collapse allexpand all
Concurrent Course
Dramatic Arts (THTR)
- http://dramaticarts.usc.edu/
- D class assignments available; URL: http://dramaticarts.usc.edu/.
- Information regarding "D" clearance courses can be found here: sdastudents.usc.edu. At the start of each term, students interested in a course that is at capacity or requires "D" Clearance are encouraged to attend the first class. Per the approval of the instructor, students will then be able to submit a "D-Clearance Approval" form found here: sdastudents.usc.edu. For further questions regarding our courses, please email sdainfo@usc.edu, call (213) 740-1286 or visit DAB-301 (Office of Admissions & Student Services).
Study of diverse genres and disciplines of acting; fundamental techniques necessary for performance; scene study from contemporary text.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62602D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 4 of 10 | Tomm Polos | DABB5 | ![]() ![]() | |
62607R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 5 | Kirstin Eggers | MCC112 | ![]() | |
62610R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 18 | MCC109 | ![]() | ||
62601R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 3 of 5 | Stevie Johnson | PED206 | ![]() | |
62603R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 1 of 5 | DAB213 | ![]() | ||
62604R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 1 of 18 | Laura Flanagan | DABB5 | ![]() | |
62605R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 1 of 5 | Paul Urcioli | DAB109 | ![]() | |
62608R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 18 | MCC112 | ![]() |
Introduction to the theoretical and foundational practices, techniques and strategies specific to screen acting in relation to the basic dynamics of acting for the stage.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62609D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Friday | 0 of 12 | Kate Burton | DABB10 | ![]() ![]() |
Basic training for the actor's body for expression and communication. Awareness and control through mind-body techniques.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62621D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 18 | Stephanie Shroyer | MCC107 | ![]() | |
62622R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 18 | MCC111 | ![]() |
Basic principles and techniques of acting through theatre games and improvisation. Introduction to contemporary texts, basic characterization and cold reading techniques.
- Note: #62625: BFA Acting, Stage and Screen
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62625D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 18 | Anita Dashiell-Sparks | PED206 | ![]() ![]() | |
62627D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 18 | MCC107 | ![]() ![]() | ||
62626D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 18 | MCC112 | ![]() | ||
62629D | 001 | Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Friday | 0 of 18 | MCC111 | ![]() ![]() |
Individual and group exercises to free the actor physically and emotionally and to stimulate creativity, imagination, and self-expression.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62636R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Monday | 5 of 18 | Debra De Liso | MCC109 | ![]() | |
62637R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Friday | 1 of 18 | PED206 | ![]() | ||
62638R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 18 | MCC111 | ![]() | ||
62631R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 18 | Debra De Liso | MCC111 | ![]() | |
62632R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 18 | Kirstin Eggers | MCC111 | ![]() | |
62633R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 18 | Debra De Liso | PED202 | ![]() |
Focuses on the questions, artistic choices, methodologies, and approaches of an actor/director/designer in the preparation of a production score prior to rehearsal.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62639R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 5 | Melinda Finberg | SOSB37 | ![]() | |
62641R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 5 | WPHB26 | ![]() | ||
62642R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 5 | Melinda Finberg | KAP147 | ![]() | |
62643R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 5 | DMC160 | ![]() ![]() | ||
62645R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 5 | THH119 | ![]() | ||
62647D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 25 | Rena Heinrich | ![]() ![]() | ||
62644R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 5 | Sharon Carnicke | KAP164 | ![]() |
Introduction to the non-performance areas of theatrical production(administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-onparticipation in USC productions.
- Note: Rolling Enrollment Course: Additional seats will open August 2025 after first-year enrollment.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62657R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 5 of 15 | Elizabeth Harper,Tak Kata,Noel Nichols, Ann Closs-Farley | THH210 | ![]() ![]() | |
62662R | 001 | Lab | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 5 of 60 | ![]() |
Advanced understanding of non-performance areas of theatrical production (administrative, design, and technical fields) through hands-on participation in USC productions.
- Note: Course is for BFA or BA-Emphasis production students only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62670D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Thursday | 0 of 25 | Noel Nichols, Duncan Mahoney,Scott Faris | PED114E | ![]() ![]() | |
62671R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 0 of 25 | TTL | ![]() |
A guided student exploration of the fundamentals of applied design elements and their use as creative tools in the design process
- Note: Course is for BFA or BA-Emphasis production students only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62672D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 0 of 25 | Tom Buderwitz | KAP164 | ![]() ![]() |
A comprehensive overview and understanding of how stand-up evolved in the United States, from the mid-1800's to the current touring performers.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63238R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 70 | THH212 | ![]() |
Introduction to the theater and its relationship to society through major plays in film versions. Separate screenings to be arranged.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: An exploration of movie musicals - from the stage to the screen and back again.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62611R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | Mon, Wed | 2 of 40 | Rena Heinrich,Scott Faris | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() |
Comedy and Performance traces the history of comedy in performance from its earliest incarnations to the present day.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62752R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 50 | Zachary Steel | DMC150 | ![]() |
An exploration of the phenomena of stardom and celebrity across media, entertainment, sports and social influence, ranging from early modern theatre to current day.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63246R | 001 | Lecture | 5:30-7:20pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 40 | WPH207 | ![]() |
A comprehensive exploration of voice, speech and acting to strengthen the actors physical instrument.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62613D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 3 of 18 | Laura Flanagan, | DAB213 | ![]() | |
1:00-2:50pm | Friday | Stephanie Shroyer | MCC109 |
Training and practice in the coordination of the physical apparatus of the actor utilizing various movement techniques through improvisation.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62767R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 18 | PED207 | ![]() | ||
62770R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 18 | Zachary Steel | DAB213 | ![]() | |
62769R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 18 | DAB213 | ![]() |
Continuing development of imagination leading to an increased range of dramatic expression through the formalized text of William Shakespeare.
- Note: Course is for BFA acting/musical theatre majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62772D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 18 | MCC111 | ![]() ![]() | ||
2:00-3:50pm | Monday | MCC109 |
Principles of stage make-up materials and skills allowing the actors to enhance their features and techniques for moderate and extreme aging, injuries, and character roles.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62781R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Friday | 3 of 15 | Gary Domasin | THH110 | ![]() |
The visualization and communication of design ideas through free-hand and mechanical drawing: orthographics, isometrics,perspective, shades and shadows, plans, sections and elevations.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62789R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 8 of 25 | Tom Buderwitz | DMC252 | ![]() |
Theory and practice of theatrical lighting design including electricity, radiant energy, refraction, reflection, absorption, chromatic variation and electronic controls.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62796D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 25 | Elizabeth Harper | MCC106 | ![]() |
Basic audio engineering science, how sound is measured, basic transducers and signal flow. Operation of recording and playback equipment used in theatrical sound design/mixing.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62800D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 14 | Noel Nichols | MCC110 | ![]() |
Polishing the actor's skills through analysis and performance applied to the arc of a character.
- Prerequisite: THTR 101
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62811R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 18 | Bayo Akinfemi | MCC111 | ![]() | |
62820R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 4 of 18 | Bayo Akinfemi | DABB5 | ![]() | |
62812R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 18 | Stevie Johnson | SCD | ![]() | |
62814R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 4 of 18 | Paul Urcioli | DAB109 | ![]() | |
62816R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 18 | PED206 | ![]() |
Explores the art of clowning in hospitals for the purpose of improving the well-being of those in need.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62830R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 18 | Zachary Steel | DABB10 | ![]() |
Examination of basic directorial principles. Pre-production analysis and rehearsal procedures; relationship of the director to actor; integration of technical aspects of production.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62855R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 18 | DABB5 | ![]() | ||
62858R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 18 | Tony Taccone | MCC112 | ![]() | |
62857R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 11 of 18 | Stephanie Shroyer | MCC111 | ![]() | |
62859D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 18 | Tony Taccone | MCC112 | ![]() |
Explores the range and genealogy of LGBTQ theatre and performance across political, historical, and theatrical contexts.
- Prerequisite: THTR 225
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62874D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 13 | Boni Alvarez | ![]() |
An in depth study of improvised comedy scene work. An exploration of the primary tools and structure for creating improvised scenes and developing characters for stage and screen.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62890R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 18 | SCD | ![]() |
Introduction of the casting principles and practices for four of the mediums that dominate entertainment: theatre, film, television and commercials.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62615R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Friday | 11 of 20 | Dan Shaner | MCC109 | ![]() |
Historical styles, methods, and dramatic analysis for scene design as applied in contemporary practice.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62905D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 6 of 15 | Tom Buderwitz | KAP164 | ![]() |
Historical styles, methods and dramatic analysis in lighting design as applied in contemporary practice.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62909D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 5 of 15 | Elizabeth Harper | MCC106 | ![]() |
Technology, organization, and operation of the theatrical scene shop centered around the proper and safe use of tools, the choosing of materials, and methods of construction.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62920D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 2 of 15 | Duncan Mahoney | TTL | ![]() ![]() | |
62921R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | TBA | ![]() |
Continued training in the areas of breath awareness, physical awareness, voice, speech work and movement training.
- Prerequisite: THTR 214B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Dramatic Arts
- Note: Course is for BFA acting/musical theatre majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62936D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 18 | Esther Chae, | DAB109 | ![]() ![]() | |
10:00-11:50am | Friday | Kathy Dunn-Muzingo | DAB109 |
Extended development of vocal freedom and range, acquisition of articulate speech. Enhancement of vocal power and resonance, techniques for performing with a dialect. Open to BFA acting majors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)
- Concurrent enrollment: THTR 320A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62927D | 001 | Lecture | 2:30-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 18 | Kathy Dunn-Muzingo | MCC112 | ![]() |
Concurrent Course
THTR 320a: Intermediate Acting II (4.0 units)
Further development of range and breadth of performance skills with emphasis on texts of heightened language and style.
- Note: Course is for BFA acting/musical theatre majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62886D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 3 of 18 | DABB5 | ![]() ![]() |
a: Examination of the individual voice centering on resonance, tone, flexibility, and support through dramatic selections for transmitting meaning and emotion of character.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62934R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | DAB109 | ![]() | ||
62935R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:20am | Mon, Wed | 3 of 18 | Brent Blair | SCD | ![]() | |
63265R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | ![]() | |||
62933R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 18 | Brent Blair | MCC107 | ![]() |
Designed to give students confidence and integrity for auditions in musical theatre. Choosing appropriate material and preparation for the audition and performance. Audition required.
- Note: UPDATE: No audition is required.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62940R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 18 | MCC109 | ![]() ![]() |
Building and sustaining character with special focus on stylized realism, subtext and heightened language. Multi-cultural text and methodologies.
- Prerequisite: THTR 252B
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62950R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Alexandra Billings | DAB109 | ![]() | |
62952R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 10 of 18 | Stevie Johnson | MCC109 | ![]() | |
62953R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 18 | Paul Urcioli | MCC112 | ![]() | |
62954R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 18 | Anita Dashiell-Sparks | MCC107 | ![]() |
Provide an understanding as to how to work in half-hour television and streaming media.
- Prerequisite: THTR 101
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62959R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 18 | Jill Alexander | DABB10 | ![]() |
Essential elements of playwriting through weekly assignments, students' initiative, occasional productions of scenes, and extensive classroom analysis.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62964R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 18 | Luis Alfaro | KAP159 | ![]() |
A focus on American ethnic and multicultural diversity from the perspectives of gender, race, and myth as revealed in plays, film, and other performance media.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62990R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 25 | Melinda Finberg | KAP166 | ![]() |
Substantive participation in a production sponsored by the School and supervised by the faculty.
- Note: #62993 Cast for "TBD"
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62993D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 50 | ![]() ![]() | |||
10:00-4:50pm | Saturday | ||||||||
63001D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | TuThF | 0 of 20 | DAB213 | ![]() ![]() | ||
63002R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 50 | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() | ||
63006R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 50 | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() | ||
62994D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 50 | ![]() ![]() | |||
10:00-4:50pm | Saturday | ||||||||
62995D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 50 | ![]() ![]() | |||
10:00-4:50pm | Saturday | ||||||||
62996D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 8 of 50 | ![]() ![]() | |||
10:00-4:00pm | Saturday | ||||||||
62997D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MWF | 3 of 50 | PED207 | ![]() ![]() | ||
62998D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 50 | ![]() | |||
10:00-4:00pm | Saturday | ||||||||
62999D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 50 | ![]() | |||
10:00-4:50pm | Saturday | ||||||||
63000D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 50 | ![]() | |||
10:00-4:50pm | Saturday |
Projection design process, software, equipment, multi-media and digital technology concepts, and related documentation.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63012D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 3 of 15 | Nathan Scheuer | MCC106 | ![]() | |
63011R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | TBA | ![]() |
Examination of the theoretical foundations of acting as an art form through the reading of primary historical texts.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63005R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 25 | Sharon Carnicke | DABB5 | ![]() |
This course explores the live performance medium as a creative means of social redress and personal expression. Duplicates credit in the former THTR 393m.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63003R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 16 of 25 | Boni Alvarez | SOSB48 | ![]() |
The study of standard American stage dialect using the international phonetic alphabet.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63013R | 001 | Lecture | 10:30-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 18 | Kathy Dunn-Muzingo | MCC109 | ![]() |
An exploration of computer aided drafting (CAD) software, including drafting standards as achieved with Vectorworks and related software.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63015D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 1 of 10 | Nathan Scheuer | BIT | ![]() ![]() | |
63016R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | TBA | ![]() |
Develops the student's ability to connect and combine managerial, economic and business-related skills with the craft and career of acting.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63017R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 21 of 40 | Dan Shaner | DABB5 | ![]() |
Contemporary material from plays and screenplays with an emphasis on individual challenges and problems.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Acting)
- Note: Course is for BFA acting majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63027D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 18 | DABB10 | ![]() ![]() |
Exploration of on-camera skills required for presenters, hosts, athletes, public speakers, and others whose careers will include on-screen appearances.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Theatre
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63036R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 18 | MCC102 | ![]() |
Develop on-camera auditioning skills for actors at a professional level in a variety of film, television and new media venues.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62669R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Thursday | 8 of 20 | Kate Burton | ![]() | ||
63038R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 7 of 18 | Dan Shaner | DABB10 | ![]() |
Organization, management, and construction of properties for the theatre.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63052D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 18 | ![]() |
Acting techniques, recording studio technology and editing for the field of voice acting and voice-overs.
- Prerequisite: THTR 252A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63056D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 0 of 10 | Noel Nichols, Phil Allen,Gabriella Santinelli | MCC110 | ![]() | |
63237D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 0 of 10 | MCC110 | ![]() |
The context and scope of work done by a Theatrical Production Manager. Students will learn about different types of theatrical organizations and how they are structured. Prerequisite: THTR 333. Recommended preparation: two units of THTR 397.
- Prerequisite: THTR 333
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63058D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-4:20pm | Wednesday | 10 of 18 | ![]() |
Adapt the fundamentals tools of scene and character analysis to the specialized world of voice acting for English dubbing.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63202R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 12 | Esther Chae | MCC110 | ![]() |
Focus on advanced acting, theatrical interdisciplinary storytelling styles explored in epic theatre.
- Prerequisite: THTR 352A
- Note: Course does not require pre-requisite. For more information, please email seramire@usc.edu
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63064R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 18 | Paul Urcioli | MCC107 | ![]() ![]() |
A writing and performance course (partially online) for new media. Students will learn to create original short form and web series content for new media including YouTube, Funny or Die, Periscope and other Internet platforms.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63158R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 4 of 18 | DABB10 | ![]() |
A writing-performance workshop in which the students create, rehearse and perform original sketch comedy material.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63081R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 18 | Kirstin Eggers | DAB109 | ![]() |
An introduction to the discipline of conceiving, writing, and creating original Stand Up Comedy routines
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63087R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 1 of 14 | Judith Shelton | DABB5 | ![]() | |
63088R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 4 of 14 | Judith Shelton | DABB5 | ![]() | |
63089R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 12 of 14 | Judith Shelton | PED204 | ![]() | |
63122R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 14 | Judith Shelton | MCC111 | ![]() | |
63159R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 0 of 14 | Judith Shelton | DABB5 | ![]() |
A writing-performance workshop in which students write, develop, and rehearse original, autobiographical and character monologues and perform them at the end of the semester.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63106R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 18 | Debra De Liso | DABB5 | ![]() |
Structured to address the dynamics of acting in relation to film/television. Refining the students' understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63108R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Monday | 7 of 12 | Joe Hacker | SHR105 | ![]() | |
63119R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 12 | Joe Hacker | SHR105 | ![]() ![]() | |
63123R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 12 | Joe Hacker | SHR105 | ![]() | |
63124R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 2 of 12 | Joe Hacker | SHR105 | ![]() |
Continued exploration of acting for film/television. Furthering the student's understanding of the similarities/differences between acting on stage/film.
- Prerequisite: THTR 480A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63125R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Friday | Canceled | ![]() | |||
63126R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 8 of 12 | Kate Burton | SHR105 | ![]() |
Practical experience in the entertainment industry.
- Note: For more information, please contact Meghan Laughlin at mlaughli@usc.edu
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63133D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 18 | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63139D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 18 | TBA | ![]() | ||
63141D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 18 | TBA | ![]() | ||
63142D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 18 | TBA | ![]() |
A survey of the influence of historical and cultural events on the evaluation of theatrical styles. Classical to Jacobean.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63144D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 5 of 18 | Tom Buderwitz | KAP164 | ![]() |
Guidance and direction in the production of new and experimental plays for a public audience. By audition.
- Note: No audition is required. site-spe with long-form No audition required.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63148R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | TBA | ![]() ![]() |
Intensive participation in a production sponsored by the school and supervised by the faculty, to increase and develop artistic growth.
- Prerequisite: THTR 397
- Note: #63154 for cast of "TBD"
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63154D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 11 of 20 | ![]() ![]() | |||
10:00-4:00pm | Saturday | ||||||||
63155D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 9 of 25 | ![]() | |||
10:00-4:00pm | Saturday | ||||||||
63156D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 25 | OFFICE | ![]() | ||
10:00-4:00pm | Saturday | OFFICE | |||||||
63157D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 0 of 25 | ![]() | |||
10:00-4:00pm | Saturday | ||||||||
63153D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | MTuWThF | 13 of 25 | ![]() ![]() | |||
10:00-4:00pm | Saturday |
Investigates art and craft of dramatic writing initiated/completed in other MFA in Dramatic Writing courses or that was submitted as a sample for program entry.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63170D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:20pm | Monday | 0 of 12 | Boni Alvarez | DABB10 | ![]() |
Plays for the stage shall be written using public-domain poetry and prose as inspiration and source material, complemented with exploring poetry, prose, and varied dramas as context for the student writer. Students should be well-versed in literature, and have written in one or more genres.
- Note: Fall 2024 - for ENGL 563
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63173D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | Canceled | ![]() ![]() |
Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63175D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 12 | Alexandra Billings | MCC112 | ![]() ![]() | |
63176D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 12 | MCC107 | ![]() | ||
10:00-11:50am 1:00-2:50pm 12:00-1:50pm | Friday Tuesday Thursday | DAB213 PED208 PED208 |
Advanced exercises in movement for the use of the body in relation to the stage. Includes Viewpoints and Clown.
- Prerequisite: THTR 515B
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63177D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 12 | Zachary Steel | DAB109 | ![]() ![]() | |
63178R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 12 | Stephanie Shroyer | MCC111 | ![]() |
Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63182D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 12 | Natsuko Ohama | SCD | ![]() ![]() | |
63181D | 001 | Lab | 3:00-5:50pm | Friday | 0 of 12 | MCC107 | ![]() | ||
7:00-10:20pm | Thursday | OFFICE |
Advanced training in acting skills; emphasis upon individual needs and solo performance.
- Prerequisite: THTR 520B
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63184D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 12 | DAB213 | ![]() ![]() | ||
63185R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 12 | Luis Alfaro | DABB5 | ![]() |
Writing dramatically, utilizing the Pacific Rim and the Western United States as cultural sites of knowledge and as inspirations.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63186D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-9:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 12 | Velina Hasu Houston | DMC153 | ![]() |
Advanced individual vocal development and application to a variety of professional and performance circumstances.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63192D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 12 | Natsuko Ohama | SCD | ![]() ![]() | |
63193R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 12 | Louis Colaianni | MCC107 | ![]() |
Investigates gestalt of the student dramatic writer's professional development from the empty page and writing fundamentals to the first-draft script, business affairs, and dramaturgical advancement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63213D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | Monday | 0 of 12 | Oliver Mayer | DMC153 | ![]() |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63221D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | TBA | ![]() |
Designed to guide the MFADW student toward refinement of thesis including vision, development, and execution.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63231D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | TBA | ![]() |