal process, deemphasizing elements of technical production. Prerequisites: THEA 1500 or 2500. Offered occasionally.

3750-3753 Special Topics (1-4 sem. hours). A junior level course on special issues not regularly covered by the curriculum. Offered occasionally.

4500 Acting Four: Acting Styles (4 sem. hours). This course focuses on acting styles other than the Stanislavski System. Instead of a broad overview of various styles, the class will focus on a single style each time it is offered. Styles that are offered include, but are not limited to: Shakespeare, high comedy, mask acting, Brechtian performance, solo performance, and ensemble devised performance. Prerequisites: THEA 3500 or permission of instructor. This course can be repeated once in meeting requirements for the minor in theatre. Offered occasionally.

4750-4753 Special Topics (1-4 sem. hours). A senior level course on special issues not regularly covered by the curriculum. Offered occasionally.

4800-4803 Directed Study (1-4 sem. hours). Intensive individual study on a topic of the student's and professor's choosing. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

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