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Courses

Courses primarily for undergraduates:

THTRE 106: Introduction to the Performing Arts

(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.

THTRE 110: Theatre and Society

(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.

An introduction to Theatre focusing on its relationship with society throughout history.

THTRE 151: The Actor's Voice

(3-0) Cr. 3. F.

Study and practice of fundamentals of vocal production: breathing, quality, articulation, projection, and expressiveness for the performing artist.

THTRE 224: Concert and Theatre Dance

(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.

THTRE 250: Theatre Practicum

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.

THTRE 251: Acting I

(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.

Theory and practice in fundamentals of acting.

THTRE 255: Introduction to Theatrical Production

(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.

THTRE 263: Script Analysis

(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.

Theory, analysis, and interpretation of play scripts for production.

THTRE 290: Special Projects

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.

Prereq: 3 credits in theatre; permission of instructor; approval of written proposal

THTRE 316: Creative Writing: Playwriting

(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.

THTRE 351: Acting II

(3-0) Cr. 3. S.

Prereq: THTRE 251, DANCE 120 recommended
Theory and practice of techniques of acting with emphasis on character and scene analysis.

THTRE 354: Musical Theatre I

(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.

THTRE 355: Musical Theatre II

(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.

THTRE 357: Stage Make-up

(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.

THTRE 358: Oral Interpretation

(3-0) Cr. 3. F.

Principles of oral interpretation: practice in analysis, in reading aloud of literary selections, and in reader's theatre.

THTRE 360: Stagecraft

(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.

THTRE 365: Theatrical Design I

(2-2) Cr. 3. F.

Prereq: THTRE 255
An exploration of the elements, principles and art of theatrical design.

THTRE 366: Theatrical Design II

(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.

THTRE 393: Studies in Theatre Design and Production Workshop