THE204: Theatre History 2: Elizabethan through the Contemporary Era
3 Credits
Surveys history, literature, architecture and production practices of western theatre from Elizabethan England through the twentieth century.
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THE205: Audition Techniques
3 Credits
Explores the audition process. Prepares students to choose appropriate material for the individual actor. Reviews and continues the exploration of a variety of acting styles (Stanislavski, Method, Meisner). Teaches resume writing techniques, how to select a photographer and appropriate pictures, and interviewing skills for working with producers and directors. Works on the audition process: breaking a monologue into objectives and beats and performing several monologues in an array of genres. Prerequisites: THE103, THE203, and instructor approval
THE206: Advanced Projects in Theatre
1 Credits
Offers advanced opportunities to showcase talents and gain additional expertise in an aspect of theatre-playwriting, directing, acting, scene design, costume and makeup design, lighting design, sound design, properties design, stage management, or dramaturgy. Completed projects may be submitted to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region II Festival. Prerequisite: THE101 or THE105, and THE103 and THE106, or permission of instructor.
THE207: Stage Management
3 Credits
Introduces the duties and responsibilities of stage managers, detailing best practices for running auditions, building rehearsal reports, writing blocking notation, creating a prompt book, and calling cues. Focuses on the organizational and managerial skills required in the position of a stage manager, with emphasis on their role as the liaison between the director and the production team. Includes development of related skills, such as building rehearsal kits, documentation, mediation, and team communication.
THE210: Introduction to Theatrical Design
3 Credits
Introduces theories and practices of theatrical design. Emphasizes scene design, property design, costume and/or makeup design, lighting design, and design collaboration skills. One lecture, four lab hours. Prerequisite: THE 106.
THE212: Play Analysis
3 Credits
Develops ability to carefully read and analyze plays. Employs scripts from various periods and genres to explore theatre as a written, visual, and collaborative art form. Prerequisite: ENG 101
THE214: Writing for Stage and Screen
3 Credits
Introduces basic techniques of writing for the stage and screen, with emphasis on structure/development, storytelling through dialogue, dramatic action, characterization, and continuous revision through workshop process. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL/ENG 100 or by placement.
THE221: Children's Theatre
3 Credits
Participation in auditions, rehearsals, and production of a Children's Theatre play. Includes reading, analysis, and interpretation of children's theatre literature. Play performed before children in one of several possible settings, e.g., at the College, area schools, recreational sites, or hospital. One lecture hour, four laboratory hours.
THE236: Lighting the Stage for Theatre and Entertainment
3 Credits
Introduces principles and procedures in designing and executing theatre and concert lighting. Examines the operation of lighting instruments and equipment. Two lecture, three laboratory hours.
THE238: Live Sound for Theatre and Stage
3 Credits
Emphasizes sound reinforcement for live theatre and concert productions. Examines sound design and the production of sound effects in a theatrical context. Introduces basic audio recording for sound designers. Two Lecture, three lab hours as arranged with instructor.
THE256: Field Study Placement
1 Credits
Introduces students to professional practical experience in production and/or performance aspects of theatre in an off-campus setting. Prerequisites: THE 101, THE 103, THE 106.
THE257: Field Study Placement
1 Credits
Introduces students to professional practical experience in production and/or performance aspects of theatre in an off-campus setting. Prerequisites: THE 101, THE 103, THE 106.
THE258: Field Study Placement
1 Credits
Introduces students to professional practical experience in production and/or performance aspects of theatre in an off-campus setting. Prerequisites: THE 101, THE 103, THE 106.
THM101: Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
3 Credits
Overview of the tourism and hospitality industries and the role of customer service in the industry. Studies industry leaders and the different forms of industry businesses, such as independent, chain, franchised and e-commerce. Covers the daily functions of lodging and food service: management, marketing, physical facilities, human resources, cost controls and technology. Presents career options within attractions, catering, casinos, cruise ships, club management, meetings and events, resorts, restaurant management and exhibitions. Fall Face to Face only; Spring online only.
THM103: Hotel Operations
3 Credits
Focuses on the organization and structure of hotel operations. Addresses organization and management responsibilities within each department, including the front office, housekeeping, engineering, and security. Examines the role of the sales and marketing department in the financial success of the hotel, and food and beverage services for their important part in the overall hotel product. Fall only.
THM114: Food and Beverage Management
3 Credits
Explores all aspects of management and service of food and beverages from the customer's viewpoint as a means of understanding what makes a successful food service business. Provides a basis for understanding the responsibilities and challenges in the management of food and beverage businesses. Spring only.
THM116: Global Destinations
3 Credits
Examines each major geographic region of the world, studying the geographic character of specific regions as a tourism setting. Analyzes cultural, physical, and tourism characteristics of the locations to determine what attracts visitors to the area. Fall only.
THM118: Principles of Event Management
3 Credits
Examines all aspects of event management, ranging from feasibility studies and operational planning to the importance of customer service. Evaluates marketing strategies that minimize risks and maximize audience satisfaction. The semester project entails producing an event. Spring only.