Course Highlights

TH201 Introduction to Acting (3)

A beginning and interactive study of acting, acting philosophy, and technique including stage presence, story-telling and preparation, that will assist the performer to communicate to an audience in an engaging and authentic way.

C353 Theatre Arts (3)

A theatre acting offering, participating in the cast of a full-length play or musical in which you will learn and work out the craft of acting and a biblical philosophy of the performing arts. Open to all traditional TMU students. Audition required.

C355 Theatre Production (3)

A theatre production offering, participating in a full-length play or musical in which you will learn a biblical worldview of production and work out the crafts of set building, stage management & crew, hospitality & cast services, production design, hair & makeup design, costuming, lighting, audio, props, or social media/video production & photography. Open to all traditional TMU students. Application required. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 3 units count toward communication electives.

C356 Theatrical Choreography (3)

Choreography workshop for actors. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 3 units count toward communication electives.

C358 Production Techniques (3)

Production Techniques will teach the student the art of production that will prepare them for a wide range of production opportunities in the future – from professional events to productions in local churches, schools, and everything in between. In this class, students will learn the theory, foundation, philosophy, and theology of event production. The student will also have the opportunity of hands-on learning through labs in a partnership with Campus Productions and Events as well as learning to pitch and design an event from the ground up with a team. There is something for every talent and interest, and the hands-on learning approach is unbeatable.