The Renaissance of Resilience, presented by the Howard University Department of Theatre Arts' Senior Acting Class, is the culmination of four years of training, performance, and academic excellence. The showcase features sixteen selections of theatrical works that spotlight the proficiency, artistry, technique, and zeal of this talented ensemble of eleven actors.
*Please be advised The Renaissance of Resilience includes Mature Content*
The objectives of the Acting area of concentration are designed to provide the student the opportunity to master the acting skills necessary for pursuit of a professional career in the areas of performing arts. The program combines classroom instruction with rehearsal and performance techniques. The program is divided into three levels of training: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. Specific skills are emphasized at each level. A jury examination is required each semester of all acting students. A satisfactory jury examination is necessary for a passing grade in all Acting classes.
Admission into this area of concentration is by audition and invitation only.
FALL SEMESTER
3 THAC-021 ACTING TECH I
3 THAC-014 VOICE FOR THE STAGE
2 THAC-025 MOVEMENT
3 THFD-080 PLAY ANALYSIS
3 ENGL-002 FRESHMAN ENGLISH
2 THDN-053 FUND OF DANCE I
TOTAL CREDITS- 16
SPRING SEMESTER
3 THAC-022 ACTING TECH II
3 THAC-015 DICTION FOR THE STAGE
2 THAC-054 FUND OF DANCE II
3 THTT-058 TECH PRODUCTION I
3 ENGL-003 FRESHMAN ENGLISH
3 THFD-081 PLAY READING
1 FRSM-001 FRESHMAN SEMINAR**
TOTAL CREDITS- 18
**REQUIRED FOR NEW ENTRANTS ONLY, HOWEVER, ALL OTHERS MUST SATISFY THIS CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENT WITH AN ELECTIVE.
FALL SEMESTER
3 THAC-023 ACTING CHAR/SC STD I
3 THFD-180 TH. HISTORY I (WAC)
3 PSYC-050 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
or SOCI-030 INTRO TO SOCIAL PSYC.
3 THTT-057 STAGE MAKE-UP
3 THTT-156 STAGE MANAGEMENT
3 MATH-006 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
TOTAL CREDITS- 18
SPRING SEMESTER
3 THAC-024 ACTING CHAR/SC STD II
3 THFD-181 THEATRE HISTORY II
3 THTT-059 TECH PRODUCTION II
3 THTT-053 COSTUME FOR THEATRE or
THTT-052 BASIC STAGECRAFT*** or
THTT-051 BASIC STAGE LIGHTING
3 THAC-030 BEGINNING DIRECTING
TOTAL CREDITS- 15
[THFD-186 HONORS DIRECTED STUDIES (1)]+
***COURSE OFFERED IN THE SPRING SEMESTER ONLY.
+STUDENT MUST CHECK WITH ADVISOR FOR HONOR’S COURSE EQUIVALENTS
FALL SEMESTER
4 THAC-120 ACT. CH/SCENE STD III
3 ARTH-161 ART APPRECIATION
3 ENGL-014 HUMANITIES I
3 THTT-051 BASIC STAGE LIGHTING
or THTT-052 BASIC STAGECRAFT***
or THTT-053 COSTUME FOR THEATRE
TOTAL CREDITS- 13
[THFD-186 HONORS DIRECTED STUDY (1)]+
SPRING SEMESTER
4 THAC-121 ACT. CH/SCENE STD IV
3 THAC-017 SPEECH FOR THE MICRO
3 ENGL-015 HUMANITIES II+
3 SHAKESPEARE/ACTORS
3 ELECTIVE
TOTAL CREDITS- 16
[THFD-186 HONORS DIRECTED STUDY (1)]+
***COURSE OFFERED IN THE SPRING SEMESTER ONLY.
+STUDENT MUST CHECK WITH ADVISOR FOR HONOR’S COURSE EQUIVALENTS.
FALL SEMESTER
3 THAC-122 ACTING STYLES I
3 THAC-211 ACTING FOR FILM/TV 1
3 PHIL-055 INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY
3 ELECTIVE
TOTAL CREDITS- 12
[THFD-186 HONOR’S THESIS (3)]+
SPRING SEMESTER
6 REHEARSAL&PERF/LAB
3 MUTP-100 BLACKS IN THE ARTS
3 ELECTIVE
TOTAL CREDITS- 12
[THFD-186 HONOR’S THESIS (3)]+
+STUDENT MUST CHECK WITH ADVISOR FOR HONOR’S COURSE EQUIVALENTS.
NOTE: STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS FOR GRADUATION. IF A COURSE IS NOT OFFERED, THE STUDENT MUST MAKE-UP THE HOURS IN COURSES APPROVED BY THE COORDINATOR. STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE CURRICULUM SCHEME AS PRINTED OR THEY MAY JEOPARDIZE THEIR GRADUATING WITHIN A 4 YEAR TIME PERIOD.
Many of the courses listed have laboratory hours. Laboratory hours allow for practical application of the theoretical approach addressed in both classroom exercises and lectures. Lab hours vary depending on the expectations and/or demands of the class/production. All students should anticipate committing additional time outside of classroom instruction for Lab work.