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2147 2150 2500 2511 2512 2523 2524 2545 2547 2550
3111 3121 3125 3126 3152 3180 3345 3347 3511 3521
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THE1100 Introduction to the Practice of Theatre (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Introduction to the concept of theatre as a collaborative art with emphasis on practical elements. Weekly laboratory sessions that link theory with practice.
(Previously : THE1201).
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THE1300 Methodology of Theatrical Studies (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to analytical methods for the theatre: techniques for analyzing dramatic texts and staged performances. Research tools: bibliography, computer-assisted research, etc.
(Previously : THE2122).
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THE1500 Introduction � la pratique th��trale (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Introduction au th��tre comme pratique collective. Des laboratoires hebdomadaires qui explorent les rapports entre th�orie et pratique.
(Ant�rieurement : THE1601).
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THE1700 M�thodologie des �tudes th��trales (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Initiation aux m�thodes d'analyse du th��tre : pr�sentation des approches relatives au texte dramatique et � la repr�sentation sc�nique. Outils de recherche : bibliographie, recherche informatis�e et autres.
(Ant�rieurement : THE2522).
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THE2100 The Theatrical Event (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to the fundamental elements of dramatic structure and theatrical presentation. Analysis of theatrical performances attended by the class. Lectures and discussions explore theories and techniques which may be used to understand the nature of the theatrical event.
G, C, H. Mandatory attendance at performances outside of class time.
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THE2111 Acting I (6,0,0) 3 cr.
The skills and discipline of acting. Voice and movement. Introduction.
Prerequisite : THE1201 or permission of the Department. C,H.
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THE2112 Acting II (6,0,0) 3 cr.
The skills and discipline of acting. Voice and movement. Intermediate.
Prerequisites : THE1201, THE2111, and permission of the Department. C,H.
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THE2123 Principles of Play Analysis (3,0,0) 3 cr.
The study of elements of the dramatic text and their evolution. Analysis of representative plays of different genres and historical periods.
G,C,S.
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THE2124 Speech (3,0,0) 3 cr.
An introduction to the rudiments of speech training in English for the actor with an introduction to the speaking of prose and poetry.
C,S.
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THE2145 Theatre History I: From Ritual to Profession (3,0,0) 3 cr.
History of the theatre from its origins to the beginning of the Renaissance. The study of dramatic texts and dramaturgy, theatre architecture and technology, staging, theatrical convention, and the social and political context of theatre production.
(Also offered as CLA2145) (Previously: THE 2144)
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THE2147 Theatre History II: From Classicism to the Dawn of Romanticism (3,0,0) 3 cr.
History of the theatre from the Renaissance to the end of the 18th century. The study of dramatic text and dramaturgy, theatre architecture and technology, staging, theatrical convention, and the social and political context of theatre production.
(Previously: THE 2146)
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THE2150 Technical Theatre I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
An introductory course in technical theatre production providing basic instruction in the theory and practice of stage-crafts. Practical work oriented towards the mounting of productions by the :italic.Com�die des Deux Rives:eitalic. and/or the Drama Guild, to which students are assigned under the supervision of the instructor.
G, C, H.
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THE2500 L'�v�nement th��tral (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude des �l�ments de la repr�sentation th��trale. Critique et analyse de plusieurs spectacles � partir de diverses th�ories et pratiques de l'�v�nement th��tral.
G, C, H. Assistance obligatoire � des spectacles en dehors des cours.
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THE2511 Jeu I (6,0,0) 3 cr.
Techniques et discipline de l'interpr�tation th��trale. Voix et mouvement. Initiation.
Pr�alable : THE1601 ou la permission du D�partement. C,S.
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THE2512 Jeu II (6,0,0) 3 cr.
Techniques et discipline de l'interpr�tation th��trale. Voix et mouvement. Interm�diaire.
Pr�alables : THE2511 et la permission du D�partement. C, S.
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THE2523 Principes de la dramaturgie (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude des composantes du texte th��tral et de leur �volution. Analyse de pi�ces repr�sentatives de diff�rents genres et de diverses p�riodes.
G,C,S.
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THE2524 Diction (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Diction fran�aise pour l'acteur : �tude des pr�ceptes et des r�gles fondamentales de la parole.
C,S.
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THE2545 Histoire du th��tre I : du th��tre rituel au th��tre professionnel (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Histoire g�n�rale du th��tre depuis les origines jusqu'� la Renaissance. �tude de la litt�rature dramatique et de la dramaturgie, des modes de repr�sentation et de l'architecture th��trale, des modes de production et des techniques sc�niques ainsi que des contextes sociaux et politiques de la production th��trale.
(Aussi offert sous la cote CLA 2545) (Ant�rieurement : THE 2544)
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THE2547 Histoire du th��tre II : du th��tre classique au d�but du th��tre romantique (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Histoire g�n�rale du th��tre depuis la Renaissance jusqu'au XIXe si�cle. �tude de la litt�rature dramatique et de la dramaturgie, des modes de repr�sentation et de l'architecture th��trale, des modes de production et des techniques sc�niques ainsi que des contextes sociaux et politiques de la production th��trale.
(Ant�rieurement : THE 2546)
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THE2550 Technique th��trale I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Initiation th�orique et pratique aux aspects techniques de la repr�sentation sc�nique : terminologie, personnel, construction, dessin technique, principes de l'�lectricit�, projecteurs, pratique de plateau, r�gie. Travaux dirig�s dans des productions de la Com�die des Deux Rives et / ou de la Drama Guild.
G, C, S.
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THE3111 Principles of Play Direction (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Survey of major trends in the practices of directing. Introduction to the basic problems of staging. Students direct an in-class project.
Prerequisites : THE1100, THE2111, THE2145, THE2147 or the equivalent. M, HS. (Previously : THE3211).
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THE3121 Theatre Production 3 cr.
A practical course in theatre production involving substantial responsibilities in four areas of theatrical practice. Specific requirements regarding procedures for the allocation, execution and evaluation of these production assignments may be obtained from the Department. Completion of requirements for the course normally takes more than one session. Students should therefore register for the course at the beginning of the session in which they expect to complete their final production assignment.
C, H.
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THE3125 The Modern Traditions of Acting in English Language Theatre (6,0,0) 3 cr.
Study of acting, concentrating on techniques, methods and texts from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Practical work includes scene study, text analysis, understanding of intentions, and the playing of action.
Prerequisites : THE1100, THE2111 or the equivalent, and permission of the Department. C, H.
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THE3126 The Classical Traditions of Acting in English Language Theatre (6,0,0) 3 cr.
Study of acting, concentrating on plays from the classical repertoire, with special attention given to Shakespeare. Practical work includes scene study, the development of skills required to perform in verse and an introduction to the mentality and physical sense of different periods and styles.
Prerequisites : THE1100, THE2111 or the equivalent, and permission of the Department. C, H.
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THE3152 Technical Theatre II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Advanced problems of technical stage production: stage lighting, sound reproduction, stage management and the execution of technical drawings.
Prerequisite : THE2150. G, C, H. (Previously : THE2152).
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THE3180 Special Studies (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Study of a selected topic in the performing arts. Examination of the work of specific major directors, performers, designers, playwrights or theoreticians.
Prerequisites : THE1100, THE2145, THE2147 or the equivalent.
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THE3345 Modern Theatre: From Enlightenment to World War I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
History of the theatre from the period of the French Revolution to the early 20th century. The evolution of dramatic forms: melodrama to naturalism. The advent of the director.
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THE3347 Theatre in English Canada (3,0,0) 3 cr.
A study of theatre in English Canada from its origins to the present day, including representative texts in translation from French speaking Canada.
G, C, H. (Previously : THE2143).
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THE3511 Principes de la mise en sc�ne (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Pr�sentation des grands courants de la mise en sc�ne. Initiation aux questions de base de la mise en sc�ne. Les �tudiants dirigent un exercice en classe.
Pr�alables : THE1500, THE2511, THE2545, THE2547 ou l'�quivalent. M, SA. (Ant�rieurement : THE3611).
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THE3521 Spectacle dirig� 3 cr.
Cours pratique en production th��trale. L'�tudiant inscrit � ce cours accepte des responsabilit�s substantielles dans quatre domaines de la pratique th��trale. Le D�partement founit les renseignements concernant l'attribution, l'ex�cution et l'�valuation des responsabilit�s. Pour satisfaire aux exigences de ce cours, plus d'une session est normalement n�cessaire. L'�tudiant s'y inscrit au d�but de la session au cours de laquelle il compte accomplir sa derni�re t�che de production.
C, S.
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THE3527 Le jeu th��tral moderne de langue fran�aise (6,0,0) 3 cr.
La recherche du personnage selon diverses th�ories et pratiques d�velopp�es depuis le milieu du XIXe si�cle. �tude de textes de diff�rents niveaux de langue.
Pr�alables : THE1500, THE2511 et la permission du D�partement. C, S.
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THE3528 La tradition classique du jeu th��tral de langue fran�aise (6,0,0) 3 cr.
La recherche du personnage du th��tre classique. �tude pratique du vers en g�n�ral et de l'alexandrin en particulier.
Pr�alables : THE1500, THE2511 et la permission du D�partement. C, S.
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THE3552 Technique th��trale II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Aspects plus avanc�s de la technique th��trale : �clairage, jeux d'orgue et gradateurs, reproduction sonore, dessin technique, pratique de plateau.
Pr�alable : THE2550. G, C, S. (Ant�rieurement : THE2552).
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THE3580 �tudes sp�cialis�es (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude d'un �l�ment particulier des arts de la sc�ne. Analyse des travaux marquants de certains metteurs en sc�ne, com�diens, sc�nographes, dramaturges ou th�oriciens.
Pr�alables : THE1500, THE2545, THE2547 ou l'�quivalent.
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THE3745 Th��tre moderne : du si�cle des lumi�res � la Premi�re Guerre mondiale (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Histoire g�n�rale du th��tre depuis l'�poque de la R�volution fran�aise jusqu'au d�but du XXe si�cle. L'�volution des genres dramatiques : du m�lodrame au naturalisme. L'av�nement du metteur en sc�ne.
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THE3746 Le th��tre au Canada fran�ais (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude du th��tre au Canada fran�ais des origines � nos jours. �tude de quelques oeuvres traduites du th��tre canadien anglais.
G, C, S. (Ant�rieurement : THE2543).
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THE3901 Mouvement / Movement (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Course involving bodily analysis and development of basic physical skills as well as group improvisation and characterization through movement.
Prerequisite: THE2111. C,H. In order to take this course students must be in good physical condition. (Previously: THE2900.)
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THE3910 Voix / Voice (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Development of voice and speech; a study of the parameters of voice (quality, intensity, pitch, expressiveness, projection) and of speech (articulation, resonance, accents, rhythm and dynamics).
Prerequisite: THE2111. C,H. (Previously: THE2910.)
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THE3960 Administration th��trale / Theatre Administration (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to the work of the administrator and of the producer in community and professional theatres. Survey of the administrative and technical requirements of productions on tour.
Prerequisite: 6 credits in technical theatre or permission of the Department. G, C, H.
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THE3981 Techniques sp�cialis�es I / Special Skills I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to a special theatre skill (mime, masks, puppetry, techniques of musical, regional or ethnic theatre).
Prerequisites : THE1100, THE2111 and permission of the Department. G, C, H.
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THE3982 Techniques sp�cialis�es II / Special Skills II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to a special theatre skill (mime, masks, puppetry, techniques of musical, regional or ethnic theatre).
Prerequisites : THE1100, THE2111 and permission of the Department. G, C, H.
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THE4010 Projet sp�cial / Special project 6 cr.
Honours essay on a subject chosen by the student and approved by the Department. The essay is subject to an oral examination. The essay shall normally relate to a major undertaking for a production of the Drama Guild or the Com�die des Deux Rives.
H.
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THE4015 Recherche dirig�e / Directed Research 6 cr.
Research paper based on a general reading list supplemented by material specific to the individual project.
H.
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THE4111 Practice of Stage Direction (6,0,0) 3 cr.
Means and methods available to the director. Students direct a public performance of a one-act play or a substantial scene from a longer piece.
PREREQUISITES: THE3111, THE3342 AND PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT. H. (PREVIOUSLY THE3211)
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THE4120 Theatre Production III 3 cr.
A practical course in theatre production offered to students undertaking substantial performance, design, technical or artistic responsibilities in productions. These productions are normally those of the Drama Guild, and are directly supervised by the teaching staff.
Prerequisite: 24 THE credits or the equivalent. H.
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THE4123 Practice of Dramaturgy (3,0,0) 3 cr.
From page to stage. Exploring scenic potential of the dramatic text. Exercises in play development and adaptation of short texts for the stage.
Prerequisite : THE2123 or permission of the Department. C,S.
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THE4142 Theory of the Theatrical Event (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Survey of selected historical documents on the theory and practice of the theatre. Relation of aesthetic theories to specific aesthetic codes. Examination of essential and universal elements in the nature of the theatre.
Prerequisites: THE2122, THE3341, THE3342 or permission of the Department. G,C,H (Previously: THE4942)
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THE4143 Contemporary Theatre : From World War I to Today (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Contemporary theatre at the crossroads of theory, text and practice. The influence of the director, theatre practitioners and theoreticians on the development of modern and contemporary drama.
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THE4511 Pratique de la mise en sc�ne (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Outils et m�thodes de la mise en sc�ne. Les �tudiants dirigent un spectacle public d'une pi�ce en un acte ou d'une sc�ne importante.
Pr�alables : THE3511, THE3742 et la permission du D�partement. S. (Ant�rieurement THE3611)
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THE4520 Spectacle dirig� III 3 cr.
Cours impliquant l'�tudiant soit dans un r�le principal soit dans une responsabilit� technique ou artistique importante au sein de spectacles directement supervis�s par le personnel enseignant. Normalement ces spectacles sont sous la responsabilit� de la Com�die des Deux Rives.
Pr�alable : 24 cr�dits THE ou l'�quivalent. S.
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THE4523 Pratique de la dramaturgie (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Du texte � la sc�ne. Exercices de cr�ation et d'adaptation de courts textes pour la sc�ne.
Pr�alable : THE 2523 ou permission du D�partement. C,S.
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THE4542 Th�orie de l'�v�nement th��tral (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude de certains documents historiques sur la th�orie et la pratique du th��tre. Rapport des diff�rentes th�ories esth�tiques avec les codes esth�tiques particuliers. Examen des �l�ments essentiels et universels dans la nature du th��tre.
Pr�alables : THE2522, THE3741, THE3742 ou la permission du D�partement. G,C,S, (Ant�rieurement : THE4942)
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THE4543 Th��tre contemporain : de la Premi�re Guerre mondiale � nos jours (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Le th��tre contemporain au carrefour de la th�orie, de la dramaturgie et de la pratique. L'influence du metteur en sc�ne, des praticiens et des th�oriciens sur la production th��trale moderne et contemporaine.
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THE4910 Projet sp�cial / Special Project 3 cr.
Honours essay on a subject chosen by the student and approved by the Department. The essay is subject to an oral examination. The essay shall normally relate to a major undertaking for a production of the Drama Guild or the Com�die des Deux Rives.
H.
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THE4911 Son et �clairage : Techniques et conception / Sound and Lighting: Technology and Design (3,0,0) 3 cr.
The creative use of sound and lighting in theatre.
Prerequisite : 6 credits in technical theatre or permission of the Department. G, C, H. (Previously : THE3961).
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THE4915 Sc�nographie / Scenography (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Exploration of the practice of scenography for the theatre, and in particular, set and costume design.
Prerequisite : 6 credits in technical theatre or permission of the Department. G, C, H. (Previously : THE3970).
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THE4918 La mise en sc�ne : th�mes choisis / Special Topics in Play Direction (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude approfondie d'un aspect sp�cifique de la mise en sc�ne : approche textuelle, corporelle, spatiale, par exemple./In-depth study of a specific approach to directing practice: for example, textual, corporal, spatial.
Pr�alables : THE3511 ou l'�quivalent et la permission du D�partement. S. Prerequisites:THE3111 or the equivalent and the permission of the Department. H.
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