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(*Scheduling of offerings is subject to change. When not indicated otherwise, offerings are every term.)
133-100 THEATRE APPRECIATION GA 2 cr
Designed to provide non-theatre majors with a
background in theatre which will enrich their
theatrical experiences and provide them with a basis
for evaluating theatre productions. Fulfills General
Studies requirements but does not apply toward
major or minor in the department. Offered each
fall*.
Unreq: 133-110.
133-110 INTRODUCTION TO THE
THEATRE GA 4 cr
An examination of the fundamental theories and
practices of theatre art. A survey of the major styles
of theatre. Forty hours of participation in technical
theatre (primarily in stagecraft and costuming) are
required. Offered each fall*.
Unreq: 133-100.
133-120 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING 3 cr
A study of basic principles and techniques of acting,
including physical and vocal control and basic
approaches to characterization.
Prereq: 133-100 or 133-110 (or con reg) and
Theatre major/minor or cons inst. Offered Spring
'00, Fall '00, Fall '01, Spring '02, Fall '02*.
133-200 THEATRE ACTIVITIES GA 1-2 cr
Recommended for the student who has an
avocational interest in theatre and/or who wishes to
experience the various aspects of theatre production
as a breadth elective in the arts. Students may
choose involvement in one or more areas of
department-produced or student-produced plays,
including acting, house management and
promotional, scenery and costume construction,
lighting, sound, and production crews. 40 hours of
participation are required per credit. Not open to
Theatre majors or minors.
Repeatable. Repeat
enrollments will be in other interest areas.
Prereq: 900-110 or 133-100 or 133-110.
133-201 PRACTICUM - ACTING .5-2 cr
Participation as an actor in a University Theatre
production. Students are expected to assist in
costume and scenery construction. In general, 40
hours of participation per half credit of practicum are
expected.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Audition and cast in role.
133-202 PRACTICUM - DIRECTING .5-2 cr
Participation as an Assistant Director, Production
Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager or
Dramaturg in a department-approved production. 40
hours of participation per half credit is required.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval.
133-203 PRACTICUM - SOUND .5-2 cr
Participation in department-approved productions as
Sound Operator and/or Sound Designer/Engineer
for productions requiring basic sound. 40 hours of
participation per half credit is required.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval.
133-204 PRACTICUM - STAGECRAFT .5-2 cr
Participation in set construction and painting on
department-approved productions. Departmental
approval is required to work on Performance Crew,
Properties or as Assistant Scenic Designer. 40 hours
of participation per half credit is required. Theatre
majors must take at least .5 credits in set
construction and painting.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval for some sections.
133-205 PRACTICUM - LIGHTING .5-2 cr
Participation in the hanging and focusing of lights for
department-approved productions. Departmental
approval is required to register for Assistant Lighting
Designer, Master Electrician, or Light Operator. 40
hours of participation per half credit is required.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Departmental approval for some sections.
133-206 PRACTICUM - COSTUMING .5-2 cr
Participation in the construction of costumes for
department-approved productions. Departmental
approval is required to register for Assistant
Costume Designer or Performance Crew. 40 hours
of participation per half credit is required. Theatre
majors must take at least .5 cr in costume
construction.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval for some sections.
133-207 PRACTICUM - THEATRE MANAGEMENT/PUBLICITY .5-2
cr
Participation in house management, ticket
office management or publicity and
promotion for department-approved
productions. 40 hours of participation per
half credit is required.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval.
133-208 PRACTICUM - MAKE-UP .5-2
cr
Participation as Makeup Designer and/or on
Performance Crew for department-approved
productions. 40 hours of participation per
half credit is required.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval.
133-209 PRACTICUM - THEATRE
TOUR .5-2 cr
Participation in one of the University Theatre
productions designed for touring, including
Children's Theatre and high school tours.
Students involved in this activity are expected
to participate in the shifting and setting up of
scenery and lights, to contribute to the care
and maintenance of costumes and to work
with makeup, sound and properties in
addition to their assignments as actors or
technicians. In general, 40 hours of
participation per half credit of the practicum
are expected.
Repeatable. Offered each
fall*.
Prereq: Audition and cast in role.
133-210 LABORATORY IN
PLAYWRITING/THEATRE CRITICISM 1-2 cr
Practical experience in writing plays, from
scenario to final production, or in writing
theatre criticism.
Repeatable if an approved
one-act play is in progress.
Prereq: Cons instr.
133-215 AUDITIONING 3 cr
This is a lecture/laboratory course which
offers training in resume preparation, in
preparing for an audition, and in presenting
audition material. Offered Spring '01, Fall
'02*.
Prereq: 133-120 or consent of instructor.
133-220 ACTING: ANALYSIS AND
PERFORMANCE 3 cr
A study of techniques of character analysis
and development which seeks to explore and
integrate the internal and external aspects of
acting in order to develop a dynamic
approach to the actor's craft. Offered Fall
'00, Fall '02*.
Prereq: 133-120 or consent of instructor.
133-225 SCRIPT ANALYSIS 3 cr
A study of the basic elements of drama and
how these elements combine to create a play.
Particular emphasis will be placed on how to
discover a valid interpretation of the
playwright's intentions and transfer that
interpretation to the stage. Required for all
Theatre majors. Offered Spring '00, Spring
'01, Spring '02.*
Prereq: 133-110
133-230 MOVEMENT FOR THE
ACTOR 3 cr
Movement for the Actor is a course designed
to develop the physical performance ability of
acting students. Body alignment will be
explored in relation to movement dynamic
and the search for a neutral base. A personal
physical warm-up will be established for each
student. Range of performance energy will be
explored as well as the development of
character through movement.
Repeatable
two times for a maximum of 6 credits in
major/degree. Offered Fall '00, Spring '02*.
Prereq: 133-120 or consent of instructor.
133-242 STAGE MAKE-UP 2 cr
Lecture-demonstrations and laboratory
experience in the basic theories and
techniques relative to the design and
application of stage make-up. Offered Spring
'00, Fall '00, Fall '01, Spring '02, Fall '02*.
133-251 INTRODUCTION TO
TECHNICAL THEATRE 4 cr
Fundamentals of the technical aspects of
scenery, costumes, and lighting for theatre
and dance. Examination of the mechanical
principles and techniques used in scenery,
costuming, and lighting, stressing practical
"hands-on" experiences. A minimum of 32
hours shop participation is required. Offered
each spring*.
Prereq: 133-100 or 133-110 or cons. inst.
133-252 INTRODUCTION TO
THEATRICAL DESIGN 3 cr
An examination of the basic principles of
scenic, costume and lighting design for the
theatre. Topics covered include the design
process, research, elements of design and
practical considerations. Studio labs include
instruction and practice in sketching, drafting
and rendering. Offered each fall*.
Prereq: 133-251 or consent of instructor.
133-260 PRODUCTION STAGE
MANAGEMENT 3 cr
Production Stage Management explores the
processes of stage and fiscal management for
Theatre. The first part of the course covers
the various duties and responsibilities of the
Stage Manager. The course then explores the
processes required by Production Stage
Managers to oversee the personnel and fiscal
operations during production. Offered Spring
'01, Spring '03*.
Prereq: 133-110
133-300/500 SUMMER THEATRE
PRODUCTION 1-6 cr
This course is designed for qualified students
to participate in the performance,
management, costume and set construction,
lighting, and sound operation of on-campus
summer theatre productions. Offered
summers only*. Repeatable for a maximum
of 6 credits in degree.
Prereq: Audition or interview and consent of
department.
133-301 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM
- ACTING 2 cr
Acting a major role in a University
Theatre/Dance Department production.
Eligible roles are designated by the
department prior to auditions. Repeatable
four times for a maximum of 8 credits in
major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of the department and
completion of 200-level acting practicum for
at least a half-credit.
133-302 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM
- STAGE MANAGER 2 cr
Participation as Stage Manager in all
production conferences, auditions, rehearsals
and performances of a University
Theatre-affiliated production.
Repeatable
four times for a maximum of 8 credits in
major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
133-304 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM
- SCENERY 2 cr
Participation as Scene Designer or Technical
Director in all research, production
conferences, planning, painting and technical
rehearsals for a University Theatre-affiliated
production.
Repeatable four times for a
maximum of 8 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
133-305 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
LIGHTING 2 cr
Participation as Lighting Designer in all research,
production conferences, planning, focusing and
technical rehearsals for a University
Theatre-affiliated production.
Repeatable four times
for a maximum of 8 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
133-306 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
COSTUMES 2 cr
Participation as Costume Designer and/or Costume
Cutter/Technician in all production conferences,
design meetings, pre-construction and construction
work, and dress rehearsals of a University
Theatre-affiliated production. Repeatable four times
for a maximum of 8 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
133-308 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
SOUND 2 cr
Participation as Senior Sound Designer in all
production conferences, recording, engineering,
rehearsals and performances of a University
Theatre-affiliated production.
Repeatable four times
for a maximum of 8 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
133-309 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
MANAGEMENT THEATRE 2 cr
Participation as Ticket Office, Front of House or
Promotions/Publicity Manager for a minimum of
three consecutive productions of the Theatre/Dance
Department in a single term. Repeatable four times
for a maximum of 8 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
133-312 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
DIRECTING 2 cr
Participation as a Director of a production approved
by the department with responsibilities to include
pre-production research and script preparation,
supervision of production conferences and
rehearsals, and presentation of a public production.
Repeatable four times for a maximum of 8 credits in
major/degree.
Prereq: 133-332 and 133-433 and consent of
department.
133-320 ACTING: PROBLEMS OF STYLE 3
cr
Theories and techniques of character analysis and of
acting in several theatrical periods, e.g., Classical,
Elizabethan and Restoration. Offered Fall '01, Fall
'03*.
Prereq: 133-120 or cons instr.
133-325/525 IMPROVISATIONAL DRAMA 3
cr
A study of the techniques of non-scripted drama,
including theatre games, improvised scenes, creative
drama and story dramatization. Implications and
uses of non-scripted drama for education and
performance are explored through lectures,
demonstrations and group participation. Offered
Spring '02*.
133-328/528 VOCAL PRODUCTION AND
STAGE 3 SPEECH cr
A study of vocal production and vocal techniques
for the actor. Emphasis on the fundamentals of
freeing the actor's voice: breathing, relaxation,
resonance, articulation, variety and projection.
Offered Spring '00, Fall '01, Spring '03*.
Prereq: 133-120 or consent of instructor.
133-332 DIRECTING I 3 cr
Study and application of techniques useful in
selection, interpretation and staging the play in a
proscenium setting. Offered Fall '00, Spring '01, Fall
'01, Fall '02*.
Prereq: 133-120 and 133-251 or consent of
instructor.
133-343/543 THEATRICAL COSTUMING 3
cr
A lecture/laboratory course to study and practice the
basic principles and process of theatrical costuming,
including the fundamentals of pattern making, textiles
and costume construction. Construction of a
costume is required. Offered Spring '01, Spring
'03*.
Prereq: 133-251 or consent of instructor.
133-345/545 COSTUME HISTORY 3 cr
Study of the clothing and costume accessories of the
major historic periods, with an emphasis on western
costume history and on its application to modern
stage design. Offered Fall '01, Fall '03*.
Prereq: 133-110 or consent of instructor.
133-346/546 - 680-346/546 SURVEY OF MODERN DRAMA 3 cr
A study of the trends and developments in the
modern theatre from the Romantics and early
Realists to the Theatre of the Absurd, with emphasis
on literary history and staging problems. May be
team-taught with English faculty. Offered Fall '01,
Fall '03.
Unreq: 680-346/546.
133-354 TECHNICAL DIRECTION 3 cr
Advanced study and practice of the principles of
scenery construction, scene painting, technical
drafting, planning and budgeting. A minimum of 50
hours of participation is required. Offered Spring
'00, Spring '02*.
Prereq: 133-251 or consent of instructor.
133-361 PERFORMING ARTS
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT 2 cr
A study of the duties and required skills of managers
of performing arts organizations including house
management, facility management, box office
management, and strategic planning, as well as an
overview of human resource management, audience
development, marketing, and legal procedures.
Offered odd-numbered fall terms.
Prereq: 133-100 or 133-110 or consent of
instructor. Unreq: 100-361.
133-362 NON-PROFIT ARTS
MANAGEMENT 2 cr
A study of the duties and required skills of managers
of various non-profit arts organizations. Areas of
study will include structure of arts organizations,
planning, programming, staffing, budgeting and
marketing, with emphasis on fundraising, board
development, and volunteer management.
Assignments and projects will be geared toward
students' specific needs and interests. Offered even
numbered years.
Unreq: 100-362.
133-363 APPLIED STUDIES IN ARTS
MARKETING 2 cr
A study of the duties and skills of marketing
managers of both commercial and non-profit
arts-related businesses, as well as the individual artist
in the marketplace. Topics include marketing
research, planning a marketing budget, promotions,
media relations, advertising, corporate and media
sponsorship, and audience development. Students
will develop a comprehensive marketing plan for an
organization or individual artist of their choice.
Offered even numbered fall terms.
Coreq: 260-311. Unreq: 100-363.
133-364 ISSUES IN ARTS
MANAGEMENT 2 cr
A study of topics, trends, and career options
in the field of arts administration. Working
professionals will explore with students issues
they face in their occupations. A variety of
topics will include the role of the arts in
society, leadership, public and private
support and control of the arts, ethical issues,
marketing challenges, computer technology
and future trends in the field.
Prereq: Junior or senior academic status or
consent of instructor.
Offered odd-numbered spring terms.
Unreq: 100-364.
133-369 MULTICULTURAL DRAMA OF THE UNITED STATES
Diversity 3 cr
The course examines the theatrical forms and
the dramatic literature of African-Americans,
Asian-Americans, Latinos/as, and Native
Americans, and places them in the context of
American theater and U.S. social/political
history.
Prereq: 680-102 and a 200 level English
course or 133-346 or 133-471 or 133-472
or 133-478. Offered occasionally.
Unreq: 680-369.
133-377 INTRODUCTION TO
PLAYWRITING 3cr
Students will be introduced to the elements of
a play, learn to analyze and evaluate dramatic
structure, and write short plays. They will
also experience the collaborative nature of
the play development process by having their
work read by actors and critiqued by an
audience of classmates.
Prereq: 680-101, 680-102, 680-274 or
133-110 and junior standing
133-422 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
3 cr
A course to study and practice basic
principles of on-camera performance.
Through regular on-camera assignments
students learn skills necessary to work as
actors in the TV and film industries. Offered
Spring '01, Spring '03*.
Prereq: 133-120 and 133-220 or 133-320
or consent of instructor.
133-433/633 DIRECTING II 3 cr
The study and application of contemporary
directing theories and an exploration of
approaches to production styles; includes the
direction of a 30-40 minute studio
production. Offered Spring '00, Spring '02*.
Prereq: 133-332 or consent of instructor.
133-454 PERIOD DECOR AND
SCENIC STYLES 3 cr
Study of the architecture, interior decor, and
furnishings of the major historic periods, with
an emphasis on application to stage design.
Survey of the major historic styles of scenic
design with an emphasis on application to
contemporary scenic design problems.
Offered Fall '00, Fall '02*.
Prereq: 133-100 or 133-110 or consent of
instructor.
133-460/660 ADVANCED STAGE
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 3 cr
A course for the advanced student who
wishes to pursue further study in scenic,
costume or lighting design and/or technology.
Each student, in consultation with the
instructors, will choose 2 projects on which
to focus. The lecture/labs will consist of work
on those projects and lecture/discussions
related to the projects. Required for B.F.A.
Design/Tech students. Offered each spring.
Repeatable three times for a maximum of 9
credits in major.
Prereq: 133-252.
133-471/671 HISTORY OF THE
THEATRE THROUGH 1550 A.D. 3 cr
Traces the development of theatre from its
origins to 1550 A.D., including theatre and
drama in ancient Greece, Rome, the Middle
Ages, the Italian Renaissance and the Orient.
The course also examines the impact of
outside forces on the various arts of
the theatre. Offered Fall '00, Fall '02*.
133-472/672 THEATRE HISTORY 1550 TO 1830
AND DRAMA: 3 cr
Traces the development of the theatre in the
West from 1550 to 1830, including
Neoclassicism, Elizabethan and Restoration
theatre and the development of Romanticism.
The impact of outside forces on the various
arts of the theatre will be examined. Offered
Spring '01, Spring '03*. 1550 TO 1830
133-478/678 CONTEMPORARY
DRAMA 3 cr
Analysis of the trends and developments in
the theatre of the past 30 years, including the
impact of television, motion pictures and
other forces on the theatre of today. Offered
Spring '00, Spring '02*. 1550 TO 1830
133-490/690 WORKSHOP Repeatable
1-6 cr
Offered on demand. 1550 TO 1830
133-491 TRAVEL STUDY
1-3 cr
Repeatable
Offered on demand.
133-492 FIELD STUDY 1-6 cr
A study for which data is gathered from
sources broader than the classroom or
laboratory, often involving off-campus work
study experience in an area which has been
selected for exploration, such as summer
tours in theatre. Offered on demand.
Repeatable.
133-493 INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE
PRACTICE 1-12 cr
In cooperation with a designated theatrical
organization and with previously established
guidelines, participation in the production
and/or management activities of a commercial
or non-profit theatre operation.
Repeatable
for a maximum of 12 credits in degree.
Prereq: At least second-term junior standing
as a theatre major and the advance consent
of the department.
133-494 SEMINAR 1-6 cr
Repeatable. Offered on demand. Prereq:
Junior standing and consent of department
chairperson.
133-496/696 SPECIAL STUDY 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: Junior standing and
consent of department chairperson. Offered
on demand.
133-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 cr
Repeatable. Prereq: Junior standing and
consent of department chairperson. Offered
on demand.
133-499/699 SENIOR PROJECT 3 cr
A capstone project in which the student
demonstrates proficiency in directing, acting,
designing, promotion, playwriting or criticism
on a major project proposed by the student
and approved by the department.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Completion of at least 75% of the
student's major requirements (including at
least 2 upper level courses in the student's
project area) and submission and approval of
proposal by the department.
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