Theater
Course Outlines for Online Distance Learning at Honolulu University
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THE402 Acting I 3 Credit
Hours THE403 Acting II 3 Credit Hours THE405 The Psychology of Theater 3 Credit Hours THE406 Acting as a Profession 3 Credit Hours THE407 History of Theater 3 Credit Hours THE408 Playing a Role 3 Credit Hours THE409 Public Relations for the Theater 3 Credit Hours THE410 Introduction to Theater 3 Credit Hours THE412 Directing I 3 Credit Hours THE413 Directing II 3 Credit Hours THE418 Theater Business 3 Credit Hours THE423 Theater Appreciation 3 Credit Hours THE441 Makeup for the Theater 3 Credit Hours THE443 Costume Design 3 Credit Hours THE444 Scenic Design 3 Credit Hours THE445 Stagecraft 3 Credit Hours THE454 Play Production 3 Credit Hours THE458 Capstone: Optional (50 pages) 9 Credit Hours Electives: THE400 Playwriting 3 Credit Hours THE411 Music for the Theater 3 Credit Hours THE442 Dance for the Theater 3 Credit Hours THE456 Theater Lab 3 Credit Hours Masters of Arts: Theater
THE503 Advanced Acting 3 Credit Hours 40 (32+8) Study
Hours BUS590 Business & The
Performing Arts 3 Credit Hours Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts: Theater ArtsAdmission to the Program Requires some previous theater experiences. (AA degree or equivalent) University RequirementsA Total of 120 semester hours (Students may take examinations or secure a portfolio evaluation of experience to meet degree requirements)Major RequirementsA total of at least thirty-one semester hours with grades of C or better Participation in one theater program production as an actor, producer or stage manager before graduation. Internship: Students may spend 2 months of internship with a theater company in their local city or country. This internship, when properly documented, can replace ‘10 page’ paper required in each course. All students must see 10 plays during the degree program and write 1 page based on the respective area of study. The plays may be seen on TV, in movie theaters or live. Master of Arts in Performing Arts: Theater Arts (32 lecture hours and 8 research hours for each course in this program, except the thesis) Note: Students may substitute any three electives courses for any three core courses. Admission to the ProgramRequires a Bachelor’s degree (with eight to ten courses in undergraduate dance, theater or music, half of which must be in theater) or its equivalent. Equivalent training is understood to be four to six years of experience in a professional company or organization. Students entering the program with this background will be asked for an interview at which time any deficiencies will be determined. Two letters of recommendations are required. Provisional admission may be granted and is removed at the completion of twelve semester hours of work in the department with a grade-point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale Degree and Major Requirements A total of thirty-six semester hours of approved graduate work. Students are urged to structure their degree programs so as to develop individual talent and may do so in close counsel with an advisor. Participation in some aspect of performance, production or management is the practicum/research requirement for each course. Advancement to candidacy on completing twelve to eighteen semester hours with a grade-point average of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 scale, removing any undergraduate deficiencies and with the written recommendation of the student’s faculty advisor. A two-hour comprehensive examination covering the areas determined by the student and advisor. Thesis option: Master’s Thesis Seminar and Thesis/Thesis Practicum |