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THE 101 Introduction to
Drama
A lecture-discussion course designed to provide
students with a conception of the development
of
the theatre and its literature. The course
consists
of a survey of Greek, medieval, Elizabethan,
French
neoclassic, and 18th, 19th and 20th-century
theatre
and drama.
Cr. 3
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THE 102 Acting
for Non-Majors
This course will introduce core students to theatre
through the eyes of the performer. Students will gain
a basic understanding of theatre as a performing art
through lecture, discussion and performance of scenes.
Improvisational exercises, relaxation
techniques and
character analysis strategies will be included. Students
will also attend campus and area theatrical productions
and be required to write critical reviews of the performances.
Cr. 3
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THE 103 Contemporary Dance I
This course is designed to teach basic contemporary
dance skills and vocabulary. The class is divided
into two areas of study. Physical and technical
development are learned through strengthening and
stretching exercises. Proper body alignment is
stressed for the most efficient and injury-free movement.
Dance phrases are taught to enhance rhythmic and
locomotor skills. Equal time will be devoted to
improvisational skills and the study of choreographic
techniques. Students will be required to attend
contemporary dance performances. Course may be
repeated once for credit.
Cr. 3
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THE 120 Acting: Stage
Movement
This is a Practicum course designed to introduce
students to basic elements of the creative process
of acting. Students will be introduced to body
awareness, methods of relaxation and physical elongation,
exploration of creative process, freeing the vocal
mechanism, elementary stage combat and improvisation.
Course culminates with students presentation of a
performance piece that has been developed through
improvisation.
No prerequisite.
Cr. 3
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THE 121 Acting: Stage
Voice
This is a practicum course designed to continue
exploring the body/voice relationship through
the use of improvisation with emphasis on text.
Prerequisite: THE 120.
Cr. 3
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THE 130
Musical Theatre Workshop I
A course designed to give students practical application
of theatre practices in the fields of acting,
design, scene construction, costuming, properties,
lighting, management, and directing. A laboratory
course. The course may be repeated for credit.
Cr 0.5.
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THE 131
Musical Theatre Workshop II
A continuation of THE 130.
Prerequisite: THE 130.
The course may be repeated for credit.
Cr 0.5.
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THE 132
Musical Theatre Workshop III
A continuation of THE 131.
Prerequisite: THE 131.
The course may be repeated for credit.
Cr 0.5.
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THE 133
Musical Theatre Workshop IV
A continuation of THE 132.
Prerequisite: THE 132.
The course may be repeated for credit.
Cr 0.5.
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THE 134F Production
Management
A survey/lab course designed to familiarize
students with the organizational procedures
of the theatre production process. Major areas
of study include stage management and theatre
production management with some reference to
video and film production management. Additional
topics include the running of crews in
properties and wardrobe, operation of sound
and lighting equipment, and production scheduling.
This course includes a crew requirement
for a University
production.
Cr 3.
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THE 135F Stagecraft
A lecture/discussion/lab course in technical
theatre and related topics relevant to technical
direction. Specific areas of emphasis will
include: theatre/stage terminology and organization;
scene shop practices and use of shop tools;
basic methods of construction, rigging, and moving
scenery for the stage. The lecture portion of the
course will be supplemented by actual construction,
painting and mounting of a major University theatre
production.
(Concurrent enrollment in THE 136F Stagecraft Lab
required.)
Cr 3.
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THE 106F Stagecraft Lab
A lab course allowing practical application of
theory discussed in THE 135F.
(Concurrent enrollment in THE 135F required.)
Cr 1.
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THE 139 Make-up
The course will emphasize the fundamentals of
design and application of theatrical make-up. Specific
areas of study will include the use of
painted highlight and shadow to alter facial
features and the actual application of make-up,
giving the student the opportunity to practice
realistic and abstract make-up techniques. An
additional 30 hours of production work will be
required of each student providing the opportunity
to apply classroom techniques to the actual
performance experience.
Cr 3.
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THE 150H Play Analysis
Representative dramas for the stage are read,
discussed and criticized using the Aristotelian
elements of plot, character, thought, diction,
music, and spectacle as analytical tools.
Prerequisite: ENG 009.
Cr 3.
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THE 170F Public Speaking
An introductory course in the art of public
discourse. Primarily a lecture-performance
course, students will learn the basics of
informative, persuasive, and argumentative
speaking, as well as the processes of
problem-solving and informative discussion.
Cr 3.
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THE 171 Intercollegiate
Forensics
A course designed to acquaint students with
intercollegiate competition. Students will
compete
at various forensic tournaments throughout
the East.
Permission of instructor is required.
Cr 1.
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THE 175F Oral Interpretation
A course in the assimilation and analysis
of literary material (poetry, prose, drama)
with emphasis on the techniques used in reading
written material aloud to an audience. Designed
to stimulate an understanding and responsiveness
to literature and to develop the ability
to convey to others, through oral reading,
an appreciation of that literature.
Cr 3.
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THE 220 Acting: Scene
Study
This is a practicum course designed to
introduce students to basic skills of stage
movement and characterization through the
use of scene work. The course evolves from
simple storytelling through monologues to
scenes. The emphasis is on internal preparation
through developing a role as well as on
external techniques for projecting that role.
Prerequisites: THE 120 and 121 or permission
of instructor.
Cr 3.
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THE
322 Acting:
Contemporary Methods
This course will
introduce a variety of acting techniques developed by the master artists,
beginning with an overview of the Stanislavski system and advancing to the
work of Lee Strasburg, Sanford Meisner, Uta Hagen, Augusto Boal, and
others. These techniques will be applied to exercises, scenes, and
monologues performed throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: THE 220 or permission of instructor.
Cr 3.
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THE 224 Acting for the Camera
This course will give students practical
experience acting in videotaped dramatic scenes,
industrial role playing, commercials, and narration.
The course will emphasize the difference between
stage and video/film acting techniques.
Cr 3.
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THE 226 Professional Audition
and Marketing Techniques
This course will give students practical
experience in and information related to
seeking employment as an actor. The audition
section will include simulations of stage and
related film and video situations. The marketing
section will provide strategies in the professional
actor's most time-consuming endeavor: looking
for work.
Cr 3.
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THE 230 Designing for the
Performer
This course offers the student an opportunity
to explore the process of creating an environment
for the performer, incorporating elements of scenic,
costume, lighting, and audio design. Coursework
includes the presentation of multimedia design
projects, supplemented by a practicum as an
assistant designer for one major Theatre Department
play or media arts production.
Cr 3.
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THE
334 Costuming
The course will consist of an introduction
to costuming, the techniques and basic materials
used in design and construction of an effective
production. Costume design will be studied in
terms of defining basic elements of line, color,
and texture; fulfilling script requirements and
analyzing characters; and coordinating with
other designers. Sewing skills and rendering
techniques will be introduced. The lecture portion
of the course will be supplemented by actual
construction and mounting of a University
theatre production. THE 232 Lab required for Theatre Majors.
Prerequisite: sophomore status or THE 101G.
Cr 3.
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THE
104 Costuming Lab
The course is a laboratory session that allows practical application of theory
discussed in
THE 231G Costuming by teaching sewing skills and allowing students
to construct costumes for a University theatre production. Lab is required for
Theatre Majors and recommended for all costuming students, but need not be taken
concurrently with THE 231G.
Cr 1.
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THE
105 Practicum in Stage
Lighting
A course focusing on the practical application of
contemporary stage lighting technology and on the
implementation of a lighting plot. Prerequisite:
Stagecraft or permission of instructor.
Cr 1.
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THE 235 Theatrical Drafting
A lecture/discussion/lab course in basic
theatrical drafting/graphic practices relating
to theatrical construction and design
techniques. Concurrent enrollment in THE 236
Stagecraft Lab required.
Prerequisite: THE 135F or instructor consent.
Cr 3.
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THE 236 Design
Practicum
A course focusing on the practical application of topics relevant
to THE 230, THE 235, THE 330, THE 331, THE 332, and THE 430.
Concurrent enrollment in one of the above courses
required.
Cr 1.
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THE 250 Playwriting
A lecture-practicum course designed to acquaint
the student with playwriting principles. Emphasis
is placed on the one-act play form. Students
will be required to complete a series of creative
exercises culminating with writing of a
one-act play.
Prerequisite: THE 150H
Cr 3.
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THE 271 Creative Dramatics
Study of problems in introducing young people
to theatre as a total art form. Course to include
the development of children's plays through
improvisation as well as traditional children's
literature. Work with children in various
community settings will provide practical
experience for the student.
Cr 3.
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THE 275 Readers
Theatre
This course teaches the process involved in arranging literature
and other materials for performance or for use as a teaching
tool.
Elements of scripting, directing, and acting for simple staged,
chamber,
and story theatre will be analyzed.
Cr 3.
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THE
303 Musical Theatre Performance
This course will provide students with the opportunity to combine
the skills of singing, acting, and dance as demanded by the art of
musical theatre, In addition to vocal coaching, acting exercises,
and choreography, students will be exposed to a variety of musical
theatre genres and will be performing throughout the semester.
The class will culminate with a public performance.
Prerequisites: THE 203 and THE 220.
Cr 4.
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THE
420 Acting: Styles
This course will examine the styles of acting found in the
classical (Greek and Roman), Elizabethan, and eighteenth- and
nineteenth-century dramas.
Prerequisite: THE 220.
Cr 3.
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THE 321 Acting:
Advanced Scene Study: Playwright Focus
This is a practicum for advanced actors, providing an in-depth
scene study focusing on one or more playwrights. Emphasis will
be given to preparation for auditions.
Prerequisite: THE 220.
Cr 3.
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THE 325
Directing
This course is designed to train students in
theatrical organization and rehearsed techniques.
It encompasses composition, picturization, movement,
and rhythm. Some practicum is involved.
Prerequisite: THE 150H, THE 220, and THE 230.
Cr 3.
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THE 335 Stage Lighting
Introduction to stage lighting design, elements
of electricity, color, light sources, instrumentation
and control systems. Students will participate
in lighting projects in practicum.
Prerequisites: THE 135F, THE
150H
Cr 3.
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THE 331 Scene Design
Lecture and practicum in stage scenic design.
Emphasis on the visual art and drafting of designs.
Prerequisites: THE 135F, and THE 150H
or permission of instructor.
Cr 3.
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THE
434 Advanced Costuming
This course will continue the study of costume
design begun in THE 231. The focus of class work
and projects will be on specific problems
encountered in costuming for the theatre.
Lecture material and design assignments will
be drawn principally from the twentieth century,
though other time periods may occasionally be
used. Students will work to improve rendering
techniques as well as analytical skills.
Concurrent enrollment in Theatre Workshop
will provide a laboratory component to
classroom study.
Prerequisite: THE 231G or permission of the instructor.
Cr 3.
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THE 336 Arts Management
Investigation of educational and professional theatre
management roles, including: managing director; business
manager; box office manager; publicity director; house
manager. Practicum required.
Cr 3.
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THE
337 Sound Design
A course
Prerequisite: THE 230 or permission of the instructor.
Cr 3.
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THE 350 Advanced Playwriting
A course for those who have taken THE 250 or have
already written several plays. Emphasis will be placed
on writing a full length play for possible production
by the University. A better-than-average competence in
writing dialogue is imperative.
Prerequisite: THE 250 or permission of the instructor.
Cr 3.
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THE 351 Dramatic Literature
and Theatre History I:
Origins to 15th Century
A study of the development of theatre and drama from
its origins through the medieval period, covering
ancient Greek, Roman, and Oriental theatre and drama.
Representative authors include Sophocles, Euripedes,
Plautus, Seneca, the Wakefield Master, and Chikamatsu.
Critics include Aristotle and Horace.
Prerequisite: THE 150H for majors, ENG lOOC or ENG
lOlC for non-majors.
Cr 3.
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THE 352 Dramatic Literature
and Theatre History II:
Renaissance to 1800
A study of theatre and drama from the
Renaissance, Neo-classical and Restoration
periods to 1800. Representative authors include
Machiavelli, de Vega, Shakespeare, Johnson,
Racine, Moliere, and Goldoni. Critics include
Castevetro, Chapelain, Dryden, Johnson and
Diderot.
Prerequisite: THE 150H for majors, ENG lOOC
or ENG lOlC for non-majors.
Cr 3.
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THE 353G Dramatic Literature
and Theatre History III:
Romantic to World War II
A study of theatre and drama from Romantic period
to World War II, covering early realist and
anti-realist theatre. Representative authors include
Goethe, Hugo, Ibsen, Chekhov, Pirandello,
Shaw and O'Neill. Critics include Wagner, Zola,
Bergson, Brunetiere, and Nietzsche.
Prerequisite: THE 150H for majors, ENG lOOC
or ENG lOlC for non-majors.
Cr 3.
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THE 354 Dramatic Literature
and Theatre History IV:
Absurdists to Post-Modernism
A study of theatre and drama from the post-war
Absurdist and Brechtian Epic theatres to the
present day. Representative authors include
Brecht, Beckett, Genet, Williams, Miller,
Shepard, Stoppard, and Shaffer. Critics include
Artaud, Brecht, Esslin, Schechner, and Eco.
Prerequisite: THE 150H for majors, ENG lOOC
or ENG lOlC for non-majors.
Cr 3.
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THE 355 Journalistic Drama
Criticism
This course will provide the student with a
comprehensive analysis of the role of the writing
critic in professional, community, educational,
and amateur theatre. Stress will be placed upon
development of a workable writing style. A minimum
of five plays will be seen from which reviews
will be generated.
Prerequisite: THE 225 or by permission.
Cr 3.
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THE 372 Speaking to the
Camera
This is an advanced public speaking and
performance course introducing the student
to the most common types of video presentations.
Student performances of scripted speeches
will be videotaped and evaluated based on
content, delivery, and style.
Cr 3.
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THE 373 Effective
Public and Workplace
Presentations
This course expands upon the performance skills taught in THE
170F. It will emphasize the development of greater expertise and
performance ease in a variety of presentation styles, as well as exploring the use
of visual aids consistent with workplace and public presentations.
Students will be required to attend and critique community-based public speeches, as well as to analyze the work of their peers.
Prerequisite: THE 170F or permission of instructor.
Cr 3.
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THE 371 Performance Arts
This theory and practice course allows students
to experiment with the aesthetic interpretation
of texts, focusing on extra-textual elements of
presentation (such as sound, visual symbols, images,
spatial relations, hand-held light) in the
staging of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and
drama. Theoretical and practical reading accompany
in-class exercises and black-box performances
that strengthen skills in acting, directing,
oral interpretation, forensics, play analysis,
and design. Students elect a directing or a
performance
emphasis.
Cr 3.
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THE 421 Topics in Acting and
Performance
An intensive study of a particular acting or
performance technique chosen at the discretion of
the instructor in accordance with his or her
expertise and interests. May be repeated as topics
vary, for a maximum of 9 credits.
Prerequisite: THE 221 or permission of instructor.
Cr 3.
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THE 430 Topics in Design
A seminar in advanced design practices and a
continuation of THE 330 and/or 332. The course
will stress improving design and presentation
skills by developing and presenting design
projects. The design project will involve theatrical
drafting, perspective sketching, rendering
and model-making techniques as required in
the areas of specialty. Students will be required
to work in 2 of the 3 areas of theatrical design:
costume design, lighting design, or scenery design.
In addition, historical styles will be surveyed in
a lecture/discussion format. This discussion will
include the impact of social and political attitudes
as well as physical style and how these aspects
may be applied to contemporary design.
Prerequisite: any two of the following:
THE 330, 331,or 332.
Cr 3.
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THE 451 Topics in Dramatic
Literature and Theatre History
An intensive study of a particular playwright, group,
movement, or historical period chosen at
the discretion of the instructor in accordance
with his/her expertise and interests. May be repeated
as topics vary for a maximum of 9 credits.
Prerequisite: THE 150H for majors, ENG lOOC for non-majors.
Cr 3.
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THE 490 Independent Study
Students should contact the Department regarding
information for independent study.
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THE 491 Project I
Investigation of special topics, or
execution of special projects that fall within
the purview of theatre. Students may select
an interior intradepartmental committee of three
professors to approve, assist, and oversee the
project. Prerequisites: junior and senior standing;
precise definition of project and unanimous
permission of committee. Students must obtain
rules for this course from the department chairman.
Credit hours arranged.
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