Timeroom: Spring 2025

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 755 (01) - Musical Theatre Repertoire

Musical Theatre Repertoire

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 53559

Students learn to integrate and expand on techniques in previous acting, musical theatre, and voice classes, with special emphasis given to audition techniques, repertoire expansion and specialization, and in-depth analysis of the business and personal requirements necessary to be a successful artist in the professional theatre.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): THDA 551 and THDA 555

Instructors: Thomas Alsip, Melissa Manseau

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PCAC M213

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 758 (01) - Acting III

Acting III

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 56194
Special Fees: $64.00

Applies the principles and techniques acquired by students in THDA 551 and THDA 552 to various genres, such as epic and absurdist, and to mediums such as television and film. Special attention is given to characterization beyond the student's standard range and the development of the actor as a creative artist, using the techniques of such methodologists as Lacoq, Laban, and Grotowski.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): THDA 551 and THDA 552

Instructors: David Kaye

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	MWF	12:40pm - 2:00pm	PCAC M118

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 786 (01) - Dance Pedagogy

Dance Pedagogy

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 56195

Methods course that focuses on the art and science of teaching the movement forms of ballet, modern, jazz and tap. Designed to prepare students who are seeking dance certification with a M.Ed. or a M.A.T., or who wish to open their own studio. Provides background into the nature of teaching, standards that make up good teaching, awareness of National/State standards, and study and practice of lesson plans in K-12 school curricula or private studios.

Instructors: Assaf Benchetrit

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	NHH 140

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 791 (01) - Internship in Theatre and Dance

Internship in Theatre & Dance

Credits: 2.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50767

Fieldwork with a regional or touring theatre or with a theatre education program. This advanced-level internship allows the student to experience a professional theatre/theatre education setting prior to graduation. Normally supervised by a qualified theatre professional, with frequent consultation with a faculty sponsor. Written report required. May be part- or full-time with credits assigned accordingly.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 795 (01) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50354

Advanced individual study. Specific independent study opportunities are sometimes posted in the Theatre and Dance Department Office. Project, which includes a substantial piece of writing, must be developed with supervising instructor.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): THDA 795W

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 795W (01) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50738

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): THDA 795

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 796 (01) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50606

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): THDA 796W

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 798 (01) - Senior Thesis

Senior Thesis

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 50591

Supervised research leading to the presentation of a major research paper.

Only listed colleges in section: Liberal Arts

Only listed classes in section: Senior

Only listed majors in section: THEATRE, THEATRE:ACT&DIR, THEATRE:ACTING, THEATRE:DANCE, THEATRE:DES&TEC, THEATRE:MUSTHEA, THEATRE:SECTHED, THEATRE:THEAEDU, THEATRE:YTHDRAM

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 799 (01) - Capstone Project

Capstone Project

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50766

This required course incorporates and tests the knowledge that majors have learned over their careers in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Capstone experiences are tailored to each student through conference with their adviser in their specific Theatre and Dance track.

Equivalent(s): THDA 799H

Only listed colleges in section: Liberal Arts

Only listed classes in section: Senior

Only listed majors in section: THEATRE, THEATRE:ACT&DIR, THEATRE:ACTING, THEATRE:DANCE, THEATRE:DES&TEC, THEATRE:MUSTHEA, THEATRE:SECTHED, THEATRE:THEAEDU, THEATRE:YTHDRAM

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Theatre & Dance

THDA 799H (01) - Honors/Capstone Project

Honors/Capstone Project

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50884

See description for THDA 799.

Equivalent(s): THDA 799

Only listed colleges in section: Liberal Arts

Only listed classes in section: Senior

Only listed majors in section: THEATRE, THEATRE:ACT&DIR, THEATRE:ACTING, THEATRE:DES&TEC, THEATRE:MUSTHEA, THEATRE:SECTHED, THEATRE:THEAEDU, THEATRE:YTHDRAM

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Honors course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025		Hours Arranged	TBA