Any experimental courses offered by THTRE can be found at: registrar.iastate.edu/faculty-staff/courses/explistings/
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
An audience oriented, broad-based, survey of the performing arts which emphasizes theatre and includes segments on television, radio and podcasts, 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, exploration, and practice of physical and vocal techniques that build 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
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. F.S.
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.
(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.
(3-0) Cr. 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.
Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered odd-numbered years.
Theory, practice, and exploration of acting on camera with particular focus on professional terms, techniques, and practical experience.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: THTRE 251 or Permission of Instructor
Theory, history and practice of musical theatre. Designed to develop the musical theatre performance skills of singers, dancers, and actors.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: THTRE 354 or permission of instructor.
Theory and practice of musical theatre audition and performance styles.
(1-2) Cr. 2. F.
Introduction to the theory and practice of theatrical makeup techniques. Lab required.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Principles of oral interpretation and storytelling, with practice in literary analysis and performance.
(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.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Studies in Theatre Design and Production.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission from the instructor.
Special topics related to costume design.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Special topics related to scenic design.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. S.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Special topics in lighting design.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Special topics in sound design.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Special topics in stagecraft.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Special topics in costume draping and patterning.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 255 or permission of instructor.
Special topics related to stage management.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Special topics related to technical direction.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Special topics related to Arts Management.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Studies and practice in scenic painting.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: THTRE 365 or permission of instructor.
Studies and Practice in Costume Construction.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: THTRE 455
Advanced practical and theoretical exploration in directing the stage play.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: HIST 201 or equivalent
Theatre history from ancient times to the 19th Century.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: HIST 201 or equivalent.
Theatre history from 19th century 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 advisor; 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