Surveys the arts of the theatre with emphasis on the role of the playwright, director, actor, designer and producer. Promotes the development of college-level writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.
Examines the theories and practices of acting from a Western perspective. Students practice basic aesthetic judgements, professional ethics, and physical and vocal training through theatre games, improvisation and introduction to scene study.
An introduction to the rudimentary skills involved with planning, constructing, painting, rigging, and lighting of stage scenery.
Introduces students to the process and responsibilities of stage management focusing on production duties, rehearsal responsibilities and production obligations.
An introduction to theatrical design concentrating on the creative process in developing the design of the set, lighting, costumes, as well as the presentation of the design idea. This course examines the role of the designer and how the design supports the ideas of a play in a visual way. Promotes the development of college-level writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.
Open to all students who wish to become involved in any technical, acting or administrative aspects of the current play. Some positions limited by auditor or instructor permission. May be repeated.
Broadens the expressive range of the actor through the introduction to and exploration of various methods of vocal, physical and improvisational work to connect the body, voice and emotional life of the actor, creating a more articulate physical instrument.
Introduces students to the practice, realm and study of arts management in the commercial and non-commercial operations. Students investigate the seven major components of arts management: strategic planning, marketing/public relations, arts law, financial management, development/fund raising, operations/facilities management, and personnel. Offered alternate years.
Surveys the theatre history and dramatic literature of the ancient world, with particular emphasis on the development of theatre and performance in Egypt, Greece and Rome, also taking into account developments outside of western tradition. Promotes critical and analytical thinking and considers the place of performance in the historical political, social and aesthetic development of the world cultures. Offeredalternate years.
Surveys the theatre history and dramatic literature from the fall of Rome to the end of the Renaissance (1650s). Emphasis will be placed on European developments but will also include concurrent performance phenomena in China, Japan and India as well as other non-Western performance traditions and literatures. Promotes critical and analytical thinking and considers the place of performance in the historical political, social and aesthetic development of the world cultures. Offered alternate years.
Surveys the theatre history and dramatic literature of the Early Modern period (1650-1850), with particular emphasis on the development of and influence of neo-classicism and romanticism on western performance history and literatures. The concurrent development of non-western performance traditions and literatures will also be examined. Promotes critical and analytical thinking and considers the place of performance in the historical political, social and aesthetic development of the world cultures. Offered alternate years.
Surveys the theatre history and dramatic literature of the modern era (1850 to present day) with a particular emphasis on Realism and Naturalism, Modernism and post-modernism up to the present day. This course will examine modern performance around the world. Promotes critical and analytical thinking and considers the place of performance in the historical political, social and aesthetic development of the worldcultures. Offered alternate years.
Studies the art and craft of costume design. Includes research, design and methods of costume construction. No prior knowledge of sewing necessary.
Prerequisites: THEA 140fa, THEA 150 and instructor’s permission. A study of the theory and practice of directing. Each student will direct a scene from a full-length play.
Emphasizes the art of scene design through the study and process of creating sets. Includes the design process from script analysis and research to presentation of final design ideas. Both model making and rendering will be covered.
Studies the aesthetics, theory and execution of stage lighting as an art form. Includes the mechanics of stage lighting, the process of lighting a production, drafting the plot, and executing the design. Lab work is required.
Teaches the application of various types of makeup materials, how to plan a makeup plot for any given play and how to create individualmakeup in a variety of styles. Includes some three-dimensional work.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Exploration of specialized fields and/or issues in theatre. May be repeated. Variable credit.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Provides an opportunity for students to put into practice what they have learned in the classroom. Consists of administrative/supervisory work in all areas of theatrical production. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: THEA 150 or instructor’s permission. A continuation of THEA 150, with an emphasis on scene study. Scenes will be selectedfrom a variety of genres.
Prerequisites: THEA 258PI and instructor’s permission. Students will analyze and direct a one-act play.
Prerequisites: 3.0 departmental GPA and instructor’s permission. An applied experience in a communication and/or theatre-related setting requiring a minimum of 30 hours for each credit hour. Includes conferences with on-campus staff, portfolio of work performed and evaluation by job supervisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours applied to the major. Pass/no record basis.
Prerequisite: THEA 248a. A continuation at an advanced level of the art and craft of costume design. Includes research, design and methods of costume construction.
Prerequisite: THEA 260a. A continuation at an advanced level of the art of scene design through the study and process of creating sets. Includes the design process from script analysis and research to presentation of final design ideas. Both model making and rendering techniqueswill be covered.
Prerequisite: THEA 264a. A course studying the aesthetics, theory and execution of stage lighting as an art form. Both the mechanics of stage lighting and the process of lighting a production including drafting the plot and executing the design are covered. Lab work is required.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Study supervised by staff members in one of four areas: Acting, directing, design and management.Includes a formal presentation. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Offers the creative student opportunity to design a unique practicum, using the department, college or community as a laboratory. This practicum is reserved for the most promising seniors in the department. May be repeated. Pass/no record basis.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. A course allowing students to probe more deeply into an area for which they have been prepared, but in which there are no further advanced courses offered. Prior to registration the student must present the proposed study to the department for approval. May be repeated.
