INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
THTR 100
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20| 10:35-11:25| 11:40-12:30
Farrell
A course designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of acting and performance. Fundamentals in improvisation, technique, and scene study are stressed. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate their knowledge of acting technique by presenting a monologue from a play. This course is required for, but not limited to, students who intend to major or minor in theater.
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
THTR 100
T/TH: 11:30-12:45
Bohan
A course designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of acting and performance. Fundamentals in improvisation, technique, and scene study are stressed. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate their knowledge of acting technique by presenting a monologue from a play. This course is required for, but not limited to, students who intend to major or minor in theater.
INTRODUCTION TO STAGECRAFT
THTR 105
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Farr
An introduction to theater terminology and technology with an emphasis on scenic construction, lighting, stage rigging, painting, and production. A practicum in wood shop and stage construction.
INTRODUCTION TO THEATER
THTR 110
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
McGee
This course is a fundamental study of theatre from the standpoint of developing the critical acumen of a potential audience. Through readings, recordings, and attending live theater, the course introduces the student to each ingredient of the theatrical experience: audience, playwriting, acting, directing, theatre architecture, design and technology. The student will demonstrate their understanding of the function and interdependence of various theater disciplines through a series of written assignments and group projects.
THEATER PRACTICUM
THTR 185
To Be Announced
Farr
This Practicum is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of positions, both on stage and behind the scenes. Students will register for one credit-hour per semester unless directed otherwise by the Director of Undergraduate Theater Studies. Each student will meet with the Director of Undergraduate Theater Studies to determine his/her position for the semester. Credit will be awarded on a P/NP basis.
MOVEMENT
THTR 201
M/W: 12:45-2:00
Schwarz
The course focuses on developing a kinesthetic awareness of the body and its use as a theatrically expressive instrument. Students will explore physical approaches to acting, as well as select genres of physical theatre performance.
SCENIC DESIGN
THTR 223
M/W: 12:45-2:00
Davis
This course introduces scenic design techniques, approaches, and tools. Emphasis will be on developing ideas through script analysis, visual research, and analysis of the physical theater space, and finally, the communication of ideas through drafting and model building.
COSTUME DESIGN
THTR 225
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Herin
This course is designed to introduce costume design techniques, approaches, and tools. Students will learn the process of costume design through application of skill and theories - from script analysis through post-production. In addition, students will participate in a survey of costume history and drawing/rendering skills will be taught. This course will culminate in a project designed to incorporate skills and techniques acquired during the semester.
STAGE MAKEUP
THTR 226
T: 4:00-6:30
Herin
An introductory hands-on course in theatrical makeup techniques and tools. Students will study the history of stage makeup, its application, and the relationship between stage makeup and developing a character. The course will explore a variety of makeup applications from basic corrective makeup to special effects including prosthetics, crepe hair, and blood effects.
STAGE MANAGEMENT
THTR 227
M/W: 3:20-4:35
Stevens
Designed to acquaint student with the numerous aspects of stage management.
ACTING: ADVANCED SCENE STUDY
THTR 231
T/TH: 2:30-3:45
Bohan
This course is an advanced exploration of contemporary acting technique emphasizing complex character relationships and heightened partner awareness to achieve greater specificity, spontaneity and emotional resonance in performance. Scene work will focus on contemporary playwrights. Counts as SAGES Departmental Seminar.
ACTING: CAMERA TECHNIQUE
THTR 306
M: 12:45-3:15
Vegh
This course is an exploration of film and television acting with an emphasis on how it departs from stage work in terms of both preparation and execution. Students will have the opportunity to employ class techniques in a hands-on manner through exercises, performances of filmed scene work, and simulated on-camera auditions.
PLAYWRITING
THTR 312
M: 3:20-6:05
Vovos
Theory and practice of dramatic writing, in the context of examples, classic and contemporary. Recommended preparation: ENGL 203 or ENGL 213 or ENGL 214 or ENGL 303 or ENGL 304. Offered as ENGL 305, THTR 312 and THTR 412.
TOPICS IN DESIGN
THTR 323
To Be Announced
Herin/Davis
This course will examine various topics relating to theatre design and technology not covered in other design courses. Students will be provided with practical and theoretical knowledge on a specific topic in order to increase their design and/or technical skills. In addition, each course offering will have its own stated objectives. This course may be repeated by students with each new topic..
DEVELOPMENT OF THEATER: BEGINNINGS TO ENGLISH RENAISSANCE
THTR 325
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Ullom
This course explores the foundations of theater in Western civilization, beginning with Greece and then charting and analyzing the developments in playwriting, design, acting and theater architecture. Students read a wide variety of plays in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the history of the art form, but also learn how theater has played an integral societal function as a medium of political, economic, and cultural commentary. Development of Theater I explores developments from Aeschylus to the English Renaissance. Offered for undergraduates as THTR 325 and WLIT 360. Students who have taken THTR 228/WLIT 228 are not allowed to enroll in this course. Offered as THTR 325, WLIT 360, and THTR 425.
PLAY DIRECTING I
THTR 330
T/TH: 2:30-3:45
Vegh
This course will begin a two-semester study of the art and craft of stage direction of plays. Topics covered will include history of the profession, directorial theory and practice, development of skills such as text analysis, design and concept, and general problem solving. Offered as THTR 330 and THTR 430.
ADVANCED TOPICS IN DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY
THTR 390
To Be Announced
Davis
This is an advanced-level course designed to provide an opportunity for Design/Technical Theater Undergraduates to do an advanced project in scenic, costume, or lighting design, or in a technical area such as stage management or technical direction, as would be expected in the professional theater. This project may be a realized departmental production or an unrealized project. Working on a departmental production requires attendance at production meetings, technical rehearsals and other scheduled meetings.