Course Descriptions

Level 200 Courses

FILM 210-3: Introduction to Film Studies 1890 - 1938 (3,0,0)
THTR 211-3: Acting and Character Portrayal (3,1,0)
THTR 212-3: Introduction to Technical Theatre (1,1,3)
THTR 213-3: Introduction to Voice for the Stage 1 (3,0,0)
THTR 214-3: Introduction to Stage Movement (3,0,0)
THTR 215-3: Production and Stage Management 1 (1,1,2)
FILM 220-3: Introduction to Film Studies 1938 - Present (3,0,0)
THTR 221-3: Acting and Character Portrayal 2 (3,1,0)
THTR 222-3: Introduction to Technical Theatre 2 (1,1,3)
THTR 223-3: Introduction to Voice for the Stage 2 (3,0,0)
THTR 224-3: Introduction to Stage Movement 2 (3,0,0)
THTR 225-3: Production and Stage Management 2 (1,1,2)
THTR 250-3: Play Production (1,0,8P)

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FILM 2100

Introduction to Film Studies 1890 - 1938 (3,0,0) 3 credits

FILM 2100 examines significant trends and events in film between 1890-1938 by exploring the following: film genres, film theory, national cinemas, Hollywood and cultural socialization, and film criticism.

Prerequisite: 2nd year standing

THTR 2110

Acting and Character Portrayal (3,1,0) 3 credits

A performance oriented course designed to provide second year acting students with intensive work in scene study and the development of character for stage.

Prerequisite: B- or better in both THTR 1110/1210 or instructor's written consent.

THTR 2120

Introduction to Technical Theatre 1 (1,1,3) 3 credits

A hands-on practical course designed to introduce students to the elementary principles of scenery and properties construction; stagecraft, lighting, electrical and audio operations, and costume construction.

Note: Credit cannot be given for both THTR 1120/1220 and 2120/2220.

THTR 2150

Production and Stage Management 1 (1,1,2) 3 credits

Production and Stage Management is a practical course designed to teach students how to successfully manage a theatrical production.

Prerequisite: THTR 2220 or equivalent

FILM 2200

Introduction to Film Studies 1938 - Present (3,0,0) 3 credits

FILM 2200 examines significant trends and events in film between 1930 and 2000 by exploring the following: Film genres, film theory, national cinemas, Hollywood and cultural socialization, and film criticism.

Prerequisite: 2nd year standing

THTR 2210

Acting and Character Portrayal 2 (3,1,0) 3 credits

A continuation of THTR 2110.

Prerequisite: THTR 2110 or instructor's written consent.

THTR 2220

Introduction to Technical Theatre 2 (1,1,3) 3 credits

A continuation of THTR 2120.

Prerequisite: THTR 2120 or instructor's written consent.

Note: Credit cannot be given for both THTR 1120/1220 and 2120/2220.

THTR 2250

Production and Stage Management 2 (1,1,2) 3 credits

A continuation of THTR 2150.

Prerequisite: THTR 2150

THTR 2500

Play Production (1,0,8P) 3 credits

Play Production is designed for those students who have auditioned and been cast in a TRU Actor’s Workshop stage production. These students will rehearse and perform for public presentation the play that will be staged in the appropriate semester.

Prerequisite: Successful audition for a TRU Actor’s Workshop Production.