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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;
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
Introduction to methods and materials of building theatrical scenery for production. Students are required to help build scenery for upcoming Theatre Department productions through lab work, utilizing methods learned in classroom component. Stage lighting instruction covers basic electrical theory, functions and properties of light, and hanging and focusing of various theatrical lighting fixtures. (Fine Arts) OLINGER
108. Costume Construction
Introduction to costume construction technology, including sewing, pattern making, draping, and millinery through classroom and laboratory work. A brief survey of dress throughout history is included. Students are expected to help in the construction of costumes for an upcoming Theatre Department production. 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 Rendering, Props, and
Photoshop. (Fine Arts)
266. Drafting for the Theatre
Instruction in computer-aided drafting for theatre applications. Focuses on scenic and lighting design. Course uses AutoCAD v.2000i. Alternate years. OLINGER
267. Stage Make-up
Design and application of theatrical make-up in a laboratory setting. Alternate years. (Fine Arts) OLINGER
268. Scene Painting
Instruction in the craft of painting for the stage in a laboratory setting. Alternate years. OLINGER
276 through 279. Topics in Theatre History and Drama
Introductory studies in analysis, critical theory, and dramaturgical skills.
280/380. Internship: 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.
303. Scenic Design
Exploration of the role of the scenic designer in the design and production process. Emphasis on creating an environment for the play based on analysis of the script and utilizing elements of design - line, form, balance, composition, color, etc. Through project work, students explore the uses, problems and practical considerations of proscenium, thrust, and arena configurations. Building upon the principles learned in THE 107 and 266, students are expected to have an understanding of basic construction techniques and drafting. Prerequisites: THE 107 and 266. Alternate years (alternates with THE 304). (Fine Arts) OLINGER
304. Lighting Design
Exploration of the role of the lighting designer in the design and production process. Emphasis on employing a lighting inventory to develop mood, achieve focus and provide visibility for theatrical productions, based on analysis of the script and the visual approach to the play. Project work focuses on the challenges and differences in designing lighting for the proscenium, thrust, and arena stages. Building upon the principles learned in THE 107 and 266, students are expected to have an understanding of basic construction techniques and drafting. Prerequisites: THE 107 and 266. Alternate years (alternates with THE 303). (Fine Arts) OLINGER
305. Costume Design
Exploration of the role of the costume designer in the design and production process. Building upon skills learned in THE 108 and through script and character analysis, students begin to develop the visual design of clothing for a play using line, color, silhouette, texture, etc. Project work focuses on developing research and rendering skills, as well as budgeting and allocation of costume technology assets. Prerequisite: THE 108. Alternate years (alternates with THE 108). (Fine Arts)
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. HUNTER
312. Directing II
Advanced directing with emphasis on rehearsal and production procedures. Prerequisite: THE 311. May be taught as a tutorial. Offered upon request.
315. Voice and Movement
Development of vocal and physical vocabularies for the stage. Prerequisites: THE 115 and junior standing or permission of instructor. 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 Writing-designated course (W). Offered subject to availability of faculty. (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. Offered upon request.
361. Western Theatre to 1576
History and literature of Western theatre from primitive ritual through the Renaissance. Greek, Roman, and Medieval theatre, and early forms of Commedia dell'Arte. Prerequisite: writing-designated course (W). Alternate years. (Humanities) HUNTER
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: writing-designated course (W). Alternate years. (Humanities) HUNTER
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: writing-designated course (W). Alternate years. (Humanities) HUNTER
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: writing-designated course (W). Alternate years. (Humanities) HUNTER
376 through 379. Topics in Theatre History and
Drama
Studies centering on a particular nationality, period, playwright, or genre. Prerequisite: writing-designated course (W). (Humanities)
485. Advanced Study
Advanced studies in the areas of directing, acting, design, theatre history, speech, or communications media. Prerequisite: permission of the Department. Offered upon request.
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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