TH 433 - Advanced Stage Combat

Description:
The study and practice of advanced skills, techniques, and safety factors used in staging and performing armed combat for the stage and media. Focus is on historical weaponry such as a single sword, rapier, and dagger, broadsword, and small sword. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: TH 333.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify and implement a vocabulary for advanced weapon techniques.
Demonstrate weapon safety techniques and their application to stage combat.
Perform accurately and automatically advanced techniques for each weapon and apply them in performance.
Develop physicalized acting skills.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/16/2006