THE 2201-2 The Speaking Voice in Performance (1 + 2)

Prerequisite: SPE 1010 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to teach professional voice users (such as actors, teachers, managers, and public speakers) how to develop and use their voice instruments in public performance environments. This course emphasizes that voice work is for everybody.

THE 2210-3 Introduction to Theatre (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: ENG 1010 or SPE 1010 or permission of instructor

This course presents a comprehensive survey of theatrical art providing an understanding of the living stage, its players and crafts and its place as a cultural force from antiquity to contemporary times. (General Studies-Level II, Arts and Letters)

THE 2220-3 Techniques of Acting I (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: THE 2210

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of acting including improvement of voice, body and mind in the discipline of the theatre. Particular emphasis is placed on the principles of stage movement, improvisation and beginning scene work.

THE 2230-3 Techniques of Acting II (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: THE 2210 and THE 2220, or permission of instructor

This course builds upon basic principles of acting, including improvisation, character development, stage movement, voice and scene work. Study topics include development of audition techniques, basic acting, television acting techniques and advanced scene work.

THE 2240-3 Introduction to Stagecraft (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: THE 2210 or permission of instructor

This course provides an introduction to the principles, methods and materials of technical production including scenic design and construction, lighting design and practices, and costuming and sound practices.

THE 2250-3 Stage Management (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: THE 2210 and THE 2240 or permission of instructor

This course provides an introduction to theatre stage management methods and styles; including promptbook and blocking notations, actor management, the ongoing problem solving process involved in production, and the basics of the stage manager's union.

THE 2260-3 Music Theatre History and Performance (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: THE 2210 and THE 2220 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to provide a survey of music theatre history and to explore the fundamentals of music theatre production, which students will then apply to selected music theatre performances.

THE 2270-3 Production Analysis: Process and Technology (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: THE 2210 or permission of instructor

This course provides an introduction to the principles, methods, materials, and processes of theatre art production; including play and script analysis, literary theory, and the communication dynamics within the production team.

THE 2980-1-12 Beginning Internship: Theatre (0 + 3-36)

Prerequisites: THE 2240 and THE 2270 or permission of instructor

This internship places students in educational, amateur, community, or professional theatre arts and entertainment venues. A written learning contract between student, faculty supervisor, site supervisor, agency, and department chair is required. Activities include performance, various applied theatre technologies, and management.

THE 3200-3 Oral Interpretation (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: SPE 1010 or permission of instructor

This course is a study of traditional and contemporary theories of interpretation of literature for the purpose of making the literature come alive for the listening audience and to improve oral communication skills. Students will present numerous oral performances for the application of techniques.

THE 3210-3 Scene Painting (1 + 4)

Prerequisites: ART 1040, ART 1100, THE 2240 and THE 2270 or permission of instructor

The student will learn and develop basic and advanced theatrical scene painting skills. This course will focus on techniques of texture, color mixing, faux finishes and trompe l'oeil painting, the painting of drops and set rendering.

THE 3220-3 Stage Movement (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: THE 2220 or permission of instructor

This course provides the student/performer with intense instruction in the use and training of the total human body for communication of artistic expression.

THE 3230-3 Acting III: Styles of Acting (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: THE 2210 and THE 2220 and THE 2230, or permission of instructor

This course is for advanced performers exploring basic "mask" acting techniques, as well as acting styles particular to Greek, Comedy of Manners, Farce, Shakespeare and Chekhov plays.

THE 3240-3 Theatre Improvisation Techniques (3 +0)

Prerequisites: THE 2210 and THE 2220 and THE 2230 or permission of instructor

In this advanced performance course, students will explore basic improvisation acting techniques that enable the actor to develop concentration and spontaneity, build characterization, discover relationships and status, establish mood and feeling, sense shape and rhythm of scene and character, establish language and imagery, and build a play.

THE 3250-3 Introduction to Production Design and Scenography (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: ART 1100, THE 2240, and THE 2270, or permission of instructor

This course provides an introduction to the basic elements of design and production processes. Emphasis will be placed on the role of scenography, different theories of design, period styles, drafting, model building and utilization of facilities.

THE 3270-3 Introduction to Stage Lighting and Sound (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: ART 1100, THE 2240 and THE 2270 or permission of instructor

This is an introductory course for lighting and sound in the theatre. The student will become familiar with lighting and sound equipment theoretically and practically. Lighting and sound design technologies prepare the student to operate lighting and sound equipment with an emphasis on theatre specific practices and their applied technologies.

THE 3280-3 Stage Directing (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: THE 2220 and THE 2240, or permission of instructor

This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of directing for the theater that includes the selecting, rehearsing, and performance of plays, and the presentation of student-directed projects.

THE 3980-1-12 Advanced Internship: Theatre (0 + 3-36)

Prerequisite: permission of instructor

This advanced internship requires more specialized skills that students may apply in educational, amateur, community, or professional theatre arts and entertainment venues. A written learning contract between student, faculty supervisor, site supervisor, agency, and department chair is required. Activities include performance, various applied theatre technologies, and management.

THE 4200-3 Reader's Theatre (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: THE 3200 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to enhance students' skills in performing a variety of material as members of an ensemble. Emphasis will be placed on material selection, script adaptation, rehearsal techniques, public performance, collaborative and creative problem solving, and evaluation. (Senior Experience)

THE 4210-1-3 Variable Topics in Theatre (3-9 + 0)

Prerequisites: THE 2210, THE 2220 and THE 2240, or permission of instructor

This course provides detailed and intensive study of specific theatre genres and practices.

THE 4220-3 Creative Dramatics for the Classroom Teacher (1 + 4)

Prerequisites: SPE 1010 and THE 2220 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to examine methods for learning creative, problem-solving techniques and self-expression through dramatic activity. Particular emphasis will be placed on using drama as a teaching tool and will include improvisation, puppetry, literature and story dramatization.

THE 4240-3 Advanced Stage Craft and Applied Scene Technology (1 + 4)

Prerequisites: THE 2240 and THE 2270 or permission of instructor

This course examines the fundamentals of rigging, stage machinery and mechanics, metal working, fabrication with thermoplastics and foams, laminating techniques, "soft" sculpture construction, construction of non-rectilinear scenery, first echelon power tools maintenance, and industry standard safety requirements and practices.

THE 4250-3 Advanced Scene Design: Applied Technology (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: ART 1040, ART 1100, IND 1430, THE 2240, THE 2270, and THE 3250, or permission of instructor

The student will explore the role of the scene designer using elements of scenic design processes. In addition, students will integrate advanced technologies that support the designer with the conception, development and execution of stage settings and their applied technologies.

THE 4260-1 Theatre: Practicum I (0 + 2)

Prerequisites: THE 2240 or permission of instructor

This course provides the student with practical experience in theatrical productions, thus augmenting the theoretical aspects of other theater courses. Course may be repeated for credit up to three times.

THE 4270-2 Theatre: Practicum II (0 + 4)

Prerequisites: THE 3280 and THE 4260, or permission of instructor

This is an advanced course in practical supervision and administration of theatrical production processes. Students will be responsible for a major production activity. This class is open primarily to sophomore, junior, and senior level students. Course may be repeated for credit up to three times.

THE 4280-3 Advanced Lighting: Applied Technology and Design (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: ART 1040, IND 1430, THE 2240, THE 2270, THE 3250, and THE 3270, or permission of instructor

Advanced applied lighting technology and design fully prepares the student to design, set up, operate and provide basic repair for lighting systems and equipment with an emphasis on theatre specific practices.

THE 4290-3 Advanced Sound: Applied Technology and Design (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: IND 1430, THE 2240, THE 3250 and THE 3270, or permission of instructor

Advanced applied sound technology and design fully prepares the student to design, set up, operate and provide basic repair for sound reinforcement and recording equipment with an emphasis on theatre specific practices. Digital audio and live performance mixing are covered in detail.