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Theatre (THE)
Major:
- THE 115 or
215 or
310;
- THE 107 or
108;
- THE 311;
- THE 201
- Any two of the following:
THE 341,
342,
343,
344,
345,
376-379;
- Two credits comprised of eight adjunct quarter-credit courses as follows:
one-half credit of THE 715;
three quarter credits to be chosen from three of:
THE 751,
752,
753,
754;
and an additional three quarter credits from
THE 715,
751,
752,
753,
754; and
- Three other full-credit courses from the Theatre Department or, by permission of the Department, in theatre-related courses in other departments (at least one must be at or above the 300 level).
Minor:
THE 115 or
215 or
310;
THE 107 or
108;
THE 201,
311;
any one of the following:
THE 341,
342,
343,
344,
345,
376-379;
one credit comprised of at least two different adjunct quarter-credit courses chosen from the following:
THE 715,
751,
752,
753,
754.
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. Stagecraft
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 required to help in the construction of costumes for an upcoming Theatre Department production. (Fine Arts)
115. Basic Acting
Study and practice in the essentials of the art and craft of acting. (Fine Arts) CLARK or HOVLAND
201. Play Analysis
Study and practice of play analysis with an emphasis on exploring the potential for live performance embedded in a written text. Students will learn to employ a three-tiered approach to analyzing plays: textual/structural, dramaturgical/contextual, and creative/intuitive. Offered three out of every four years. (Fine Arts) HUNTER
215. Advanced Acting
Advanced study of the working process of the actor in both classical and contemporary plays. The work includes physical and vocal technique, performance of sonnets, monologues, scenes, and audition preparation. Prerequisite: entrance by audition. 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. 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. (Humanities)
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 lighting equipment 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 267). (Fine Arts)
310. Acting Studio
Scene study and acting approaches for the advanced theatre student. Issues relating to solo performance, approaches to characterization, building an audition repertoire, and marketing of the working actor. Recommended for students who are seriously considering theatre graduate studies and/or professional theatre work. Prerequisite: entrance by audition. Alternate years. (Fine Arts) CLARK or HOVLAND
311. Directing I
Theory and practice of directing with emphasis on the realistic genre. Prerequisite: THE 115. Recommended prerequisite: 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)
341. Tragedy Then and Now: Greek Tragedy and Contemporary Reworkings
Examination of five or six extant tragedies in modern translation, as well as the historical context in which they were written and the manner of their production. Study of critical responses to the texts and the idea of the tragic generally and investigations into the ways in which Greek tragedy informs subsequent theatre practices, including a selective look at some contemporary reworkings and adaptations of classical texts. Prerequisite: writing-designated course (W). Offered every third year. (Humanities) HUNTER
342. Early Modern Theatre: The Renaissance and Beyond
An examination of the theatre of Spain, England, and France four or five centuries ago. The course places important playtexts in historical context and seeks to account for the works' enduring popularity. Prerequisite: writing-designated course (W). Offered every third year. (Humanities) HUNTER
343. Women and Theatre: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives
Examination of the historical role of women in theatre and the interrogation of gender and sexuality in contemporary theatre practice. The course has parallel tracks: a consideration of women's historical participation in the theatre as performers, writers, and directors; a critical inquiry into the ways that women have been represented in the theater from the seventeenth century to the 1990s. Prerequisite: writing-designated course (W). Offered every third year. (Humanities) HUNTER
344. History of Music Theatre
Examination of the evolution of music theatre, from its beginnings in European operetta to its flowering in the Broadway theatre of the mid-twentieth century. Topics include music theater's unique fusion of music, lyrics, and libretto, and its elaboration and development in recent decades. Prerequisite: writing-designated course. Offered every third year. (Humanities) HUNTER
345. Twentieth Century Performance
An examination of representative works from the twentieth century that deal with ideas and formal elements that are not bound up in traditional narrative. The course explores the historical circumstances of the creation of these works and argues for an expanded understanding of theatre that encompasses all kinds of aesthetic performance. Prerequisite: writing-designated course. Offered every third year. (Humanities) HUNTER
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.
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. Directing 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)
964. Chicago Arts Semester
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