Theatre Courses
THRE 102 Practicum Training in acting, set design, construction, costumes and props, makeup, lighting, house managing, sound performance, and other stage production needs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Each class can be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours. One to three semester hours credit for each practicum; maximum credit of six semester hours per academic year. THRE 100 Introduction to Theatre Understanding the theatrical experience through study of the various types, styles, and production processes of the theatre; theatre as public art and its relationship to culture. THRE 102 Practicum Training in acting, set design, construction, costumes and props, makeup, lighting, house managing, sound performance, and other stage production needs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Each class can be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours. One to three semester hours credit for each practicum; maximum credit of six semester hours per academic year. THRE 105 Introduction to Acting Study and practice of the fundamentals of acting through improvisation and exploratory exercises; basic principles of stage performance applied to various professions and non-theatre venues; building of strong presentational and communication skills. Recommended for non-majors. THRE 110 Stagecraft Introduction to the technical aspects of scenery, costumes, lighting, props, and sound production with emphasis on the tools, terminology, techniques, and safety procedures appropriate to each discipline. Practical application through participation in theatrical production. THRE 180 and 181 Professional Theatre Experience Participation in professional workshops, attendance at Barter productions followed by talk-back sessions with Barter professionals, instructional tours, observation of professional rehearsals and mentoring by Barter professionals. One semester hour each semester. Prerequisite: pre-professional track or permission of instructor. THRE 202 Practicum See THRE 102 102. THRE 205 Acting I Overview of acting styles and methods; development of imagination through improvisation, exercises, and scene work; audition techniques. Prerequisite: Theatre 105 or Theatre major or minor. THRE 206 Acting II Thorough examination and application of Stanislavski’s system and its descendants. Scene study and character development for contemporary realistic theatre. Rehearsal technique. Prerequisite:205. THRE 210 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design Introduction to theories of theatrical design and their applications. THRE 215 Principles of Play Directing Introduction to and analysis of director’s role with emphasis on interpretation, creating stage action, composition, rhythm, picturization, and the coaching of actors. THRE 220 Contemporary Dance I Studio class in the fundamentals of modern and contemporary dance techniques, theory, and improvisation, including jazz and musical theatre. Historical information, dance terminology, dance execution, and choreography. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. THRE 221 Contemporary Dance II Studio class in intermediate modern and contemporary dance techniques, theory, and improvisation, including jazz and musical theatre. Application of style and audition techniques for the dancer. Prerequisite: 220. THRE 233X Studies in Drama I (English 233) THRE 234X Studies in Drama II (English 234) THRE 245 Voice for the Stage Advanced study in vocal control; breathing, projection, pronunciation, articulation, dialect, vocal range and pitch; emphasis on speaking classical language; attention to the International Phonetic Alphabet. THRE 270 Script Analysis Systems for analyzing scripts which may be employed by directors, actors, and/or designers. THRE 280 and 281 Professional Theatre Experience See THRE 180 and 181 181. THRE 300 Stage Movement Basic understanding of elements of physicalization for the stage through practical application; exploration of the body as it reflects the inner life; examination of movement theories. THRE 301 Advanced Stage Movement Organization of movement expression using essence theory of emotion, intentions, gesture, and physical characterization through movement; period movement and dance; unarmed and armed combat. Prerequisite: 300. THRE 302 Practicum See THRE 102 102. THRE 305 Acting III Examination of major historical periods and genres; focus on classical tragedy and comedy,Shakespeare, Moliere, Brecht, and others. Prerequisite: 206. THRE 310 Advanced Design for the Theatre Selected topics in advanced design and technology with emphasis on contemporary skills and techniques. Prerequisite: 210. THRE 315 Advanced Directing for the Stage Application of the techniques for directing introduced in 215; includes preparation of a one-act play or excerpt from a full-length play for presentation. Prerequisite: 215. THRE 320 Theatre History I Survey of world theatre from its origins to the Restoration; emphasis on major periods, typical plays, important personages, and major architectural and production techniques. THRE 321 Theatre History II Study of world theatre from the Restoration to the present; emphasis on major periods, typical plays, important personages, and major architectural and production techniques. THRE 325 Introduction to Playwriting Introduction to the major components of writing for the stage; emphasis on dramatic action, character, and dialogue; tools and techniques of playwriting; focus on the imagination and creativity of the student through the development of the one-act play. THRE 335 Musical Theatre Survey history of musical theatre; emphasis on practical application of styles, periods, movement, dance, acting, voice, and interpretation; special emphasis on the American musical. THRE 350 Special Topics in Theatre Topics for advanced study in theatre production, design, directing, acting, or musical theatre, chosen by the department in response to needs and interests of students. THRE 360X Shakespeare (English 360) THRE 380 and 381 Professional Theatre Experience See THRE 180 and 181 181. THRE 400 Senior Project Individually designed program of study developed in consultation with faculty in the department. Prerequisite: majors or minors in their senior year; departmental permission. THRE 402 Practicum See THRE 102 102. THRE 405 Acting IV Alternative techniques of acting; post realistic theatre; acting theories; advanced audition techniques.Prerequisite: 305. THRE 415 The Business of Theatre Understanding not-for-profit arts organizations and organizational structures; focus on personnel, unions, audience development, fund-raising, artistic mission, volunteer support, and fiscal control. THRE 460 Independent Study Advanced research in a specific area of theatre under the supervision of a faculty member in the department. Prerequisite: departmental permission. THRE 470 and 471 Internship I and II Work experience related to field in student’s major, jointly supervised by the department and a professional in the field. Although the usual internship will carry either three or six hours credit, a student may elect to arrange an internship carrying between two and six hours credit with the permission of the department. Each hour of credit will require forty hours at the internship site. Prerequisite: departmental permission. Two to six semester hours. Pass-Fail only. THRE 480 and 481 Professional Theatre Experience See THRE 180 and 181 181. THRE 490 and 491 Honors Thesis I and II Independent research in a special topic for honors. Prerequisites: senior status, GPA of 3.5 in the theatre major and 3.3 overall, and permission of all members of the department. |
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