Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
An audience oriented, broad-based, team-taught survey of the performing arts which emphasizes theatre and includes segments on television, radio, film, dance, and music.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
An introduction to Theatre focusing on its relationship with society throughout history.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Study and practice of fundamentals of vocal production: breathing, quality, articulation, projection, and expressiveness for the performing artist.
(Cross-listed with DANCE). (0-3) Cr. 0.5-2. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: By audition only
Choreography, rehearsal, and performance in campus dance concerts and/or musical theatre productions.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Practice in various aspects of technical theatre production.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Theory and practice in fundamentals of acting.
(3-3) Cr. 4. F.S.
Standard structure and procedures, historical overview of performing arts production including the design and creation of scenery, costumes and lighting.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Theory, analysis, and interpretation of play scripts for production.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 credits in theatre; permission of instructor; approval of written proposal
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: ENGL 250, not open to freshmen
Progresses from production of scenes to fully developed one-act plays. Emphasis on action, staging, writing, analytical reading, workshop criticism, and individual conferences.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: THTRE 251 or MUSIC 232 or 3 credits in Dance
Theory, history and practice of musical theatre techniques. Designed to develop the musical theatre performance skills of singers, dancers, and actors.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: THTRE 354
Theory, history and practice of musical theatre techniques. Designed to develop the musical theatre performance skills of singers, dancers, and actors.
(1-2) Cr. 2. F.
Theory and practice of make-up and hair-styling techniques for the performing arts: Theatre, Opera, Dance, Television and Film. Lab required.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Principles of oral interpretation: practice in analysis, in reading aloud of literary selections, and in reader's theatre.
(3-2) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: THTRE 255
Tools, materials, and techniques of planning, constructing and painting of performing arts scenography. Basic principles of lighting technology. Technical drawing for performing arts production.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: THTRE 255
An exploration of the elements, principles and art of theatrical design.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Intensive application of the principles introduced in 365. In-depth study and practice of the graphic skills of rendering and drafting.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Studies in Theatre Design and Production.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics related to costume design.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics related to scenic design.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics in lighting design.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics in sound design.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics in stagecraft.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics in costume draping and patterning.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics related to advanced makeup.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics related to stage management.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics related to technical direction.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365
Special topics related to Arts Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: THTRE 351 and permission of instructor
Analysis and practice of period scenes.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: THTRE 455
Practical and theoretical experience in directing the stage play.
(3-2) Cr. 4. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Focuses on the art and craft of specific areas of theatrical design. Each semester the student will focus on one or two of the following: scenic, costume, or lighting design.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: HIST 201 or equivalent
Theatre history from ancient times to 1800.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: THTRE 465
Theatre history from 1800 to present.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
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.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre, approved written proposal, junior classification
Only one independent study enrollment within the department is permitted per semester.
No more than 9 credits in Thtre 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Cr. 1-8. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 18 credits in THTRE, other courses deemed appropriate by faculty adviser; 2nd semester junior or senior standing; minimum GPA of 2.5 and minimum GPA of 3.0 in THTRE courses
Supervised application of theatre in professional settings.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits in theatre
Topics may include the following:.
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Approved written proposal