This is a selection of courses that may be offered in Spring 2020. For complete listing of course options for a particular semester of study, please contact David Ingram.
Theater Courses:
Among the possible course listings, the following may be offered:
THTR 4097 World of the Play
This course provides an overview of the dramaturgical research process. It is the prerequisite for an advanced elective course in Production Dramaturgy. In London you will attend six productions and prepare materials to assist artists and audience in achieving greater insight into the period, locale and intentions of the playwright.
NOTE: Required for the Theater Major.
THTR 3001History of Theater I
This course studies the development of theatrical modes of presentation, playwrights, plays, architecture, actors, producing agents, and audiences. Relationships are drawn between the developing theater and the political and social history of the times.
NOTE: Required for the Theater Major.
THTR 3279 Acting III
The goal of this course is to assist the actor in negotiating the challenges of heightened language and period style while maintaining commitment to objectives, detailed given circumstances and truthful listening and reacting. The content of this course will focus on poems, monologues and scenes by Shakespeare, but may add in Moliere, the Greeks, and Restoration. Requires outside preparation of exercises and scenes for presentation in class. Pre-requisitie: Acting II, Voice for the Actor, Speech for the Actor, or permission of Study Abroad Supervisor
NOTE: Required for Acting Concentration and Musical Theater Concentration.
AIFS Courses:
Art History
This course traces the development of modern and contemporary art. It introduces students to a variety of art forms and media since the 19th century as they consider the development of art from the traditional paint on canvas to video art and installations.
British Life and Culture
This multidisciplinary course - required for all attendees - offers students an opportunity to place what they are learning in their other courses into a larger, contemporary context. It also enables students to appreciate more of what they observe during their stay in Britain in regard to the underlying history, themes, and institutions of the UK.
Internship
There are a number of internship possibilities that can be arranged by AIFS. In most cases these are arranged with smaller theaters throughout London and usually require a commitment of 2 days per week. Types of internships can include production assistants, assisting with the building, installing and removing of sets and lights, box office work, and/or clerical work.
Other courses may be offered, depending on student interest. In Spring 2019 we offered History of Fashion Decor.
In addition, there are classes offered by institutions such as University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee and University of Wyoming, will be posted as they are announced. In the past, such courses have covered topics such as British Literature Since 1901 and British Women.