THET 280 Intermediate Stage Combat: Knife

This physically intense course is intended for students who seek advanced actor training in knife combat for the stage. Students must demonstrate safe partnering techniques and strong acting choices while fighting with aluminum theatrical knives. Topics covered include acting the fight, scene selections from film and literature, knife techniques, critiquing choreography, and voice in violence. Students will have the option of performing a Skills Proficiency Test in Knife for a Fight Master with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). If students pass the Skills Proficiency Test, they receive a certificate of proficiency in Knife from the SAFD.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

THET 177

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and demonstrate stage combat terminology.
   
2. 2. Demonstrate ability to work well with partners through eye contact, targeting, and physical and vocal
   cues.
3. 3. Perform knife combat safely while creating the illusion of danger for an audience.
4. 4. Create a character’s physical life to portray while fighting.
5. 5. Demonstrate fight, acting, and partnering skills in class performances.
6. 6. Perform in a culminating Skills Proficiency Test in Knife for the Society of American Fight Directors.
   

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and demonstrate stage combat terminology.
   
2. 2. Demonstrate ability to work well with partners through eye contact, targeting, and physical and vocal
   cues.
3. 3. Perform knife combat safely while creating the illusion of danger for an audience.
4. 4. Create a character’s physical life to portray while fighting.
5. 5. Demonstrate fight, acting, and partnering skills in class performances.
6. 6. Perform in a culminating Skills Proficiency Test in Knife for the Society of American Fight Directors.