THEATRE 100      Topical Studies In Theatre Practice
(A, B, C, D) This course provides students with an opportunity to explore special offerings in theatre practice. No prerequisite. Does not fulfill general education course requirement in the Fine Arts or Humanities. May count for elective credit in the Theatre major. Different sections of the course may be repeated. On demand.
Credits: 1,3 hours
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THEATRE 101      Introduction To Acting
An introductory course to acquaint the freshman theatre major and non-major student with the process of acting through relaxation and improvisational exercise.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 113      Introduction To Technical Production
An introduction to the technical production process with emphasis on production organization, planning and scenic construction techniques. Required laboratory work.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 121      Oral Interpretation Of Literature
Principles of interpretation, analysis and oral reading of prose and poetry. Emphasis upon platform performance: body language, vocal control and performance techniques.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 130      Foundations Of Fine Arts Theatre
An introduction to theatre arts and a general orientation to the creative and technical aspects of live performance. Includes historical overview, analysis of the components of a play, and observation of and critical reaction to theatrical productions. Frequent guest speakers.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 180      Theatre Production I
A practicum course in theatre to be elected for one credit each semester during the freshman and sophomore years. The student will be assigned to a different area each semester. High school students may elect for college credit. Every semester.
Credits: 1 hours
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THEATRE 210      Introduction To Design For The Theater
An introduction to aesthetics and design for the theater in the areas of scenery, costume, lighting and sound. The emphasis is upon the theory, vocabulary, form, style, historical influences and process in each area. Attendance at theater productions is required. Course is taught by design faculty from each area.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 295      Speech For The Theatre I
Training in voice and articulation and the techniques of adaptation to the needs of the artist-performer in the theatre: exercises to free the voice, develop effective breathing, tone production, articulation, flexibility of vocal production, and projection.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 298      Movement For Actors
Basic movement training including relaxation and alignment techniques, exercises to increase physical facility and skills to enhance rhythmic coordination and physical characterization. THEATER 298A prerequisite for THEATER 298B. Fall/winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 300      Acting I
Basic principles of dramatic performance: training in voice, movement and language as an organic developmental whole.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 315      Acting II
Textual analysis, characterization and building a role. Prerequisite: Acting I ( THEATER 300).
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 317      Scene Design
Introduces the mechanics of layout: perspective, basic drafting techniques, front elevation and floorplan execution. Second half of the semester emphasizes scenic design as an art form. Prerequisite: THEATER 113 (THEATER 4311 recommended) or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 325      Acting III
Study and practice of period and contemporary styles of acting. Prerequisite: Acting II (THEATER 315) . Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 329      Master Class In Acting
(A,B,C,D) Class in advanced studies in acting. May be repeated for credit up to eight hours and guest artist change. Prerequisite: Acting III.
Credits: 2 hours
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THEATRE 331      Advanced Oral Interpretation
Oral interpretation of poetry and prose. Careful analysis of selected masterpieces as art forms and an application of the aesthetic discipline to the oral reading of literature.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 333      History Of Costuming I
The study of the history of European costume, with emphasis on the social and economic ramifications of costuming through the ages.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 340      Stage Makeup
Lecture and laboratory work in the fundamentals of makeup for the stage.
Credits: 1 hours
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THEATRE 350      Theatre History I
Development of theatre art, including the physical stage, technical production elements, dramatic literature, and audience behavior from primitive origins to the 18th century.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 351      Theatre History II
Development of Theatre art, including the physical stage, technical production elements, dramatic literature, and audience behavior from the 18th century to the present.
Credits: hours
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THEATRE 352      History Of Costuming II
The study of the history of Non-European costume, with emphasis on the social and economic ramifications of costuming through the ages.
Credits: 3 hours
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