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THEATRE 110 INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE
GA 4 u
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: THEATRE 100.
THEATRE 120 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
3 u
A study of basic principles and techniques of acting, including physical
and vocal control and basic approaches to characterization.
Prereq: THEATRE 100 or THEATRE 110 (or con reg) and Theatre major/minor
or cons inst. Offered Spring '00, Fall '00, Fall '01, Spring '02, Fall
'02*.
THEATRE 200 THEATRE ACTIVITIES
GA 1-2 u
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 unit. Not open to Theatre majors or minors. Repeatable. Repeat enrollments
will be in other interest areas.
Prereq: GENED 110 or THEATRE 100 or THEATRE 110.
THEATRE 201 PRACTICUM - ACTING
.5-2 u
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 unit of practicum are expected. Repeatable.
Prereq: Audition and cast in role.
THEATRE 202 PRACTICUM - DIRECTING
.5-2 u
Participation as an Assistant Director, Production Stage Manager, Assistant
Stage Manager or Dramaturg in a department-approved production. 40 hours
of participation per half unit is required. Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval.
THEATRE 203 PRACTICUM - SOUND
.5-2 u
Participation in department-approved productions as Sound Operator
and/or Sound Designer/Engineer for productions requiring basic sound. 40
hours of participation per half unit is required. Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval.
THEATRE 204 PRACTICUM - STAGECRAFT
.5-2 u
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 unit is required. Theatre majors must take at least .5 units in set
construction and painting. Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval for some sections.
THEATRE 205 PRACTICUM - LIGHTING
.5-2 u
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 unit is required. Repeatable.
Prereq: Departmental approval for some sections.
THEATRE 206 PRACTICUM - COSTUMING
.5-2 u
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
unit is required. Theatre majors must take at least .5 u in costume construction.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval for some sections.
THEATRE 207 PRACTICUM - THEATRE MANAGEMENT/PUBLICITY
.5-2 u
Participation in house management, ticket office management or publicity
and promotion for department-approved productions. 40 hours of participation
per half unit is required. Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval.
THEATRE 208 PRACTICUM - MAKE-UP
.5-2 u
Participation as Makeup Designer and/or on Performance Crew for department-approved
productions. 40 hours of participation per half unit is required. Repeatable.
Prereq: Department approval.
THEATRE 209 PRACTICUM - THEATRE TOUR
.5-2 u
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 unit of the practicum are expected. Repeatable. Offered each fall*.
Prereq: Audition and cast in role.
THEATRE 210 LABORATORY IN PLAYWRITING/THEATRE
CRITICISM 1-2 u
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.
THEATRE 215 AUDITIONING
3 u
This is a lecture/laboratory course which offers training in resume
preparation, in preparing for an audition, and in presenting audition material.
Offered Fall '02, Spring '04*. Repeatable up to 6 units in major/degree.
Prereq: THEATRE 120 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 220 ACTING: ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE
3 u
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: THEATRE 120 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 225 SCRIPT ANALYSIS
3 u
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
'02, Spring '03, Spring '04.*
Prereq: THEATRE 110
THEATRE 230 MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR
3 u
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 units in major/degree.
Offered Spring '02, Fall '04*.
Prereq: THEATRE 120 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 242 STAGE MAKE-UP
2 u
Lecture-demonstrations and laboratory experience in the basic theories
and techniques relative to the design and application of stage make-up.
Offered Spring '02, Fall '02, Fall '03, Fall '04*.
THEATRE 251 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL
THEATRE 4 u
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: THEATRE 100 or THEATRE ARTSTDIO or cons. inst.
THEATRE 252 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL
DESIGN 3 u
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: THEATRE 251 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 260 PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGEMENT
3 u
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 '03,
Spring '05*.
Prereq: THEATRE 110
THEATRE 300/500 SUMMER THEATRE PRODUCTION
1-6 u
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 units in degree.
Prereq: Audition or interview and consent of department.
THEATRE 301 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
ACTING 2 u
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 units in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of the department and completion of 200-level
acting practicum for at least a half-unit.
THEATRE 302 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
STAGE MANAGER 2 u
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 units in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
THEATRE 304 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
SCENERY 2 u
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 units in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
THEATRE 305 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
LIGHTING 2 u
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 units in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
THEATRE 306 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
COSTUMES 2
u
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 units in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
THEATRE 308 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
SOUND 2 u
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 units in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
THEATRE 309 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
THEATRE MANAGEMENT 2 u
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 units
in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of department.
THEATRE 312 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM -
DIRECTING 2 u
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 units
in major/degree.
Prereq: THEATRE 332 and THEATRE 433 and consent of department.
THEATRE 320 ACTING: PROBLEMS OF STYLE
3 u
Theories and techniques of character analysis and of acting in several
theatrical periods, e.g., Classical, Elizabethan and Restoration. Offered
Fall '03, Fall '05*.
Prereq: THEATRE 120 or cons instr.
THEATRE 325/525 IMPROVISATIONAL DRAMA
3 u
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, Spring '04*.
THEATRE 328/528 VOCAL PRODUCTION AND
STAGE SPEECH 3 u
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.
Repeatable two times for a maximum of 6 units in major/degree. Offered
Spring '03, Fall '04, Spring '03.
Prereq: THEATRE 120 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 332 DIRECTING I
3 u
Study and application of techniques useful in selection, interpretation
and staging the play in a proscenium setting. Offered Fall '02, Spring
'03, Fall '03*.
Prereq: THEATRE 120 and THEATRE 251 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 343/543 THEATRICAL COSTUMING
3 u
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 '03, Spring '05*.
Prereq: THEATRE 251 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 345/545 COSTUME HISTORY
3 u
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 '03, Fall '05*.
Prereq: THEATRE 110 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 346/546 - ENGLISH 346/546 SURVEY
OF MODERN DRAMA 3 u
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 '03, Fall '05.
Unreq: ENGLISH 346/546.
THEATRE 354 TECHNICAL DIRECTION
3 u
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 '02, Spring '04*.
Prereq: THEATRE 251 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 361 PERFORMING ARTS OPERATIONS
AND MANAGEMENT 2 u
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: THEATRE 100 or THEATRE 110 or consent of instructor.
Unreq: ACINDP 361.
THEATRE 362 NON-PROFIT ARTS MANAGEMENT
2 u
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 spring terms.
Unreq: ACINDP 362.
THEATRE 363 APPLIED STUDIES IN ARTS
MARKETING 2 u
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: MARKETNG 311. Unreq: ACINDP 363.
THEATRE 364 ISSUES IN ARTS MANAGEMENT
2 u
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: ACINDP 364.
THEATRE 369 MULTICULTURAL DRAMA
OF THE UNITED STATES
Diversity 3 u
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: ENGLISH 102 and a 200 level English course or THEATRE
346 or THEATRE 471 or THEATRE 472 or THEATRE 478. Offered occasionally.
Unreq: ENGLISH 369.
THEATRE 377 INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING
3 u
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: ENGLISH 101, ENGLISH 102, ENGLISH 274 or THEATRE 110
and junior standing
THEATRE 422 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
3 u
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 '03, Spring
'05*.
Prereq: THEATRE 120 and THEATRE 220 or THEATRE 320 or consent
of instructor.
THEATRE 433/633 DIRECTING II
3 u
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: THEATRE 332 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 454 PERIOD DECOR AND SCENIC
STYLES 3 u
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 '02, Fall '04*.
Prereq: THEATRE 100 or THEATRE 110 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE 460/660 ADVANCED STAGE DESIGN
AND TECHNOLOGY 3 u
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 units in major.
Prereq: THEATRE 252.
THEATRE 471/671 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE
THROUGH 1550 A.D. 3 u
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 '02, Fall '04*.
THEATRE 472/672 THEATRE HISTORY AND
DRAMA: 1550 TO 1830 3 u
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 '03, Spring '05*.
THEATRE 478/678 CONTEMPORARY DRAMA
3 u
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 '02, Spring '04*.
THEATRE 490/690 WORKSHOP
Repeatable 1-6 u
Offered on demand.
THEATRE 491 TRAVEL STUDY
Repeatable 1-3 u
Offered on demand.
THEATRE 492 FIELD STUDY
1-6 u
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.
THEATRE 493 INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE PRACTICE
1-12 u
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 units in degree.
Prereq: At least second-term junior standing as a theatre major and
the advance consent of the department.
THEATRE 494 SEMINAR
1-6 u
Repeatable. Offered on demand. Prereq: Junior standing and consent
of department chairperson.
THEATRE 496/696 SPECIAL STUDY
1-3 u
Repeatable. Prereq: Junior standing and consent of department chairperson.
Offered on demand.
THEATRE 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-3 u
Repeatable. Prereq: Junior standing and consent of department chairperson.
Offered on demand.
THEATRE 499/699 SENIOR PROJECT
3 u
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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