Dance Courses
Contact:
Theatre/Dance Department
Center of the Arts 2076
Phone: (262) 472-1566
Email: thtrdnce@uww.edu
(*Scheduling of offerings is subject to change.)
DANCE
DANCE-530
Performance Art 2 cr
Performance Art is an avant-garde form of live art performance. In this course students will learn about the historical predecessors of Performance Art, be exposed to contemporary work through reviews, articles and videotapes, and create their own solo and group work to culminate in a public performance. Offered occasionally.
THEATRE
THEATRE-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.
THEATRE-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 even-numbered springs.*
THEATRE-528
Vocal Production And Stage Speech 3 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 each spring.*
Prereq: THEATRE-120 or consent of instructor.
THEATRE-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 two projects on which to focus.
Prereq: Consent of Instructor.
THEATRE-690
Workshop 1-6 cr
Offered on demand.
THEATRE-691
Travel Study 1-3 cr
Offered on demand.
THEATRE-694
Seminar 1-6 cr
Offered on demand.
THEATRE-696
Special Studies 1-3 cr
Offered on demand.
THEATRE-699
Senior Project
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. Offered on demand.
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 the proposal by the department.
THEATRE-790
Workshop 1-6 cr
Offered on demand.
THEATRE-794
Seminar 1-3 cr
Offered on demand.
THEATRE-796 1-3 cr
Special Studies
Offered on demand.
THEATRE-798
Individual Studies 1-3 cr
Offered on demand.
THEATRE-799
Thesis Research 1-6 cr
Offered on demand. Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.
