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Next: Communications Studies (COM) Previous: Theatre and Communications Studies
Theatre (THE)
Major: A minimum of 10 course credits in Theatre (excluding THE 103), which include:
- six full-credit courses, including:
THE 115;
107
or 108
or 302;
311;
and three courses chosen from
THE 361-364;
- a total of two credits in adjunct courses, divided as follows:
one-half credit in THE 715;
one-quarter credit each in three courses chosen from
THE 751,
752,
753,
754;
and an additional three-quarters of a credit from any theatre
adjunct courses; and
- two other full-credit courses in Theatre or, with permission of the Department, in theatre-related courses in other departments.
103. Introduction to the Theatre
Production and performance overview of the theatre arts. Recommended for non-majors. May not count toward a major in Theatre. (Fine Arts)
107. Scenery Construction and Stage Lighting
Theory, technique, and practice in scenery construction and stage electrics. (Fine Arts) OLINGER
108. Costume Construction
Theory, technique, and practice in construction of costumes for theatre use. Alternate years. (Fine Arts)
115. Acting I
Study and practice in the essentials of the art and craft of acting. (Fine Arts) CLARK or HOVLAND
215. Acting II
Advanced acting, with emphasis on the traditional and contemporary styles. Prerequisite: THE 115. Alternate years. (Fine Arts) CLARK or HOVLAND
260 through 265. Topics in Theatre
Production
Various techniques and processes explored in relation to theatre
production. Recent topics have included Scene Painting, Make-up, and
Properties for the Stage. (Fine Arts)
280/380. Internship (OP): see Courses 280/380.
281. Dance Workshop
Improvisation, technique, choreography, and historical perspective for beginning dance students. Offered subject to availability of faculty. May be repeated for credit. (Fine Arts)
290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.
302. Design for the Stage
Principles and practical application of set, costume, and lighting design. Alternate years. (Fine Arts) OLINGER
311. Directing I
Theory and practice of directing, with emphasis on the realistic genre. Prerequisites: THE 115 and at least one-quarter credit in a Theatre adjunct course (THE 715, 751, 752, 753, 754); 715 is particularly recommended.
312. Directing II
Advanced directing with emphasis on rehearsal and production procedures. Prerequisite: THE 311. May be taught as a tutorial.
315. Voice and Movement
Development of vocal and physical vocabularies for the stage. Prerequisite: THE 115. Alternate years. CLARK
316 through 320. Topics in Theatre
Performance
Special topics in acting and direction. (Fine Arts)
321. Playwriting I
Techniques of, and practice in, writing scenes or short plays. Prerequisites: THE 115 and ENG 111. Alternate years. (Fine Arts)
322. Playwriting II
Development and implementation of skills learned in Playwriting I. Prerequisite: THE 321. May be taught as a tutorial. (Fine Arts)
350. Advanced Theatre Production
Prerequisites: permission of the Department and appropriate coursework
and/or production work to fulfill the project. Available only as a
tutorial. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the
Department.
361. Western Theatre to 1576
History and literature of Western theatre from primitive ritual through the Renaissance. Greek, Roman, and Mediaeval theatre, and early forms of Commedia dell'Arte. Prerequisite: ENG 111. Alternate years. (Humanities)
362. Western Theatre: 1576-1820
History and literature of Western theatre from the establishment of permanent theatre buildings in England through Weimar classicism. Topics include Shakespeare, French Neoclassicism, and Spanish Golden Age. Prerequisite: ENG 111. Alternate years. (Humanities)
363. Western Theatre: Büchner to World War I
History and literature of the early modern theatre. The well-made play, the rise of the director, and realism and reactions to realism. Prerequisite: ENG 111. Alternate years. (Humanities)
364. Western Theatre: 1917 to the Present
History and literature of the theatre of the post-war era. Expressionism and other non-realistic forms, epic theatre, development of the American theatre, and theatre as a political medium. Prerequisite: ENG 111. Alternate years. (Humanities)
376 through 379. Topics in Theatre History and
Drama
Studies centering on a particular nationality, period, playwright, or genre. Prerequisite: ENG 111. (Humanities)
485. Advanced Study
Advanced studies in the areas of directing, acting, design, theatre history, speech, or communications media. Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
715. Rehearsal and Performance (1/4)
Participation within a semester in one major role in a full-length play or the equivalent. (Fine Arts) (CR)
751. Scenery and Props (1/4) (Fine Arts) (CR)
752. Costumes and Make-up (1/4) (Fine Arts) (CR)
753. Lighting and Sound (1/4) (Fine Arts) (CR)
754. Theatre Administration and Stage Management (1/4) (Fine Arts) (CR)
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