Schedule of Classes

Variety of theatre assignments and performance responsibility working on productions.

An introduction to the theories, principles, and practices of acting for the stage.

An introduction to the trends and issues in today's theatre with an emphasis on the process of creating collaborative art and building a shared vocabulary and personal aesthetic.

A study of the essential elements of dramatic structure over a range of periods, genres and styles, with an emphasis on the practical imperatives of illuminating dramatic action in theatrical production.

An introduction to the principles and practices of scenic construction, safety, painting, and lighting. Explores types and utilization of scenery for theatre. Practical application through projects and work in the University Theatre.

Encouraging audience appreciation of the theatre through attending area theatre activities, discussions, and supplementary readings.

Encouraging audience appreciation of film art by surveying film history, genres, and technique through lecture, discussion, supplemental reading, and the viewing of domestic and foreign films.

Continuation of THE 107, THE 108.

Continuation of THE 115 focusing on the development of the actor's technique through script analysis, exercises, and scene study.

The work of the theatrical producer and non-profit arts manager in the 21st century, with an emphasis on mission; institutional organization and culture; program selection; budgeting; audience development; grants, fund raising, and crowd sourcing; community engagement; marketing and public relations.

Principles, practices, and concepts of scenic, lighting, costume, and sound design, as well as theatre graphics skills.

Instruction and practical experience with computer aided drafting and design (CADD) for use in theatre production: software, hardware, application methods, and rendering techniques.

An introduction to the principles and practices of costume construction, including safety, cutting, stitching, and draping. Explores types and utilization of costuming for theatre. Practical application through projects and work in the University Theatre.

Continuation of THE 207, THE 208.

A preparatory course exploring opportunities for graduate school, internships, and employment in the performing arts.

Continuation of THE 215. Further development of the acting process focusing on various theatrical genres.

Practical application of directing concepts and skills: planning, rehearsal, and performance for laboratory theatre production. May be repeated for up to 15 hours.

Instruction and experience with sound design and reinforcement techniques. Basic sound technology, editing, microphone, speaker, and amplification techniques taught through lecture and demonstration.

Principles and practices of scenic design used to develop particular styles, skills, and techniques in designing a variety of dramatic settings.

Theatre history and drama in the Renaissance, Restoration, Neoclassical, and Romantic periods (late 16th, 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries).

Continuation of THE 307, THE 308.

Special research or performance projects initiated by seniors to demonstrate integrated learning and theatre expertise. Problems and methods in various areas of theatre study.

Exploration of historical and contemporary non-Western theatre traditions and dramatic literature.

Advanced work in performance and production. May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Topics listed in current Schedule of Classes.