THEA (Theatre)

THEA 1080 – Introduction to Costuming - 3 Credits

This is a basic course in costume design, including theory and practice, with units on costume history, sewing and construction. 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of lab weekly. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) Lecture: 3 hours (plus 25 hours practical costume work within the semester.)

THEA 1090 – Introduction to Theatre - 3 Credits

This course includes both lecture and hands-on participation in all aspects of Theatre, focusing on the ways in which a play is translated into a production. Functions of playwright, actor, director and designers are covered. May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) Lecture: 3 hours

THEA 1120 – Stagecraft - 3 Credits

This course is a survey of various aspects of technical theatre with emphasis on set design, scenic construction, scenic painting and properties. An artistic approach to a unified production concept is stressed. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) (Stagecraft I is non-sequential with and is not a prerequisite for, Stagecraft II.) Lecture: 3 hours (plus 25 lab hours within the semester)

THEA 1130 – Origins of Theatre - 3 Credits

This is a lecture course emphasizing the development of theatre in Western and Eastern civilization. Included are various theatrical forms and styles as reflections of the historical periods in which they grew. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) Lecture: 3 hours

THEA 1140 – Acting I - 3 Credits

This is a beginning course in acting techniques. Students participate in a variety of theatre exercises, improvisations and scenes with the purpose of self-discovery leading to character development and interpretation. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) Lecture: 3 hours

THEA 1150 – Theatre for Children - 3 Credits

This course acquaints students with theory and basic practices in working with children as participants in dramatic activities and with preparing theatrical productions for the child audience. Topics include creative dramatics, improvisational games, story dramatization, puppetry, script selection and analysis and play production. Students apply principles discussed to the preparation of a children’s theatre production for public performance. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) Lecture: 3 hours

THEA 1160 – Movement and Dance for Actors - 3 Credits

This is a lecture-performance course in Theatre considering body movement as a fundamental instrument of the actor. It deals with the basic principles, techniques and styles of movement for the actor. Major emphasis is on the various forms movement can take in creating a role (characterization) and on the dance forms commonly required of an actor in theatre today. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) Studio work: 4 hours

THEA 1170 – Theatrical Make-up - 3 Credits

This course explores the use of make-up for theatrical purposes. Students develop and implement the make-up for several different characters, including basic beauty, old age and fantasy. The history of facial styles as well as the chemical components of make-up are also covered. Students receive hands-on practical experience by helping create the make-up for one of the semester’s theatre productions. Lecture: 3 hours

THEA 1180 – Stagelighting and Sound Production - 3 Credits

A survey of various aspects of technical theatre, with emphasis on light an sound design and execution and stage management. The course stresses an artistic approach to a unified production concept. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) Lecture: 3 hours (plus 25 lab hours within the semester)

THEA 1480 - Dance I (II, III, IV) - 1 credit

This course explores dance as an art form through familiarizing the student with various forms such as ballet, jazz and modern dance. Intensive studio experience emphasizes the acquisition of basic dance skills, kinesthetic perception, rhythmic awareness and development of strong fundamental technique. Repeatable up to 4 credits. Lecture: 2 hours

THEA 2140 – Acting II - 3 Credits

Continuing the work begun in Acting I, this course emphasizes increased depth in performance and further practical work in characterization, text analysis and scene preparation. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts program.) (Prerequisite: THEA 1140 or consent of instructor.) Lecture: 3 hours

THEA 2200 – Theatre Graphics - 3 Credits

This course offers a survey of U.S.I.T.T. standard graphics, drafting, rendering techniques and model construction for theatrical designs (settings, lighting and costuming). It prepares students for a major in Design or Theatre Technology at a four-year college or university. This is a capstone course for students in the Technical Theatre track at CCRI. (Prerequisites: ENGT 1060, ARTS 1010, THEA 1120, 1180 and 1090). Lecture: 3 hours