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:H1:84370
DAY: 7/7-8/13
TTh 10:15-1:45
BURNS            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:H1:83839
DAY: 7/7-8/13
MTWTh 10:15-12:00
STAFF            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.

FROM PAGE TO STAGE (3 cr.)
62:965:212:B6:83840
EVE: 5/27-7/3
TTh 6:00-9:30
BAUMRIN            BRADLEY 410

An introduction to understanding the relationship between the literary nature of plays and how they are produced for the stage. Attend select current plays.

TELEVISION & SOCIETY (3 cr.)
21:965:253:B1:80930
DAY: 5/27-7/3
MW 10:15-1:45
DEMIRJIAN     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:B6:81604
EVE: 5/27-7/3
MW 6:00-9:30
DEMIRJIAN      SMITH 245

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:B1:83838
DAY: 5/27-7/3
MTWTh 10:15-12:00
PERLMUTTER           BRADLEY 310

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:T1:81526
5/27-8/13
MEETING TIME BY ARRANGEMENT

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:T1:81527
5/27-8/13
MEETING TIME BY ARRANGEMENT

By permission only.

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