Theatre (THEA)
A series of courses, each lasting one-third of a semester. Topics and
Rendering techniques for the communication of concepts and mood in the design process.
Principles and practice of playwriting. Writing, adapting, and revising plays. May be repeated with consent of department chair.
Comprehensive review of drama strategies, methods and pedagogical practices to be applied to non-drama learning contexts. Practical experience with the necessary skills, philosophies and techniques of drama in education.
Special problems in producing plays for child audiences.
Principles and practices of theatre-making within community contexts to address local issues and to provide aesthetic strategies for creative problem solving through theatre.
Problems involved in organizing, administering, and promoting the non-professional theatre.
Research and execution of period styles for wigs, hair, and facial pieces as related to theatrical and media design.
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.
A variety of vocal and movement techniques that apply to acting and coaching with special emphasis on the physical and vocal processes in performance.
Survey and analysis of current drama teacher practice across international contexts in relationship to global, social and educational change.
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.
The principles of pattern making for costume construction using flat-pattern and draping techniques.
Advanced principles and practices of stagecraft.
Study of health and safety hazards for actors, technicians, and audience members.
Techniques of scene painting. Application of principles of painting to the stage.
Survey of the history and principles of scene design. Assignments will involve drawings, watercolor sketches, and scale models.
Advanced procedures and techniques of scenic design.
Apparel design through basic draping techniques on industry standard dress forms. Analysis of fit and design, problem solving and interaction of fabric characteristics with style features.
Developmental approaches to drama instruction in K-12 classroom settings.
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.
A survey of plays, playwrights, actors, production, and the physical development of theatres from 1660 to the present; reading of representative plays required.
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.
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: AFAM 565, ENGL 565
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy, GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences
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.
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.
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.
Theory and practice in the development of a role and an understanding of the psychology of the audience-actor relationship.
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.
Makeup design for specific character types, prosthetics and three-dimensional makeup effects. Special attention to the process of sculpting and modeling for makeup prosthetics.
An intensive laboratory course in theatrical and media performances.
An intensive laboratory course in repertory theatre.
Research and performance training in selected topics related to physical theatre. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title. May be repeated as topics vary.
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.
Study and analysis of film production, performance, and aesthetics.
Theory and practice in the design of theatre costumes.
Advanced study in sound, production and design. Emphasis will be on mounting designs and refining design skills for Theatre, Music, and Media Arts students.
The study and application of techniques in theatrical stagecraft, design, lighting, costuming, and makeup applicable to specialized fields of communication media.
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
Theory and practice of film and television acting.
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.
Stage lighting equipment and design techniques. Laboratory work on departmental productions.
This course explores a range of techniques that actors need for a successful career acting on camera, such as script analysis, building a reel, collaboration on set, and creating original content. It also provides knowledge about filmmaking that will help the actor better fit into the industry.
Reading and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title. May be repeated once as topics vary.
Introduction to research methods, sources, and practices for graduate work in theatre and theatre studies. Concentration on preparing for paper writing and thesis production.
The collaborative process between directors and theatrical designers.
This course is designed to expand pre-service theatre teachers’ exposure to the canon of plays written for young audiences and actors. Students will gain insight into issues surrounding creating plays for young audiences.
A studio workshop for advanced study of theatre arts and crafts.
A studio workshop for advanced study of theatre arts and crafts.
A studio workshop for advanced study of theatre arts and crafts.
A studio workshop for advanced study of theatre arts and crafts.
A studio workshop for advanced study of theatre arts and crafts.
A studio workshop for advanced study of theatre arts and crafts.
A studio workshop for advanced study of theatre arts and crafts.
A studio workshop for advanced study of theatre arts and crafts.
The aim of this course is to train graduate students in the requirements of stage management production meetings, assisting the director, and running the show. Professional, community, and academic theatre will be covered.
Advanced training in the technique and practice of technical drawing for the theatre.
Advanced training in vocal skills needed by actors. (A) Techniques of Berry and Linklater, (B) Technique of Skinner. May be repeated for a total of 15 hours.
Advanced training in vocal skills needed by actors. Techniques of Berry and Linklater . Note: May be repeated for a total of 15 hours.
Advanced training in vocal skills needed by actors. (A) Techniques of Berry and Linklater, (B) Technique of Skinner. Note: May be repeated for a total of 15 hours.
Advanced procedures and techniques of drafting, draping, pattern making, and wig making. Fabrics, their selection and modification for stage use.
Traditional and modern techniques for solving problems from actual theatrical productions.
Advanced techniques in scene painting. Application of principles of painting to the stage.
Advanced procedures and techniques of costume design: includes color theory, fabric potentiality, theatrical use of line, mass, and color.
Analysis of selected problems in theatrical design, technical execution, or performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit.
Analysis of selected problems in theatrical design, technical execution, or performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit.
Practical and research projects on identification, isolation, and selection of historic motifs for theatrical purposes.
Analytical skills, a shared vocabulary, and techniques for interpreting the dramatic text for the purposes of staging and performance. For theatrical collaborators.
May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 12 hours.
A synthesis of literary, critical, historical, and acting problems of selected period pieces with public performance providing the laboratory for testing alternative solutions. Registration by audition only.
A synthesis of literary, critical, historical, and acting problems of selected period pieces with public performance providing the laboratory for testing alternative solutions. Registration by audition only.
Focus on dispositions and experiences applicable to developing comprehensive theatre arts programs in K-12 schools.
Advanced training in movement skills needed by actors. May be repeated for a total of 15 hours.
Principles and practice of directing for the stage. The advanced study of the director's role in patterning the auditory stimuli for arena and proscenium theatres.
Rendering techniques, script study, color, and textile applications, prepared for presentation.
Complex design projects, advanced rendering techniques, and translation to stage.
A practical teaching experience in K-12 theatre classrooms consisting of a minimum of seven and a half to ten hours per week.
Practical experiences in observing, teaching lessons, and applying theory and student-centered approaches in order to implement K-12 theatre classroom strategies.
Production-related scene design problems and projects.
Responsibilities of the professional scene designer; analysis of problems and preparation of projects.
Large scale projects, such as musical theatre, ballet and multi-set plays, prepared with appropriate professional techniques for presentation and critique.
CL: 2020.