USC Schedule of Classes

Study of genres, terminology, and disciplines of acting; fundamental techniques necessary for performance; scene study from contemporary plays.

Individual and group exercises to free the actor physically and emotionally and to stimulate creativity, imagination, and self-expression.

Current state of American theatre, through a study of acting, playwriting, criticism, stage design, lighting and dramatic styles.

Public speaking approached as performance, using acting techniques to communicate with confidence, clarity and charisma.

An introduction to the discipline of conceiving, writing, and creating original Stand Up Comedy routines

A survey of African American theatre and cultural performance traditions as a reflection of both African American culture and American history.

Structured to address the dynamics of acting in relation to film/television. Refining the students' understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film. Duplicates credit in former THTR 480.

Practical experience in the entertainment industry.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Intensive participation in a production sponsored by the school and supervised by the faculty, to increase and develop artistic growth.

Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.