| THDN 103 |
| Basic Acting |
| An introduction to the basic elements of acting. Students will work on releasing tension, developing their powers of concentration, promoting spontaneity through improvisation, and exploring a systematic approach to preparing a role for performance. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level acting courses. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 106 |
| Elements of Movement: As Language/As Art |
| An introduction to the basic elements of movement as the foundation for exploring such topics as body image, interpersonal communication, creative expression, and dance as performance. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 107 |
| Introduction to Performance |
| Utilizing improvisational structures, students will explore the performing body through movement, voice, character, and physical space as the basic elements of performance. Looking at some of the earliest performance traditions throughout the world, the course will examine the notion of performance as transformative experience and the dancer/actor as the unified source of performance. Specific contexts for performance will be studied, referencing Australian aboriginal, Asian, and Native American traditions, and how these influence and redefine the performer’s intention will be explored. Finally, students will establish a working vocabulary for the performer that evolves out of their active experience and analysis. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 109 |
| Performance |
| Major performance participation in a faculty-directed dance showcase concert or a non-faculty-directed Theater and Dance Department production. Students participating in the production should see the show's director to arrange for .25 credit. Do not register for this course during regular Trinity College registration. |
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0.25 units, Studio
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| THDN 109 |
| Production |
| Major technical role in a faculty-directed dance showcase concert or a non-faculty-directed Theater and Dance Department production. Students participating in the production should see the show's technical director to arrange for .25 credit. Do not register for this course during regular Trinity College registration. |
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0.25 units, Studio
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| THDN 110 |
| Theatrical Traditions: Classical to the Early Avant-Garde |
| An exploration of the fundamental components of theatrical performance: character, action, voice, gesture, and stage space. Students will be introduced to a wide range of dramatic texts, choreographies, and performance practices from both Western and non-Western traditions. The course will include a practicum component. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 121 |
| Introduction to Media Studies |
| This course is designed to examine the language and iconography of mediated forms of communication through an interdisciplinary historical and theoretical framework. To this end we will define "media" broadly as including practices ranging from print and theatrical, to cinematic and digital forms and practices. Through the readings, lectures, and discussions, as well as their own writing, students will have the opportunity to analyze various media texts and critically explore the role of media in their own lives. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 123 |
| Introduction to Ballet |
| Designed for the beginning-level dancer. This course combines an introduction to the fundamentals of ballet dance technique with an integrating seminar on the history and aesthetics of classical and contemporary ballet. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 130 |
| Jazz Dance Technique I |
| For the beginning dancer; a study of the fundamentals of technique and alignment as the basis for an introduction to jazz dance movement vocabulary. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 131 |
| Modern Dance Technique I |
| For the beginning dancer; a study of the fundamentals of technique and alignment as the basis for an introduction to modern dance movement vocabulary. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 132 |
| Introduction to Modern Dance |
| Designed for the beginning-level dancer. This course combines an introduction to the fundamentals of modern dance technique with an integrating seminar on the history and aesthetics of contemporary dance and choreography. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 205 |
| Intermediate Acting |
Students will continue to refine their ability to portray character through movement and gesture, incorporating both classical and contemporary methods of performance training. Monologues and scene study from the Greeks, Moliere, Brecht, and Grotowski will be included.
Prerequisite: Theater and Dance 103 or Permission of the Instructor. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 207 |
| Improvisation |
| The study of the spontaneous exploration and creation of movement as the basis for understanding the process of creative problem-solving and performance-making. Students will examine the concepts of time, weight, space, and flow; the fundamentals of breathing and centering; vocal and rhythmic elements; and the basic components of composition and design that underlie the crafting of dance/theater in the moment. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 209 |
| African Dance |
| Energetic and vibrant, African dance embodies joyful expression of the spirit through the physical body. This class provides an introduction to West African dance and culture. Students will learn steps from traditional dances from Guinea, West Africa; the role dance plays in Guinean culture; and develop an understanding of the communication between the drum and the dancer. The class includes a performance requirement, but no previous dance experience is necessary. Also listed under international studies/African studies. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 209 |
| Indian Dance: Kathak Tradition |
| Expressive, sharp, alluring, and precise, Kathak lives today as an important school of classical dance that originated over 2,000 years ago. Evolving from a blend of Middle Eastern styles and Indian temple dance, Kathak combines dance, drama, and music to tell a story. Modern Kathak emphasizes geometrical patterns and design with special emphasis on footwork and intricate rhythmic patterns. The course covers specific techniques as well as the cultural context from which they evolved. Also listed under international studies/Asian studies. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 209 |
| Hip Hop |
| A course in hip hop dance technique open to students of all level of experience. The course will also include discussion of the influence of Africanist traditions on contemporary Black dance and popular culture. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 209 |
| Movement Fundamentals: Modern Dance |
| A basic movement course with emphasis on alignment, breath, gesture, and physical presence. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 209 |
| Movements Fundamentals: Ballet |
| An introduction to ballet movement vocabulary with emphasis on alignment, balance, extension, and physical presence. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 209 |
| Principles of Movement |
| An introduction to body alignment, flexibility, and the basic principles of movement. The course will include stretch, placement, yoga, floor barre, and breath work. For dancers, actors, athletes, and those interested in experiencing the moving body. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 210 |
| Contemporary Theater History |
| This course will provide a detailed study of the plays, performances, and techniques of major figures in world theater from the early 20th century to the present day. Artists examined include: Arthur Miller, Andre Breton, Anton Chekhov, Samuel Beckett, and Tatsumi Hijikata among other giants of contemporary theater. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 213 |
| Theatrical Lighting: Design and Production |
| This course will, through careful examination and experimentation with the controllable properties of light, expose the students to the theories, processes, and technologies of designing and working with light. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 214 |
| Costume Design |
| This course includes the study of the history of costume, costume research techniques, the interpretation of design, analysis of playscripts and characters, and construction techniques as appropriate to theater and dance. Students will be exposed to a wide range of skills in costuming and will produce a portfolio of work at the end of the semester. This course includes the study of the history of costume, costume research techniques, the interpretation of design, analysis of playscripts and characters, and construction techniques as appropriate to theater and dance. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 216 |
| Scene Design |
| A survey of the elements of theatrical design coupled with extensive groundwork in scenic construction. Emphasis on the search for solutions to scenic problems, communication of ideas through scenographic methods, and hands-on construction techniques. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 218 |
| Principles of Movement |
| An introduction to body alignment, flexibility, and the basic principles of movement. The course will include an examination of the musculoskeletal structure, basic kinesiology, stretch, placement, yoga, floor barre, and breath work. For dancers, actors, athletes, and those interested in understanding and experiencing the moving body. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 223 |
| Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Technique |
| Designed for intermediate and advanced-level dancers with previous training in ballet. This course enhances the dancer's classical vocabulary, musical sensibility, and performance skill |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 225 |
| Introduction to Interactive Media |
| Cyberspace is merging with physical space as new technologies and applications make their way into almost every phase of artistic practice and root themselves in our day-to-day lives. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of new media history as well as hands-on experience using various interactive technologies towards application in live art and performance practice. Areas to be covered include: remix practice, online communities, sound/video art, and interactive audio and video programming. The forms and uses of the new technologies are explored in a studio context of experimentation and discussion. Assignments will take the form of experimental paper writing, assemblages, installations, sound mash-ups, and ‘interactive’ art projects. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 226 |
| Intermediate Acting: Shakespeare Performance |
This course explores the unique demands of playing Shakespeare on the stage. Through work on monologues and scenes, students will learn how to bring Shakespeare’s language to life through research, analysis, and a dynamic use of the voice and body.
Prerequisite: Theater and Dance 103 or Permission of Instructor |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 229 |
| Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Dance Technique |
| Designed for intermediate and advanced-level dancers with previous training in modern, jazz, lyrical, or ballet. This course deepens the dancer's understanding of the principles of jazz dance, with an emphasis on rhythmic complexity and performative style. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 232 |
| Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance Technique |
| Designed for intermediate and advanced-level dancers with previous training in modern, jazz, lyrical, or ballet. This course deepens the dancer's understanding of the principles of modern dance, with an emphasis on alignment, breath, and dynamic range. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 233 |
| Critical Views/Critical Values |
| Why are we profoundly moved by a particular performance we see? Why are we perplexed? Or disturbed? What is going on in a performance that we should understand in order to come to terms with our own values about art and life? And how have others come to such terms? These are the questions that students will consider as they examine a broad array of critical perspectives on performances both present and past as a means to developing their own criteria for critical elevation. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 235 |
| Voice |
| This course teaches students how to use the voice in performance by expanding their expressive range through structured exercises that develop resonance and articulation and that free specific tension points. The approach to vocal work developed by Kristin Linklater will be the foundation for this investigation. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 236 |
| Contemporary Dance History: Global Perspectives |
| A study of the origins and development of dance in various world cultures. Students will explore how the Western modern dance aesthetic has evolved concurrently with the development of non-Western dance forms and will address questions of crossover of form and content, the transmission of cultural values, and the implications for contemporary choreography. Also listed under international studies-global studies. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 238 |
| European Theater: East and West |
A detailed study of the development of the major philosophies, techniques, and performances of European theater. The course will examine such figures as Chekhov, Meyerhold, Abdoh, Grotowski, Fo, Artaud, Pinter, Buchner, Beckett, and Sartre.
Not open to first-year students. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 239 |
| Theater of the Americas |
| A detailed study of the major philosophies, techniques, and performances of theater in North and South America including Nelson Rodrigues (Brazil), Teatro Experimental (Chile), Arthur Miller, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, and the Wooster Group (United States). Also listed under American studies, Latin American studies, and English. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 239 |
| Contemporary American Theater |
| This course will provide a detailed study of the plays, performances, and techniques of major figures in American theater from the early 20th century to the present day. Artists examined include: Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, The Group Theater, Edward Albee, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, and the Wooster Group, among others. Also listed under American studies and English. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 240 |
| Theater: Politics and Protest |
| This course will examine the performance of counter culture with particular attention being paid to the relationship between power, politics, and the theater. Additionally this class will explore how performance is used to influence both social action and government processes. We will collectively identify significant issues in political performance: What constitutes a political performance? What should it achieve? Is it the expression of an idea, utopia, or issue? These foundational questions will open the door for a consideration of productions and texts ranging from “street theatre,” expressed as mass demonstrations, to subversive guerilla performance to the study of formal play-scripts. Topics/artists covered will include The Group Theater, Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, and the performance history of the ‘Occupy’ movement, among others. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 270 |
| Arts in Action: Moving into the Community |
| In this course we will examine the way the arts in general and movement in particular both engage a community and are engaged in the community. Using Hartford and the region as a field for our inquiry, we will look at the role the arts play in contributing to the overall health of a community with a particular focus on schools for at-risk youth, correctional institutions, homes for the elderly, specialized magnet schools, after-school programming and performance that utilizes the community as a generative resource. In addition to readings, films, guest speakers and discussions, there will be applied observation and study in the city of Hartford and beyond. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 302 |
| Horror and the Culture of Excess |
| Zombies, vampires, and werewolves appear across the landscape of contemporary film, television, and theater. Monsters reveal the limits of the imagination and have traditionally symbolized the domains beyond rationality and the terrors of the unconscious. This course will examine the horror genre, paying particular attention to such topics as: psychopathology and private worlds; fear of imperfection and impurity; and the performance of excess. Students in the course will examine films (including The Ring and Videodrome); television shows (including Walking Dead, True Blood, and Twin Peaks); and performance events such as haunted houses, ghost tours, séances, and other phantasmagoria. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 307 |
| Performance Art |
Students will explore the diverse genre of performance art from 1968 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on actively developing group and solo performance work using autobiographical material, found text, visual imagery, music, and movement. The course will culminate in the creation of original performance pieces.
Prerequisite: At least one theater and dance course or Permission of the Instructor. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 309 |
| Performance |
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No Course Description Available.
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0.50 units, Lecture
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| THDN 309 |
| Stage Production |
| Major performance or design participation in a faculty-directed Theater and Dance Department production. Cast members will enroll at the first rehearsal. Design students will enroll with the technical director. All students participating in the production will receive .5 credit and will be graded. Do not register for this course during regular Trinity College registration. |
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0.50 units, Studio
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| THDN 310 |
| Dance Technique and Performance |
| For students with previous training at the intermediate or advanced level in ballet, modern, jazz, or lyrical techniques. In this course, students will work to deepen and refine their dance technique with an emphasis on how technical proficiency informs performance. By learning and performing a dance repertory piece, students will have the opportunity to further hone their skills and to increase their range as performers. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 315 |
| Making Dances |
| An introduction to the principles of choreography using a variety of improvisational and compositional structures. In addition to making their own dances, students will study the working methods and dances of several major contemporary choreographers. Concurrent enrollment in a technique class, either for credit or as an auditor, is recommended. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 332 |
| Education Through Movement |
| In this course, students will examine the philosophical and theoretical foundations of arts education in general and movement education in particular. Students will participate in a semester-long movement/arts residency program in a Hartford elementary school with professional artists from the community. This project, which culminates in a large-scale performance piece with the children, gives students an on-site experience of how movement is integrated into an existing public school curriculum. Also listed under educational studies. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 340 |
| Field Studies |
| An independent research project in the community under the guidance of a faculty member and a community member. |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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| THDN 345 |
| Special Topics: Improvisational Theater and Social Change |
| This course is based on the political theater methods of Augusto Boal and the performance work of InterAct, a California-based theater troupe. Studio coursework will culminate in an improvised, interactive presentation focused on campus climate issues that will be performed for the College community. Such campus climate issues that will be considered are homophobia, racism, rape prevention and sexual harassment. As preparation for the performance presentation, students will work on improvisation skills, conduct research, and explore the principles of Boal's "Theater of the Oppressed." |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 345 |
| Special Topics: Writing for Stage and Screen |
| The course covers the essentials of playwriting, and the specific demands of different media for dramatic writing. It is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of developing and writing scripts for film/television, and the live stage. Students will explore examples of both genres of dramatic writing and learn to write effectively in each. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 345 |
| Special Topics: Ancient Greek Theatre |
| An in-depth investigation of the plays and performance traditions of Classical Greek Theatre. Class meetings will include both practice and seminar components. Research and discussion will focus on the texts as plays written in and for their own time and as “blueprints” for reinterpretation by contemporary directors and playwrights. Students enrolled in the course will work together to create an ensemble theater performance as the culminating project for the course. Significant evening rehearsal time will be expected. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 345 |
| Special Topics: Mask and Physical Theater |
The use of masks goes back to the origins of theater and has been a vital element of advanced actor training. Through practical exercises that are designed to open up the expressiveness of the actor's body we will explore the world of masks and contemporary physical theatre. Readings will focus on the historical aspects of masks and their importance as a means of expression.
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in either Theater and Dance 103 or Theater and Dance 207 |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 345 |
| Special Topics: Interactive Media |
| Cyberspace is merging with physical space as new technologies and applications are making their way into almost every phase of the economy and rooting themselves in our day-to-day lives. This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience using various technologies including online communities and interactive audio and video programs. The technologies are examined as tools to be employed in a variety of performance situations. The forms and uses of the new technologies are explored in a studio context of experimentation and discussion. |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 345 |
| Special Topics Anton Chekhov: Research and Performance |
| An in-depth investigation of the writings (plays, letters, and literature) of the Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. Class meetings will include both practice and seminar components. Research and discussion will focus on Chekhov's texts as works written in and for their own time and as "blueprints" for reinterpretations by contemporary directors and playwrights. The course will culminate in a theater production that emerges from the class study. Students taking this course will work as an ensemble to fulfill this project. Significant evening rehearsal time will be expected. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 348 |
| The Arts and Special Populations |
In this seminar, we will investigate the application of the arts to special populations with a focus on, but not limited to, urban youth at risk; the incarcerated and families affected by incarceration; and victims of crime. We will look at the role the arts play in a healing and rehabilitative process with these populations, analyzing the mission, goals, action steps, and results through research and hands-on experience. Students will do a significant fieldwork project in the city of Hartford in connection and collaboration with a nonprofit organization that will include research, observation, and analysis.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Theater and Dance 332 or Theater and Dance 373, or permission of instructor. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 363 |
| Performance Theory |
This course will explore performance theory from the Greeks to the present day. Particular emphasis will be paid to the application of theory to theatrical creation and to the role of theater in society.
For Junior and Senior Theater and Dance majors or with Permission of Instructor. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 373 |
| Human Rights Through Performance: Mothers of the Disappeared |
| In this course we will examine selected human rights issues through a multi-disciplinary, multi-arts approach that includes readings, discussion, journal writing, movement exploration, and finally, the creation of a performance piece. This semester's study will look at women's protests in Chile during Pinochet's regime of political terrorism (1973-1988). Through our readings we will contextualize this phenomenon in Chilean history as well as look for parallels in other periods of political terrorism around the globe. Finally, we will build a performance piece that expresses our findings and collective viewpoint. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 373 |
| Human Rights Through Performance: The Incarcerated |
| In this course we will examine selected human rights issues through a multi-disciplinary approach that includes readings, discussion, journal writing, site visits and art-making. This semester's study will look at life behind the razor wire—what are the human rights issues that emerge in the world of the incarcerated? Included in our investigation will be the question of the death penalty, the notion of rehabilitation vs. punishment, gender-specific issues and the impact of the arts on prisoners and the institution of prison. Also listed under human rights studies. |
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1.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 393 |
| Playwrights Workshop I |
An introduction to different styles and techniques of playwriting through the study of selected plays from various theater traditions. Assignments and exercises will lead to the development of short plays scripted by students.
Prerequisite: At least one theater and dance course or Permission of the Instructor. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 393 |
| Playwrights Workshop |
An introduction to different styles and techniques of playwrighting through the study of selected plays from various world theater traditions. Assignments and exercises will lead to the development of short plays scripted by students.
Prerequisite: At least one theater and dance course or Permission of the Instructor. |
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1.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 394 |
| Directing |
This course explores the fundamentals of stage directing. Students will read texts by and about major 20th-century directors. In addition, students will direct a scene for each class, focusing on and combining different directing skills, including the understanding of stage space, movement, and text. The class will culminate in a presentation of one-act plays directed by the students.
C- or better in THDN 103 or 107, or Permission of the Instructor |
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1.00 units, Studio
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| THDN 399 |
| Independent Study |
| Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. |
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0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
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| THDN 401 |
| Performance Workshops/Trinity/La MaMa/New York City Performing Arts Program |
| A participatory workshop in which students interested in performance can work on expanding their expressive vocabulary and develop physical, vocal, psycho-physical skills. Classes include sessions in movement, improvisation, acting, image work, text, scene and ensemble work and field study in the city of New York. This course culminates in a presentation of final performance projects at Trinity and La MaMa ETC. Only students accepted in the Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Semester can enroll in this course. |
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2.00 units, Lecture
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| THDN 404 |
| Dramaturgy |
| An independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member. |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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| THDN 405 |
| The Nonprofit Arts Organization/Trinity/La MaMa/New York City Performing Arts Program |
| Students will work at field study placements selected by the students and the director for a minimum of 20 hours each week. In addition, they will have weekly discussions with the director of the program about their on-site work, as well as hear lectures, do readings, and discuss how non-profit arts organizations are structured and function. Only students accepted in the Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Semester can enroll in this course. |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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| THDN 411 |
| Performance Analysis/Trinity/La MaMa/New York City Performing Arts Program |
| In this course, students will investigate ways to evaluate and discuss performance. Each week, hey will attend three performances and a two-hour seminar. The seminar will focus on exploring ways to articulate and write about the performances they see. In addition, students will do readings, view videotapes, read reviews, and discuss together with guest artists the historical and cultural context of the performance work they attend. Only students accepted in the Trinity/La MaMa New York City Performing Arts Program can enroll in this course. |
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2.00 units, Seminar
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| THDN 466 |
| Teaching Assistantship |
| Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. |
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0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
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| THDN 493 |
| Advanced Playwriting |
An independent project under the supervision of a faculty member that includes a stage production component.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Theater and Dance 393. |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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| THDN 494 |
| Advanced Directing |
An independent project under the supervision of a faculty member that includes a stage production component.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Theater and Dance 394 |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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| THDN 496 |
| Senior Thesis Part 1 |
| The first semester of a capstone exercise for all theater and dance majors who do not elect the two-credit thesis option. Students will be required to present an original theatrical piece and to submit an accompanying paper as the culmination of their work in the Theater and Dance Department. |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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| THDN 497 |
| Senior Thesis Part 2 |
| The second semester of a capstone exercise for all theater and dance majors who do not elect the two-credit thesis option. Students will be required to present an original theatrical piece and to submit an accompanying paper as the culmination of their work in the Theater and Dance Department. |
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1.00 units, Independent Study
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| THDN 498 |
| Senior Thesis Part 1 |
| Year-long independent study. An option available only to students with strong academic records in the major and proven ability to work independently. Individual topics to be selected by the student and approved by departmental faculty. It is expected that the thesis will consist of a substantial written component with a performance or public presentation which relates in some fundamental way to the written part of the thesis. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for each semester of this year-long thesis. (two course credits are considered pending in the first semester; two course credits will be awarded for completion in the second semester.) |
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2.00 units, Independent Study
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| THDN 499 |
| Senior Thesis Part 2 |
| An option available only to student with strong academic records in the major and proven ability to work independently. Individual topics to be selected by the student and approved by departmental faculty. It is expected that the thesis will consist of a substantial written component with a performance or public presentation which relates in some fundamental way to the written part of the thesis. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for each semester of this year-long thesis. (2 course credits are considered pending for Part 1 in the first semester; 2 course credits will be awarded for completion of Part 2 in the second semester.) |
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2.00 units, Independent Study
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