THEATRE Courses

TH–101 THEATRICAL & ORATORICAL ARTS
FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

3 credit hours

This course introduces the practice of the theatrical and oratorical arts in the Pacific and the world. Students are required to be crew on a UOG Theatre production.

 

TH–102 ACTING I
FALL ONLY/FALL ONLY

3 credit hours

This is an experiential-based course, which prepares students to acquire a crucial understanding of the art of acting and its relationship to dramatic art as a whole. A brief overview of the evolution of acting styles from a classical external-based approach to a modern internal-based approach may be introduced to further enhance the student's awareness and appreciation of the development of acting.

 

TH–105 THEATRE TECHNOLOGY
FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

This course introduces the student to methods of technical theatre in the areas of scenic and costume construction, rigging, and lighting. Students learn how to safely and responsibly use the tools, equipment, and materials necessary to create a theatrical production.

 

TH–202 ACTING II
SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

Acting II is a continuation of TH102. It offers continued work on character development, scene study, and moves into advanced improvisational techniques. Prerequisite: TH102 (with grade of "B" or better) or Consent of Instructor.

 

TH–205 STAGE MANAGEMENT
FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

This is an introduction to the organization of live performing organizations and the effective management of performing artists. Students will analyze scripts, prepare prompt books and gain practical experience on a University Theater production.

 

TH–212 MOVEMENT IN PERFORMANCE
SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

This course is a study of the use of the body in performance to communicate character and action. Activities include exercises in classical dance, contemporary dance, and stage combat designed to provide foundational movement skills for the student performer. Finally, the course includes study of the resurgence of CHamoru Dance on Guam. No prior dance experience is required.

 

TH–292 THEATER PRACTICUM
FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

1 credit hour

This course offers supervised participation in a University Theater production. Students gain practical experience while exploring the various areas of theater production. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Must be a Fine Arts/Theater major or minor or have consent of instructor.

 

TH–308 DIRECTING FOR STAGE & FILM
FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

This course prepares students in all aspects of directing a production, from selecting and analyzing the script, to auditioning and casting the performers, to leading various types of rehearsals, and coordinating approaches with various designers, artists, and technicians. Prerequisites: TH202 or CO210 or consent of instructor.

 

TH–315 THEATRICAL DESIGN
SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

This is an exploration of the principles and elements of theatrical design with an emphasis on scenic and custume design. Students learn the fundamental techniques of design research and generate design projects.

 

TH–316 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

This is an exploration of the principles and elements of stage lighting and sound technology. Students learn to utilize the technology involved in theatre production to program lighting & projection cues as well as audio recording and digital editing.

 

TH–392 ADVANCE THEATRE PRACTICUM
FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

2 credit hours

UOG Theatre production in a major role or capacity. Students gain practical experience while furthering skills in the various areas theatre production. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: TH 292 or consent of instructor.

 

TH–394 SPECIAL TOPICS
AS REQUIRED/AS REQUIRED

3 credit hours

 

TH–430 STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

Students in this course learn how to build and communicate ideas, concepts and experiences using universal storytelling techniques.

 

TH–440 PERFORMING ARTS IN THE PACIFIC
FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

This course is a survey of the performing arts in the Pacific with a special emphasis placed on Guam-centered drama as well as Micronesian dance forms.

 

TH–480 PROJECTS IN THEATRE
FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

3 credit hours

This course offers students the opportunity to demonstrate specific theatre production skills under supervised participation. Students gain pratical leadership experience while mastering skills in a specific art of theatre production. Prerequisite: TH-292 and TH-393.