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THE 100. APPROACH TO THEATRE THREE CREDITS Attention will be directed to the importance of the dramatic imagination in reading and viewing plays, with the objective of developing a critical appreciation of the theatre. Lecture, discussion, demonstration, films, college and professional theatre performances. THE 111. FUNDAMENTALS OF PLAY STRUCTURE AND CRITICISM THREE CREDITS A study of critical techniques in interpreting plays and the application of such techniques to evaluating plays for stage presentation. Prerequisite: ENG 101. THE 112. SCRIPT ANALYSIS THREE CREDITS The cultivation of interpretive skills as an approach to dramatic literature for the purposes of production. Classical Literature. Prerequisite: THE 111. THE 121. STAGECRAFT THREE CREDITS An exploration of the many physical facets of theatrical production by introducing the student to the process of translating the concept of a design into physical actuality and of adapting a production to the requirements of a stage. Class and workshop. THE 131. ACTING I THREE CREDITS Basic acting techniques. Creating a variety of characters for the stage through the use of vocal interpretation, physical movement, improvisation, and theatre games. THE 132. SPEECH FOR THE STAGE THREE CREDITS Instruction and exercises in vocal development for the stage, including diction, delivery, and interpretation. Laboratory sessions. THE 141. ORAL INTERPRETATION THREE CREDITS Instruction in vocal delivery of prose, poetry, drama, and archaic language for the purposes of oral communication of the written text. Prerequisite: THE 131 or permission of instructor. THE 190. THEATRE LABORATORY ONE CREDIT A study, through the application of various techniques of different facets of theatre such as auditioning, costuming, fencing, make-up, masks, mime, scene study, soliloquy, stage combat, textual analysis, and voice. Guest lecturers, master classes, workshops. Required of all Theatre Arts majors every semester. THE 191. DEPARTMENT PRACTICUM IN THEATRE PRODUCTION ONE TO TWO CREDITS The Department Practicum in theatre production may be taken for one to two credits per semester with the total not to exceed six. Students may earn credit for major roles and positions of major responsibility in cocurricular activities. Credit for participation in these activities is optional, and voluntary participation (without credit) is also encouraged. The department, through the advisor or instructor of the activity, has the authority to approve or reject any contract for credit under this designation. Approval of credit must be by advisor and department chairperson. THE 211. THEATRE HISTORY I THREE CREDITS A survey of the historical development and background of theatrical art from ancient times through the seventeenth century. THE 212. THEATRE HISTORY II THREE CREDITS A survey of the historical development and background of theatrical art from the eighteenth century to the present. Prerequisite: THE 211. THE 221. SCENE DESIGN THREE CREDITS The nature and function of scenic art with emphasis on contemporary theories and techniques. Prerequisite: THE 121. THE 232. ACTING II THREE CREDITS An introduction to the major theories, aims, and styles of acting through performing various roles and monologues in selected dramatic scenes. Prerequisite: THE 131. THE 234. DIRECTING I THREE CREDITS An introduction to the principles of directing including play selection, composition, casting, blocking, and rehearsing. Class and workshop. Prerequisite: THE 131 or departmental permission. THE 331. ACTING III THREE CREDITS Attention to special problems in acting in terms of classical style. Continued self-discovery through improvisation, kinesthetic awareness, and other basic acting techniques learned in THE 232 are expanded upon. Prerequisites: THE 131, 132, 232 or permission of instructor. THE 335. DIRECTING II THREE CREDITS A study of special problems in directing. Students will prepare a prompt book, critique productions, and direct a one-act play. Prerequisite: THE 234. THE 393. SENIOR SEMINAR ONE CREDIT Discussion, research, and exploration of a selected topic in conjunction with a departmental theatre production. Presentations and a research project. THE 394. THE BUSINESS OF ACTING ONE CREDIT Discussion of materials, credentials, audition preparation needed to secure career opportunities in the entertainment industry. Student work will be videotaped and sent to casting agents. Taken by Theatre Performance majors each semester in their Junior and Senior years. THE 395-396. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ONE TO THREE CREDITS Independent study and research for advanced students in theatre under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required. THE 431. ACTING IV THREE CREDITS Scene study, analysis, and development of acting theories for a sophisticated preparation of audition material and rehearsal technique for the working actor. Prerequisites: THE 131, 132, 232, 331 or permission of instructor. THE 198/298/398. TOPICS ONE TO THREE CREDITS A study of topics of special interest not extensively treated in regularly offered courses. THE 399. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ONE TO SIX CREDITS Professional cooperative education placement in a private/public organization related to the student's academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student's discipline. (See the Cooperative Education section of this Bulletin for placement procedures.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, 2.0 cumulative average, consent of academic advisor, approval of placement by department chairperson. |
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