THC 101: Creative Theatre I

Credits 3.0 Lab Hours 0.0 Lecture Hours 3.0
Sun Number
N/A
General Education Category
Pending Evaluation
Activity Course
No

The course is designed to enhance students' spontaneity and communication skills through engagement with foundational acting techniques. Participants cultivate keen observation, increased awareness of body language, refined timing, and expanded imaginative capacity. The course introduces the fundamentals of stage presentation through a sequence of theatre exercises.

Prerequisites

None

Student Learning Outcomes

1.    Describe the essential skills required for effective collaboration among artists within a performance-based ensemble.
2.    Demonstrate effective acting techniques by engaging in structured and purposeful scene study.
3.    Explain the processes by which an ensemble collaborates to produce a cohesive and high-quality performance.
4.    Analyze specific dramatic styles, genres, subjects, and storylines, and examine the distinct skills required for professional theatre practice.
5.    Create and present a convincing sense of authenticity in stage performance.