THR 450 - Advanced Topics in Acting

Course unit(s): 1 or 0.5
Prerequisite(s): For one unit version, THR 251 Acting II: Scene Study ; for 0.5 unit version, THR 250 Acting Process
This intensive laboratory course explores the ideas and techniques of one or more advanced approaches to performance. In some iterations this studio class will concentrate on topics such as Advanced Problems in Acting/Emotional Techniques, will meet for 4 hours per week, and students will receive one unit. Additional topics may include Stage Combat, which will meet for 3.5 hours per week and students will receive 0.5 units, (students should start with the “Unarmed” version).