Theatre

THEA 1013 credits
Introduction to Theatre
Prerequisite(s): None
Students will explore the function and significance of theatre in society and culture. They will examine the process of theatrical production, the arts of the playwright and actor, and the techniques of critical observation and evaluation. The course may involve attending plays at venues in the Lower Mainland. Please note that THEA 101 is not an acting class.

THEA 1113 credits
Acting I
Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces students to the art and technique of acting, focusing particularly on how actors employ a range of internal and external resources to realize character as action.

THEA 1123 credits
Acting II
Prerequisite(s): THEA 111
This course continues the development of the actor’s internal and external resources, and introduces the fundamental techniques actors use to realize believable character interaction and create effective scenes.

THEA 1213 credits
Introduction to Technical Theatre
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the techniques of stage management, lighting, and set construction. There will be practical production assignments in these areas.

THEA 1233 credits
Introduction to Technical Theatre II
Prerequisite(s): THEA 121
A continuation of THEA 121, introducing the techniques of costuming, make-up, scene painting, drafting, and sound in the theatre. You will participate in practical application of these techniques.

THEA 1993 credits
Practicum I
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's permission, or audition
Intense practical experience in theatre performance and production.

THEA 2013 credits
History of Theatre: 19th Century to the Present
Prerequisite(s): THEA 101, or any six university-level credits
This course introduces the innovations and insights which have shaped the art of theatre from the 19th century to today, investigating major trends and issues in theatre, and their significance within the context of larger cultural and historical changes.

THEA 2023 credits
History of Theatre: Antiquity to the 18th Century
Prerequisite(s): THEA 101, or any six university-level credits
This course explores the evolution and diversity of theatre from its origins to the 18th century. It investigates the development and significance of a range of theatre forms and styles from different historical periods, which might include Greek tragedy, Roman comedy, Medieval pageantry, Japanese Noh, Shakespeare’s stage, Italian commedia dell’arte, or the Kathakali dance theatre of India.

THEA 2113 credits
Acting III
Prerequisite(s): THEA 112
This course will develop the skills needed to expand and enhance the power of an acting performance. Students learn how to define and animate interactions with other actors to build memorable characters, clarify tactics, and make strong creative choices that energize performances.

THEA 2123 credits
Acting IV
Prerequisite(s): THEA 211
This course focuses on the techniques actors use to create vivid characterizations, sustain complex roles, and audition successfully. Students will learn how to create complex characterizations, interpret and perform classical texts, employ auditioning and career building skills, and undertake the challenges of the extended role.

THEA 2153 credits
Introduction to Voice
Prerequisite(s): THEA 112, or audition
This course introduces the techniques actors use to develop a clear and responsive speaking voice. Students will learn how the human body generates sound, and the physical training and mental awareness needed to free the voice to become an effective instrument for performance.

THEA 2503 credits
Introduction to Storytelling
Prerequisite(s): None
This course is an introduction to the creative process and techniques of storytelling. Stories from a wide range of cultures will be studied as models, with a focus on aboriginal stories. Students will create their own stories and perform them to a variety of audiences.

THEA 2973 credits
Independent Study
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's permission
An individual course of study in a selected theatre discipline. This course is available to second-year theatre students who must consult with the department head to arrange to take this course.

THEA 2983 credits
Independent Study
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's permission, or audition
An individual course of study in a theatre discipline. This course is available to second-year theatre students who must consult with the department head to arrange to take this course.

THEA 2993 credits
Practicum II
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's permission, or audition
Advanced practical experience in theatre performance and production.

THEA 3054 credits
Theatre for Young Audiences
Prerequisite(s): THEA 101
This course offers students an overview of the history, literature, and theories of theatre for young audiences with an emphasis on Canadian works. Its chief objective is to stimulate a critical awareness of young people's theatre as a distinct and important discipline.

THEA 3064 credits
History of Musical Theatre
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: THEA 201, THEA 202, or 45 university-level credits.
This course examines the development of musical theatre from the 18th century to the present, focusing on Broadway and London’s West End. Content may include analyses of individual musicals that have transformed the genre, an exploration of the place of musical theatre in popular culture, and an overview of Canadian musical theatre. Attendance at two musical theatre performances chosen from a list provided by the instructor is required.

Note: This course is offered as THEA 306 and MUSC 306. Students may take only one of these for credit.

THEA 3074 credits
World Theatre
Prerequisite(s): THEA 101 or completion of 45 university-level credits, or instructor’s permission.
This course explores the history, literature, and performance practices of a variety of non-European theatre traditions, which could include Asian, African, and Indigenous forms of performance. Students will develop a critical appreciation of non-Western performance traditions and broaden their awareness of the definitions of theatre throughout the world.

THEA 3114 credits
Acting for the Camera
Prerequisite(s): THEA 211
An exploration of the theory and practice of acting for the camera. This course examines the close relationship between stage and film acting and introduces students to the unique demands of creating effective on-camera performances. Studio exercises and projects involve students in a progression of on-camera explorations leading to the creation of a basic film acting technique. The course also introduces students to the vocabulary and practices of the film and TV industries.

THEA 3154 credits
Shakespeare in Performance
Prerequisite(s): THEA 211 and THEA 215
This course focuses on developing the voice to become an effective instrument for conveying Shakespeare’s rich, multi-layered language. Students will practice techniques to increase the openness, responsiveness, and flexibility of the voice, while also learning the acting code embedded in Shakespeare’s text, and how to engage this practice and knowledge productively when performing Shakespeare’s work.

THEA 3524 credits
Playmaking I
Prerequisite(s): THEA 211 or 45 university-level credits
This course is an introduction to the diverse theories and multiple practices of playmaking. Beginning with a survey of contemporary playmaking activity, students will investigate in-depth two or three processes currently practiced to create theatre including forum and image theatre, ritual, and self- scripting. Workshop sessions will explore the application of these approaches to the creation of theatre performances.

THEA 3534 credits
Playmaking II
Prerequisite(s): THEA 352
This course continues the exploration of playmaking begun in THEA 352 through intensive studio work focusing on mask and collective creation. The primary focus will be on the creation of theatre pieces through group and character work.

THEA 3594 credits
Selected Topics in Theatre
Prerequisite(s): Thea 101, 211
A specific topic in theatre which provides a stronger focus on a specific area of theatre studies than is available elsewhere. The course will include a combination of practical (studio) and theoretical work. Initially, the course topic will be "Shakespeare's texts and the actor".

THEA 3604 credits
Selected Topics in Theatre
Prerequisite(s): THEA 211 or 45 university-level credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore a topic or specific area of theatre studies and will vary with the instructor. Typically this course will include a combination of studio and theoretical work. Different topics will be identified by adding a letter to the course numbers, e.g., 360C, 360D.

THEA 3704 credits
Intro to Stage Design
Prerequisite(s): THEA 121 or 123
An introduction to the fundamentals of theatre design including a brief history of stage development from ancient Greece to the contemporary period. Theoretical and practical use of theatre design principles in set, costume, and lighting will be explored and applied.

THEA 3954 credits
Costume Practicum I
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
This course will provide students the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in the area of costume studies. By undertaking intermediate responsibilities in costume construction and management, students will develop skills and knowledge.

THEA 3994 credits
Practicum III
Prerequisite(s): THEA 199 or 299. Admission only by department permission
This course will provide upper-level students with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice. By undertaking intermediate responsibilities in performance or production, students will develop theatre skills and knowledge.

THEA 4014 credits
Theories of Theatre
Prerequisite(s): THEA 201 and THEA 202
Focusing on key theoretical works, this course introduces students to some of the major theories of theatre and drama that have informed and shaped theatre throughout its history.

THEA 4504 credits
Directing I
Prerequisite(s): THEA 211 and either THEA 199 or 299
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of directing commencing with a survey of directing history and theory to 1960. Students will explore the directors' creative process through the analysis of classic and contemporary scripts as well as engaging in workshop sessions in directing practice.

THEA 4514 credits
Directing II
Prerequisite(s): THEA 450
This course continues the exploration of the fundamentals of directing introduced in Theatre 450. Students will investigate directing history and theory from 1960 to the present and engage in workshop sessions in the application of directing practice. Each student will prepare and present a one act play for public performance.

THEA 4904 credits
Directed Studies in Theatre
Prerequisite(s): Twelve theatre credits plus the written permission of both the instructor and the Department head. Students enrolled in the English Major Drama Concentration may also seek department permission to take this course
This course offers students the opportunity to pursue in-depth independent study of a particular issue, problem or topic in theatre. Students must, in consultation with a faculty member, develop detailed individual course proposals indicating the readings and how the course will be assessed.

THEA 4954 credits
Costume Practicum II
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
This course will provide students the opportunity to further integrate theory and practice in the area of costume studies. By undertaking senior responsibilities in costume construction and management, students will develop skills and knowledge.

THEA 4994 credits
Practicum IV
Prerequisite(s): THEA 399. Admission is only by department permission
This course will provide upper-level students with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice. By undertaking senior responsibilities in performance or production, students will develop theatre skills and knowledge.

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