USC Schedule of Classes

Dramatic Arts (THTR)

• http://dramaticarts.usc.edu/
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in DRC104; phone (213) 740-1286.
• D clearance requests may be submitted online via sdastudents.usc.edu until noon on the Wednesday prior to the first day of classes. Beginning on the first day of classes, students must submit an SDA D-Clearance form signed by the instructor. SDA D-Clearance forms are available via sdastudents.usc.edu or in the Drama Center (DRC) Room 104. All completed forms must be submitted to the Drama Center (DRC) Room 104. For further questions, please call (213) 740-1286.

THTR 101: Introduction to Acting (4.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62607D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	20 of 21	Mary Joan Negro	MCC107	Word (72704 KB)
62610R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Mon, Wed	15 of 20	Jeremiah O'Brian	MCC107
62600D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Christopher Shaw		Word (78336 KB)
62601D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	16 of 20	Gregory Daniel	PED206
62603D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Kirstin Eggers	MCC112	PDF (147862 KB)
62604D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 21	Laura Flanagan	MCC112	Word (86528 KB)
62605D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 21	Bob Bailey	MCC109
62606R	001	Lecture	12:30-2:20pm	Tue, Thu	14 of 20	Christopher Shaw	DRC120	Word (78848 KB)
62608R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	7 of 20	Kirstin Eggers	PED206	PDF (153989 KB)

THTR 115a: Movement I (2.0 units)

Basic training for the actor's body for expression and communication. Awareness and control through mind-body techniques.

• Corequisite: THTR 120A and THTR 140A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62621D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	22 of 26	Stephanie Shroyer	PED208

THTR 120aL: Acting I (2.0 units)

Basic principles and techniques of acting through theatre games and improvisation. Introduction to contemporary texts, basic characterization and cold reading techniques.

• Corequisite: THTR 115A and THTR 140A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62625D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	22 of 26	Mary Joan Negro	MCC109	Word (75776 KB)
62626D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Friday	22 of 26	Zachary Steel	MCC109

THTR 122: Improvisation and Theatre Games (2.0 units, max 4)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62636R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	20 of 20	Debra De Liso	MCC106	Word (94720 KB)
62637R	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Friday	9 of 20	Debra De Liso	MCC109	Word (94720 KB)
62638R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	13 of 20	Kirstin Eggers	MCC112	PDF (109060 KB)
62631D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	22 of 24	Julie Welch	MCC107
62632R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	17 of 20	Paul Urcioli	MCC107
62633D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	19 of 21	Julie Welch	MCC109
62634R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	16 of 20	Debra De Liso	MCC109	Word (94720 KB)
62635R	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	18 of 20	Paul Urcioli	MCC109

THTR 125: Text Studies for Production (4.0 units)

Focuses on the questions, artistic choices, methodologies, and approaches of an actor/director/designer in the preparation of a production score prior to rehearsal.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62639D	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	23 of 25	Melinda Finberg	MCC102
62640D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	25 of 25	Paula Cizmar	GFS104	PDF (193058 KB)
62641D	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 25	Louise Peacock	WPH107	PDF (518688 KB)
62642D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 25	Carla Della Gatta	KAP145
62643D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	19 of 25	Melinda Finberg	KAP158
62645D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	22 of 26	Laura Flanagan	MCC109
62644D	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	25 of 26	Anita Dashiell-Sparks	VKC158

THTR 130: Introduction to Theatrical Production (2.0 units)

Introduction to the non-performance areas of theatrical production(administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-onparticipation in USC productions.

• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62657R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:20am	Tuesday	102 of 148	Phil Allen,Els Collins,Christina Haatainen-Jones,Tak Kata,Duncan Mahoney,Jeff Flowers	GFS106	PDF (1561158 MB)
62658R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62659R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62660R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62661R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	1 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62662R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	18 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62663R	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	9 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62664R	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62665R	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62667R	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	15 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL
62668D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	15 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL

THTR 131a: Advanced Theatrical Production (2.0 units)

Advanced understanding of non-performance areas of theatrical production (administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-on participation in USC productions.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62670D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:20am	Thursday	15 of 20	Phil Allen,Scott Faris, Duncan Mahoney	PED114E
62671D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	15 of 20	Duncan Mahoney	TTL

THTR 132a: Art of Theatrical Design (2.0 units)

A guided student exploration of the fundamentals of applied design elements and their use as creative tools in the design process

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62672D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Monday	16 of 25	Sibyl Wickersheimer	KAP164	PDF (213573 KB)

THTR 140a: Voice I (2.0 units)

Physiological mechanism of voice: breath control, phonation, resonance, articulation of language for the stage; expressive use of stress, intonation and rhythm.

• Corequisite: (THTR 120a and THTR 115A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62678D	001	Lecture-Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	22 of 26	Lauren Yeoman	PED202	PDF (148204 KB)

THTR 197g: Comedy and Performance (4.0 units)

Comedy and Performance traces the history of comedy in performance from its earliest incarnations to the present day.

• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62752R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	60 of 60	Louise Peacock	LVL17	PDF (618200 KB)

THTR 211g: Theory and Practice of World Theatre II (4.0 units)

A multicultural and transnational examination of the history,theory, and practice of theatre from the Renaissance to the 19thcentury. Recommended preparation: THTR 125.

• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
• Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62756R	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	117 of 140	Melinda Finberg	SAL101
62757R	001	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Friday	20 of 20	Melinda Finberg	VKC106
62758R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Friday	19 of 20	Melinda Finberg	VKC259
62759D	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	21 of 21	Melinda Finberg	VKC107
62760R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	19 of 20	Melinda Finberg	KAP138
62761R	001	Discussion	2:00-2:50pm	Friday	16 of 20	Melinda Finberg	KAP134
62763R	001	Discussion	2:00-2:50pm	Friday	6 of 20	Melinda Finberg	KAP138
62764R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Friday	16 of 20	Melinda Finberg	KAP138

THTR 215a: Movement II (2.0 units)

Training of the actor's body with focus on development of precision and strength.

• Prerequisite: THTR 115
• Corequisite: 1 from (THTR 220A or THTR 240A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62765D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	16 of 20	Stephanie Shroyer	PED208

THTR 216: Movement for Actors (2.0 units)

Training and practice in the coordination of the physical apparatus of the actor utilizing various movement techniques through improvisation.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62770D	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Anita Dashiell-Sparks	MCC107
62769D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:20am	Mon, Wed	15 of 20	Alexandra Billings	MCC111

THTR 220a: Intermediate Acting I (2.0 units)

Continuing development of imagination leading to an increased range of dramatic expression through the formalized text of William Shakespeare. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Prerequisite: THTR 120b
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62772D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Armin Shimerman	MCC112	PDF (58193 KB)

THTR 222: Stage Make-up (2.0 units)

Principles of stage make-up materials and skills allowing the actors to enhance their features and techniques for moderate and extreme aging, injuries, and character roles.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62781R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Friday	8 of 15	Gary Domasin	BIT	PDF (90642 KB)

THTR 230: Communicating Theatrical Design Concepts (3.0 units)

The visualization and communication of design ideas through free-hand and mechanical drawing: orthographics, isometrics,perspective, shades and shadows, plans, sections and elevations.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62789R	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Friday	22 of 25	Tom Buderwitz	KAP164	PDF (138211 KB)

THTR 231a: Costume Construction (3.0 units)

Historical survey, theory and practice in construction of costume, emphasis on period and style. Recommended preparation: THTR 125, THTR 201

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62793R	001	Lecture-Lab	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	39 of 49	Howard Schmitt	VKC150	Word (33671 KB)

THTR 231b: Costume Construction (3.0 units)

Historical survey, theory and practice in construction of costume, emphasis on period and style.

• Prerequisite: THTR 231A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62797R	001	Lecture-Lab	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	5 of 12	Charlotte Stratton	PED114F

THTR 232: Stage Lighting (3.0 units)

Theory and practice of theatrical lighting design including electricity, radiant energy, refraction, reflection, absorption, chromatic variation, and electronic controls.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62796D	001	Lecture-Lab	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 25	Jeff Flowers	KAP164

THTR 236: Stage Sound (2.0 units)

Basic audio engineering science, how sound is measured, basic transducers and signal flow. Operation of recording and playback equipment used in theatrical sound design/mixing.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62800D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	8 of 14	Phil Allen	MCC110

THTR 240a: Voice II (2.0 units)

Development of the voice using material which explores the techniques of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

• Prerequisite: THTR 140B
• Corequisite: (THTR 215A and THTR 220A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62804D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Laura Flanagan	PED208

THTR 252a: Intermediate Acting I (2.0 units)

a: Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and class performance of scenes from plays.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62811D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	22 of 22	John De Mita	PED207	Word (149231 KB)
62815D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Chris Estabrook	MCC106	PDF (153340 KB)
62812D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	23 of 23	Christopher Shaw	PED202	Word (84480 KB)
62814D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	John De Mita	SHR105	Word (148960 KB)
62816D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 21	Stephanie Shroyer	MCC106

THTR 252b: Intermediate Acting I (2.0 units)

Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and class performance of scenes from plays. Continuation of 252a.

• Prerequisite: THTR 252A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62817R	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	8 of 20	Paul Urcioli	DRC120

THTR 290: Introduction to Medical Clowning (2.0 units)

Explores the art of clowning in hospitals for the purpose of improving the well-being of those in need.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62830R	001	Lecture	7:00-9:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 20	Zachary Steel,Caitlyn Conlin	MCC106	Word (24448 KB)

THTR 295: Theatre in Los Angeles (2.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62840D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Monday	34 of 35	Frank Catalano	VKC101	PDF (105818 KB)

THTR 305a: Directing (4.0 units)

Examination of basic directorial principles. Pre-production analysis and rehearsal procedures; relationship of the director to actor; integration of technical aspects of production.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62855D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Andrei Belgrader	MCC109	Word (15685 KB)
62857D	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	21 of 21	Stephanie Shroyer	PED202
62858R	001	Lecture	9:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled
62859D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Bob Bailey	PED207

THTR 312: LGBTQ Theatre (4.0 units)

Explores the range and genealogy of LGBTQ theatre and performance across political, historical, and theatrical contexts.

• Prerequisite: THTR 225

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62874D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 30	Carla Della Gatta	VKC260

THTR 315a: Physical Theatre I (2.0 units)

Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comdey, clowning, juggling, and mask work. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62879D	001	Lecture	2:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Louise Peacock	PED207	PDF (602524 KB)

THTR 320a: Intermediate Acting II (2.0 units)

Further development of range and breadth of performance skills with emphasis on texts of heightened language and style. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Prerequisite: THTR 220B
• Corequisite: (THTR 315A and THTR 340A)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62886D	001	Lecture	10:30-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Mary Joan Negro	MCC111	Word (80384 KB)

THTR 322: Improv 2: Advanced Improv (2.0 units)

An in depth study of improvised comedy scene work. An exploration of the primary tools and structure for creating improvised scenes and developing characters for stage and screen.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 101 or THTR 122)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62890R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	10 of 16	Paul Hungerford	PED205

THTR 330: Scene Design I (4.0 units)

Historical styles, methods and dramatic analysis for scene design as applied in contemporary practice. Recommended preparation: THTR 130b

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62905D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	11 of 24	Sibyl Wickersheimer	KAP164	PDF (184302 KB)

THTR 331: Costume Design I (4.0 units)

Historical styles, methods, and dramatic analysis in costume design as applied in contemporary practice. Execution of costume designs for assigned works. Recommended preparation: THTR 231

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62908D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	11 of 24	Christina Haatainen-Jones	PED114E	Word (360164 KB)

THTR 333: Stage Management I (3.0 units)

Basic skills, including assembly of prompt book, blocking notation, and organizational and communication procedures applied in theater production.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62914D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 14	Scott Faris	PED114E	PDF (222828 KB)

THTR 335: Scenic Construction (3.0 units)

Technology, organization, and operation of the theatrical scene shop centered around the proper and safe use of tools, the choosing of materials, and methods of construction.

• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62920R	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Mon, Wed	4 of 15	Duncan Mahoney	TTL	PDF (939840 KB)
62921R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	4 of 15	Duncan Mahoney	TTL

THTR 340a: Intermediate Voice (2.0 units)

Extended development of vocal freedom and range, acquisition of articulate speech. Enhancement of vocal power and resonance, techniques for performing with a dialect. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)
• Concurrent enrollment: THTR 315A
• Concurrent enrollment: THTR 320A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62926D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:20am	Tue, Thu	14 of 20	Kathy Dunn-Muzingo	MCC111	PDF (204482 KB)

Concurrent Course
THTR 315a: Physical Theatre I (2.0 units)

Actor training anchored by rigorous physical movements. Activities include comdey, clowning, juggling, and mask work. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62879D	001	Lecture	2:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Louise Peacock	PED207	PDF (602524 KB)

Concurrent Course
THTR 320a: Intermediate Acting II (2.0 units)

Further development of range and breadth of performance skills with emphasis on texts of heightened language and style. Open to BFA acting majors only.

• Prerequisite: THTR 220B
• Corequisite: (THTR 315A and THTR 340A)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62886D	001	Lecture	10:30-12:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 20	Mary Joan Negro	MCC111	Word (80384 KB)

THTR 342a: Basic Voice (2.0 units)

a: Examination of the individual voice centering on resonance, tone, flexibility, and support through dramatic selections for transmitting meaning and emotion of character.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62934R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:20am	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Anne Burk	MCC106
62932D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Anne Burk	MCC106
62933D	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	16 of 20	Brent Blair	PED208

THTR 343: Musical Theatre Audition (3.0 units)

Designed to give students confidence and integrity for auditions in musical theatre. Choosing appropriate material and preparation for the audition and performance. Audition required.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62940D	001	Lecture-Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Vicki Lewis,Brett Ryback

THTR 352a: Intermediate Acting II (2.0 units)

a: Building and sustaining character in drama.

• Prerequisite: THTR 252B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62950D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	22 of 24	Mary Joan Negro	MCC109	Word (116224 KB)
62951D	001	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 21	John De Mita	PED208
62952R	001	Lecture	8:00-9:50am	Tue, Thu	15 of 20	Laura Flanagan	PED208
62953R	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Katherine Burton	MCC112	PDF (569972 KB)

THTR 354: Acting Shakespeare (2.0 units)

Basic approach to the acting and analysis of the highly formalized texts of William Shakespeare. Recommended preparation: THTR 252b.

• Prerequisite: THTR 101

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62958D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	20 of 21	Sharon Carnicke	MCC109	Word (100352 KB)

THTR 365: Playwriting I (4.0 units)

Essential elements of playwriting through weekly assignments, students' initiative, occasional productions of scenes, and extensive classroom analysis.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62963R	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Thursday	20 of 20	Luis Alfaro	KAP137	Word (87040 KB)
62964D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	20 of 21	Oliver Mayer	KAP134	PDF (320073 KB)

THTR 397: Theatre Practicum (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)

Substantive participation in a production sponsored by the School and supervised by the faculty.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
62993D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20	Els Collins	OFFICE
62994D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	14 of 30	Els Collins,Katherine Burton	BIT	PDF (627948 KB)
62995D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	6 of 30	Els Collins,Anita Dashiell-Sparks	MCC105	PDF (628018 KB)
62996D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	9 of 30	Els Collins,Guillermo Cienfuegos	PED202	PDF (628576 KB)
62997D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	13 of 60	Els Collins,Kenneth Sawyer	PED208	PDF (628215 KB)
62998D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	15 of 30	Els Collins,Vicki Lewis	PED207	PDF (627868 KB)
62999D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	23 of 70	Els Collins	PED202	PDF (628529 KB)
63000D	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	MTuWThF	0 of 10	Els Collins	OFFICE

THTR 401: Contemporary Theatre in a Changing World (4.0 units)

Explores the bold approaches that characterize the best of contemporary theatre, as well as the artists who are groundbreakers in a changing world.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63004D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled

THTR 404: Acting Theory (4.0 units)

Examination of the theoretical foundations of acting as an art form through the reading of primary historical texts.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63005D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	21 of 22	Sharon Carnicke	MCC111	Word (101376 KB)

THTR 405m: Performing Identities (4.0 units)

This course explores the live performance medium as a creative means of social redress and personal expression. Duplicates credit in the former THTR 393m.

• Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63003D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	34 of 35	Meiling Cheng	KAP158	Word (60641 KB)

THTR 406: Theatre on the Edge (4.0 units)

An exploration of the art of theatre at the edge of possibilities.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63008D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	22 of 22	Meiling Cheng	VKC252	Word (124416 KB)

THTR 407a: Drawing and Rendering for the Theater (2.0 units)

Drawing and rendering techniques appropriate for theater designers. Drawing and rendering.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63010D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Friday	4 of 15	Christina Haatainen-Jones	PED114E	Word (341844 KB)

THTR 408a: Dialects (2.0 units)

The study of standard American stage dialect using the international phonetic alphabet.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63013D	001	Lecture	10:30-11:50am	Mon, Wed	17 of 21	Kathy Dunn-Muzingo	MCC106	PDF (243931 KB)
63014D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:20am	Mon, Wed	15 of 16	Kathy Dunn-Muzingo	MCC106	PDF (243931 KB)

THTR 411: The Business of Acting (2.0 units)

Develops the students ability to connect and combine managerial, economic and business-related skills with the craft and career of acting.

• Prerequisite: THTR 101 and THTR 152 and THTR 252A and THTR 252B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63017D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Dan Shaner

THTR 415: Physical Theatre II (2.0 units)

Advanced Physical Acting focusing on principles of verbal/non-verbal improvisation and communication. Elements of textual analysis, including development of character mask and of the ensemble.

• Prerequisite: THTR 315B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63021D	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	22 of 22	Zachary Steel	MCC107	Word (21304 KB)

THTR 419: Alexander Technique for Performers (2.0 units)

Training and practice in the work of F.M. Alexander. A clear and systematic look into the underlying principles that govern human movement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63024R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	8 of 14	Babette Markus	PED205

THTR 420a: Senior Project (2.0 units)

Contemporary material from plays and screenplays with an emphasis on individual challenges and problems.

• Prerequisite: THTR 320B
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63027D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	22 of 22	Katherine Burton	MCC106	PDF (564139 KB)

THTR 421: Public Speaking as Performance: A Course for Non-Actors (2.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63029R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 16	Stevie Johnson	MCC111	PDF (147563 KB)
63031R	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	14 of 16	Stevie Johnson	MCC108	PDF (147491 KB)

THTR 424: The Stage Artist as Entrepreneur (2.0 units)

Explores all the tools required to forge a career as a stage artist, with an emphasis on producing new work.

• Prerequisite: THTR 101 and THTR 130 and THTR 152 and THTR 305A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63034R	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Khanisha Foster

THTR 426: Being on Screen: A Class for Presenters, Hosts, and Others (2.0 units)

Exploration of on-camera skills required for presenters, hosts, athletes, public speakers, and others whose careers will include on-screen appearances.

• Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Theatre

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63036R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Jeremiah O'Brian

THTR 427: Audition Technique for Film, Television and New Media (2.0 units)

Develop on-camera auditioning skills for actors at a professional level in a variety of film, television, and new media venues.

• Prerequisite: THTR 101 and THTR 252B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63038D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	13 of 20	Dan Shaner	SHR105

THTR 432a: Scene Design II (3.0 units)

Continuation of 330. Evolution of scene design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.

• Prerequisite: THTR 330

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63040D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 20	Tak Kata	PED114E

THTR 433a: Costume Design II (3.0 units)

Evolution of costume design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.

• Prerequisite: THTR 331

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63043D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	2 of 20	Terry Gordon	PED114E

THTR 434a: Lighting Design II (3.0 units)

Continuation of 332. Evolution of lighting design through analysis of script, environmental factors, and styles.

• Prerequisite: THTR 332

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63046D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	3 of 20	Elizabeth Harper	PED114E

THTR 436: Sound for Theatre (3.0 units)

Introduction to electronic sound and sound reinforcement, including basic equipment, recording, editing, and show operation.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 236 or THTR 336)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63050D	001	Lecture	1:30-4:20pm	Monday	3 of 14	Phil Allen	MCC110

THTR 440: Advanced Voice (2.0 units)

Continuation of exercises related to the individual student for the stage.

• Prerequisite: THTR 340B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63053D	001	Lecture	9:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	22 of 22	Lauren Yeoman	PED202	PDF (149173 KB)

THTR 442: Voice Over Acting (2.0 units)

Acting techniques, recording studio technology and editing for the field of voice acting and voice overs.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (THTR 342a or THTR 408a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63055D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:20pm	Friday	13 of 14	Phil Allen,Vicki Lewis	MCC110
63056D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:20pm	Friday	12 of 14	Phil Allen,Vicki Lewis	MCC110

THTR 443: Production Management (4.0 units)

The context and scope of work done by a Theatrical Production Manager. Students will learn about different types of theatrical organizations and how they are structured. Prerequisite: THTR 333. Recommended preparation: two units of THTR 397.

• Prerequisite: THTR 333

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63058D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	1 of 12	Scott Faris	GFS210

THTR 445: Developing Your Speaking Voice (2.0 units)

Designed to expand the uniqueness of one's own voice in the areas of pitch, power, clarity, and warmth.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63060R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Thursday	8 of 16	Kathy Dunn-Muzingo	MCC106	PDF (195802 KB)

THTR 452a: Advanced Acting (4.0 units)

Intensive investigation and performance of audition techniques. Scene study skills developed including cold readings, first readings, rehearsal procedure, performance process, camera/taping.

• Prerequisite: THTR 352B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63064R	001	Lecture	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 20	John De Mita	PED208

THTR 460: Asian and Asian American Theatre: Identity and Aesthetics (4.0 units)

Explores Asian and Asian Amerian theatre, from the historical to the contemporary, with an aim toward understanding issues of aesthetics, acculturation, and identity.

• Prerequisite: THTR 225

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63059D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	Canceled

THTR 467: Going Viral: Performance for New Media (2.0 units)

A writing and performance course (partially online) for new media. Students will learn to create original short form and web series content for new media including YouTube, Funny or Die, Periscope and other Internet platforms.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63075D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 21	Rodney To	MCC112	PDF (126936 KB)

THTR 470: Sketch Comedy for Theatre (2.0 units)

A Writing-performance workshop in which the students create, rehearse, and perform original sketch comedy material.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63081R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	18 of 20	Kirstin Eggers	MCC107	PDF (115134 KB)

THTR 474: Introduction to Stand Up Comedy (2.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63087R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	20 of 20	Judith Shelton	MCC111	Word (58551 KB)
63088D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	20 of 20	Judith Shelton	MCC111	Word (58514 KB)

THTR 475: Acting on Camera: The Collaborative Process (4.0 units, max 8)

In this course acting students will learn to develop on-camera acting skills and to collaborate with student directors and cinematographers from the School of Cinematic Arts. Recommended preparation: a 300-level acting course.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63090D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Michael Keenan	RZCSTG A

THTR 477: Theatre and Therapy (4.0 units)

This class explores theatre as a healing art form. Techniques include games, improv, playback theatre, Boal's and Moreno's drama therapy, and Jungian dream theatre to name a few. Work with incarcerated youth, gay/lesbian/bi teens, elderly, disabled and other populations.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63098R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	5 of 30	Brent Blair	MCC109

THTR 479: Solo Performance (4.0 units)

A writing-performance workshop in which students write, develop, and rehearse original, autobiographical and character monologues and perform them at the end of the semester.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63106R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 15	Debra De Liso	PED205	Word (275145 KB)

THTR 480a: Performance for Camera (2.0 units)

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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63108D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Monday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105
63119D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105
63123D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105
63124D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105

THTR 480b: Performance for Camera (2.0 units)

Continued exploration of acting for film/television. Furthering the student's understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film

• Prerequisite: THTR 480a

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63109D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	7 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105
63110D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	11 of 12	Andrei Belgrader	PED204	Word (12178 KB)
63125D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Friday	12 of 12	Joe Hacker	SHR105

THTR 484: Acting in Television Commercials (2.0 units)

An on-camera, workshop-style introduction to techniques, perspectives and theories unique to performing in television commercials. Recommended preparation: a 300-level acting or voice class

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63121R	001	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	8 of 14	Kevin McCorkle	SHR105	Word (87552 KB)

THTR 486: Creating Characters (4.0 units)

A writing workshop devoted to the creation of living, breathing characters, exploring a range of techniques designed to develop authenticity.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63126R	001	Lecture	3:00-6:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 20	Paula Cizmar	MCC102	PDF (271370 KB)

THTR 489: Theatre Internship (2.0-6.0 units)

Practical experience in the entertainment industry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63133D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	2 of 20	Kevin McCorkle	OFFICE
63134D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	4 of 20	Kevin McCorkle	OFFICE

THTR 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63139D	001	1.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 20	Zachary Steel	OFFICE	Word (19459 KB)
63141D	001	1.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 20	Carla Della Gatta	OFFICE
63142D	001	1.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 20	Anita Dashiell-Sparks	OFFICE
63135D	001	1.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE
63136D	001	1.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE
63137D	001	1.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE
63138D	001	2.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 30	Duncan Mahoney	OFFICE

THTR 491: Theatre Organization and Administration (4.0 units)

Budgets, contracts, box-office procedures, public relations; personnel and executive policies of the school, community, and professional theatre.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63140D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	Canceled

THTR 493a: Periods and Styles (2.0 units)

A survey of the influence of historical and cultural events on the evaluation of theatrical styles. Classical to Jacobean.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63144D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Friday	7 of 25	Tom Buderwitz	KAP164	PDF (50986 KB)

THTR 497: Advanced Theatre Practicum (2.0 units, max 4)

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

• Prerequisite: THTR 397

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63154D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 48	Els Collins,Lisa James	TBA	PDF (629090 KB)
63155D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	36 of 40	Els Collins	OFFICE	PDF (628536 KB)
63153D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	16 of 49	Christopher Shaw, Els Collins	SCD	PDF (629752 KB)

THTR 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Studies in selected areas of theatre art. Intensive practice in role and script interpretation and its psychological relationship to the audience.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Creating the Hit Podcast
63161D	001	2.0	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Tuesday	20 of 21	Sim Sarna	MCC107

THTR 500: Dramaturgical Perspectives and Approaches (2.0 units, max 10)

Investigates art and craft of dramatic writing initiated/completed in other MFA in Dramatic Writing courses or that was submitted as a sample for program entry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63170D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:20pm	Monday	9 of 12	Oliver Mayer	MCC102	PDF (246208 KB)

THTR 504: The Art of Collaboration and Ensemble (2.0 units)

An investigation of the role that collaboration plays in making ensemble work. MFA Actors will collaborate with MFA Dramatic Writers in creating an ensemble company

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63171D	001	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	11 of 14	Michael Stutz	MCC112

THTR 515a: Advanced Movement (2.0 units)

Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage.

• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63175D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	10 of 14	David Bridel	MCC107
63176D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	10 of 14	Edgar Landa,	MCC107
			12:00-2:50pm	Tuesday		Babette Markus	MCC112

THTR 515c: Advanced Movement (2.0 units)

Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage.

• Prerequisite: THTR 515b
• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63177D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	12 of 20	Zachary Steel	MCC112	Word (21486 KB)
63178D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	12 of 20	Alexandra Billings	PED207
			1:00-2:50pm	Wednesday			MCC111

THTR 520a: Advanced Acting (4.0 units)

Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs.

• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63182D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	10 of 14	David Warshofsky	DRC120
63181D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Friday	10 of 14	Patrick Murphy	MCC106
			7:00-10:20pm	Thursday			SCESTG 2

THTR 520c: Advanced Acting (2.0 units)

Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs.

• Prerequisite: THTR 520b
• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63184D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 20	Andrei Belgrader	MCC111	Word (14629 KB)
			3:00-5:50pm	Friday			MCC107
63185D	001	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 20	Luis Alfaro	MCC107

THTR 527: Writing the Pacific Rim: Global and Western Dramatic Writing (4.0 units)

Writing dramatically, utilizing the Pacific Rim and the Western United States as cultural sites of knowledge and as inspirations.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63186D	001	Lecture	6:00-9:50pm	Thursday	3 of 12	Luis Alfaro	GFS216

THTR 529a: Textual Studies for Performance (4.0 units)

Close textual reading of dramatic texts as a fundamental tool for rehearsal and performance.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63188D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wed, Fri	13 of 25	Oliver Mayer	KAP141	PDF (254961 KB)

THTR 540a: Advanced Voice Diction (2.0 units)

Individual work in improving the actor's vocal range.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63190D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	10 of 14	Natsuko Ohama	PED202	Word (13074 KB)

THTR 540c: Advanced Voice Diction (2.0 units)

Individual work in improving the actor's vocal range.

• Prerequisite: THTR 540B
• Note: Register for lecture and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63192D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	12 of 20	Natsuko Ohama	PED202	Word (13758 KB)
63193D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Friday	12 of 20	Lauren Yeoman	PED202

THTR 540e: Advanced Voice Diction (2.0 units)

Individual work in improving the actor's vocal range.

• Prerequisite: THTR 540D

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63196D	001	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 14	Lauren Yeoman	PED204	PDF (91104 KB)

THTR 541: Diction and Dialects (2.0 units)

Fundamentals of speech, diction, dialects and accents, including work in the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63194D	001	Lecture	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	12 of 20	Lauren Yeoman	MCC107	PDF (96499 KB)

THTR 542: Singing for Actors (2.0 units)

An introduction to the various facets of singing in theatrical performance

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63197D	001	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Thursday	12 of 20	Vicki Lewis,Brett Ryback	DRC120	PDF (128595 KB)

THTR 566: Dramatic Writing Studio (4.0 units, max 20)

Investigates gestalt of the student dramatic writer's professional development from the empty page and writing fundamentals to the first-draft script, business affairs, and dramaturgical advancement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63213D	001	Lecture	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	9 of 12	Velina Hasu Houston	DRC120	PDF (119589 KB)

THTR 575: Creative Production Projects (4.0-6.0 units)

Advanced creative projects

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63215D	001	6.0	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 14	David Warshofsky	PED204
				1:00-5:50pm 3:00-5:50pm 10:00-2:50pm	Tue, Thu Friday Saturday			PED204 MCC112 MCC112

THTR 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63221D	001	Lecture	6:00-9:50pm	Thursday	6 of 12	Paula Cizmar	MCC102	PDF (253878 KB)

THTR 596: Thesis Development and Attainment (2.0 units, max 10)

Designed to guide the MFADW student toward refinement of thesis including vision, development, and execution.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63231D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 12	Velina Hasu Houston	OFFICE	PDF (109462 KB)

THTR 597: Theatre Practicum (1.0-4.0 units, max 12)

Substantive participation in productions sponsored by the school and supervised by the faculty.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
63241D	001	2.0	Lecture	3:30-5:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 20	David Warshofsky,Drew Barr	DRC120