Theatre (7800)
Theatre (7800)
| 100 | EXPERIENCING THEATRE | 3 credits |
| Experience the theatre as a live, dynamic art form through an exposure to and participation in University productions. | ||
| 103 | THEATRE ORIENTATION | 0 credits |
| Orientation to the information and strategies necessary to aid new theatre students in their understanidng of the field of theatre. | ||
| 108 | INTRO: VISUAL ARTS OF THEATRE | 3 credits |
| Introduction to the design theory of scenic, costume, lighting and imagery of the theatre. The course includes the application of these principles to multimedia. | ||
| 145 | MOVEMENT TRAINING | 3 credits |
| Specialized physical training for the actor. | ||
| 151 | VOICE & DICTION | 3 credits |
| Speech improvement as it specifically applies to the stage. This course is concerned with the proper techniques and principles of vocal production in their practical application to stage performance. | ||
| 170 | INTRO TO ACTING FOR NON-MAJORS | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Acting for Non-majors is a course designed for the beginning student to develop an understanding of basic acting techniques. | ||
| 172 | ACTING I | 3 credits |
| Introductory fundamentals of acting through the investigation of the body as an instrument for the stage, improvisation and basic scene study. | ||
| 262 | STAGE MAKEUP | 3 credits |
| Theory and practice in the application of stage makeup from juvenile to character. Lecture/Lab. | ||
| 263 | SCENE PAINTING | 3 credits |
| The development of skills and knowledge of stage scenic painting required for the theatre designer and technician. Laboratory required. | ||
| 264 | PLAYSCRIPT & PERFORM ANALYSIS | 3 credits |
| An introduction to various methods of how to read and analyze a playscript for theatre production, utilizing theories and tools from Aristotle to today. | ||
| 265 | BASIC STAGECRAFT | 3 credits |
| Basic stagecraft including equipment, construction and handling of two-dimensional scenery and theatrical hardware. Laboratory required. | ||
| 274 | DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR THEATRE | 3 credits |
| Hands-on exploration of theories and methods used in electronic development of promotional and creative materials. Activities include still and motion image capture, editing and distribution. | ||
| 300 | THEATRE ORG & PROD MGMT | 3 credits |
| Study of successful methods of theatre organization and production stage management of professional and non-professional performing arts operations. | ||
| 301 | INTRO TO THEATRE THROUGH FILM | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 3400:210 or 3400:221. A study of the Theatre with emphasis on its cultural and social influences on our society. Does not meet the Humanities requirement for Theatre majors. | ||
| 306 | STAGE COSTUME DESIGN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 108, 264. Introduction to basic costume construction techniques, organization and maintenance of wardrobe for theatrical performance. Lab required. | ||
| 335 | HIST OF THTR & DRAMA LIT I | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 100. The history and theory of dramatic literature and theatre practices from the Greeks through the Restoration, including select non-western theatre traditions. | ||
| 336 | SCENIC DESIGN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 108, 264. The theory of scene design and imagery of the theatre. The course may include the application of these principles to other media. | ||
| 345 | THE AUDITION PROCESS | 3 credits |
| Course presents skills, knowledge and experiences in the audition process. | ||
| 351 | ADVANCED VOICE & MOVEMENT | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 145, 151. Advanced training in movement techniques and vocal work, integrating the performer's physical and vocal instrument. | ||
| 355 | STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 100, 265. The art and technique of stage lighting design: light plotting, color theory, and optical effects. | ||
| 370 | DIRECTING I | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 100, 172, 264. Emphasizes fundamentals of play directing, including responsibilities of director, stage nomenclature, play selection, analysis, and rehearsal techniques. | ||
| 373 | ACTING II | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 172. Continuation of 172. Further emphasis on the psychology of the actor and development of performing techniques through scene study. | ||
| 374 | ACTING III | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 373. Further in-depth actor training with emphasis on the language and interpretation of classic plays including Shakespeare. | ||
| 403 | ST: THEATRE ARTS | 1-4 credits |
| (May be repeated as different subject areas are covered, but no more than 10 credits may be applied toward B.A. degree) Prerequisite: permission. Traditional and nontraditional topics in theatre arts, supplementing courses listed in the General Bulletin. | ||
| 421 | MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION | 3 credits |
| Designed to make the theatre student aware of the total creative process involved in mounting a stage musical. | ||
| 435 | HIST OF THTR & DRAMA LIT II | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 335. The history and theory of dramatic literature and theatre practices from the eighteenth century through the present, including select non-western theatre traditions. | ||
| 436 | STYLES OF SCENIC DESIGN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 336. Theatrical styles and periods in scenic design and scenography. | ||
| 455 | CREATING PERFORMANCE | 3 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of six credits.) This course introduces devising processes, improvisation, ensemble work, and physical theatre techniques appropriate to the preparation of practical performance projects from sources other than a conventional play. | ||
| 461 | DIRECTING II | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 370. Emphasizes fundamentals of play directing, including responsibilities of director, stage nomenclature, play selection, analysis, and rehearsal techniques. | ||
| 467 | CONTEMPORARY THEATRE STYLES | 3 credits |
| A detailed examination of representative plays of the contemporary theatre with an emphasis on plays of the 1980s and 1990s. | ||
| 471 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 7800:274, upper class standing, and permission from the theatre advisor. A forum to develop professional skills to make the transition to a theatre career: artistic, academic, business and professional. | ||
| 472 | METHODS-TCHG ELEM THEATRE ARTS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 100 and 172. This course provides skills, knowledge and experiences essential to teaching effective and creative theatre arts in elementary school through current theories, methods and materials. | ||
| 473 | METHODS -TCHG SEC THEATRE ARTS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 100 and 172. This course presents skills, knowledge and experiences essential to teaching innovative and creative theatre arts in the secondary school through current theories, methods and materials. | ||
| 475 | ACTING FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 172 or permission of instructor. A scene study course in analyzing and performing roles in American musicals. Accompanist provided. | ||
| 480 | INDP STUDY: THEATRE | 1-3 credits |
| Practice, study, and/or research in selected elements of theatre arts and production including preparation and presentation of creative and technological projects.. | ||
| 490 | W: THEATRE ARTS | 1-3 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of 6 credits) Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission. Group study or group projects investigating particular phases of theatre arts not covered by other courses in curriculum. | ||
| 495 | HONORS RESEARCH PROJ: THEATRE | 1-3 credits |
| Prerequisites: Approval of department preceptor. Creative project or research supervised by theatre preceptor. | ||
| 555 | CREATING PERFORMANCE | 3 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of six credits.) This course introduces devising processes, improvisation, ensemble work, and physical theatre techniques appropriate to the preparation of practical performance projects from sources other than a conventional play. | ||
| 567 | CONTEMPORARY THEATRE STYLES | 3 credits |
| A detailed examination of representative plays of the contemporary theater. | ||
| 572 | METHD OF TCH ELEM THEATRE ARTS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: graduate status. Course provides skills, knowledge and experiences essential to teaching effective and creative theatre arts in elementary school through current theories, methods and materials. | ||
| 573 | METHODS -TCHG SEC THEATRE ARTS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: graduate status. This course presents skills, knowledge and experiences essential to teaching innovative and creative theatre arts in the secondary school through current theories, methods and materials. | ||
| 575 | ACTING FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission. A scene study course in analyzing and performing roles in American musicals. Accompanist provided. | ||
| 590 | W: THEATRE ARTS | 1-3 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of 6 credits) Prerequisite: advanced standing or permission. Group study or group projects investigating particular phases of theatre arts not covered by other courses in curriculum. | ||
| 600 | RESEARCH & WRITING TECHNIQUES | 3 credits |
| Exploration of the basic research tools and methods appropriate to the discipline, including utilization of the computer. Guidelines for writing thesis. | ||
| 603 | ST: THEATRE ARTS & DANCE | 1-4 credits |
| (May be repeated as different subject areas are covered, but no more than 12 credits may be applied toward M. A. degree) Traditional and experimental courses in theater, supplementing those listed in the General Bulletin. | ||
| 641 | PROBLEMS IN DIRECTING | 3 credits |
| Advanced directing course with special emphasis on staging of complex plays from all periods of dramatic literature. | ||
| 645 | SEM: DRAMATIC LITERATURE | 3 credits |
| Representative Western stage play (non-American) are examined in theatrical, historical, and critical/theoretical contexts. | ||
| 646 | GRADUATE ACTING: TECHNIQUES | 3 credits |
| Advanced study of basic acting techniques, especially Stanislavski, through analysis and performance. Voice/Movement Lab required. | ||
| 648 | GRADUATE ACTING: PROBLEMS | 3 credits |
| Study of problems confronting the advanced actor in various modern styles of performance Voice/Movement Lab required. | ||
| 658 | HISTORY OF THEATRE | 3 credits |
| Theater history from the Greeks to the present with emphasis on physical theater, conventions, and theater architecture of each period. | ||
| 659 | STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN & TECH | 3 credits |
| Study of the art and technique of stage lighting design, including drafting of lighting plots, function of lighting instruments and of intensity control. | ||
| 660 | ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATRE | 3 credits |
| Processes including multiple set productions, revolves and their rigging, techniques in simple hydraulics, pneumatics and load capacities, and properties and techniques in multi-media. | ||
| 662 | SEM: SCENE DESIGN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 106 or undergraduate scene design course or permission of instructor. Study of problems in scene design: portfolio projects, research of noted designers, studies of theater spaces, and new scenographic materials. | ||
| 690 | GRAD RES: READINGS | 1-3 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of nine credits) Prerequisite: permission. Individual research or independent readings under supervision of member of theater graduate faculty. | ||
| 698 | INTERN: THEATER | 3-6 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission. Faculty supervised work experience in which student participates in an arts management, performance or technical situation with a selected cultural organization. | ||
| 699 | MASTERS THESIS | 1-6 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of graduate coordinator of theater arts program. Research related to the completion of the master's thesis. | ||
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