<table width="854" border="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="376"> <h1>Theater Courses :</h1> </td> <td width="434"> <p></p> </td> </tr> </table> <blockquote> <table width="800" border="0" cellspacing="4"> <tr> <td width="781" height="56"> <h2><strong>Theater (THEA)</strong></h2> <p><strong>111-3 The Dramatic Experience</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>112a-3 Core: Acting I &mdash; Introduction To Acting</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Fundamentals of acting combining improvisational exercises with method approach to developing role; emphasis on relaxation, imagination, concentration, objectives. Open to non-majors.</p> <p><strong>112b-3 Core: Acting II &mdash; Creating A Role</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Beginning work in scene study and monologues; emphasizing serious, internal realistic acting techniques applicable to both stage and TV/film. Prerequisite: 112a.</p> <p><strong>114a,b-3 each &mdash; Core: Forms Of Dramatic Action</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Principles of dramatic action as exemplified in selected plays. Relationships between theatrical process and dramatic form in tragedy and comedy.</p> <p><strong>141-3 Film Analysis</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Fundamentals of film analysis studied as a skill essential to the understanding of narrative visual media.</p> <p><strong>150-3 Core: Scene Design And Construction</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Designing and executing of scenery used in theater productions. Laboratory and production work are required.</p> <p><strong>160-3 Core: Costume Design And Construction</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Designing and executing of costumes used in theater productions. Laboratory and production work are required.</p> <p><strong>170-3 Core: Lighting And Sound</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Designing and executing of lights and sound used in theater productions. Laboratory and production work are required.</p> <p><strong>199-0 Theater Production</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>201a,b-3 Each CORE: HISTORY OF THE THEATER</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>205-1 to 3 Theater Business Management Practicum</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>210a-3 Acting III &mdash; Comedy And Characterization</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Exercises and scene work introducing external techniques for physical/vocal characterization and comedy. Prerequisites: 112a,b.</p> <p><strong>210b-2 Improvisation</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Building the imagination and extending vocal and physical skills through use of improvisation exercises, scenes, and stories. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.</p> <p><strong>215a-3 Movement And Voice For The Stage</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>215b-3 Stage Combat</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>220-3 Core: Directing For The Stage</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>230-2 to 3 Rehearsal And Performance</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>235-2 Introduction To T'ai Chi Ch'uan</strong></p> <p>&quot;Slow-motion&quot; exercise that promotes relaxation, circulation, balance, flexibility. Includes principles and postures from short form of Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan.</p> <p><strong>298 - 3 Introduction to Theater Education in the Secondary School</strong></p> <p>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).</p> <p><strong>241-3 Classic Film</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>250-3 Theater Graphics</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>255-2 Scene Painting For The Theater</strong></p> <p>Traditional and contemporary techniques including layout, cartooning, lining, textures, color. Studio work. Prerequisite: 150,160 recommended.</p> <p><strong>265-2 Theater Makeup</strong></p> <p>Design and application techniques using pancake, grease paint, prosthetics, crepe hair. Projects include character, old age, ethnic, fantasy makeup. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.</p> <p><strong>275-2 Sound For The Theater</strong></p> <p>Sound control, microphone amplification, acoustics, sound effects. Practical operation with microphones, turntables, tape decks, and loudspeakers.</p> <p><strong>276-1 to 3 Projects In Stage Management</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>290-1 to 3 Special Projects</strong></p> <p>Individual work in any area of theater. May be repeated to maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.</p> <p><strong>295-1 to 3 Theater Practicum</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>309-3 Musical Theater Workshop</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>310a-3 Acting IV &mdash; Period Styles</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>310b-3 Acting V &mdash; International/Experimental Styles</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>312-3 Multi-Cultural Theater In America</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>315a-3 Dialects For The Stage</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>315b-3 Advanced Movement</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>350-3 Scene Design</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>360-3 Costume Design</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>370-3 Advanced Lighting Design</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>394-3 Playwriting</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>398-3 Advanced Studies in Theater Education In Secondary School.</strong></p> <p>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).</p> <p><strong>399-1 to 3 Special Topics In Theater</strong></p> <p>[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.</p> <p><strong>410-3 Acting As A Career</strong></p> <p>[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. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> Prerequisites: Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.</p> <p><strong>412-3 Acting For Television</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Acting principles and techniques. Exercises, commercials, and scenes from television scripts will be video-taped and critiqued for on-camera effectiveness. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> Prerequisites: Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors.</p> <p><strong>420-3 Projects In Directing</strong></p> <p>[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. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>430-2 to 3 Rehearsal And Performance</strong></p> <p>Acting practicum in stage productions developed for public performance. Role analysis, ensemble playing, rehearsal, performance discipline. May be repeated with consent of instructor. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> Prerequisite: must be cast in theater production.</p> <p><strong>450-1 to 3 Advanced Scene Design Projects</strong></p> <p>Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>460-1 to 3 Advanced Costume Design Projects</strong></p> <p>Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>470-1 to 3 Advanced Lighting Design Projects</strong></p> <p>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. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>475-1 to 3 Advanced Stagecraft Project</strong></p> <p>Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions in area of technical theater. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>480-3 Computers For Theater: Multi-Image Presentations</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Computer image-making techniques related to theater and dance. Class/lab work includes computer graphics, &quot;paint box,&quot; three-dimensional imagery, ray tracing, video digitizers, computer enhancing, multi-slide presentations. Prerequisites: advanced undergraduate or graduate standing and consent of instructor.</p> <p><strong>482-3 Computers For Theater: Animation</strong></p> <p>[Dist.FAH] Computer image-making techniques as related to theater and dance. Class/lab work includes computer animation (vector, cell, &quot;real-time&quot;), computer generations for video enhancement. Prerequisites: advanced undergraduate or graduate standing and consent of instructor.</p> <p><strong>485-1 to 3 Special Projects In Computers</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>490-1 to 3 Special Projects</strong></p> <p>Individual work for advanced students in any area of theater. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> Prerequisite: consent of instructor.</p> <p><strong>495-1 to 3 Theater Practicum</strong></p> <p>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. <strong>Not for graduate credit.</strong> Prerequisite: consent of instructor.</p> <p><strong>498-1-3 Independent Study</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>499a,b,c-3 Senior Assessment In Theater</strong></p> <p>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.</p> </td> </tr> </table> </blockquote>