THE 1101 - Theatre Appreciation
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.
THE 1103 - Principles of Acting
Introduction to the art of acting, focusing on building an effective performance ensemble, while introducing the vocal, physical and creative communicate process used by the actor. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
THE 1105 - Introduction to Theatre
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.
THE 1106 - Stagecraft
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.
THE 1107 - Lab for Stagecraft
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.
THE 1111 - Acting I
Basic training and practice in vocal, physical and creative processes used by the actor. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
THE 1116 - Stage Lighting Fundamentals
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.
THE 1117 - Lab for Stage Lighting Fundamentals
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.
THE 1118 - Costume Fundamentals
Basic training in fundamental concepts and practices of costume design and construction.
THE 1119 - Lab for Costume Fundamentals
Three lab hours per week.
THE 1194 - Applied Theatre Technology I
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.
THE 1196 - Applied Theatre Technology II
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.
THE 1199 - Applied Theatre Performance
Applied Theatre Performance provides the student the opportunity to receive credit for practical experience.
THE 1212 - Voice For The Actor
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.
THE 2115 - Movement For The Actor
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.
THE 2201 - History of Theatre I
Theatre in its purest form is storytelling. Discover how it has evolved throughout the ages from tribal rituals to producing the high-tech blockbusters of today. Explore a wealth of world cultures that influence theatrical traditions. Who are the authors, actors, directors, and designers creating these stories? Read the scripts and explore the spaces that share these stories. This course will explore theatre from tribal origins through the 1700s.
THE 2202 - History of Theatre II
Theatre in its purest form is storytelling. Discover how it has evolved throughout the ages from tribal rituals to producing the high-tech blockbusters of today. Explore a wealth of world cultures that influence theatrical traditions. Who are the authors, actors, directors, and designers creating these stories? Read the scripts and explore the spaces that share these stories. This course will explore theatre from the 1700s to present day.
THE 2206 - Script Analysis
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.
THE 2216 - Acting II
Intermediate training and practice in vocal, physical and creative processes used by the actor. One classroom, four lab hours per week.
THE 2220 - Theatre Portfolio
Process for creating a theatre resume and portfolio: development of presentation and interview skills.
THE 2240 - Stage Management
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.
THE 2255 - Theatre Workshop
Focused on a specialized area in theatre. This course is designed to bring together performance, direction and design/technology.
THE 2270 - Theatre Internship
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.
THE 2296 - Applied Theatre Technology IV
Advanced practical experience in theatre design and technology. Participation in department production required. Assignments made through department faculty and staff.
THE 2297 - Special Topics
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.
THE 2298 - Applied Theatre Technology V
Further advanced practical experience in theatre design and technology. Participation in department production required. Assignments made through department faculty and staff.