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Theater Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts is a broad base live performance degree, anchored on the belief that classroom study and live performance productions are of equal and complementary value. 

Likened to the production of diamonds from rough carbon-based material under intense pressure over time, the SDA Theater Arts program’s mission is to produce and continue producing the next generations of brilliant live performance artists who have a well-rounded foundation and humanistic approach to whatever they do, wherever they end up in their professional and personal lives.

The term “Live Performance” is specifically used as the knowledge and skills acquired are not only applicable in the theater industry but also in video, television, film/ digital film making, photography, fashion, the corporate world, even academia. The program will prepare graduates for professional careers in a global-community that is becoming increasingly dependent on the arts and humanities for its information, cultural enlightenment, and entertainment.

The Program combines skills in theoretical understanding of the principles behind both classical and contemporary theatre genres and forms; Extensive experience in mounting and staging plays (for the Production Specialization) and performing in them (for the Performance Specialization) using both classical and contemporary plays; Knowledge of all the elements of the theatre arts (thus, Performance Specialization students are required to study the foundational concepts of acting and Production Specialization students will study the basics of production work); Knowledge of areas peripheral to the theatre arts such as marketing, running a theatre company as well as current industry practices and actual experience working with industry-leading and established theatre, performing arts companies, film, television, events and advertising companies.

The student applicants will have to take and pass the College of Saint Benilde’s entrance examinations. There will be a second stage screening where the passers will undergo the following: a) For applicants under the Performance track they will be auditioned using a prepared monologue; b) For applicants under the Production track they will be asked to submit/present a portfolio of their previous involvement and exposure in productions, staging and live events.

This subject guide gathers in one place carefully evaluated and selected resources on Theater Arts available and accessible at the CLR and its subscribed databases. Books (both print and electronic) are categorized per course; while journals, magazines, online databases, are recommended for the entire Theater Arts program.


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Books on ACTING1 - Acting 1

Acting 1

The course is a basic and brief survey of theater concepts and terminologies on Acting.  The participants will develop basic acting skills and techniques including oral communication, improvisation and stage movement.

The structure is based on the techniques established by Viola Spolin in the late 1950’s as laid down in her book “Improvisation for the Theatre.” In “Theatre Games”, the student learns acting concepts by playing “games”. The technique of letting students role-play frees them from the burden of “acting” and thus liberates him or her to concentrate on the task at hand or what Spolin would call the point of concentration. This leads to improvisation which in turn leads to scene building. This is the point of departure for any advanced acting course. At the end of the workshop, the students should understand basic techniques in acting and discover the importance of their art to society and to life.

Acting 1

The course is a basic and brief survey of theater concepts and terminologies on Acting.  The participants will develop basic acting skills and techniques including oral communication, improvisation and stage movement.

The structure is based on the techniques established by Viola Spolin in the late 1950’s as laid down in her book “Improvisation for the Theatre.” In “Theatre Games”, the student learns acting concepts by playing “games”. The technique of letting students role-play frees them from the burden of “acting” and thus liberates him or her to concentrate on the task at hand or what Spolin would call the point of concentration. This leads to improvisation which in turn leads to scene building. This is the point of departure for any advanced acting course. At the end of the workshop, the students should understand basic techniques in acting and discover the importance of their art to society and to life.

Books on ACTING2 - Acting 2

Acting 2

The course explores the fundamentals of acting using Konstantin Stanislavski’s trilogy of books on acting that aims to root acting in reality, using various methods that enables the actor to use his inner resources in the pursuit of emotion and truth while onstage. The students will undergo the process using exercises and in so doing learn the theories and practical applications of a specific acting lesson.

Acting 2

The course explores the fundamentals of acting using Konstantin Stanislavski’s trilogy of books on acting that aims to root acting in reality, using various methods that enables the actor to use his inner resources in the pursuit of emotion and truth while onstage. The students will undergo the process using exercises and in so doing learn the theories and practical applications of a specific acting lesson.

Books on ACTING3 - Acting 3

Acting 3

The advanced course in acting further develops the student by creating a thorough internal process working for a sense of truth and at the same time incorporating technical aspects such as proper breathing, voice projection, line delivery and use of space in understanding different types of characters from different texts.

The course is an application of the process drawing from varied text-based materials in one-act plays and monologues with character-driven roles from the classical period until the modern period resulting in creating a well-rounded and holistic actor with a complex understanding of the human psyche.  

Acting 3

The advanced course in acting further develops the student by creating a thorough internal process working for a sense of truth and at the same time incorporating technical aspects such as proper breathing, voice projection, line delivery and use of space in understanding different types of characters from different texts.

The course is an application of the process drawing from varied text-based materials in one-act plays and monologues with character-driven roles from the classical period until the modern period resulting in creating a well-rounded and holistic actor with a complex understanding of the human psyche.  

Books on ACTING4 - Acting 4

Acting 4

The advanced course further applies the process and understanding of different characters from text-based materials but developing a whole narrative using full-length plays.  It also develops the actor in creating character relationships with other actors in the text. The course further strengthens collaboration with other key players in the production such as the playwrights, director, designers and production people by creating a full production at the end of the course.

Acting 4

The advanced course further applies the process and understanding of different characters from text-based materials but developing a whole narrative using full-length plays.  It also develops the actor in creating character relationships with other actors in the text. The course further strengthens collaboration with other key players in the production such as the playwrights, director, designers and production people by creating a full production at the end of the course.

Books on ASCRIPT - Script Analysis

Script Analysis

All practitioners of the theatre arts need a basic knowledge of analyzing scripts before they can even attempt to mount the plays. This course will teach the students how to read and understand scripts on a deeper level, anchoring the work on the themes and issues that the playwright wishes to convey. It is only through a deeper understanding and a critical analysis of the written material can they come up with concepts and ideas by which to interpret and come up with original and unique points-of-view on how to stage their productions.

Script Analysis

All practitioners of the theatre arts need a basic knowledge of analyzing scripts before they can even attempt to mount the plays. This course will teach the students how to read and understand scripts on a deeper level, anchoring the work on the themes and issues that the playwright wishes to convey. It is only through a deeper understanding and a critical analysis of the written material can they come up with concepts and ideas by which to interpret and come up with original and unique points-of-view on how to stage their productions.

Books on BUSITHA - Business of Performance and Production

Business of Performance and Production

The Business of Performance and Production is an advanced course for Theater Arts students. It aims to familiarize the students with the business side of acting and production such as a survey of potential employment opportunities in the theater, film, television and advertising industries; current industry practices on hiring; how to come up with a portfolio and strategies for passing auditions.

At the end of the course, industry professionals and managers will be asked to sit down in panel to conduct actual auditions. This hands-on, reality/industry-based approach ensures that the soon-to-graduate student is equipped with the tools necessary to find a job as an actor or part of the production.

Business of Performance and Production

The Business of Performance and Production is an advanced course for Theater Arts students. It aims to familiarize the students with the business side of acting and production such as a survey of potential employment opportunities in the theater, film, television and advertising industries; current industry practices on hiring; how to come up with a portfolio and strategies for passing auditions.

At the end of the course, industry professionals and managers will be asked to sit down in panel to conduct actual auditions. This hands-on, reality/industry-based approach ensures that the soon-to-graduate student is equipped with the tools necessary to find a job as an actor or part of the production.

Books on CDESGN1 - Costume Design 1

Costume Design 1

Costume Design is a comprehensive study of one of the specialized fields of production designing for theater. It begins with the study of the fashion and clothes construction of the important eras and periods of western and eastern civilization. After this stage, which is marked by theory and research, the course moves on to hands-on work utilizing the basic processes of costume designing: conceptualization, illustration, fabric research and construction.

Costume Design 1

Costume Design is a comprehensive study of one of the specialized fields of production designing for theater. It begins with the study of the fashion and clothes construction of the important eras and periods of western and eastern civilization. After this stage, which is marked by theory and research, the course moves on to hands-on work utilizing the basic processes of costume designing: conceptualization, illustration, fabric research and construction.

Books on CDESGN2 - Costume Design 2

Costume Design 2

This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of costume design for the theater. Students will be immersed in developing the artistic and practical aspects of designing costumes, building on previous training. Students will learn how to communicate design concepts, style and choices both visually and verbally through research and the construction of the costume wardrobe.

Costume Design 2

This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of costume design for the theater. Students will be immersed in developing the artistic and practical aspects of designing costumes, building on previous training. Students will learn how to communicate design concepts, style and choices both visually and verbally through research and the construction of the costume wardrobe.

Books on DIRECT1 - Directing 1

Directing 1

The course explores the basic principles and fundamentals of directing for the stage. The students will be introduced to different types of spaces that will affect their staging. It also engages in an experiential investigation of directing and focuses on the development of skills in the areas of composition and use of space, creation of stage imagery, dramaturgy and historical research, script analysis and textual interpretation, ensemble development and collaboration with actors and designers.  

Directing 1

The course explores the basic principles and fundamentals of directing for the stage. The students will be introduced to different types of spaces that will affect their staging. It also engages in an experiential investigation of directing and focuses on the development of skills in the areas of composition and use of space, creation of stage imagery, dramaturgy and historical research, script analysis and textual interpretation, ensemble development and collaboration with actors and designers.  

Books on DIRECT2 - Directing 2

Directing 2

The advanced course focuses on text analysis, conceptualization and the process by which the director’s analysis and interpretation is applied to the technical aspects of the theatre arts using a full-length play.  The course also explores relationships between politics and aesthetic practice, the role of the audience, the institutional realities of professional theatre, classical texts, presentational and representational staging and the role of theatre-making in our society. At the end of the course, the student begins to think as a director and brings diverse aspects of their own identities to their work.

Directing 2

The advanced course focuses on text analysis, conceptualization and the process by which the director’s analysis and interpretation is applied to the technical aspects of the theatre arts using a full-length play.  The course also explores relationships between politics and aesthetic practice, the role of the audience, the institutional realities of professional theatre, classical texts, presentational and representational staging and the role of theatre-making in our society. At the end of the course, the student begins to think as a director and brings diverse aspects of their own identities to their work.

Books on DRMTURG - Dramaturgy

Dramaturgy

The course introduces the student to the history and role of the dramaturg developing basic skill sets and developing a basic understanding of the approach for play analysis with regard to a historical perspective of dramatic literature. It also develops a personal methodology in applying concepts to original research-based artistic work and assist for a theatrical organization in season selection, audience education and development. 

Dramaturgy

The course introduces the student to the history and role of the dramaturg developing basic skill sets and developing a basic understanding of the approach for play analysis with regard to a historical perspective of dramatic literature. It also develops a personal methodology in applying concepts to original research-based artistic work and assist for a theatrical organization in season selection, audience education and development. 

Books on DPRODUC - Dance Pre-Production Preparations

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Books on HAIRDES - Hair and Make-Up Design

Hair and Make-Up Design

This course is an overview of the basic practice of make-up and hair design. It is aimed at teaching the student how to design, style and apply hair and make-up in aid of character representation and development, as based on the unique qualities of the character and in relation to her role vis-à-vis the play’s narrative. It will go through the basics of hair and skin maintenance, fundamentals of hair and make-up design as well as the more complex areas of the field, including basic application of prosthetics.

Hair and Make-Up Design

This course is an overview of the basic practice of make-up and hair design. It is aimed at teaching the student how to design, style and apply hair and make-up in aid of character representation and development, as based on the unique qualities of the character and in relation to her role vis-à-vis the play’s narrative. It will go through the basics of hair and skin maintenance, fundamentals of hair and make-up design as well as the more complex areas of the field, including basic application of prosthetics.

Books on IMPROVI - Improvisation

Improvisation

This course is an introduction to the creative process–understanding its nature and development.

You will discover the inner way of experiencing the individual power of your body in movement, space and time through improvisational and reflective exercises. Students will build their intuitive and kinesthetic knowledge and explore new or unfamiliar ideas and begin to form movement material for your dance studies, guided by the fundamental theories of compositional structures and devices

Improvisation

This course is an introduction to the creative process–understanding its nature and development.

You will discover the inner way of experiencing the individual power of your body in movement, space and time through improvisational and reflective exercises. Students will build their intuitive and kinesthetic knowledge and explore new or unfamiliar ideas and begin to form movement material for your dance studies, guided by the fundamental theories of compositional structures and devices

Books on INTROPE - Introduction to the Performing Arts

Introduction to the Performing Arts

This course is a basic introduction to Performing Arts using an interdisciplinary approach. This course examines traditions and developments in the visual and performing arts genres including music, dance, theater, cinema, visual arts, and architecture.  Students will be introduced to the elements of each genre, along with an overview of its historical development in Western European and Asian traditions. 

Introduction to the Performing Arts

This course is a basic introduction to Performing Arts using an interdisciplinary approach. This course examines traditions and developments in the visual and performing arts genres including music, dance, theater, cinema, visual arts, and architecture.  Students will be introduced to the elements of each genre, along with an overview of its historical development in Western European and Asian traditions. 

Books on LIDESIN - Lighting Design

Lighting Design

The course is an introduction to the theories, processes, and methods of designing the lighting for the stage and other forms of live performance, as an effective means of conveying the director’s vision. It is a laboratory workshop that explores in guiding the attention of the spectator to focus on the relevant part of the stage, define the scenographic space, and take part in shaping the emotional response of the spectator by suggesting the atmosphere of the scene. It is also an opportunity for the student to learn how to supervise and direct a lighting crew in setting up, operating, and maintaining a stage lighting system for a particular performance/ show.

Lighting Design

The course is an introduction to the theories, processes, and methods of designing the lighting for the stage and other forms of live performance, as an effective means of conveying the director’s vision. It is a laboratory workshop that explores in guiding the attention of the spectator to focus on the relevant part of the stage, define the scenographic space, and take part in shaping the emotional response of the spectator by suggesting the atmosphere of the scene. It is also an opportunity for the student to learn how to supervise and direct a lighting crew in setting up, operating, and maintaining a stage lighting system for a particular performance/ show.

Books on LIGHTTS - Lighting Tools

Lighting Tools

The course is an overview of the different principles, elements, fixtures, and control systems used as tools in the process of designing the lighting for the stage and other forms of live performance. It involves hands-on work with controls and instrumentation, as well as, the fundamental and practical knowledge in identifying, manipulating, and controlling the various tools, principles and elements available to the scenographer and technician. This course is intended to be a laboratory wherein the individual student could learn how to set-up, operate, and maintain a stage lighting system.

Lighting Tools

The course is an overview of the different principles, elements, fixtures, and control systems used as tools in the process of designing the lighting for the stage and other forms of live performance. It involves hands-on work with controls and instrumentation, as well as, the fundamental and practical knowledge in identifying, manipulating, and controlling the various tools, principles and elements available to the scenographer and technician.  This course is intended to be a laboratory wherein the individual student could learn how to set-up, operate, and maintain a stage lighting system.

Books on MOVMNT1 - Movement 1

Movement 1

The course offers a comprehensive workshop process that introduces the student-actor to the basic techniques and exploration of movement and dance for different spaces. These techniques include the Alexander Technique and the Laban Technique. The course allows the student to be comfortable with their bodies which serves as the main instrument of the actor and exploring its vast potential to communicate to a narrative and its audience.

Movement 1

The course offers a comprehensive workshop process that introduces the student-actor to the basic techniques and exploration of movement and dance for different spaces. These techniques include the Alexander Technique and the Laban Technique. The course allows the student to be comfortable with their bodies which serve as the main instrument of the actor and exploring its vast potential to communicate to a narrative and its audience.

Books on MOVMNT2 - Movement 2

Movement 2

The advanced course builds on what the student-actor has learned about the body and movement in the course Movement 1. It is a workshop-style course that brings the student through a comprehensive study of the use of the body for the exploration of space. It begins with a review of the Alexander Technique and moves on to the study of advanced techniques from Yoga and Mime. At the end of the course, the students are required to create devised pieces inspired by other forms of art such as literature, visual arts, theater and film.

Movement 2

The advanced course builds on what the student-actor has learned about the body and movement in the course Movement 1. It is a workshop-style course that brings the student through a comprehensive study of the use of the body for the exploration of space. It begins with a review of the Alexander Technique and moves on to the study of advanced techniques from Yoga and Mime. At the end of the course, the students are required to create devised pieces inspired by other forms of art such as literature, visual arts, theater and film.

Books on MTHEORY - Music Theory

Music Theory

The course is aimed at giving the students a basic working knowledge of music theory. The course brings them through an overview of the fundamental properties of sound and elements of music and expand their understanding of music literacy. This will enable the theater practitioner, whether as a performer or part of the production team, to understand the creation and application of music in a stage play or a live event. The course emphasizes hands-on application of the lessons with the piano being used as the basic instrument for teaching these lessons.

Music Theory

The course is aimed at giving the students a basic working knowledge of music theory. The course brings them through an overview of the fundamental properties of sound and elements of music and expand their understanding of music literacy. This will enable the theater practitioner, whether as a performer or part of the production team, to understand the creation and application of music in a stage play or a live event. The course emphasizes hands-on application of the lessons with the piano being used as the basic instrument for teaching these lessons.

Books on PRODMNT - Production Management

Production Management

The course investigates the theories and techniques of production management.  It includes a thorough examination of the responsibilities and position of a production manager and the basic management concepts involved in the organization, planning, and control of stage/live productions. This course Includes conceptualization of project proposals, budgets, schedules, and concepts, as well as marketing, advertising, and publicity.

Production Management

The course investigates the theories and techniques of production management.  It includes a thorough examination of the responsibilities and position of a production manager and the basic management concepts involved in the organization, planning, and control of stage/live productions. This course Includes conceptualization of project proposals, budgets, schedules, and concepts, as well as marketing, advertising, and publicity.

Books on SCENED1 - Scene Design 1

Scene Design 1

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts.

Scene Design 1

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts.

Books on SCENED2 - Scene Design 2

Scene Design 2

This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be more immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course further develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director in different genres and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts that will be rendered through scaled technical drawings which will ultimately be built into a scale model or a maquette.

Scene Design 2

This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be more immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course further develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director in different genres and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts that will be rendered through scaled technical drawings which will ultimately be built into a scale model or a maquette.

Books on SOCARTS - Society in the Arts

Society in the Arts

The course fosters the student to be an artist-teacher-facilitator developing a capacity to expose and engage with members of an assigned community using arts as a catalyst for social change and empowerment. Students will develop and formulate their own syllabus for creative art activities and expressions through shared learning practices in this class.

This course offers students a collaborative learning experience through self-reflection and creative feedback for societal transformation.

Society in the Arts

The course fosters the student to be an artist-teacher-facilitator developing a capacity to expose and engage with members of an assigned community using arts as a catalyst for social change and empowerment. Students will develop and formulate their own syllabus for creative art activities and expressions through shared learning practices in this class.

This course offers students a collaborative learning experience through self-reflection and creative feedback for societal transformation.

Books on STAGMGT - Stage Management

Stage Management

This course investigates the theories and techniques of stage management. It includes a thorough examination of various activities performed by stage managers in different production situations, as well as discussions relating to standard practices and common variations. The primary objective of this course is to give you a thorough understanding of the stage manager's responsibilities and position in theatrical productions. This course will help students to develop organizational skills to successfully run a production.

Stage Management

This course investigates the theories and techniques of stage management. It includes a thorough examination of various activities performed by stage managers in different production situations, as well as discussions relating to standard practices and common variations. The primary objective of this course is to give you a thorough understanding of the stage manager's responsibilities and position in theatrical productions. This course will help students to develop organizational skills to successfully run a production.

Books on STCRAFT - Stagecraft

Stagecraft

Stagecraft is an intensive, hands-on course for the Theater Arts students. It aims to teach them the rudiments of basic carpentry and painting for the theater and how to use them safely and properly. This is essential for set building, technical equipment rigging and creating basic scenography for theater plays and live performances.

The course will bring the students through a study of the various materials and tools utilized for basic stage carpentry and painting which they will then handle and use for the creation of basic sets, rigs, platforms and scenography.

Stagecraft

Stagecraft is an intensive, hands-on course for the Theater Arts students. It aims to teach them the rudiments of basic carpentry and painting for the theater and how to use them safely and properly. This is essential for set building, technical equipment rigging and creating basic scenography for theater plays and live performances.

The course will bring the students through a study of the various materials and tools utilized for basic stage carpentry and painting which they will then handle and use for the creation of basic sets, rigs, platforms and scenography.

Books on TEDIREC - Technical Direction

Technical Direction

The course explores a comprehensive study of the elements, systems, methods of technical integration (infrastructure, power, scenery, lighting, sound reinforcement, video projection), the fundamental and practical knowledge in providing for the safe, proper, and efficient integration of working environments that the artist, audience, director, scenographers, technicians, and all parties involved in a production that ultimately is required for cost-effective and time-efficient mounting, running, and “striking” of stage and live performances. By the end of this course, students are required to participate in an actual production/ event/ performance to be mounted, run, and de-mounted.

Technical Direction

The course explores a comprehensive study of the elements, systems, methods of technical integration (infrastructure, power, scenery, lighting, sound reinforcement, video projection), the fundamental and practical knowledge in providing for the safe, proper, and efficient integration of working environments that the artist, audience, director, scenographers, technicians, and all parties involved in a production that ultimately is required for cost-effective and time-efficient mounting, running, and “striking” of stage and live performances. By the end of this course, students are required to participate in an actual production/ event/ performance to be mounted, run, and de-mounted.

Books on THEPLAN - Thesis Planning

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Books on THEPRO1 - Theater Production 1 and 2

Theater Production 1 and 2

This is a hands-on production course that involves mounting and presenting a one-act play under a designed professional theater company with a professional theatre director and the class serving as artistic and production team. The class will undergo the major rudiments of creating a production from designing, read and script analysis, rehearsals, set and costume construction, technical set-up as well as marketing.  The production will be staged at the SDA Black Box or Theater as part of the theater company’s regular season with a paying audience in attendance.

Theater Production 1 and 2

This is a hands-on production course that involves mounting and presenting a one-act play under a designed professional theater company with a professional theatre director and the class serving as artistic and production team. The class will undergo the major rudiments of creating a production from designing, read and script analysis, rehearsals, set and costume construction, technical set-up as well as marketing.  The production will be staged at the SDA Black Box or Theater as part of the theater company’s regular season with a paying audience in attendance.

Books on THISTO1 - Western Theater History

Western Theater History

The course is an examination of the development of Western Theater (European and American) from its origin in ancient ritual and classical antiquity to its present practice. The course will survey the relationship between dramatic literature, theater aesthetics, architecture and production with the worldview, social, political, religious, and economic developments of the various periods in history. It will explore the evolution of theater through a study of the influence of world history on theater and performance in terms of styles, movements, and plays in various periods and geographic areas. The class will discuss the contribution of these developments in various periods to modern theater. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Western Theater History

The course is an examination of the development of Western Theater (European and American) from its origin in ancient ritual and classical antiquity to its present practice. The course will survey the relationship between dramatic literature, theater aesthetics, architecture and production with the worldview, social, political, religious, and economic developments of the various periods in history. It will explore the evolution of theater through a study of the influence of world history on theater and performance in terms of styles, movements, and plays in various periods and geographic areas. The class will discuss the contribution of these developments in various periods to modern theater. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Books on THISTO2 - Asian Theater History

Asian Theater History

The course is a study of major theatrical traditions and dramatic works in Asia in various periods, cultures, and tradition. The class will learn the historical development of these various theatrical forms and dramas and the influence of their respective periods, culture and geography on its performance and aesthetics. The course will explore the theories and application of these various Asian theatrical traditions on contemporary world theater. The students will examine at examples of intercultural encounters among these Asian traditions as well as with western theatrical practice. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Asian Theater History

The course is a study of major theatrical traditions and dramatic works in Asia in various periods, cultures, and tradition. The class will learn the historical development of these various theatrical forms and dramas and the influence of their respective periods, culture and geography on its performance and aesthetics. The course will explore the theories and application of these various Asian theatrical traditions on contemporary world theater. The students will examine at examples of intercultural encounters among these Asian traditions as well as with western theatrical practice. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Books on THISTO3 - Philippine Theater History

Philippine Theater History

The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the development of theater arts in the Philippines from pre-colonial rule to the present conditions. It considers the specific historical context of a form’s emergence and the aesthetic transformations that occurred within the country’s literary and dramatic traditions specifically during the colonial rules of the Spanish and American period, the modern period will focus on the influences and development of colonization especially in the emergence of different theater companies and organizations from 1920’s to the present.

Philippine Theater History

The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the development of theater arts in the Philippines from pre-colonial rule to the present conditions. It considers the specific historical context of a form’s emergence and the aesthetic transformations that occurred within the country’s literary and dramatic traditions specifically during the colonial rules of the Spanish and American period, the modern period will focus on the influences and development of colonization especially in the emergence of different theater companies and organizations from 1920’s to the present.

Books on THOPERA - Theater Operations

Theater Operations

The course is an overview of the the elements, systems, and methods of theater operations, developing skills in formulating user-friendly, preventive, predicative, and custodial maintenance, safe, cost-contained theater operations policies and procedures. The course also investigates new and emerging media and technologies in live performance production.

Theater Operations

The course is an overview of the the elements, systems, and methods of theater operations, developing skills in formulating user-friendly, preventive, predicative, and custodial maintenance, safe, cost-contained theater operations policies and procedures. The course also investigates new and emerging media and technologies in live performance production.

Books on THREAD1 - Theater Readings in Classical Theater

Theater Readings in Classical Theater

The course is designed to offer students an in-depth analysis of the nature and purpose of Greek and Roman drama in its historical, social and theatrical milieu.  The class will discuss the major dramatists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Theater Readings in Classical Theater

The course is designed to offer students an in-depth analysis of the nature and purpose of Greek and Roman drama in its historical, social and theatrical milieu.  The class will discuss the major dramatists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Books on THREAD2 - Theater Readings in Shakespeare

Theater Readings in Shakespeare

The course is a critical reading and assessment of selected works by William Shakespeare focusing on three categories of his body of work namely: tragedies, comedies and the history plays. It is designed to offer students an understanding of the historical, social and theatrical milieu during the Elizabethan period (English Renaissance) through the analysis of works by major dramatists in the period. The class will focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Theater Readings in Shakespeare

The course is a critical reading and assessment of selected works by William Shakespeare focusing on three categories of his body of work namely: tragedies, comedies and the history plays. It is designed to offer students an understanding of the historical, social and theatrical milieu during the Elizabethan period (English Renaissance) through the analysis of works by major dramatists in the period. The class will focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Books on THREAD3 - Theater Readings in Modern and Contemporary Theater

Theater Readings in Modern and Contemporary Theater

This course offers studies of the selected major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from 18th Century through Postmodern dramatic theories.  The course will discuss the major dramatists and theorists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Theater Readings in Modern and Contemporary Theater

This course offers studies of the selected major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from 18th Century through Postmodern dramatic theories.  The course will discuss the major dramatists and theorists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.

Books on THREAD4 - Theater Readings in Philippine Theater

Theater Readings in Philippine Theater

The course is an exploration of the critical readings, theoretical concepts and assessment of Philippine theater.  The students are expected to read on dramatic criticisms from various sources written by forerunners in the study of Philippine theater. It engages the student through panel reading to think critically on the different discourses in philosophical, political and sociological aspects of Philippine theater. Students are also expected to read and write dramatic criticisms from chosen texts written by Filipino playwrights that hold great impact in the development of Philippine literature and performance.

Theater Readings in Philippine Theater

The course is an exploration of the critical readings, theoretical concepts and assessment of Philippine theater.  The students are expected to read on dramatic criticisms from various sources written by forerunners in the study of Philippine theater. It engages the student through panel reading to think critically on the different discourses in philosophical, political and sociological aspects of Philippine theater. Students are also expected to read and write dramatic criticisms from chosen texts written by Filipino playwrights that hold great impact in the development of Philippine literature and performance.

Books on THSOUND - Sound Design

Sound Design

The course explores a comprehensive study of the elements, systems, and methods of designing sound for the theater. It gives the student an intensive study of the aesthetic and practical approaches to soundscape and sound system design for the theater with emphasis on hands-on learning through the actual handling of sound design instruments and equipment.  By the end of the course, students are required to design soundscape for a production.

Sound Design

The course explores a comprehensive study of the elements, systems, and methods of designing sound for the theater. It gives the student an intensive study of the aesthetic and practical approaches to soundscape and sound system design for the theater with emphasis on hands-on learning through the actual handling of sound design instruments and equipment.  By the end of the course, students are required to design soundscape for a production.

Books on VOSTUD1 - Voice Studies 1

Voice Studies 1

The introductory course for students who specializes in acting is intended to equip them with the basic rudiments of vocal technique that will enable them to sing for theater plays or live performances. The course presents the basic principles and methods of vocal performance and pedagogy and its application to vocal repertoire. Aspects of breathing, support, diction and a variety of vocal literature will be addressed.

Voice Studies 1

The introductory course for students who specializes in acting is intended to equip them with the basic rudiments of vocal technique that will enable them to sing for theater plays or live performances. The course presents the basic principles and methods of vocal performance and pedagogy and its application to vocal repertoire. Aspects of breathing, support, diction and a variety of vocal literature will be addressed.

Books on VOSTUD2 - Voice Studies 2

Voice Studies 2

The advanced course deals with voice and singing strategies for the students who specializes in the fundamentals of acting. It builds on what they have learned in Voice Studies 1. In this course, they acquire further skills in singing for the theater or for live performances as solo performers, working in a duet or in an ensemble.

Voice Studies 2

The advanced course deals with voice and singing strategies for the students who specializes in the fundamentals of acting. It builds on what they have learned in Voice Studies 1. In this course, they acquire further skills in singing for the theater or for live performances as solo performers, working in a duet or in an ensemble.

Books on WESASIA - Introduction to Western and Asian Theater

Introduction to Western and Asian Theater

The course is a basic overview of the elements, principles and processes of the western and Asian theater. It also aims to familiarize the student with basic theater architecture and technology from main countries and how it has changed its sociological, political and religious conditions.  It will explore the evolution of theater through a study of the influence of world history on theater and performance in terms of styles, movements, and plays in various periods and geographic areas. The class will discuss the contribution of these developments in various periods to modern theater from the western and Asian theater.

Introduction to Western and Asian Theater

The course is a basic overview of the elements, principles and processes of the western and Asian theater. It also aims to familiarize the student with basic theater architecture and technology from main countries and how it has changed its sociological, political and religious conditions.  It will explore the evolution of theater through a study of the influence of world history on theater and performance in terms of styles, movements, and plays in various periods and geographic areas. The class will discuss the contribution of these developments in various periods to modern theater from the western and Asian theater.

Books on WSCRIPT - Scriptwriting

Scriptwriting

This course aims to teach the student the craft of writing scripts for the theatre or what is known as playwriting.  The course will cover the elements of playwriting: theme, plot, storyline, structure, setting, character, conflict, dialogue, action, atmosphere and mood. Like all writing classes, they will be asked to do numerous writing exercises leading up to their final project: writing a one-act play.

They will be guided through the revisions of their exercises and drafts leading up to a final script, with emphasis on the importance of revisions in crafting a polished script.

They will also be asked to read a lot of outstanding examples of classic and contemporary plays as they go through their studies of the elements of playwriting. Film screenings of recorded play productions and live viewing of plays will be utilized to demonstrate that scripts for plays are meant to be performed.

Scriptwriting

This course aims to teach the student the craft of writing scripts for the theatre or what is known as playwriting.  The course will cover the elements of playwriting: theme, plot, storyline, structure, setting, character, conflict, dialogue, action, atmosphere and mood. Like all writing classes, they will be asked to do numerous writing exercises leading up to their final project: writing a one-act play.

They will be guided through the revisions of their exercises and drafts leading up to a final script, with emphasis on the importance of revisions in crafting a polished script.

They will also be asked to read a lot of outstanding examples of classic and contemporary plays as they go through their studies of the elements of playwriting. Film screenings of recorded play productions and live viewing of plays will be utilized to demonstrate that scripts for plays are meant to be performed.

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