THEATRE ARTS COURSES (THTR)
1001 THEATRE PRACTICUM, 1 hour credit
A required course open only to theatre majors. Each theatre major, while in residence, must contribute a minimum of three hours per week per semester to assignments in one or more of the following areas: Box Office, Costuming, Promotion, and Scenery Construction. These three hours are independent of and in addition to any other course, work-study, or laboratory assignments.
1103* INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE, 3 hours credit
An exploration of the theatre as an art form including forms of drama, styles of production, relationship of performer to audience, basic acting/directing techniques and theories, technical theatre, responsibilities of personnel and performers and how to view a play. Primarily a discussion and observation course with emphasis on building a vocabulary of theatre terms. Lecture 3 hours.
1133* VOICE AND DICTION, 3 hours credit
A general study of the structure of the vocal mechanism; principles of vocal quality, articulation, and pronunciation. Lecture 3 hours.
1203* TECHNICAL PRODUCTION, 3 hours credit
An introduction to technical theatre: stage management, scenery, and lighting. Responsibilities and procedures of the stage manager; methods and materials used in construction and rigging of stage scenery; lighting techniques, instruments and principles; stage terminology. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 1103 or permission of instructor.
1503* MAKE-UP, 3 hours credit
Principles and practice of application of stage make-up; corrective, character, old age, likeness, and fantasy. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 2 hours.
1603 STAGE MOVEMENT, 3 hours credit
A general understanding of the use and connection of the body and mind as an expressive instrument. Through various theories and techniques to be introduced, a student will develop physically and mentally in strength, agility, flexibility, coordination, flow and balance. The student will also be introduced to current movement theories used in actor training. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 2 hours.
1901-3 THEATRE LAB, 1-3 hours credit
Open to all University students. Laboratory experience in performance, technical production, and management. Arranged around the student's schedule. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor.
2203* STAGECRAFT, 3 hours credit
Intensive study and practice in planning, layout, construction, and painting of the stage setting. Tools, materials, and resources used by the stage technician. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 1203 or permission of instructor.
2403 STAGE MANAGEMENT, 3 hours credit
The techniques of production stage management, including preparing the prompt script, rehearsal procedures, organizing the technical elements, cueing and running the performance. Prerequisite: THTR 1203 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
2503* COSTUME TECHNIQUES, 3 hours credit
Basic costuming skills and sewing techniques will be studied. Various types of sewing and construction will be explored along with work in pattern development. Other costume skills which include script analysis, costume plots, renderings and presentation of costume designs will be studied. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 2 hours.
2603* ACTING I, 3 hours credit
Development of basic acting skills including self-awareness, movement, verbal and non-verbal communication, improvisation and working within an ensemble. Lecture 2 hours/lab 2 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 1103 or permission of instructor.
3303* LIGHTING, 3 hours credit
Mechanics of stage lighting: instrumentation, basic electricity, control systems, color mixing, and graphic presentation. Involves participation in preparing lighting for major productions. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 1203 or permission of instructor.
3403* DIRECTING, 3 hours credit
A study of directing fundamentals including script selection and analysis, concept development, casting, rehearsing, and staging a production. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: THTR 1203 and THTR 2603 or permission of instructor.
3603*ACTING II, 3 hours credit
Basic acting skills applied to memorized scene work. Techniques of character development and script analysis using scenes from contemporary scripts. Scene study. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 2603.
3703* AUDIO, 3 hours credit
The nature of sound; operating principles and choice of equipment; design of reinforcement, effects and communications systems. Aesthetic use of sound and role of the sound designer. Projects in practical application. Lecture 3 hours.
3803* THEATRE AND DRAMA: THE BEGINNINGS, 3 hours credit
A study of the evolution of drama, theatre architecture, technical theatre, acting and directing from the beginnings of theatre and drama to the Italian Renaissance. Lecture 3 hours.
3813* THEATRE AND DRAMA: THE RENAISSANCE AND JAPAN, 3 hours credit
A study of the evolution of drama, theatre architecture, technical theatre, acting, and directing during the Renaissance (1400-1700) and an overview of Japanese theatre history and drama. Lecture 3 hours.
3823* THEATRE AND DRAMA: THE EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH CENTURIES, 3 hours credit
A study of the evolution of drama, theatre architecture, technical theatre, acting, and directing from 1660 England to the birth of realism. Lecture 3 hours.
3833* THEATRE AND DRAMA: THE TWENTIETH CENTURY AND CHINA, 3 hours credit
A study of the evolution of drama, theatre architecture, technical theatre, acting, and directing during the 20th Century and including an overview of Chinese theatre. Lecture 3 hours.
3901-3 WORKSHOP, 1-3 hours credit
Experimentation, reading, research, lecture and/or discussion in various areas of theatre history, technology, performance and practice. Designed to give intensive emphasis to a specific area of theatre including improvisation, directing projects, designs, original scripts, etc. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. May be repeated for credit.
4203* SCENE DESIGN, 3 hours credit
Theories and principles of design for the stage. History, styles, and aesthetics of scenic elements. Projects in analysis, research, and communication of a concept through graphic means. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 2203.
4303* LIGHTING DESIGN, 3 hours credit
Investigation and evaluation of lighting practice and artistry. Creation of the design concept, light plots, and schemes of execution. The role of the lighting designer in the contemporary theatre. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 3303.
4503* COSTUME DESIGN, 3 hours credit
Principles of costume design for the stage; development and rendering of design concepts; use of historic, stylistic and fantasy elements in stage realization. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 2503.
4603* ACTING III: PERIOD STYLES, 3 hours credit
Lecture, monologue, and scene work in period acting styles with a concentration on the works of William Shakespeare in order to develop an appreciation and understanding of the different acting styles from antiquity to the present day. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: THTR 3603.
4901-3 INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-3 hours credit
An individual study course of advanced nature. Subject matters vary with background and interest of student. Prerequisite: Permission of department. May be repeated for credit.
4911-3 SEMINAR, 1-3 hours credit
Concentrated investigation of specific problems and/or areas in theatre. Prerequisite: Permission of department. May be repeated for credit.
4921-8 INTERNSHIP, 1-8 hours credit
Off-campus work with regional or national theatre companies and firms specializing in theatrical goods and services. Open only to juniors and seniors with permission of the department. May be repeated for credit.
* Liberal arts and sciences course.
