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Theater (THEA)
111-3 The Dramatic Experience
[INTRO] (IAI Course No. F1 907) Introductory course to give student understanding of how essential components of theater work together to produce the dramatic experience.
112a-3 Core: Acting I — Introduction To Acting
[Dist.FAH] Fundamentals of acting combining improvisational exercises with method approach to developing role; emphasis on relaxation, imagination, concentration, objectives. Open to non-majors.
112b-3 Core: Acting II — Creating A Role
[Dist.FAH] Beginning work in scene study and monologues; emphasizing serious, internal realistic acting techniques applicable to both stage and TV/film. Prerequisite: 112a.
114a,b-3 each — Core: Forms Of Dramatic Action
[Dist.FAH] Principles of dramatic action as exemplified in selected plays. Relationships between theatrical process and dramatic form in tragedy and comedy.
141-3 Film Analysis
[Dist.FAH] Fundamentals of film analysis studied as a skill essential to the understanding of narrative visual media.
150-3 Core: Scene Design And Construction
[Dist.FAH] Designing and executing of scenery used in theater productions. Laboratory and production work are required.
160-3 Core: Costume Design And Construction
[Dist.FAH] Designing and executing of costumes used in theater productions. Laboratory and production work are required.
170-3 Core: Lighting And Sound
[Dist.FAH] Designing and executing of lights and sound used in theater productions. Laboratory and production work are required.
199-0 Theater Production
Practical work on University Theater productions. Backstage work in scenery, lighting, costumes, props, sound, or makeup. Work to be arranged for individual needs and interests. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
201a,b-3 Each CORE: HISTORY OF THE THEATER
[Dist.FAH] Drama, performance, architecture, design, and cultural environment of (a) Primitive, Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance; (b) Restoration, Eighteenth century, Romantic, Modern. Prerequisite: 114a,b.
205-1 to 3 Theater Business Management Practicum
[Dist.FAH] Principles of management systems organization and practice as applied to performing arts units. Mission development, personnel selection, funding, budgeting, promotion, operational continuity. Internship.
210a-3 Acting III — Comedy And Characterization
[Dist.FAH] Exercises and scene work introducing external techniques for physical/vocal characterization and comedy. Prerequisites: 112a,b.
210b-2 Improvisation
[Dist.FAH] Building the imagination and extending vocal and physical skills through use of improvisation exercises, scenes, and stories. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
215a-3 Movement And Voice For The Stage
[Dist.FAH] Principles of stage movement and theatrical vocal technique: vocal production, vocal and physical characterization, introduction to dialect study and stage combat. Prerequisites: 112a,b and consent of instructor.
215b-3 Stage Combat
[Dist.FAH] Basic empty-handed combat for the stage. Safety stressed and choreography explored. Weaponry may be introduced. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and good physical health.
220-3 Core: Directing For The Stage
[Dist.FAH] Elements of director's craft: interpretation, composition and blocking, design and technical considerations, working with actors and directing a scene. Prerequisites: 112a, 150, 160, or 170.
230-2 to 3 Rehearsal And Performance
Acting practicum in stage productions developed for public performance. Role analysis, ensemble playing, rehearsal and performance discipline. May be repeated with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: must be cast in theater production.
235-2 Introduction To T'ai Chi Ch'uan
"Slow-motion" exercise that promotes relaxation, circulation, balance, flexibility. Includes principles and postures from short form of Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
298 - 3 Introduction to Theater Education in the Secondary School
Philosophies of arts education, focusing on teaching theater arts in secondary school. Planning and executing of lesson plans and productions in secondary school. Prerequisite: Must have passed the designated basic skills test (TAP).
241-3 Classic Film
[Dist.FAH] Highlights of narrative film history with emphasis on periods and movements which have had enduring influence on contemporary film. Prerequisite: 141 or consent of instructor.
250-3 Theater Graphics
[Dist.FAH] Basic theatrical drawing-studio. Perspective rendering, drafting, water color techniques, figure drawing. Prerequisite: one year of beginning art studio or consent of instructor.
255-2 Scene Painting For The Theater
Traditional and contemporary techniques including layout, cartooning, lining, textures, color. Studio work. Prerequisite: 150,160 recommended.
265-2 Theater Makeup
Design and application techniques using pancake, grease paint, prosthetics, crepe hair. Projects include character, old age, ethnic, fantasy makeup. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
275-2 Sound For The Theater
Sound control, microphone amplification, acoustics, sound effects. Practical operation with microphones, turntables, tape decks, and loudspeakers.
276-1 to 3 Projects In Stage Management
Practical experience serving as stage assistant director and/or stage manager for University or Student Experimental Theater productions. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisites: 150,approval of director of production, and consent of instructor.
290-1 to 3 Special Projects
Individual work in any area of theater. May be repeated to maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
295-1 to 3 Theater Practicum
Practical work on University Theater productions. Backstage work in scenery, lighting, costumes, props, sound, or makeup. Work to be arranged for individual needs, interests. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
309-3 Musical Theater Workshop
[Dist.FAH] Preparation and performance of musical comedy scenes in a variety of styles: acting, singing, dancing ensemble, solo work. May be taken twice. Prerequisite: Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
310a-3 Acting IV — Period Styles
A variety of theater genres are explored through their language, physicalization, history, and dramatic literature. Scenes/monologues performed from each period/style. Prerequisites: THEA 112b and 215a. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
310b-3 Acting V — International/Experimental Styles
[IC] Utilization of international and experimental performance techniques, designed to promote global and contemporary aesthetics and abilities. Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
312-3 Multi-Cultural Theater In America
[Dist.FAH, IGR] Facilitate understanding of multicultural theater in America through discussion, performance, and play readings centered around artists of different ethnic backgrounds. Prerequisite: Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
315a-3 Dialects For The Stage
Foreign and American dialects. Scenes and monologues performed in dialect. International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) introduced. Prerequisite: 112a. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
315b-3 Advanced Movement
Character masks, neutral masks, and other movement techniques are used for characterization, awareness, body, and stage presence. Prerequisite: 112b, 215b. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
350-3 Scene Design
[Dist.FAH] Advanced study of rendering techniques. Design projects, critique sessions, and research techniques. May be taken twice. Prerequisite: THEA 250. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
360-3 Costume Design
[Dist.FAH] Theory, rendering techniques, history of dress and costume construction techniques, research for period silhouettes and character presentation. Laboratory work on University Theater productions required. Prerequisites: Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
370-3 Advanced Lighting Design
[Dist.FAH] Lighting concepts and sensitivity to lighting environments. Lighting plans, light plots, schedules and section drawings. Laboratory work on University Theater productions required. Prerequisites: THEA 170, consent of instructor. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance major or minors.
394-3 Playwriting
[DIST. FAH] Provides a close acquaintance with a range of theatrical strategies explored by playwrights and a workshop forum for the development of students' own writing. Prerequisites: Eng 102, sophomore standing.
398-3 Advanced Studies in Theater Education In Secondary School.
Practical application and execution of teaching theater in the secondary school. Practical work in theater productions at the middle school or high school level. Prerequisites: must have completed all theater and dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors/minors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, must have passed the designated basic skills test (TAP).
399-1 to 3 Special Topics In Theater
[Dist.FAH] Varied Content. Topics related to theater and/or dance. May be repeated up to 6 hours as long as no topic is repeated. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
410-3 Acting As A Career
[Dist.FAH] Information and skills necessary to gain professional work as an actor or acting teacher. Auditions, photographs, interviews, cold-readings, commercials, voice tapes, introduction to television acting. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
412-3 Acting For Television
[Dist.FAH] Acting principles and techniques. Exercises, commercials, and scenes from television scripts will be video-taped and critiqued for on-camera effectiveness. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
420-3 Projects In Directing
[Dist.FAH] Direction of plays staged for performance. Analysis of script, development of director's prompt book, rehearsal procedure, collaborative work with designers. Done under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: THEA 220. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
430-2 to 3 Rehearsal And Performance
Acting practicum in stage productions developed for public performance. Role analysis, ensemble playing, rehearsal, performance discipline. May be repeated with consent of instructor. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: must be cast in theater production.
450-1 to 3 Advanced Scene Design Projects
Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: 350 and consent of instructor. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
460-1 to 3 Advanced Costume Design Projects
Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: 360 and consent of instructor. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
470-1 to 3 Advanced Lighting Design Projects
Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions. Normally limited to work as lighting designer, assistant lighting designer, or master electrician. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: 370 and consent of instructor. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
475-1 to 3 Advanced Stagecraft Project
Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions in area of technical theater. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
480-3 Computers For Theater: Multi-Image Presentations
[Dist.FAH] Computer image-making techniques related to theater and dance. Class/lab work includes computer graphics, "paint box," three-dimensional imagery, ray tracing, video digitizers, computer enhancing, multi-slide presentations. Prerequisites: advanced undergraduate or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
482-3 Computers For Theater: Animation
[Dist.FAH] Computer image-making techniques as related to theater and dance. Class/lab work includes computer animation (vector, cell, "real-time"), computer generations for video enhancement. Prerequisites: advanced undergraduate or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
485-1 to 3 Special Projects In Computers
Individual or small group project work in computers as related to performing arts. Computer graphics, computer animation, video enhancing, multi-image slide productions. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisites: advanced undergraduate or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
490-1 to 3 Special Projects
Individual work for advanced students in any area of theater. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
495-1 to 3 Theater Practicum
Practical work in University Theater productions. Backstage work in scenery, lighting, costumes, props, sound, or makeup. Work to be arranged for individual needs, interests. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
498-1-3 Independent Study
Individual or small-group readings under supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisites: Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.
499a,b,c-3 Senior Assessment In Theater
Performance; (b) Design/Technical; (c) Liberal Theater Studies. Individual/group projects demonstrating proficiency in theater applications and General Education skills and knowledge. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor.