David Weber

Individual or group study of techniques, history, or literature of the theatre. Required project or term paper. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5400.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

This course wIll develop the tools necessary for professional development and pursuit of work as a theatrical performer. Students will prepare for and experience practical musical and non-musical in-person and video auditions. Main topics Include self-tapes, casting, networking, and booking work. Emphasizing professional readiness, students create a professional portfolio-resume, headshots, audition book, and website. Course previously offered as TH 4853.Prerequisite(s): TH 3843 or TH 3373 or Instructor's permission.

Ensemble Theatre is an alternative approach to creating that emphasizes collaborative ensemble-based writing, community research and outreach, and social and political awareness. Utilizing improvisational techniques, community-oriented research skills and non-textual performance practices, students will explore and create theatre based on their communities, interests and concerns.

This is an introductory course to the physical aspects of role creation. It introduces the student to a variety of methodologies to increase somatic awareness used in analyzing and altering physical performance for the stage. The students will be evaluated on the application of theories discussed and demonstrated in class.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 Acting I.

A continuation of the actor's process to the intermediate level. Content will include further character study, scene analysis, Improvisation, and applied Stanlslavski based techniques. Scene work will focus on truthful behavior through imaginary circumstances on the stage, including extreme circumstances, using active or event analysis. Audition techniques will be further developed. Students will see OSU Theatre Department or professional productions and write critical responses to that work.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323.

A continuation of the actor's process to the intermediate level. Content will include further character study, scene analysis, Improvisation, and applied Stanlslavski based techniques. Scene work will focus on truthful behavior through imaginary circumstances on the stage, including extreme circumstances, using active or event analysis. Audition techniques will be further developed. Students will see OSU Theatre Department or professional productions and write critical responses to that work.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323.

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

This course wIll develop the tools necessary for professional development and pursuit of work as a theatrical performer. Students will prepare for and experience practical musical and non-musical in-person and video auditions. Main topics Include self-tapes, casting, networking, and booking work. Emphasizing professional readiness, students create a professional portfolio-resume, headshots, audition book, and website. Course previously offered as TH 4853.Prerequisite(s): TH 3843 or TH 3373 or Instructor's permission.

This is an introductory course to the physical aspects of role creation. It introduces the student to a variety of methodologies to increase somatic awareness used in analyzing and altering physical performance for the stage. The students will be evaluated on the application of theories discussed and demonstrated in class.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 Acting I.

A continuation of the actor's process to the intermediate level. Content will include further character study, scene analysis, Improvisation, and applied Stanlslavski based techniques. Scene work will focus on truthful behavior through imaginary circumstances on the stage, including extreme circumstances, using active or event analysis. Audition techniques will be further developed. Students will see OSU Theatre Department or professional productions and write critical responses to that work.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323.

A continuation of the actor's process to the intermediate level. Content will include further character study, scene analysis, Improvisation, and applied Stanlslavski based techniques. Scene work will focus on truthful behavior through imaginary circumstances on the stage, including extreme circumstances, using active or event analysis. Audition techniques will be further developed. Students will see OSU Theatre Department or professional productions and write critical responses to that work.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323.

Specialized topics in acting or directing.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Individual or group study of techniques, history, or literature of the theatre. Required project or term paper. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5400.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

A professional acting studio focusing on the business of show business for actors and directors. Networking and career building strategies will be explored and the building of an actor's repertoire of audition material developed. The course will introduce students to writing resumes, selecting headshots, understanding unions, agents, managers, etc. Course previously offered as TH 4853.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 and TH 2323.

Ensemble Theatre is an alternative approach to creating that emphasizes collaborative ensemble-based writing, community research and outreach, and social and political awareness. Utilizing improvisational techniques, community-oriented research skills and non-textual performance practices, students will explore and create theatre based on their communities, interests and concerns.

This is an introductory course to the physical aspects of role creation. It introduces the student to several methodologies used in analyzing and altering physical performance in theatre and film. The students will be evaluated on the application of theories discussed and demonstrated in class.Prerequisite(s): TH 1333 Voice and Movement.

Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Continuation and refinement of TH 1323. Textual and character analysis, characterization and inner techniques based on Stanislavsky and Meisner systems. Audition techniques and scene work focusing on truthful behavior through work on modern and contemporary plays, including an introduction to comedy.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323.

Individual or group study of techniques, history, or literature of the theatre. Required project or term paper. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5400.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

A professional acting studio focusing on the business of show business for actors and directors. Networking and career building strategies will be explored and the building of an actor's repertoire of audition material developed. The course will introduce students to writing resumes, selecting headshots, understanding unions, agents, managers, etc. Course previously offered as TH 4853.Prerequisite(s): TH 1323 and TH 2323.

BFA Jury provides the student with an introduction to the Business of Acting.Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 2 credit hours.

This course surveys the development of radio, television, cable/satellite, and digital media, including the Internet and how it affects the modern actor. We will focus on how technology and industrial control of the electronic media shape an actor's content. The purpose of this course is to provide you with a solid understanding of how the electronic media function in modern life in terms of the social, political, and cultural impact for the actor. Students will be utilizing film, editing software, social media, website design to create content and audition reels.