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150-450 STAGE PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE (1
s.h. each)
A minimum of thirty hours of work as a performer in Theatre
Department productions. Practical application of performance
tools such as character analysis, scene study, stage speech,
improvisation, dialects, pantomime, clowning, and/or period
styles will be dealt with as dictated by the needs of the
specific production. May be taken four times. This course
is offered every fall and spring semesters.
160-460 STAGECRAFT ENSEMBLE (1 s.h.
each)
A minimum of thirty hours of work as a technician in Theatre Department
productions, either onstage or backstage. Practical application
of stagecraft techniques used in scenery, lighting, costumes, properties,
makeup and/or sound will be dealt with as dictated by the needs
of the specific production. May be taken four times. This course
is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
162 SURVEY OF THEATRE (3 s.h.)
Develops an appreciation of theatre for audiences with emphasis
on theatre crafts, styles, and modes. Students must attend two theatrical
productions. This course is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
163 BASIC STAGECRAFT (3 s.h.)
A practical course devoted to the crafts of theatre production with
emphasis on costuming, lighting, make-up, properties, scenery, and
sound effects. Student must attend two theatrical productions. This
course is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
230 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THEATRE
(3 s.h.)
An introduction to theatrical applications of computer technology,
with an emphasis on (a) Computer-assisted Design and Drafting (CADD)
and (b) computer-driven lighting systems, and (c) use of the Internet
as a research tool. Topics covered under (a) will include: drawing,
dimensioning, layers, text, and use of components in creating ground
plans, elevations, perspective drawings, and lighting plots. Students
will also be introduced to fundamentals of 3-D rendering. Topics
covered under (b) will include programming, automating, and executing
a variety of cues and special effects. Prerequisite: THE 163 or
permission of the instructor.
256 PERFORMANCE STUDIES (3 s.h.)
Varying types of literature prepared for solo performance, readers'
theatre, and chamber theatre. Recommended for students experienced
in public speaking and having a special interest in literary interpretation.
This course is offered as needed.
300 THEATRICAL BACKGROUNDS (3 s.h.)
The development of theatre and drama from the Greeks to the present
day. Prerequisite: THE 162 and completion of core requirements in
English.. This course is offered every spring semester, odd-numbered
years.
310 THEATRICAL LITERATURE (3 s.h.)
The development of theatrical texts from the Greeks to the present
day. Readings will include plays from all significant periods and
genres. Emphasis will be placed on texts as an element of theatrical
production, and their relationship to other elements such as acting,
directing, and design. Prerequisite: THE 162 and completion of core
requirements in English. This course is offered every fall semester,
even-numbered years.
361 COSTUMING LABORATORY (3 s.h.)
A laboratory course devoting equal time to theories and work on
costumes for current productions. Prerequisite: THE 163 or permission
of instructor. This course is offered every spring semester, odd-numbered
years.
362 MAKE-UP LABORATORY (3 s.h.)
A laboratory course devoting equal time to theories and work on
make-up for current productions. Prerequisite: THE 163 or permission
of instructor. This course is offered every spring semester, even-numbered
years.
365 ACTING (3 s.h.)
Acting crafts with emphasis on performance. Prerequisite: SPC 151
or 160 and THE 162 or 163. This course is offered every spring semester,
even-numbered years.
366 ADVANCED ACTING (3 s.h.)
Advanced acting with an emphasis on acting styles. Prerequisite:
THE 365. This course is offered every spring semester, even-numbered
years.
368 SCENE DESIGN LABORATORY (3 s.h.)
A laboratory course devoting equal time to studying scene design
theories and their practical applications. Prerequisite: THE 163
or permission of instructor. A computer-intensive course. This course
is offered every fall semester, odd-numbered years.
369 LIGHTING DESIGN LABORATORY (3 s.h.)
A laboratory course devoting equal time to theories and work on
lighting for current productions. Prerequisite: THE 163 or permission
of instructor. A computer-intensive course. This course is offered
every fall semester, even-numbered years.
370 STAGE MANAGEMENT LABORATORY (3 s.h.)
Study of the production process of stage management for theatrical
enterprises and managing current productions. Prerequisite: THE
163 or permission of instructor. This course is offered every spring
semester, odd-numbered years.
467 PLAY DIRECTION (3 s.h.)
The craft and art of play direction. Students direct one-act plays.
Prerequisite: THE 162 or 163. This course is offered every spring
semester, odd-numbered years.
468 ADVANCED PLAY DIRECTION (3 s.h.)
An emphasis on directing styles and creating the fully mounted production.
Prerequisite: THE 467. This course is offered every spring semester,
odd-numbered years.
485 SPECIAL STUDY IN THEATRE (3 s.h.)
An exploration of the student’s special interest in theatre,
either academic or production-oriented. Prerequisite: Permission
of the department head. Writing-enrichment course. This course is
offered every fall and spring semester.
490 SPECIAL PRODUCTION IN THEATRE (3
s.h.)
A cumulative student production with written pre-production plans,
a public performance, and a post-production evaluation. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. This course is offered as needed.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEATRE (TBA)
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage
in special research in his/her major. Requires approval by the faculty
advisor, the supervising professor, and the department head before
approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Credit to be
determined.
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