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Theatre as an art form presented from the historical, literary and production points of view. Includes an exploration into the creative processes associated with the production of plays and the collaborative contributions of the actor, director, designers, playwright, critic and audience.
3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the art of acting, focusing on acquainting nonmajors with the concepts and skills of the acting profession. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
An exploration of the artists, innovators and techniques that have influenced theatrical practices in historical and contemporary productions through research, script analysis and viewing theatre productions.
3 Credit Hours
A study of techniques for building and handling theatrical scenery. Covers tools, materials and hardware used, along with standard safety practices and the artistic and practical considerations of scenery construction.
2 Credit Hours
A study of techniques for building and handling theatrical scenery. Covers tools, materials and hardware used, along with standard safety practices and the artistic and practical considerations of scenery construction. Three lab hours per week.
1 Credit Hour
Basic training and practice in vocal, physical and creative processes used by the actor. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Study of theatrical lighting equipment, materials, methods and techniques. Emphasis on technical aspects of stage lighting, with an introduction to the principles of lighting design.
2 Credit Hours
Study of theatrical lighting equipment, materials, methods and techniques. Emphasis on technical aspects of stage lighting, with and introduction to the principles of lighting design. Three lab hours per week.
1 Credit Hour
Basic training in fundamental concepts and practices of costume design and construction.
2 Credit Hours
Three lab hours per week.
1 Credit Hour
Basic training in fundamental concepts and practices of stage make-up application. Four lab hours per week.
2 Credit Hours
Lab experience in theatre technology; positions can include production assistant, front of house, run crew and construction crews for theatre department productions. Assignments are made through department faculty and staff.
1 Credit Hour
Continued lab experience in theatre technology; positions can include production assistant, front of house, run crew and construction crews for theatre department productions. Assignments are made through department faculty and staff.
1 Credit Hour
Further lab experience in theatre technology; positions can include production assistant, front of house, run crew and construction crews for theatre department productions. Assignments are made through department faculty and staff.
1 Credit Hour
Applied Theatre Performance provides the student the opportunity to receive credit for practical experience.
1 Credit Hour
Introduces the techniques of training the voice for the stage. Designed to develop an awareness of the physical instrument through vocal production. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Training and practice in current theatre audition techniques. Emphasis on choosing the audition piece, performing variety of auditions and cold readings. Includes the development of resume, cover letter and headshots for the actor. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Introduces the techniques of training the body and voice for the stage. Designed to bring about an awareness of the physical instrument through sound and movement. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Introduces the techniques of training the body for the stage. Designed to develop an awareness of the physical instrument through movement. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
The world of theatre, from its origins through 1800 AD. A close look at the architecture, costuming, acting and plays of the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, French Neoclassical and Medieval Asian periods.
3 Credit Hours
The world of theatre, from 1800 AD to the present day. A close look at the architecture, costuming, acting and plays of the Early American, Realism, Expressionism, Anti-Realism, Agit-Prop, Post-Modernist, American Realism, Musical Theatre and Contemporary Theatre styles.
3 Credit Hours
Focus on discovering creative, in-depth techniques of script analysis and realizing different methods for researching the script. Techniques can be applied to understanding the script as an actor, director, designer, dramaturg or playwright. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Intermediate training and practice in vocal, physical and creative processes used by the actor. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Process for creating a theatre resume and portfolio: development of presentation and interview skills.
2 Credit Hours
An introduction to the creative and administrative work of the stage manager, including hands-on activities in learning the principles and practices of stage management. Attendance at department production rehearsals and performance required. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Focused on a specialized area in theatre. This course is designed to bring together performance, direction and design/technology.
1 - 3 Credit Hours
Students earn credit toward certificate requirements for work learning experience related to the discipline of theatre. Students establish learning outcomes related to theatre and prepare reports and/or projects each term, detailing how the experience allowed for the application of theatre theory and/or skills. One (1) credit hour will be earned for a minimum of seven (7) practicum hours per week.
1 - 4 Credit Hours
Advanced practical experience in theatre design and technology. Participation in department production required. Assignments made through department faculty and staff.
1 - 3 Credit Hours
Varied content offering of special interest to the discipline but not covered within existing courses; may be scheduled in a classroom/seminar setting or in non-traditional format.
0.5 - 9 Credit Hours
Further advanced practical experience in theatre design and technology. Participation in department production required. Assignments made through department faculty and staff.
1 - 3 Credit Hours
This course provides the student who is interested in the performance aspects of production the opportunity to receive credit for practical experience.
1 - 3 Credit Hours