Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(about barry)
With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.
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At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.
We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.
We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.
Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(Academics)
(B.F.A. 60 credits min., B.A. 36 credits min.)
The Acting Specialization offers courses for individuals pursuing work in the theatre, musical theatre, and film or television. With a foundation in both contemporary acting approaches and methodologies, and an overview of historical acting styles, this program combines academic training with performance opportunities in both mainstage and laboratory theatre environments.
Explores the nature and existence of theatre as a collaborative art form: its artists, craftsmen, practices, products, traditions and historical perspectives.
A survey class examining the various technical and artistic facets of a live theatrical production.
Beginning technical theatre lab with focus on backstage operations and crew assignments. Emphasis on practical application in actual productions. (Repeatable course). TH majors and minors only.
An eclectic, performance-oriented course designed to introduce, develop, and reinforce fundamental acting skills and techniques.
A history of theatre production from Aeschylus to Shakespeare, with selected readings from Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance dramatic literature. Same as ENG 439.
A history of theatre production from Restoration to Realism, with selected readings from French neo-classical comedy and tragedy, English restoration comedy and Continental realism. Same as ENG 440.
An integrative experience to assist the theatre major in preparation for graduate study or professional work.
A full examination of vocal production and movement techniques for the actor.
Emphasis on the development and use of techniques for in-depth research and analysis of characters. Prerequisite: TH 155.
This course is open to all Barry University students who want to understand what business is, what it does, and its role in society. The purpose of this course is threefold: 1) to introduce students to the academic opportunities and activities offered by the Andreas School of Business as well as its professors; 2) to help students to develop the cognitive skills they need to understand the principles and mechanics that regulate everyday business life; and 3) to prepare students to deal effectively with the challenges of contemporary life, including issues in the business-society relationship, its history, world events, economic issues, and future expectations.
A workshop course designed to reinforce performance techniques through the performing of selected scenes. Prerequisite: TH 255
Investigation and execution of the classical theories, traditional techniques up to the postmodern visionary aspects of play direction. Prerequisites: TH 100, TH 155 or permission of the Instructor.
Advanced study of acting focusing on performance, reflecting historical periods or social cultures. Prerequisite: TH 255 or permission of Instructor.
Involvement in a full-length play on the mainstage. Admission by audition or faculty approval. (Repeatable Course)
Advanced course designed to enrich the student’s understanding and appreciation of the theatre as an art form. This course can include but is not exclusive to Stage Combat, Playwriting, or Theatre Management.
Emphasis on the development and use of techniques for in-depth research and analysis of characters. Prerequisite: TH 155.
A workshop course designed to reinforce performance techniques through the performing of selected scenes. Prerequisite: TH 255
Study of sewing, fabrics, patterns, and practical application of costume construction techniques; materials and techniques for stage makeup with emphasis on practical application.
This course is specifically designed to explore the topic of Theatre for Social Change. Since its beginnings, theatre has been an active social force. It has been used to educate the public, mold public opinion, and incite theatre goers to action.
Involvement in a full-length play on the mainstage. Admission by audition or faculty approval. (Repeatable Course)
Advanced course focusing on various dramatic genres, styles, playwrights, and/or script analysis. Content to be determined. (Repeatable course)
Design theories and techniques, drafting and related paperwork for theatre and dance lighting, with emphasis on practical application in the form of light plots and production work. Prerequisites: TH 185 and TH 105.
Theory of designing stage sets. Study of drafting and rendering techniques needed to execute a design. Emphasis upon portfolio enhancement, theoretical projects, and production work. Prerequisites: TH 105. Theatre Majors/Minors only.
A survey of theatre production in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with selected readings. Same as ENG 441
On-camera workshop focusing on specific acting techniques relevant to film, TV, and commercials. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Opportunity to showcase area of specialization, culminating in a studio level production or demonstration of developed work. Faculty approval required. (Repeatable course)
On-site experience in a professional theatre or with an approved organization. Prerequisites: Senior status (90+ credits); faculty approval required. Requires 40 hours of experience for each credit hour. CR/NC grade only.
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