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Programs of
Study
Theatre
Course Descriptions
— Theatre
- THTR 110 — (CL) Introduction to Theatre
— 3 credits
- An introduction to the theories and practices of
the theatre arts. Dramatic structure, dramatic literature, critical writing,
acting, directing, design, practical stagecraft, and some theatre history will
all be touched on in an effort to introduce students to the fullness and
variety of the art of theatre.
- THTR 111 — (CA) Introduction to Acting
— 3 credits
- This course introduces the student to the
fundamental elements of the actor's craft, including internal and external
techniques, character analysis, and vocal/physical warm-ups. These elements
will be used in various in-class exercises and rehearsed performance work. The
subject of auditions will also be covered. (First of a three-course sequence.)
- THTR 112 — Introduction to Technical
Theatre — 4 credits
- This course introduces the student to the
materials, equipment, and techniques used in the construction and finishing of
stage sets, including lighting, sound, and special effects. Forty hours of lab
work and participation on a crew for a major University Players' production
will be required.
- THTR 210 — Intermediate Acting — 3
credits
- (Prerequisite: B- or higher in THTR 111.) This
course focuses on further exploration of internal acting techniques.
Stanislavski-based and other modern acting systems are explored through
exercises, written analysis, and scene/monologue study. There is an emphasis on
ensemble acting in the classroom, rehearsal, and production. (Second of a
three-course sequence.)
- THTR 211 — (CL) Theatre History I — 3
credits
- A chronological study of western theatre from
ancient Greek drama to 17th-century British drama. A selection of plays from
representative playwrights will be read and discussed with an emphasis on the
social, cultural, and theatrical contexts within which these playwrights lived
and worked.
- THTR 212 — (CL) Theatre History II — 3
credits
- A chronological study of Western theatre from the
middle 17th century to the present. A selection of plays from representative
playwrights will be read and discussed, with an emphasis on the social,
cultural, and theatrical contexts within which these playwrights lived and
worked.
- THTR 213 — (CA) Design for the Theatre
— 3 credits
- (Prerequisite: THTR 112 with a grade of B- or
higher) An introduction to the various design and production elements in
theatre. Scenery, lighting, costumes, projections, props and sound will be
explored. Students participate in the design elements of the University
productions.
- THTR 214 — Drama Practicum — 3 credits
- (Prerequisite: any other course that may be counted
in the Theatre minor) Work on one of the major aspects of producing a play:
acting, costuming, set construction, lighting, publicity, and box-office
management.
- THTR 280 — Production Laboratory — 1
credit
- Theatre majors working on University Players
productions can receive credit for serving as props master, master electrician,
sound designer, assistant technical director, assistant stage manager, or
running crew. Forty hours of production work and strict adherence to deadlines
required. May be taken for credit up to five times.
- THTR 310 — Theories of Theatre — 3
credits
- Students will study the theories of theatre
advanced in the writing of Diderot, Archer, Stanislavsky, Vakhtangov, Brecht,
Copeau, Artaud, Grotowski, Brook, and Schechner.
- THTR 311 — Directing I — 3 credits
- (Prerequisites: B- or higher in THTR 111 or
permission of instructor.) An introduction to a range of skills and techniques
used by stage directors as they transform scripts into successful performances.
Several plays will be read and analyzed. Students will direct a short scene or
play for performance.
- THTR 313 — Set Design for the Theatre
— 3 credits
- (Prerequisite: THTR 213 with a grade of B- or
higher) An exploration of the basic crafts of the theatrical set designer.
Concentration on developing one's personal vision and interpretive skills
through script analysis. Practice in sketching, drafting, painting, collage,
model making and typical stage construction. Introduction to environmental
theatre.
- THTR 370 — Technical Theatre: Special
Topics — 3 credits
- Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to
preregistration.
- THTR 371 — Theatre Design: Special Topics
— 3 credits
- Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to
preregistration.
- THTR 372 — Dramatic Literature: Special
Topics — 3 credits
- Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to
preregistration.
- THTR 373 — Acting: Special Topics — 3
credits
- (Prerequisite: THTR 111) Topic and prerequisites
will be announced prior to preregistration. Past topics include Actor's
movement, voice and speech, stage combat.
- THTR 380 — Advanced Production Lab — 2
credits
- (Prerequisites: 2 cr. of THTR 280, permission of
the instructor.) Advanced Theatre majors who work on University Players
productions can receive credit for stage management, technical or design work,
acting or directing. 80 hours of production work and strict adherence to
deadlines required. May be taken for credit only once.
- THTR 382-383, 482-483 — Independent Study
in Theatre — 3 credits
- A tutorial program open to junior and senior
students who have completed appropriate lower division coursework.
- THTR 410 — Advanced Acting — 3 credits
- (Prerequisite: B- or higher in THTR 210.) This
course focuses on external techniques, especially the use of the actor's body
to create physical characterizations. This work builds on the student's
knowledge and experience through the use of exercises, written analysis, and
scene /monologue study. (Third of a three-course sequence.)
- THTR 411 — Directing II — 3 credits
- (Prerequisites: B- or higher in THTR 311 or
permission of instructor.) Advanced study of rehearsal techniques, directing
methods and styles, and effective director-actor relationships. Students will
direct a 20-30 minute one act or excerpt for the Director's Workshop as part of
the University Players season.
- THTR 480 — Internship — Variable
credit
- Theatre majors or minors can receive credit for a
variety of on-the-job work experience. Approval must be obtained beforehand
from the supervising faculty member, chair, and dean.
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