THEATRE COURSES (THEA)

101 Introduction to Theatre (3) F, S, SU. Introduction to the many areas of the art of the drama to aid in a more perceptive enjoyment of a theatrical production.

201 Theatrical Makeup (3) S. Analysis and study of makeup materials and of the art of makeup application, including the basic procedures and techniques of costuming a theatrical production.

202 Stagecraft (3:2-2) S. Training in scenery construction with major emphasis on drafting and the use of theatre equipment. Discussion and illustration of modern theatre production techniques as practiced by contemporary theatre artists.

203 Acting I (3) F. Analysis and application of the principles underlying the actor's art: the development of poise and the use of the voice and body on stage.

205 Acting II (2) (Prerequisite: 203 or permission of department) AS. Application of basic improvisational and movement techniques. Introduction to the Stanislavski System. Solo and scene work stressing textual analysis and resulting characterization.

209 Costume Crafts (3:2-2) AF. Basic training in costume design and construction with an emphasis on current trends. Lecture and illustration of present design-construction methods.

210 Theatre Practicum (1) F, S. A laboratory experience in all aspects of theatre production-performance, technical and/or business. Four hours of the practicum are required of a major for graduation.

220 Theatre History I: Beginning to 1700 (3) AF. Study of the Western theatre, both its physical form and literature, from the beginning to 1700.

221 Theatre History II: 1700 to the Present (3) AS. Study of the Western theatre, both its physical form and literature, from 1700 to present.

301 Directing I (3) AF. Work in directing for the theatre. Topics include the director as creative/interpretative artist and the director and the actor. Students direct individual projects.

302 Scenic Design (3) (Prerequisite: 202 or permission of department) AF. An exploration of scenic design principles and elements in terms of creating the visual environment of a play. Projects to include concept development, visualization of that concept, and presentation of the design through models or renderings and drafted construction drawings.

303 Theatre Management (3) AS. Study in the basic concepts and methods in the management of theatres. Emphasis on the specific role and duties of a stage manager within the production process. Also to include the theory and practice of theatre administration objectives: organization, season, budget, schedule, personnel, publicity, box office, and house management.

305 Acting III (2) (Prerequisite: 205 and junior or senior status or permission of department) AF. Concentrated study in script and role analysis. Intensive improvisation to develop acting techniques.

309 Costume Design (3:2-2) (Prerequisite: 209) AS. Exploration and application of aesthetic principles of costume design. Special focus on interpretation of character through line, color, and fabric, employing a variety of rendering processes in the studio environment.

391 Script Analysis (3:2-2) (Prerequisite: English 390 or permission of the department) AS. Course builds on the fundamentals of writing for the stage. Students will read and analyze existing plays for production value as they are developing original scripts through various workshop techniques.

401 Directing II (3) (Prerequisite: 301) AF. Analysis and application of the staging of plays to provide training in production technique, including public performance of one acts as the vehicle of production.

402 Lighting and Sound Design (3) (Prerequisite: 202) AF. Analysis and application of current procedures and practices in the execution of lighting and/or sound designs for the stage.

405 Acting IV (2) (Prerequisite: 305) AS. Emphasis on the practical application of Stanislavski's principles of psycho-technique and their subsequent interpretations.

497 Special Studies (3) (Prerequisite: Permission of department) As requested. Open only to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from two different disciplines.

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