2013-2014 University Catalog 
    
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2013-2014 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • THE 220 - Rendering Techniques, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies track.

    An introduction to rendering techniques required to communicate in technical theatre and design. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of mediums and discover a personal style best suited to their artistic aesthetics.

  
  • THE 240 - Vectorworks, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the scenic/lighting design and technical studies track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180F 
    This course covers the basics of learning how to draw in Vectorworks, a software program used in theatrical drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling.

  
  • THE 250 - Audition Techniques, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track. Take fall semester of sophomore year.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 160 
    Career development course focusing on audition fundamentals, marketing, resumes, headshots, on-camera training and monologue preparation.

  
  • THE 251 - Portfolio Presentation, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies track. Recommended junior year.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 220 
    Students will learn the fundamentals of creating a theatre design and technical portfolio. Emphasis will be placed on the presentation and critical evaluation of the artistic aesthetics. Students will also be required to create a professional website devoted to their creative and professional work.

  
  • THE 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


    See FSC Program.

  
  • THE 260 - Acting II: Modern Realism, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 160  or MUC 146 
    An intermediate acting course focusing on the teachings of Constantin Stanislavski. Performance skills are developed through character analysis, improvisation, monologues and scenes.

  
  • THE 263(IH) - Seminar, 2-4 credit hours


    The study of topics relevant to the theatre. May be repeated more than once, provided the subject or topic is different.

  
  • THE 270 - Collaborative Studies in Theatre, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors and minors.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100F , THE 190 
    This course is designed to improve the student’s ability to collaborate on theatrical material by exploring the intellectual process required to communicate with colleagues. Emphasis will be placed on developing each student’s artistic sensibility and their ability to articulate conceptual ideas.

  
  • THE 285 - Stage Management, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the stage management/directing tracks.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100F 
    A study of the principles and practice of stage management in commercial and non-commercial settings. The course will explore such areas as scheduling, cue-calling, and rehearsal procedures.

  
  • THE 286 - Theatre Management, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the stage management track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100F 
    A study of the principles and practice of theatre arts management in commercial and noncommercial applications. The course will explore such areas as philosophy, objective financing and theatre promotion.

  
  • THE 288IF - Theatre History I, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100F , THE 190 
    A survey of the origin and development of Western theatre.

  
  • THE 289IF - Theatre History II, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100F , THE 190 
    A study of the foundations of modern theatre including American theatre history.

  
  • THE 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


    See FSC Program.

  
  • THE 360 - Acting III: Performance & Theory, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 260 
    An advanced acting course focusing on the teachings of multiple performance theorists including, among others, Lee Strasberg, Uta Hagen, and Jerzey Grotowski. Students will research a variety of techniques, covering a diverse list of historical and stylistic approaches.

  
  • THE 375 - Costume Construction I, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the costume design track.

    Students will be introduced to the methods and materials used to create theatrical costumes. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills in millinery, dyeing, draping, and costume construction.

    Additional lab hours required.
  
  • THE 382 - Scenic Design, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies and stage management tracks.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180F , THE 270 
    A study of the application of the elements of basic design to the art of scenic design for the theatre. The course explores the design process from the evolution of the design concept to the execution of renderings and model making.

  
  • THE 383 - Lighting Design, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies and stage management tracks.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180F , THE 270 
    A study of the theories and practice of lighting design with emphasis on the functions and the controllable properties of light. The course is designed to acquaint the student with practical application and effective utilization of lighting design.

  
  • THE 385 - Costume Design, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 270 
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of costume design. Emphasis will be placed on historical research, applying conceptual thought, and developing character. Students will be exposed to costuming materials and design techniques, as well as historical costume period.

  
  • THE 390 - Directing, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track and stage management track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180F , THE 190 , THE 260 , THE 270 , THE 360 
    A study of the theories, processes and techniques of the stage director. The course will also focus on questions of play selection, analysis and research. Practical laboratory experience will supplement lecture/discussion.

  
  • THE 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


    See FSC Program.

  
  • THE 460 - Acting IV: Advanced Theatre Styles, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 360 
    An advanced acting course focusing on performance and analysis of period scenes and monologues.

  
  • THE 463(I,X) - Seminar, 2-4 credit hours


    The study of advanced topics relevant to the theatre. May be repeated more than once, provided the subject or topic is different.

  
  • THE 464X - Capstone: Senior Project, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status
    Students will be required to create an experiential project highlighting their specific area of interest in one of the three theatre major tracks: acting and directing, design and technical studies, and stage management. Project proposals will be approved by the theatre faculty and the student will be assigned a faculty mentor. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of both technical skills and artistic style.

  
  • THE 475 - Costume Construction II, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the costume design track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 375 
    Students will explore advance techniques in costume construction. Emphasis will be place on costume draping with accuracy in historical periods.

    Additional lab hours required.
  
  • THE 480 - Advanced Stagecraft, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the scenic/lighting design and technical studies track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180F 
    An advanced course in the art of stagecraft. Topics of study may include but are not limited to advanced scene construction, welding, rigging, props construction, lighting and scene painting.

    Additional lab hours required.
  
  • THE 485 - Advanced Stage Management, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the stage management track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 285 
    An advanced course focused on the professional stage manager covering topics on advanced management aspects such as rehearsal to performance, collaboration between directors and designers, how to lead a run crew, and practical skills from paperwork to calling a show.

  
  
 

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