2010-2011 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Frozen) [Archived Catalog]
Theatre and Dance
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James Hunter, Chair / Artistic Director
Programs
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in theatre and dance.
Theatre
The theatre major is especially suitable for persons wishing a strong liberal arts education and/or preparation for careers in theatre, the entertainment industry, communication, education, law, medicine, the ministry, etc.
Dance
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Dance offers two concentrations: (1) Performance and Choreography with focuses in ballet or contemporary dance and (2) Dance Education K-12. The performance and choreography focus in classical ballet requires 8 ballet techniques and 4 contemporary techniques classes. The contemporary dance focus requires 6 contemporary techniques, 4 ballet techniques and 2 techniques of other forms of dance. Academic coursework such as choreography, dance history, and theory courses are in ballet or contemporary dance, depending on the focus. Dance performances include full-length ballet productions, classical repertory and contemporary works. Dance Performance/Choreography majors must earn at least 5 credits of DANC 177 Dance Company before graduation.
Theatre and Dance
DANC 101 - Dance Appreciation Credits: 3
An eclectic survey of various dance forms including primitive, historic, ballet, modern, and Broadway musical
DANC 102 - Ballet Technique I Credits: 2
A beginning study of ballet with emphasis on alignment, classical historical traditions, and combinations or movement. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
DANC 103 - The Dancer’s Body Credits: 3
Anatomy and movement analysis for dancers.
DANC 111 - World Dance I Credits: 2
World Dance is dance experience in diverse world dance forms. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
DANC 112 - Contemporary Dance Technique I Credits: 2
An introduction to modern dance with the beginning practice of movement technique. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
DANC 113 - World Dance II Credits: 2
World Dance is dance experience in diverse world dance forms. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit
DANC 150 - Introduction to Dance Credits: 3
An introductory course on dance as art, communication, and cultural expression as it applies to a career in dance. Fine arts requirement for the Dance Major. Open to nonmajors
DANC 160 - Dance Improvisation and Composition Credits: 3
An introductory course on dance composition and the creative process. Exploration and improvisation of different dance forms; specific choreographic tools. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
DANC 170 - Ballroom Dance I Credits: 2
Introduction of six major dances (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Swing, and Rumba) to students with no dance experience. The emphasis will be on learning dance figures and patterns.
DANC 171 - Ballroom Dance II Credits: 2
Intermediate steps will include challenging choreography or patterns. The emphasis in technique will be based on developing speed and elegance while dancing complex patterns.
Prerequisites: DANC 170 or equivalent
DANC 177 - Dance Company I Credits: 1
This course is designed for rehearsals leading to dance performances; and including student choreography, on stage productions, the dance touring ensemble and components of dance production. Repeat seven times.
DANC 178 - Jazz Dance Technique I Credits: 2
A beginning level class focusing on coordination, rhythm, alignment, jazz vocabulary, and jazz dance positions. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
DANC 202 - Ballet Technique II Credits: 2
Second level of classical ballet technique facilitating skill in allegro and adagio work. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
Prerequisites: DANC 102 or equivalent
DANC 204 - Pointe II Credits: 2
Pointe technique and skills on pointe, an extension of ballet technique at the foundational level. May be repeated four times.
Prerequisites: DANC 202 or equivalent
DANC 212 - Contemporary Dance Technique II
A second level of contemporary technique, with emphasis on skill refinement and aesthetic elements. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
Prerequisites: DANC 112 or equivalent, placement audition or permission of instructor
DANC 260 - Laban Movement Analysis Credits: 3
An examination of Laban Movement analysis – a language for understanding, observing, describing and notating all forms of movement. Experiential, analytical and performance teaching methods will be used.
Prerequisites: DANC 160 or permission of instructor
DANC 270 - Dance Education I Credits: 4
An overview of teaching dance as art in K-12, foundations for dance curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Prerequisites: DANC 160, 281, or 282, at least one. Not open to freshmen or sophomores. Minimum of 90 hour in program of study. Recommended students have completed at least three semesters of technique
DANC 275 - Pilates I Credits: 2
Innovative system of exercises for the mind and body. Teaching posture, body awareness, and easy graceful movement at a beginner’s level.
DANC 278 - Jazz Dance Technique II Credits: 2
An intermediate level class focusing on coordination, rhythm, alignment, jazz vocabulary, jazz dance positions, and expanded knowledge of theatrical jazz dance. May be repeated up to six times for credit
Prerequisites: DANC 178 or permission of instructor
DANC 281 - American and European Dance History Credits: 3
An overview of the development of theatrical dance of the 18th, 19th, 20th centuries. Readings, discussions, lectures, and films will introduce selected choreographers and the concerns that inform their work.
DANC 282 - World Dance History and Culture Credits: 3
Examines traditional and contemporary dance from the US and around the world. Students will gain an overall understanding of how to view/appreciate and critique ethnic dance from other cultures.
DANC 300 - Music for Dancers Credits: 3
Rhythmic analysis, reading and metric patterns, construction and use of scores from musical theatre to symphonic orchestration with exercises to enhance the knowledge of relationship between dance and music.
DANC 302 - Ballet Technique III Credits: 1-2
Third level of classical ballet technique. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
Prerequisites: DANC 202 or equivalent
DANC 303 - Pointe III Credits: 1-2
Pointe technique and skills on pointe, an extension of ballet technique at the intermediate level. Study and execution of female variations from classical repertory. May be repeated four times.
Prerequisites: DANC 202 or equivalent
DANC 304 - Intermediate Tap Dance Credits: 3
Advanced fundamentals of tap dance, including intermediate/advanced rhythmic structure and incorporation of alignment and style.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
DANC 307 - West African Dance I Credits: 3
The history and practice of indigenous West African dance.
DANC 310 - Dance Analysis and Criticism Credits: 3
This is an advanced course in dance analysis and criticism, labonotation, analysis of major choreographic work, and an analysis through interactive CD-ROM (Technology).
Prerequisites: DANC 160, 281, 282, 360, two dance forms (8 hours), junior status recommended
DANC 312 - Contemporary Dance Technique III Credits: 1-2
A third level technique with refinement skills, and complex combinations. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit
Prerequisites: DANC 212 or equivalent
DANC 360 - Choreography I Credits: 3
An intermediate level choreography and composition course designed to create and adapt work in different dance forms in modern, jazz, and ballet.
Prerequisites: DANC 260; recommend students have completed at least three semesters of technique
DANC 370 - Dance Education II: Creative Dance for Children Credits: 4
A second level of teaching dance as art in K-12, foundations for dance curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Prerequisites: DANC 270
Not open to freshmen and sophomores. Recommend students have completed at least four semesters of technique and world dance.
DANC 375 - Pilates II Credits: 2
Innovative system of exercises for the mind and body. Teaching posture, body awareness, and easy graceful movement at an intermediate level.
Prerequisites: DANC 275 or equivalent
DANC 377 - Historic Dance Credits: 3
A course open to all students interested in gaining knowledge of early dances from the 15th Basse, Pavanne and Gaillarde of the Renaissance era to the Baroque dances from the court of Louis XIV.
DANC 378 - Jazz Dance Technique III Credits: 1-2
Advanced-level jazz dance technique. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
DANC 380 - Movement and Dance for Musical Theatre Credits: 3
Styles of movement and dance in musical theatre from the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s to modern contemporary musical theatre. Choreographing for musicals, cultural forms of dance, staging for vocal pieces.
DANC 381 - Dance History Credits: 3
A survey of dance from ethnic and social to professional dance, from the time of the Greeks through the twentieth century
DANC 382 - Body Conditioning/Gyrokinesis Method Credits: 2
Body conditioning technique designed to increase strength, flexibility, and coordination, enhancing the dance students’ performance ability and body awareness.
DANC 385 - Men’s Ballet Credits: 1
Study of the art of classical ballet for men with increased emphasis on facilitating skill in allegro and adagio work specific to male technique.
Prerequisites: 4 semesters of ballet or equivalent
DANC 390 - Dance Studio Operation Credits: 3
Advanced training methods and techniques in all forms of dance. Emphasis on recent research in dance curriculum and operational technique. For experienced dance teachers
DANC 399 - Independent Study and Research Credits: 3-6
Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students
DANC 402 - Ballet Technique IV Credits: 1-2
Intensive fourth level of classical ballet technique. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
Prerequisites: DANC 302 or equivalent
DANC 403 - Pointe Variations for Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Credits: 1-2
Pointe technique, an extension of ballet technique skills on pointe. Study and execution of female variations from classical repertory. May be repeated four times.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
DANC 407 - West African Dance II Credits: 3
Study of the development of West African music and dance, emphasizing cultural, social, and physical influences. Exploration of the relationship between dancer and the drummer at an intermediate level
Prerequisites: DANC 307 or permission of instructor
DANC 412 - Contemporary Dance Technique IV Credits: 1-2
Intensive advanced level contemporary dance technique. Suffix A is for dance majors and minors; suffix B is for nonmajors. May be repeated up to six times for credit.
Prerequisites: DANC 312 or equivalent
DANC 420 - Teaching Methods of Ballet Credits: 3
The foundations of ballet technique are analyzed systematically. Students will learn to teach ballet technique and organize course work for all levels.
Prerequisites: recommend students have completed at least four semesters of ballet technique
DANC 421 - Teaching Methods of Contemporary Dance Credits: 3
The foundations of contemporary dance technique are analyzed systematically. Students will learn to teach contemporary dance technique and organize course work for all levels.
Prerequisites: recommend students have completed at least four semesters of contemporary dance technique
DANC 440 - Pas de Deux (Partnering) Credits: 1-2
Study of the art of classical ballet pas de deux for men and women. Special attention will include adagio work from classical ballet repertory and contemporary dance
Prerequisites: DANC 302 or equivalent
DANC 460 - Choreography II Credits: 3
An advanced level choreography course. Specialized work in dance using musical forms and based on different dance techniques.
Prerequisites: DANC 360 or permission from instructor; recommend students have completed at least five semesters of technique
DANC 470 - Dance Education III: Dance Pedagogy for Middle and High School Credits: 3
The application of teaching dance as art for middle and high school. Elements to be taught will be foundations for dance curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Prerequisites: DANC 270, 270P, 370, 370P, five semesters of ballet, five semesters of modern dance. Not open to freshmen or sophomores. Minimum of 90 hours in program of study
DANC 471 - Synthesis of Dance Education Constructs (pre-internship seminar). Credits: 1
Seminar allows students to synthesize content and skills from all previous course work for dance and education before their student teaching experience.
Corequisite: DANC 470
Prerequisites: DANC 270, 270P, 370, 370P. Open only to teacher certification candidates in dance education
DANC 475 - Inner Mastery Through Movement Credits: 3
A mind/body integration course designed for performing artists.
DANC 476 - Production Design for Dance Credits: 3
Technical theatre functions, the structure and purpose of production design, and stage production as it relates to the whole of dance and theatrical performance.
DANC 478 - Integrated Approaches in Dance Education Credits: 3
The application and integration of instructional technology; interdisciplinary, integrated, and immersion instructional strategies; and approaches to cultural dance pedagogy.
DANC 479 - Teaching Internship in Dance Education Credits: 12
The student will demonstrate the pedagogical knowledge, skill, and disposition necessary to effectively teach K-12 dance education as defined by NASD and NCATE and as measured by a departmental student teaching evaluation.
Prerequisites: minimum of 90 hours in program of study and a 2.5 GPA or higher, formally admitted to the professional program, completed 6 hours of approved courses in the field of education, and completed the additional course requirement for dance education; coreq: EDSE 484 should be taken the same semester
DANC 482 - Body Conditioning/Gyrokinesis Method II Credits: 3
Body conditioning technique that simultaneously stretches and strengthens the body at an intermediate level. Gyrokinesis teaches complete freedom of movement through exercises synchronized with corresponding breathing patterns enhancing aerobic and cardiovascular stimulation and promoting neuromuscular awareness. Restricted to dance majors/minors only.
Prerequisites: DANC 382 or permission of department
DANC 490 - Senior Capstone Concert Credits: 3
This course is the culmination of the performance/ choreography dance major. A senior project that encompasses a complete choreographic work leading to stage production and performance.
Prerequisites: DANCE 160, 360, plus other dance and major requirements before last semester of senior year
DANC 500 - Selected Topics in Dance Credits: 1
A series of courses, each lasting one-third of a semester. Topics and prerequisites are announced in the class schedule for each semester.
DANC 573 - Dancer’s Workshop Credits: 1
Individual advanced training in movement, improvisation, flexibility, and precision in dance styles including modern and ballet
Prerequisites: graduate standing or three credits in dance
DANC 577 - Dance Performance Credits: 3
Rehearsal, choreographic analysis, and dance performance. All components of dance production—including music, costume, lighting, and scenery—will be considered.
Cross-listed Course: PEDU 577
DANC 586 - The Articulate Body Credits: 3
Theoretical and experimental exploration of the major body systems and development movements to bring more articulation to the body and more awareness and physical ease in performance.
Cross-listed Course: THEA 586
DANC 599 - Special Topics in Dance Credits: 3
Reading and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated once as topics vary.
THEA 119L - Introduction to Theatre Production Laboratory Credits: 1
Study of health, safety, and other laboratory procedures in preparation for participation in scenic, lighting, costume, promotions, performance, and production labs
Note: May not be repeated for credit
THEA 120L - Theatre Production Laboratory I Credits: 1
Supervised participation in scenic, lighting, costume, promotions, performance, and productions of Mainstage Production Program. Course content will vary according to season production program.
Prerequisites: THEA 119
THEA 121L - Theatre Production Laboratory II Credits: 1
Supervised participation in scenic, lighting, costume, promotions, performance, and productions of Mainstage Production Program. Course content will vary according to season production program.
Prerequisites: THEA 120
THEA 122L - Theatre Production Laboratory III Credits: 1
Supervised participation in scenic, lighting, costume, promotions, performance, and productions of Mainstage Production Program. Course content will vary according to season production program.
Prerequisites: THEA 121
THEA 123L - Theatre Production Laboratory IV Credits: 1
Supervised participation in scenic, lighting, costume, promotions, performance, and productions of Mainstage Production Program.
Prerequisites: THEA 122
THEA 170 - Fundamentals of Acting Credits: 3
An introduction to the craft of acting that explores Stanislavski’s techniques through nonverbal and scripted scene work
THEA 172 - Basic Stage Makeup Credits: 1
The study and application of the principles of the art of makeup for the theatre.
THEA 181 - Shakespeare in Performance Credits: 3
Introduction to Shakespeare’s works on page, stage, and screen. Emphasis placed on performances of scripts. History of Shakespeare’s works/productions, stage/screen technique. Viewings of film adaptations required.
THEA 200 - Understanding and Appreciation of Theatre Credits: 3
An introduction to the understanding and appreciation of theatrical experience. Attendance at theatrical performances required.
THEA 201 - Introduction to Theatre Studies Credits: 3
Introduction to methods of analyzing and interpreting drama, with emphasis on play structure, genre, and style. Designed for the theatre major in preparation for theatre scholarship, performance, production, and design.
Prerequisites: Theatre major or consent of instructor
THEA 221L - Stage Management Laboratory Credits: 3
Supervised participation in theatre stage management. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: THEA 119
THEA 230 - Make-up Design for Theatre and Film Credits: 3
Theory and practice of make-up design for theatre and film. The application of analytical and research skills in the visual development of the character.
THEA 240 - Voice and Diction Credits: 3
The analysis, evaluation, and improvement of speech through a study of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, voice production, and articulation.
THEA 241L - Voice Laboratory Credits: 1
Training in vocal skills needed by actors such as dialect and verse speech. May be repeated for a total of seven hours.
Prerequisites: THEA 240
THEA 252 - Stage Costume Construction Credits: 3
An introductory course in the principles and practice of costume construction.
THEA 253 - Scenic Technology Credits: 3
A beginning course in the principles and practice of scenic technology.
THEA 270 - Beginning Acting Credits: 3
An exploration of the acting process through scene study. Focus will be on developing the actor’s personal technique.
Prerequisites: THEA 170 or declaration of major
THEA 280 - Introductory Theatre Design Credits: 3
Basic principles of design in scenery, costumes, and lighting. Related topics include play analysis, creative and visual thinking, and graphic representation.
THEA 283 - Introduction to Theatre Sound Design Credits: 3
Introduces the students to the basic principles of sound design and technology. Related topics include physics of sound, use and maintenance of equipment, script analysis, and creative thinking.
THEA 288 - Introduction to Stage Lighting Credits: 3
Principles and practices of theatrical lighting design. Course not available for major credit
THEA 340 - Literature and Performance Credits: 3
Introduction to the study of literature through performance; reading, analysis, and performance of prose, poetry, nonfiction, and drama.
Cross-listed Course: SPCH 340
THEA 359 - Theatrical Imagery Credits: 3
The theory and application of visual imagery in theatrical design; identification and selection of historical motifs.
THEA 369 - Japanese Culture and Society through Theatre Credits: 3
Introduction to Japanese traditional theatre and its influences on Japanese culture and society. Taught in English.
Cross-listed Course: JAPA 351
THEA 370 - Intermediate Acting Credits: 3
A continuation of THEA 170.
Cross-listed Course: THEA 170
THEA 372 - Movement for the Actor Credits: 3
An introduction to theoretical principles and kinesthetic practices involved in the development of characterization through the body.
THEA 373L - Movement Laboratory Credits: 1
Training in specific physical skills for actors: stage combat, mime, folk dance, tap dance, etc. May be repeated for credit.
THEA 399 - Independent Study and Research Credits: 3-6
Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.
THEA 440 - Advanced Voice and Speech Credits: 3
Further study and practice of voice and speech topics as applied to performance. Specific skills covered may include vocal flexibility and range, vocal dynamics, dialects, and voice-over technique.
Cross-listed Course: THEA 240
THEA 452 - Special Topics in Costume Technology Credits: 3
A specialty skills course for advanced students of theatrical costume design and technology. Topics will include tailoring, fabric modification, needle arts, millinery, etc. Course may be repeated as topics vary.
Prerequisites: THEA 252 or permission of instructor
THEA 453 - Computer Aided Drafting for Theatre Credits: 3
Develop basic and intermediate skills in using computer aided drafting programs for theatrical designs and technical drawings.
THEA 480 - History of Cinema I Credits: 3
Survey of the international cinema from its inception until 1945
Cross-listed Course: ARTH 365, ENGL 474, and FILM 365
THEA 481 - History of Cinema II Credits: 3
Survey of the international cinema from 1945 to the present
Cross-listed Course: ARTH 366, ENGL 475, and FILM 366
THEA 489 - Introduction to Costume Design Credits: 3
Introduction to the basic principles and elements of design as they apply to the costume designer. Script and character analysis, costume rendering, and production unity.
Prerequisites: THEA 280 or permission of instructor
THEA 500 - Selected Topics in Theatre Credits: 1
A series of courses, each lasting one-third of a semester. Topics and prerequisites are announced in the class schedule for each semester.
THEA 510 - Rendering Techniques for the Theatre Credits: 3
Rendering techniques for the communication of concepts and mood in the design process.
THEA 520 - Playwright’s Workshop Credits: 3
Principles and practice of playwriting. Writing, adapting, and revising plays. May be repeated with consent of department chair.
THEA 522 - Creative Drama Credits: 3
Methods and techniques in developing and leading informal dramatic activity with children.
THEA 526 - Children’s Theatre Credits: 3
Special problems in producing plays for child audiences
Prerequisites: THEA 170 and 253, or consent of instructor
THEA 529 - Theatre Management Credits: 3
Problems involved in organizing, administering, and promoting the non-professional theatre
THEA 530 - Period Styles for Wig and Hair Design Credits: 3
Research and execution of period styles for wigs, hair, and facial pieces as related to theatrical and media design.
Prerequisites: THEA 230 and 550 or permission of instructor
THEA 531 - Theatre Graphics Credits: 3
Specialized graphic techniques used in the preparation of a theatrical production. Practice in the execution and interpretation of working drawings, perspective sketches, color renderings, scale models, etc.
THEA 550 - History of Costume Credits: 3
A survey of clothing through the ages with emphasis on the dress of the actor in significant periods of theatrical activity. From ancient times to present day.
THEA 552 - Stage Costume Pattern Drafting and Drawing Credits: 3
The principles of pattern making for costume construction using flat-pattern and draping techniques.
THEA 553 - Advanced Stagecraft Credits: 3
Advanced principles and practices of stagecraft.
Prerequisites: THEA 253 or equivalent
THEA 554 - Performing Arts Safety Credits: 3
Study of health and safety hazards for actors, technicians, and audience members.
THEA 555 - Scene Painting for the Stage Credits: 3
Techniques of scene painting. Application of principles of painting to the stage
THEA 556 - Stage Design Credits: 3
Survey of the history and principles of scene design. Assignments will involve drawings, watercolor sketches, and scale models
THEA 557 - Advanced Scenic Design Credits: 3
Advanced procedures and techniques of scenic design
Prerequisites: THEA 556 or consent of instructor
THEA 561 - History of the Theatre I Credits: 3
A survey of plays, playwrights, actors, production, and the physical development of theatres from the time of the Greeks to 1660; reading of representative plays required.
THEA 562 - History of the Theatre II Credits: 3
A survey of plays, playwrights, actors, production, and the physical development of theatres from 1660 to the present; reading of representative plays required.
THEA 563 - History of Modern Theatre Credits: 3
History of Western Theatre since the early 20th century. Students will be introduced to major figures, plays, and movements and explore influences from the broader culture on theatrical expression.
THEA 565 - African American Theatre Credits: 3
The major movements, figures, plays, and critical strategies that have marked the development of African American theatre in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
Cross-listed Course: ENGL 565
THEA 567 - Dramatic Theory I Credits: 3
A survey of the major works of dramatic theory and criticism, with emphasis on theories of theatrical performance. from Aristotle through 18th-century neo-classicism.
THEA 568 - Dramatic Theory II Credits: 3
A survey of the major works of dramatic theory and criticism, with emphasis on theories of theatrical performance from the 18th century to the present.
THEA 569 - Dramaturgy Credits: 3
A study of dramatic structure as it relates to theatrical production. Emphasis on script reading and analysis. Production and new-works dramaturgy will be covered.
THEA 570 - Advanced Acting I Credits: 3
Theory and practice in the development of a role and an understanding of the psychology of the audience-actor relationship
Prerequisites: THEA 240 and 372 and 370 with a grade of B or above
THEA 571 - Advanced Acting II Credits: 3
Technique of performing play scripts with heightened language and styles other than naturalism/realism. Some examples of genres that may be taught are Classical Greek, Elizabethan, absurdist
Prerequisites: THEA 240 and 372 and 370 with a grade of B or above
THEA 572 - Advanced Makeup Credits: 2
Specific character types, prosthetics, wig making, and corrective makeup. Special attention to the development of files of character illustrations and the designing of specific makeups
Prerequisites: THEA 172 or consent of instructor
THEA 575 - Rehearsal and Performance Credits: 3
An intensive laboratory course in theatrical and media performances.
THEA 576 - Rehearsal and Performance Credits: 3
An intensive laboratory course in repertory theatre.
THEA 577 - Special Topics in Physical Theatre Credits: 3
Research and performance training in selected topics related to physical theatre. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated as topics vary.
THEA 578 - Play Direction I Credits: 3
A study of the principles, procedures and practice of stage direction, with the selection, analysis, casting, and rehearsal of a one-act play to be presented in the laboratory theatre.
Prerequisites: THEA 270, 280, and 6 hours from 300 level or above
THEA 579 - Play Direction II Credits: 3
A continuation of THEA 578.
Prerequisites: THEA 578
THEA 581 - Film as Performance Credits: 3
Study and analysis of film production, performance, and aesthetics.
THEA 582 - Costume Design Credits: 3
Theory and practice in the design of theatre costumes.
THEA 583 - Advanced Practice in Sound Design Credits: 3
Advanced study in sound, production and design. Emphasis will be on mounting designs and refining design skills for Theatre, Music, and Media Arts students.
THEA 585 - Design for Communications Media Production Credits: 3
The study and application of techniques in theatrical stagecraft, design, lighting, costuming, and makeup applicable to specialized fields of communication media.
Prerequisites: THEA 253, THEA 351
THEA 586 - The Articulate Body Credits: 3
Theoretical and experimental exploration of the major body systems and developmental movements to bring more articulation to the body and more awareness and physical ease in performance.
Cross-listed Course: DANC 586
THEA 587 - Film and Television Acting Credits: 3
Theory and practice of film and television acting.
Prerequisites: THEA 170
THEA 588 - Stage Light Design I Credits: 3
The interrelationship of stage lighting and other production elements. Design techniques, equipment, and script analysis. Laboratory work on department productions. Restricted to theatre majors or those having special permission of instructor.
THEA 589 - Advanced Stage Lighting Design II Credits: 3
Stage lighting equipment and design techniques. Laboratory work on departmental productions
THEA 599 - Special Topics in Theatre Credits: 3
Reading and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated once as topics vary.
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