Theater - THTR

This is a course designed to increase one's understanding and appreciation of multicultural theatrical art forms and artists who are creating outside of mainstream American theatre. The language, as well as the aural and visual components of the plays, will be explored.

This is a course designed to increase one's understanding and appreciation of multicultural theatrical art forms and artists who are creating outside of mainstream American theatre. The language, as well as the aural and visual components of the plays, will be explored.

This is a course designed to increase one's understanding and appreciation of multicultural theatrical art forms and artists who are creating outside of mainstream American theatre. The language, as well as the aural and visual components of the plays, will be explored.

An advanced course for serious students of theatre who want to pursue acting, directing, and play production in depth. The course culminates with a public performance. Rehearsal hours are arranged and announced at the beginning of the semester.

Create designer drafting and elevations for scenic, costume, and lighting components, of the theatre; present designed projects to prove a working knowledge of the elements of design and visual composition for the theatre; defend artistic choices in graphic communication and artistic drawing as a primary means for improvement in expression; improve the creative thought process by exploring and discovering artistic expressions; demonstrate a working knowledge of drafting conventions including line weight, dimensioning and notations as established by USITT drafting standards.

A study of dramatic structure and examination of the basic elements of theatrical texts. Introduction to applied methods of script analysis as an approach to researching, writing, directing, designing, performing, and critiquing plays and screenplays.

Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits.

This course examines the development of the genre from its operatic roots in Europe to the present day. It will focus on the social and political influences on the art, the influence of composers on each other and landmark productions. The students will also have practical experiences in the prime performance areas of musical theater (acting, singing and dancing).

Interpretation of drama through the art of the actor. Development of individual insights, skills, and disciplines in the presentation of dramatic material to the audience and the learning of basic exercises for the actor.

A survey course covering a variety of different aspects of theater including play analysis, historical style, play writing, acting, directing, technical theatre, and more. Representative plays are analyzed from a performance-based perspective. No previous experience in theater is required. Satisfies UNR Fine Arts core curriculum and applies as a general elective at UNLV.