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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. 3 hours of lecture
and 3 hours of production experience. (May be counted toward the Fine Arts requirement
in the Liberal Arts Program.) Lecture: 3 hours
THEA 1090 – Introduction to Theatre (formerly ENGL 1090) - 3 Credits
A lecture/participation survey in all aspects of theatre, including
the ways in which a play is translated into a production, including a look at the
functions of playwright, actor, director, and designers. (May be counted toward
the Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts Program.) Lecture: 3 hours (plus 3
hours production experience for degree in theatre.
THEA 1120 – Stagecraft I - 3 Credits
A survey of various aspects of technical theatre, with emphasis
on set design, scenic construction, scenic painting and properties. The course stresses
an artistic approach to a unified production concept. (May be counted toward the
Fine Arts requirement in the Liberal Arts Program.) (Stagecraft I is non-sequential
with Stagecraft II.) Lecture: 3 hours (plus 25 lab hours within the semester)
THEA 1130 – Origins of Theatre - 3 Credits
A lecture course in which major emphasis is on the development
of theatre in Western Civilization. This includes 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 (plus 3
hours production experience for degree in theatre).
THEA 1140 – Acting I - 3 Credits
This is a beginning course in acting techniques. Students will
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 fine arts requirement in liberal arts program.) Lecture: 3 hours
(plus 3 hours production experience for degree in theatre).
THEA 1150 – Theatre for Children - 3 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with theory and
basic practices in working with children as participants in dramatic activity, and
with preparing theatrical productions for the child audience. Among topics to be
covered are creative dramatics, improvisational games, story dramatization, puppetry,
script selection and analysis and play production. Students will apply the principles
discussed to the preparation of a children's theatre production for public performance.
(May be counted toward fine arts requirement in the liberal arts program.) Lecture:
3 hours (plus 3 hours production experience for degree in theatre).
THEA 1160 – Movement and Dance for Actors - 3 Credits
A lecture-performance course in theatre considering body movement
as a fundamental instrument of the actor; this course will deal with the basic principles,
techniques and styles of movement for the actor. Major emphases will be 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 fine arts
requirement in the liberal arts program) Studio work: 4 hours
THEA 1170 – Theatrical Make-up (formerly THEA 8000) - 3 Credits
This course will explore the use of make-up for theatrical purposes. Students
will 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 will also be covered. Students will receive hands-on practical
experience helping create the make-up for one of the semester’s theatre productions.
Lecture: 3 hours
THEA 1180 – Stagecraft II - 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.) (Stagecraft II is non-sequential
with Stagecraft I.) Lecture: 3 hours (plus 25 lab hours within the semester)
THEA 1480 – Dance I (II, III, IV) (formerly THEA 8010) - 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 will emphasize
increased depth of performance and further practical work in characterization, text
analysis and scene preparation. (May be counted toward fine arts requirement in
the liberal arts program.) (Prerequisite: THEA 1140 or consent of instructor)
Lecture: 3 hours
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