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2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Expires Aug. 2024 THIS CATALOG IS ARCHIVED. BE SURE YOU ARE ACCESSING THE MOST ACCURATE CATALOG FOR YOU.
Theatre Course Listing
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Theatre
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THEA 126 - Mask & Movement
This performance driven course is designed to explore self-awareness through active physical choices. Classroom activities will release tension, rid self-conscious mannerisms, stimulate the imagination, and emphasize physicality through the use of neutral and character masks.
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 128A - Introduction to Theatre (GE2)
A survey of the basic elements of theatre in which students explore the processes of play production from script analysis through performance. Introduction to important artists and plays and development of theatre appreciation.
Credits: 3 cr
General Education: Category 2
Notes: Recommended for students wishing to fulfill the arts requirement for General Education . -
THEA 128B! - Theatre in Performance (GE2)
An introduction to theatre as an art form utilizing live performance. Students explore the nature of theatre, develop skills in dramatic criticism, and develop understanding of the role of theatre as a culturally enriching experience. Students are required to attend performances. Recommended for students wishing to fulfill the arts communication intensive requirement of the General Education program.
Requisites: ENGL 111 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
General Education: , CI
Notes: Students must provide own transportation to performance sites. Performance days may vary. -
THEA 136 - Introduction to Acting
A first course in acting which explores the actor’s psychological strategies for playing character and style in ensemble. Introduction to physical and vocal techniques. Exercises to stimulate imagination and creativity. This course is geared to the Theatre Major and those students who have acting/theatre experience.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: * This course is preferred in the Oral Performance Core, as it fulfills the prerequisite for THEA 255. -
THEA 137! - Acting and Analysis (GE2)
A beginning course that develops basic acting skills through physical and vocal training. Acting techniques are acquired through engagement in and analysis of exercises and performances. Students examine their own and others’ stage work. This course is geared to the non-Theatre Major with little to no acting experience.
Requisites: ENGL 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
General Education: Category 2 , CI
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THEA 160 - Basic Scenography
An introductory course exploring the elements of stagecraft, costuming, properties, lights and sound and how they interact in the production process.
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 215 - Musical Theatre Dance I
This course is designed to teach beginning Musical Theatre styles of dance, focusing mainly on tap and jazz. Emphasis is placed on developing technique and auditioning skills. Some basic previous experience will be helpful.
XLIST: MUS 215
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Tap shoes and jazz shoes will be required for this course. -
THEA 216 - Musical Theatre Dance II
A continuation of Musical Theatre Dance I - This course is designed to teach intermediate Musical Theatre styles of dance, focusing mainly on tap and jazz. Emphasis is placed on continuing to develop technique and auditioning skills.
Requisites: THEA 215 or MUS 215 (Required, Previous).
XLIST: MUS 216
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Tap shoes and jazz shoes will be required for this course. -
THEA 220 - Introduction to Performance Studies
A beginning course in the analysis and performance of aesthetic texts, grounded in, but not limited to, traditional literary forms (prose, poetry, drama). Performance texts may derive from a variety of aesthetic communication acts. Primarily individual performance; may involve some study of group performance.
XLIST: COMM 220
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 230 - Voice and Articulation
An applied approach to developing the student’s vocal capabilities through analysis and classroom exercises. Voices will be refined for conversational as well as theatrical purposes. Dialect and local color will also be analyzed and applied to a variety of vocal types.” Emphasis will be placed upon improving individual voices in a classroom practicum.
XLIST: COMM 230
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 255 - Introduction to Directing
Problem-solving and decision making for the director in interpretation, composition, style and performance. Introduces students to production organization, artistic coordination, as well as functions and responsibilities of the director.
Requisites: THEA 136 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 260 - Introduction Stagecraft & Theatre Design
A beginning course in technical theatre production with a component in design for the theatre. Focus on basic equipment and materials as well as technical theatre conventions. Laboratory work on University Theatre productions will serve as practical application of theory taught in the course.
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 270 - Acting for the Camera I
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to experience and explore the differences between on-camera work and stage work. This performance driven course will explore the various styles and genres of on camera acting technique.
Requisites: THEA 136. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 290 - Selected Topics in Theatre
A first or intermediate level seminar or laboratory.
Credits: 1-4 cr
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THEA 299 - Applied Theatre
A student who participates under the supervision of a faculty member in an extracurricular theatre activity may receive one hour of credit in a single activity during one semester. Admission to the activity does not constitute permission or insure credit.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1 cr
Notes: May be repeated for up to 8 credit hours. Credits used to satisfy the THEA 299 requirement in the theatre major must be earned on campus. -
THEA 301 - Arts for Elementary Teachers: Theatre
This course explores strategies for integrating theatre activities into elementary classrooms. It offers practical experiences in the creation and teaching of theatre and dance activities and provides students with an educationally oriented philosophy for utilization of theatrical activities in instructional settings.
Requisites: Admitted elementary education majors only. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1 cr
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THEA 335 - History of Musical Theatre
A historical overview of musical theatre, primarily American. The course will focus on book themes, musical styles, innovations, and artistic elements, while exploring the artists, producers, and audiences that reflect(ed) the changing American social viewpoints.
Requisites: MUS 111, MUS 111A, THEA 136 (Required, Previous).
XLIST: MUS 335
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 336 - Intermediate Acting
A continuation of the first course in acting which will stress the development and application of performance techniques in more difficult problems of characterization, ensemble and style. Vocal and physical training are continued.
Requisites: THEA 136, THEA 137! or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 340 - Musical Theatre I
An introduction to musical theatre as a live art form. Students explore aspects of musical theatre production in order to develop a base for understanding and evaluating live musical theatre. The course will focus primarily on solo/duet and small ensemble work.
Requisites: THEA 136 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 350 - Improvisation
This performance driven course is designed to explore self-awareness though active physical and mental choices. Classroom activities will release tension, stimulate the imagination, boost self esteem, and emphasize bold choice making.
Requisites: THEA 136 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 355 - Intermediate Directing
A continuation of the first course in directing, which will stress problem-solving and decision making at more difficult or specialized levels. These include period staging, special styles or conventions, and performance problems.
Requisites: THEA 255 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 360 - Scene Design
Explores the art of scenography, covering the design of stage settings and properties in relation to the unified stage production. Mechanical drawing and computer generated designs will be major components. Practical application on University Theatre productions is included.
Requisites: THEA 260 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 365 - Shakespeare in Performance
This course is designed for the advanced student wanting to explore the performative aspects of William Shakespeare’s dramatic literature. In depth study and analysis of five plays will lead to presentation of selected scenes from each of the plays studied. Bringing the oral aspects of performance to the dramatic literature is the focus of the course.
Requisites: THEA 136 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 370 - Costume and Makeup Design
Theory and practice in costume design and construction and in straight and character makeup in relation to the unified stage production. An overview of the history of dress and stage costume. Laboratory work in University Theatre is included.
Requisites: THEA 260 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 375 - Theatre History I
A survey of theatre history from ancient Greece through mid- nineteenth century (approximately 1850, coincident with the appearance of Realism in drama). Study of major periods, plays and artists. Focused study in selected topics.
Requisites: THEA 128A or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 380 - Theatre History II
A survey of theatre history from 1660 and the English Restoration Theatre through the contemporary era. Study of major periods, plays and artists. Focused study in selected topics.
Requisites: THEA 128A or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 385 - Principles & Practices Arts Management
Emphasis on current theory and practice in arts administration and organization; exploration of business management and related career opportunities in the arts; current practices in front-of- house operation, promotion, and funding options. An advanced level introductory course.
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 420 - Acting for the Camera II
A course designed for students of acting and technical production who may be considering pursuing a career in television or film production. Exercises and assignments will pertain to film and television acting techniques. Students will learn camera, sound, and lighting techniques, and directing. The class will be treated as a small production company, focusing on completing a film/television project.
Requisites: THEA 136 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 440 - Musical Theatre II
A continuation to musical theatre I. Students will explore advanced aspects of musical theatre production in order to develop a base for understanding and evaluating live musical theatre. The course will focus primarily on large ensemble work and choreography.
Requisites: THEA 136, THEA 340 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 450 - Solo Performance
An advanced course in acting focusing on the history of solo performance and the creation and performance of solo works by the student in three types of solo genres: Biographical, Multi-character, and the Autobiographical Monologue.
Requisites: THEA 136 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 460 - Light and Sound Design
This course focuses on the designing of lighting and sound for live theatre and the practical application of those designs to the stage. The course includes laboratory work on University Theatre productions.
Requisites: THEA 260 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 465 - Creative Drama
The study of drama as a creative and educational tool in school, clinical and recreational settings. Demonstrates the values of creative drama in the development of the whole child. Provides opportunity for students to design materials, as well as to understand the use of creative drama techniques.
XLIST: TE 465
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 470 - Theatre for Children
History and theories of theatre staged by adults for child audiences. Provides practical experience in selecting and staging plays for children. Examines performance and content standards, educational and theatrical considerations, the nature of the audience and aesthetic values.
Credits: 3 cr
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THEA 490 - Selected Topics in Theatre
An advanced or highly specialized seminar or laboratory.
Requisites: THEA 136, Junior standing (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1-4 cr
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THEA 495 - Independent Study in Theatre
Before enrolling, the student must submit a plan of study for approval.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1-4 cr
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THEA 496 - Field Work: Theatre Tour
This course is designed to give students experience with touring theatre. It is a performance and production laboratory. Students engage in multiple performances at differing sites. Content allows for all phases of production including development of technical and pedagogical materials.
Requisites: THEA 136 or THEA 470 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1-6 cr
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THEA 497 - Senior Project in Theatre
Student must submit a detailed and substantiated proposal for approval.
Requisites: Written and oral presentation of proposal for departmental approval one semester prior to registration. (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3-6 cr
Notes: Forms available from faculty advisor.
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