Summer Offerings 2012
School of Theatre and Dance

First Session Offering: May 21 - June 22, 2012

THTR 306, Sec. 60—SUMMER THEATRE (12:40 – 2:30 pm MTWR, 1-3 credits)
This course is designed to give students practicum credit for working with School-approved summer theatre companies in the capacity of actor, designer, director, stage manager and/or technician. Students will gain a more advanced understanding of the rigors and expectations of working in a summer theatre environment. Students are expected to maintain a superior quality of professionalism throughout each project and adapt to the performance/production methods of the individual summer theatre company.  Consent of instructor required.  Instructor Mark Dean.

First Session ONLINE Offerings: May 21 - June 22, 2012

THTR 101L, Sec. 50—INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3 credits)
This class will examine theatre and performance in terms of their contemporary and personal relevance. This class explores the way in which the student affects and is affected by theatre, performance, and popular culture. We will endeavor to increase understanding, appreciation, and critical perceptions of the theatrical event. Class topics will focus on the elements of theatrical practice, artists and innovators of the theatre, and on the theater’s development as an art form and a social phenomenon. We will look at the art of human performances and how the world around us influences contemporary drama.  Instructor Lisa Marie Hyslop.

THTR 113A, Sec. 50—INTRODUCTION TO VOCAL ACTING (3 credits)
An introduction to the skills and techniques required of the actor's voice to be effective in communication with others online, onstage, and in the world.  Instructor John DeBoer.

Special Session Offerings

DANC 346, Sec. 80—METHODS: DANCE IN K-8  [May 21-June 14] (12:40 – 2:30 pm MTWR, 2 credits)
Discover a world of possibilities for the use of dance in the public school setting. We will investigate movement elements, lesson design and planning, standards for dance, multiple intelligence theory, assessment, classroom management techniques and multi-culturalism. Come away with knowledge of techniques and applications to use in your classroom with your students. Instructor Michele Antonioli.

THTR 339, Sec. 80—DRAMA IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION May 21 - June 1 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm MTWRF, 2 credits)
Focus on techniques and applications for teaching drama in grades K-12 and for using theatre as a tool for teaching other subject matter. This class will lead you through exploration, implementation, and a variety of experiences and strategies for using drama in elementary education.  Instructor Teresa Waldorf.

Second Session Offering: June 25 - July 27, 2012

DANC 225, Sec. 30—REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE (1-4 credits)
Instructor Mark Dean.