Theater Arts & Television

Department of Visual & Performing Arts
Bradley Hall, Room 213
Phone:  973/353-5119
Fax:      973/353-1392
http://vpa.newark.rutgers.edu

INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA (3 cr.)
21:965:203:H1:92954
DAY: 7/6-8/12
TTh 10:15-1:45
GOUGH-GORDON           BRADLEY 410

Introduction to communications media; explores the history, evolution, economics, and social consequences of book publishing, newspapers, magazines, radio, broadcast and cable television, as well as the Internet and new media.

VOICE & SPEECH FOR THE THEATER I (3 cr.)
21:965:209:H1:92673 (CANCELLED)
DAY: 7/6-8/12
MTWTh 10:15-12:00
MILLER           BRADLEY 310

An introduction to the use of the voice as a vocal instrument. Beginning with breath control, students learn how to project the voice, the use of resonators, and the placement of the voice in space.

LIVING THEATER-INTRODUCTION TO THEATER (3 cr.)
62:965:211:B6:94189
EVE: 5/26-7/2
TTh 6:00-9:30
WELLS          BRADLEY 311

An introduction to the basic elements of theater through an examination of the roles of the playwright, director, designer, and actor. Attend select current plays.

TELEVISION & SOCIETY (3 cr.)
21:965:253:B1:90868
DAY: 5/26-7/2
MW 10:15-1:45
GOUGH-GORDON     BRADLEY 313

The political, sociological, psychological, and ethical impact of television; explores examples from the history of the medium and contemporary popular culture and examines the vast social transformation created by television through readings from the social sciences, philosophy, literature, and the arts.

THE ART & HISTORY OF THE FILM (3 cr.)
62:965:256:B6:91480
EVE: 5/26-7/2
MW 6:00-9:45
DEMIRJIAN           BRADLEY 312

Development of the film as an art form; its origins in stage techniques; the emergence of a film aesthetic through the contributions of various international artists.

ACTING FUNDAMENTALS (3 cr.)
21:965:271:B1:94182
DAY: 5/26-7/2
MTWTh 10:15-12:00
DREW            BRADLEY 311

Fundamental principles of acting; theory and practice emphasizing imagination, movements, rhythm, and group ensemble; basic techniques and exercises.

INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN THEATER (BA cr.)
21:965:483:T1:91409
5/26-8/12
MEETING TIME BY ARRANGEMENT
STAFF

By permission only.

Problems in the theory and/or practice of theater; may be arranged in consultation with department chairperson.

INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN BROADCASTING (BA cr.)
21:965:487:T1:91410
5/26-8/12
MEETING TIME BY ARRANGEMENT
STAFF

By permission only.

Special problems in the theory and/or practice of broadcasting; may be arranged upon consultation with department chairperson.