Fall 2009
| Movement for the Actor (3) | ||
| TA 147 (CRN 15444) | Time: T R 14:00-15:50 | Instructor: Carolyn Holzman |
Introduction to concepts and techniques of theatrical movement and physical theatre. Will utilize a variety of relaxation, centering, stylization, and imagery exercises designed to increase body awareness and expressiveness. Skills in ensemble, mime, mask, and light acrobatics will be developed.
| Dance Appreciation (4) | ||
| TA 104 (CRN 15101) | Time: T R 12:00-13:50 | Instructor: Tere Mathern |
This course is an introduction to the art of dance including technique, choreography, production and aesthetics. The focus is on dance as a performing art today rather than on its history or origins. Students will be expected to attend dance concerts and events outside of class time.
| Dance Lab: Modern (2) | ||
| TA 193 (CRN 13397) | Time: T R 16:00-17:50 | Instructor: Joan Scott |
Beginning modern dance technique, emphasis on body alignment, strength, flexibility and development of basic technical skills. Maximum: 12 credits.
| Dance: Ballet (2) | ||
| TA 196 (CRN 13398) | Time: M W 16:00-17:50 | Instructor: Joan Scott |
Beginning ballet technique, emphasis on body alignment, development of basic technical skills, and understanding basic ballet vocabulary. Maximum: 12 credits.
| Makeup (2) | ||
| TA 252 (CRN 13401) | Time: T R 14:00-15:50 | Instructor: Gordon Hayes |
A study of the basic principles of the art and technique of stage makeup.
| Dance Appreciation (4) | ||
| TA 304 (CRN 14928) | Time: T R 12:00-13:50 | Instructor: Tere Mathern |
An advanced course designed to develop awareness and appreciation of dance in its artistic, social and cultural context. The course will offer a variety of experiences, including the viewing of dance in live and video formats, reading about dance, discussing dance, hearing from guest experts and experiencing selected dance movements form various dance genres. We will consider aspects of dance as cultural, spiritual and aesthetic expression, exploring origins and the related roles of the dancer, choreographer and spectator. The class will cover the basic concepts and principals of dance such as space, time and effort as well as expression, form, style and period. Students will gain experience in viewing, discussing, writing about and evaluating dance in several forms, both theatrical and cultural.
| Dance Lab: Modern (2) | ||
| TA 393 (CRN 13420) | Time: T R 16:00-17:50 | Instructor: Joan Scott |
Intermediate modern dance technique, emphasis on body alignment, strength, flexibility and development of intermediate level technical skills. Maximum: 12 credits.
| Dance: Ballet (2) | ||
| TA 396 (CRN 13421) | Time: M W 16:00-17:50 | Instructor: Joan Scott |
Intermediate level ballet technique. Emphasis on execution and application of all basic ballet vocabulary and on alignment and skill development. Pre-requisite: low-intermediate technique required. Maximum: 12 credits.
Winter 2010
| Movement for the Actor (3) | ||
| TA 147 (CRN TBN) | Time: T R 14:00-15:50 | Instructor: Carolyn Holzman |
Introduction to concepts and techniques of theatrical movement and physical theatre. Will utilize a variety of relaxation, centering, stylization, and imagery exercises designed to increase body awareness and expressiveness. Skills in ensemble, mime, mask, and light acrobatics will be developed.
| Makeup (2) | ||
| TA 252 (CRN TBN) | Time: T R 14:00-15:50 | Instructor: Gordon Hayes |
A study of the basic principles of the art and technique of stage makeup.
| Contemporary Dance History: 1920 - Present (4) | ||
| TA 361U (CRN TBN) | Time: TBN | Instructor: TBN |
Historical foundations for the development of current dance forms studied through lectures, videos, readings and attendance at dance performances and events.
Spring 2010
| Dance: Ballet (2) | ||
| TA 196 (CRN TBN) | Time: M W 16:00-17:50 | Instructor: Joan Scott |
Beginning ballet technique, emphasis on body alignment, development of basic technical skills, and understanding basic ballet vocabulary. Maximum: 12 credits.
| Dance: Ballet (2) | ||
| TA 396 (CRN TBN) | Time: M W 16:00-17:50 | Instructor: Joan Scott |
Intermediate level ballet technique. Emphasis on execution and application of all basic ballet vocabulary and on alignment and skill development. Pre-requisite: low-intermediate technique required. Maximum: 12 credits.
| Movement Performance (4) | ||
| TA 399 (CRN TBN) | Time: M W F 16:00-17:50 | Instructor: Carolyn Holzman |
This class is an extension of Movement for the Actor TA 147 but may be taken by anyone with an interest in performance experience. The class will consist of a series of rehearsals culminating in a final class project: a weekend of performances in the studio theater (LH115) in Lincoln Hall. The pieces(s) to be performed will be determined in the first few weeks of the session. The remaining classes will be absorbed in the production process. The performances created for this class will be largely original and definitely movement-based. They may incorporate music, stylized choreography, mime, manipulation of odd props, mask. Students are not limited to a nonverbal approach and script may be used.