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  • THEA 1010: Voice And Speech

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    A practical and useful course for the performer or anyone who wants a flexible, strong, controlled voice. The focus of the course is the natural way in which the body produces vocal sounds and primarily studied for clear and articulate speech, which is free of regional qualities, affectation, imitation and annoying physical habits. An introduction to phonetics (IPA) and to voice production and control, with exercises to develop adequate quality, loudness, pitch, rate, and articulation will be utilized to achieve desired results. An Introduction to the Estill Voice Craft will be introduced to demonstrate the production of various vocal qualities.
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  • THEA 1011: ESTILL I

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Students interested in developing versatility, strength, and a deeper understanding of their voices will develop tools to eliminate poor vocal qualities and habits, work with the International Phonetic Alphabet to produce proper speech sounds, and Estill Voice Training for vocal strength and health.
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  • THEA 1200: Entertainment Audio I

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Entertainment Audio I introduces students to the foundational knowledge necessary for successful careers in theater sound design and/or audio engineering. Specific topics of focus in this course include: acoustic/psychoacoustic principles of sound, analog/digital audio cables and connectors, proper configuration of analog/digital audio equipment and sound systems, microphone design/implementations, mixing console design and operation, proper understanding of gain-staging and signal path, and signal processor function/implementations.
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  • THEA 1260: Makeup 1

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course teaches techniques for modeling the face and body with makeup, hair and three dimensional prostheses. A full range of theatrical techniques from street and fashion to character and fantasy makeups will be explored. Qualified students will create three dimensional prosthesis from face and body casts.
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  • THEA 1310: Fundamentals of Acting

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    An introduction to the basic tools of the actor's craft and personal discipline for the student through the use of acting exercises, sensitivity exercises, theater games and improvisation.
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  • THEA 1311: Acting in Musical Theatre

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This is the first course in the musical theatre acting sequence and is directed solely to the performance of musical theatre. This course combines physical and vocal acting methods utilized in previous coursework with a repertoire specific study in order to create a more well-rounded musical theatre performer. Students aspiring to careers in musical theatre require a firm understanding of the specific needs of the character within a given style of musical theatre.
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  • THEA 1400: Script Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Students will read and analyze several plays and musical theatre scores and librettos, give regular reports, write research papers supporting their analysis, and contribute to class discussion regarding the nature and needs of various scripts. Class work will include analysis of a scripts historical, structural and biographical qualities, as well as possible production needs for performance, directing, design and technical requirements.
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  • THEA 1410: Stagecraft

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Introduction to the theory and practice of stagecraft, involving basic set construction, painting, and production technologies. Practical experience for students majoring in performance media.
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  • THEA 1430: Draft & Rendering for Theatre

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This entry level drafting and rendering course prepares students for more advanced tasks and topics in future design courses. It will create a foundation of necessary skills and good practices and illustrate the ways designers communicate with directors, production staff and other stakeholders. This course incorporates both hand and digital rendering as well as computer aided drafting using Vector Works, employing conventions typical to theatrical design work.
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  • THEA 1450: Estill Voice Training I

    1.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course is designed for private instruction in the mechanics and artistry of voice utilizing the Estill Voice Model and the techniques/methodologies of Estill Voice Training. Vocal goals and materials are specifically chosen to strengthen the technical and performing abilities of the individual student, whether singing or non-singing.
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