THE 110, 135, 150, 200, 220, 235, 285 or 385; three hours from THE 310, 311 or 320; THE 341, 390, 391, 430, 130/330 (4).
Standard General Education Program. Refer to Part Three of this Catalog for details on the General Education and University requirements.
AHO 100 and eight hours of restricted electives.
The110, 135, 130/330 (3), 341, 390 or 391; and three hours theatre arts electives.
THE 110, 135, 130/330 (3), 341, 390 or 391; and six hours of theatre arts electives.
THE---Theatre Arts
Understanding and appreciating the arts of the theatre, development of dramatic forms and practicies, consideration of the elements of contemporary theatrical practice. Analysis of plays. Attendance at selected play productions required. Gen. Ed. 07.
Problems of stagecraft dealing with the scenic process; use of materials, methods of construction and handling of scenery, fabrication and construction of properties. 2 Lec/2 Lab.
Study and practice of technical production through participation in departmental productions. May be retaken to a maximum of three hours.
Invesigation and practice of the fundamentals in the acing process. Course work will include physical and mental preparation for the actor, improvisation, and beginning scene work.
Formerly SPE 150. Basic theory and speech production; phonetic and vocal drills for improvement of voice and articulation; adapted to student' individual speech needs.
Techniquies in application and design of stage makeup, both straight and character.
Study and practical experience in garment construction and related costume crafts as used in theatre constume design. 2 Lec/2 Lab.
Prerequisite: THE 135. Study and practice in analysis, character development and rehearsal as related to scene study; emphasis on twentieth-century acting syles.
Prerequisite: THE 135. Study of Musical Theatre as an art form, and an examination of the acting process and how it applies to themusical genre; performance work is included.
A beginning course in dance for the stage. Starting with basic work in ballet, jazz and musical theatre styles to develop strength and coordination. The class encompasses center floor work and dance combinations. Class meets for one hour, Monday through Thursday. May be retaken to a maximum of eight hours.
Prerequisite:THE 110 or instructor approval. Principles of composition, scale, perspective, and color applied to the stage; production of ground plans, sketches, and models. 2 Lec/2 Lab.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Examination of theories of lighting with application to the stage, mixed media, dance, and natural environment. Consideration given to color principles, lighting instruments an control equipment. 2 Lec/2 Lab.
Design and execution of theatrical costumes with emphasis on originality, color and line. Attention given to costumes of various periods and styles. 2 Lec/2 Lab.
Prerequisite: THE 130 or departmental approval. Continuation of THE 130. May be reataken to a maximum of three hours.
Prerequisite: THE 235 and THE 150. Advanced study and rehearsal in verse drama, concentrating on language and action analysis, and character development for performance; emphasis on Classical and Elizabethan repertoires.
Prerequisite: instructor approval. Study and practice in theatrical auditioning, resume creation and actor's self-presentation; performance workshop in approach. May be retaken to a maximum of four hours.
Prerequisite: THE 235 or instructor approval. An introduction to the principles of play directing. Study of play selection and analysis, characterization composition, blocking and casting and rehearsal procedures.
Prerequisite: departmental approval. Work in placements related to academic studies. One to eight hours credit per semester or summer. Total hours: eight, associate; sixteen, baccalaureate. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit.
Prerequisite: THE 285. Upper division dance course. Emphasis is placed on technique and polish through more advanced combinations and a greater diversity of styles. Ensemble work, tap, jazz, and partnering will be included. May be retaken to a maximum of eight hours.
Intensive examination of development of theatre from the Greeks to the French Renaissance. Gen. Ed. 07
Development of theatre from the English Restoration to the modern perios. Gen. Ed. 07
Cross listed as ENG 430. Survey of the major periods and genres of world dramatic literature, from the Greeks to the present; selected readings from the major playwrights, critics, and thorists. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for ENG 430.
Prerequisites: THE 235 and THE 150. Advanced study and rehearsal in period styles. Practice in character analysis and technique for performance. Exact course content may vary with instructor or needs of students.
Prerequisites: THE 341 and departmental approval. Direction of a studio or major production under faculty guidance. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and departmental chair prior to enrollment.
Presentation of course material of a timely, specialized or topical nature. Specific course orientation will appear beside title. May be retaken to a maximum of nine hours, if the subject matter is different.
Prerequisite: departmental approval. Independent study in theatre production and research. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and departmental chair prior to enrollment.