Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
An audience oriented, broad-based, survey of the performing arts which emphasizes theatre and includes segments on television, radio and podcasts, film, dance, music, and video games. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
An introduction to Theatre focusing on its relationship with society throughout history. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Study, exploration, and practice of physical and vocal techniques that build expressiveness for the performing artist. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques utilized in Computer-Aided (CAD) Drafting. Students will learn a variety of techniques utilizing the Vectorworks and/or other drafting software through a series of in-class training and workbook exercises designed to build a foundation of skills that students will require in future theatrical design courses. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Cross-listed with DANCE 2240).
Credits: 0.5-2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Choreography, rehearsal, and performance in campus dance concerts and/or musical theatre productions. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Practice in various aspects of technical theatre production. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Theory and practice in fundamentals of acting. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 3.
Standard structure and procedures, historical overview of performing arts production including the design and creation of scenery, costumes and lighting. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Theory, analysis, and interpretation of play scripts for production. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Special topics in Theatre and Performing Arts.
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 3 credits in THTRE; Permission of Instructor
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Study, rehearsal, and performance of fully produced theatrical works. Engage in staging, ensemble building, character analysis, and performance while participating in the process of mounting a fully realized theatrical production. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Cross-listed with ENGL 3160).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ENGL 2500; Sophomore classification
Progresses from production of scenes to fully developed one-act plays. Emphasis on action, staging, writing, analytical reading, workshop criticism, and individual conferences.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: THTRE 2510, THTRE 2630 or permission of instructor
Theory and practice of techniques of acting with emphasis on character, process, and scene analysis.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Through hands-on explorations of puppet design, construction, performance techniques and traditions, students will investigate the intersection of material, design, movement, and sound that is inherent in the art of puppetry. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Theory, practice, and exploration of acting on camera with particular focus on professional terms, techniques, and practical experience. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: THTRE 2510 or Permission of Instructor
Theory, history and practice of musical theatre. Designed to develop the musical theatre performance skills of singers, dancers, and actors.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: THTRE 3540 or Permission of Instructor
Theory and practice of musical theatre audition and performance styles.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Principles of oral interpretation and storytelling, with practice in literary analysis and performance. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Advanced topics in Theatre and Performing Arts. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.5.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production. THTRE 2550 recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (THTRE 2510; THTRE 2630) or Permission of Instructor
Analysis and practice of period scenes. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (THTRE 2550; THTRE 2630) or Permission of Instructor
Theory, techniques, and practice of directing. THTRE 2510 recommended.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: THTRE 4550
Advanced practical and theoretical exploration in directing. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Theatre history from ancient times to the 19th Century. HIST 2010 or equivalent recommended. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Theatre history from 19th century to present. HIST 2010 or equivalent recommended. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses; junior classification
Practicum in production with ISU Theatre, with opportunities for specialization within various areas. Required: Approval of written proposal.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in THTRE; Junior classification; Department Permission
Only one independent study enrollment within the department is permitted per semester. Approved written proposal required for enrollment. Graduation Restriction: No more than 9 credits in THTRE 4900 may be counted toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-8. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.
Prereq: 12 credits in THTRE; Department Permission
Supervised application of theatre in professional settings.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses or Permission of Instructor
Topics may include the following:.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses or Permission of Instructor
Topics may include the following:.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses or Permission of Instructor
Topics may include the following:.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses or Permission of Instructor
Topics may include the following:.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses or Permission of Instructor
Topics may include the following:.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses or Permission of Instructor
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)