School of the Arts Courses

These courses, offered by the Conservatory of Theatre Arts & Film, are open to students in all disciplines (excluding acting, dramatic writing, and theatre design/technology, respectively). Additional courses may be added to this list each semester.

Introduction to Theatre Design
SOA 1800 / 4 credits / Every semester
An exploration of the basic ideas and concepts involved in designing for theatre productions. Formerly TDT 1350.

Introduction to Screenwriting
SOA 2750 / 3 credits / Special topic (offered irregularly)
Students prepare to meet the challenges of the screenplay through exercises in writing short stories and scenes. Formerly DWR 2200.

Movement for Actors
SOA 2760 / 2 credits / Every semester
An introduction to dramatic movement for the stage. Technique, improvisation, repertoire, and composition are explored, using physical language. Students work on solos, duets, and in groups with text, objects, and music. Assignments include classroom presentations, readings, and papers. Videotapes are reviewed and discussed. Formerly TAC 2000.

Acting and Archetypes
SOA 2770 / 3 credits / Special topic (offered irregularly)
An exploration of psychological archetypes and myths. This course continues the sensory actualization techniques and includes the study of warm-up, improvisation, and other technical exercises, plus mask–making and monologues. Formerly TAC 2005.
Prerequisite: SOA 1750 or 2760

Creative Expression
SOA 3760 / 3 credits / Special topic (offered irregularly)
Students learn approaches for using the arts as a means of expression and a mode of communication. This course is designed to help future educators and residency artists develop new ways of integrating the arts into a non-arts curriculum and advance the inclusion of creative expression in the classroom. Formerly TAC 3500.

Updated Feb. 21, 2008