TPP 1282 Voice and Movement for the Stage . . . . . 2(0.5,0)
Beginning course in the exploration of the sources of voice and movement and the process of developing individual expression and strength. Required of all theatre majors and directed primarily toward preparation for stage work, this course is a valuable elective for all majors.

TPP 2100 Beginning Acting . . . . . 3(3,0)
Introduction to the process of acting: preparation, understanding, analysis, interaction and expression. Work is directed toward bringing a character to life on the stage and communicating this life and relationships with others to an audience. Intended for those with little or no acting experience.

TPP 2190 Rehearsal and Performance . . . . . 1(0,0)
Production involvement in any area of theatre performance. Performance may include acting, directing, technical production, design, theatre management. Open to majors or prospective majors only. Note: University Theatre participation does not require registration for coursework. Enrollment permission granted after consultation with instructor.

TPP 2260 Acting for the Camera . . . . . 3(2,0)
Adapting the craft of acting to the needs of the TV or film camera. Work in a studio on scenes, daytime serials, commercials. Prerequisite: TPP 2100.

TPP 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit.

TPP 3140 Acting: Realism . . . . . 3(2,0)
Basic realistic acting techniques applied to the increased demands of writers like Chekov, Ibsen, etc. Scene study. Text analysis. Critiques. Prerequisite: TPP 1282, TPP 3155.

TPP 3155 Acting: Scene Study . . . . . 3(2,0)
Continued work on acting basics emphasizing scene study of contemporary writers, exercises, critiques, discussion. Prerequisite: TPP 2100, permission.

TPP 3310 Play Directing . . . . . 3(2,0)
Directing for stage. Lectures and discussions followed by practical application of procedures. Prerequisite: Acting and related courses and permission of instructor.

TPP 3711 Voice Development Laboratory . . . . . 2(1,0)
Using the natural voice to express the range and subtlety of character in both prose and verse drama. Exploration of the voice as part of the total acting gesture. Prerequisite: TPP 1282.

TPP 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit.

TPP 4141 Acting: Styles I . . . . . 3(2,0)
Developing the actor's historical imagination in order to create characters in plays from Restoration, French farce, Theatre of the Absurd, etc. Prerequisite: TPP 1282, TPP 3155, or permission.

TPP 4143 Acting: Styles II . . . . . 3(2,0)
Emphasis on creating roles using extensive study in plays requiring skill with language. Shakespeare, Greek theatre, etc. Scene study. Test analysis and research. Prerequisite: TPP 1282, TPP 3155, or permission

TPP 4600 Play Writing . . . . . 3(3,0)
Technique of play construction; practice in writing plays. Opportunity for reading production of plays of merit.

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