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TRE 1310 Introduction to the Theatre
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
An examination of theatre as a complex and living art form from the perspectives of writer, interpretive artists, and audience. This is a non-performance course which exposes students to the components of theatrical production as a means of cultural expression. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 1320 Rehearsal and Production
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
The student will gain hands-on experience in theatrical production techniques and methods coordinated with Theatre Company productions. This course is for freshman and sophomores only and may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 1610 Fundamentals of Acting
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
An introductory survey of the crafts of acting. The student actor will focus on fundamental work in improvisation, developing the body as an instrument. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 2540 Voice and Movement
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 1610 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
The first course in an intensive study of all of the elements of the actor's instrument: voice and body. This semester's work focuses on movement through: games and improvisation; dance; clown technique; or mime. It is geared to improve the actor's grace, posture, walk, alignment, balance, endurance, flexibility and musicality. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 2660 Elements of Theatre Crafts
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
A lecture/laboratory course in which students will examine technical theatre organization, communication, and process. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 2680 Acting II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 1610 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
An in-depth consideration of acting process focusing on script analysis, stated goals and tactics. Through exercises and scene work the actor explores methods of effective character discovery and development. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3060 Principles of Arts Management
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to manage an arts organization including box office, marketing, development, company management, budgeting, communication styles and public speaking. The class will also offer a range of perspectives on how to successfully manage a non-profit arts enterprise. Principles of Arts Management will provide the student with a general overview of the various components essential to the operation of a successful arts organization. The course is designed to provide a broad overview of some topics while honing in and closely examining and researching selected others as they relate to the job of managing an arts organization. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3100 Scenic Design
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 1310 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
A study of the purposes and methods of theatrical design. Student designers will explore the philosophical and collaborative nature of the designer's work, through specific design projects which emphasize analysis and visual interpretation of the written script. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3500 Scene Study
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Advanced development of the actor's process, business, and instrument. Each semester is devoted to a single topic clarifying the student's knowledge of the tools and techniques used in the profession: script analysis, creativity and imagination, Shakespeare text analysis, advanced scene work and auditioning techniques. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3510 Acting Dynamics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Using prepared scene work student actors will learn to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Advanced actor training based in the work of modern and contemporary playwrights. Topics include: acting for the camera, monologue, duet, and ensemble. Instructor guided oral critiques are used to sharpen observational and critical perspectives. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3520 Acting Styles
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Four semesters of advanced acting techniques in which the student will explore various movement and speech techniques utilized in the performance of period and classical drama. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3540 Voice and Diction
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 1610 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Intensive study of vocal production and articulation prepare the student for the rigors of vocal performance. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3550 Scene Study BFA
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Advanced development of the actor's process, business, and instrument. Each semester is devoted to a single topic clarifying the student's knowledge of the tools and techniques used in the profession: script analysis, creativity and imagination, Shakespeare text analysis, advanced scene work and auditioning techniques. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3560 Acting Dynamics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Using prepared scene work student actors will learn to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Advanced actor training based in the work of modern and contemporary playwrights. Topics include: acting for the camera, monologue, duet, and ensemble. Instructor guided oral critiques are used to sharpen observational and critical perspectives. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3570 Acting Styles
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Four semesters of advanced acting techniques in which the student will explore various movement and speech techniques utilized in the performance of period and classical drama. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3590 Voice and Diction
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 3540 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Continues the study of vocal production and articulation begun in TRE 3540. The student will gain proficiency in the use International Phonetic Alphabet. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 3740 Rehearsal and Production II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
The student will gain hands-on experience in theatrical production techniques and methods coordinated with Theatre Company productions. This course is for freshman and sophomores only and may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4300 Theatre History I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 1310 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Students will become familiar with the development of the theatre from the Greeks through French neoclassicism, including Asian theatre. Authors, plays, historical methods and styles of staging, and their significance in the history of culture are explored through lectures, readings, and research. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4310 Theatre History II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 1310 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Development of the theatre from the Restoration to contemporary World theatre. Authors, plays, actors, designers, methods and styles of staging, and their significance in the history of culture are explored through lectures, readings, and research. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4500 Scene Study/Shakespeare
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Building upon previous study of character analysis this course will apply those techniques specifically to the preparation, rehearsal and performance of Shakespearian texts. Through advanced scene work the student explores the application of character analysis to movement and speech as they apply to playing Shakespeare. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4510 Acting Dynamics BFA: Advanced Process
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Using prepared scene work student actors will learn to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Advanced actor training based in the work of modern and contemporary playwrights. Topics include: acting for the camera, monologue, duet, and ensemble. Instructor guided oral critiques are used to sharpen observational and critical perspectives. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4520 Acting Styles
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Four semesters of advanced acting techniques in which the student will explore various movement and speech techniques utilized in the performance of period and classical drama. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4550 Scene Study
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Advanced development of the actor's process, business, and instrument. Each semester is devoted to a single topic clarifying the student's knowledge of the tools and techniques used in the profession: script analysis, creativity and imagination, Shakespeare text analysis, advanced scene work and auditioning techniques. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4560 Acting Dynamics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Using prepared scene work student actors will learn to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Advanced actor training based in the work of modern and contemporary playwrights. Topics include: acting for the camera, monologue, duet, and ensemble. Instructor guided oral critiques are used to sharpen observational and critical perspectives. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4570 Acting Styles
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 2680 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Four semesters of advanced acting techniques in which the student will explore various movement and speech techniques utilized in the performance of period and classical drama. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4590 Voice and Diction BFA
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 3950 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
The student actor will study and acquire proficiency in the use of a variety of dialects used in theatrical and commercial settings. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4650 Fundamentals of Directing
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
TRE 1310 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
TRE 1610 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
Concentration on basic principles of staging, use of designer's floor plan, understanding of visual and temporal composition as well as organizational and planning techniques form the basis of the course. The student will gain experience in directorial technique culminating in the production of a one act play. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4670 Methods Teaching High School Dramatics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prospective teachers will develop course work and lesson plans for the classroom. Development of teaching techniques and skills appropriate for use in secondary education are emphasized throughout the course. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4680 Methods of Play Production/Performing Arts in Detroit
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
How do you make a play? Using a page to stage approach students will explore a variety of theatrical methods used in preparation and presentation of stage performances. Students will be required to attend pre-arranged performances of chosen productions throughout the metropolitan area. A lab fee will be charged to cover the cost of admission. Transportation to and from the theatre is the responsibility of the student. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4950 Directed Studies
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Supervised individual projects. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4960 Directed Studies in Acting
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Supervised individual projects. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4970 Directed Studies in Directing
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Supervised individual projects. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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TRE 4980 Directed Studies in Design
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Supervised individual projects. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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