THEATRE 371      Stage Lighting
First half of the course introduces the student to the technical aspects of stage lighting through lectures, laboratory and crew work. Second half of semester involves the student in the fundamentals of design theory and procedure.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 373      Master Class In Technology
Class in advanced studies in technology. May be repeated for credit up to eight hours as content and guest artist change. Permission of instructor or head of area required.
Credits: 2 hours
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THEATRE 378      Stage Management I
A functional analysis of the duties and responsibilities of the stage manager, with particular reference to the organization and conducting of rehearsals and performances, professional practices and union requirements. Requires student to be an assistant to a stage manager on a University or an KC Rep production. The first of a two-semester requirement in stage management for theater majors.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 379      Master Class In Design
Class in advanced studies in design. May be repeated for credit up to eight hours as content and guest artist change. Permission of instructor or head of area required. Undergraduate students elect THEATER 379.
Credits: 2 hours
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THEATRE 380      Theatre Production II
(A,B,C,D) A practicum course in theatre to be taken one hour each of the last four semesters. The student will work in various areas each semester, to be selected from: (1) scenery construction, (2) scene painting, (3) stage crew, (4) wardrobe, (5) properties, (6) lighting, (7) house management, (8) assistant stage management. As advanced theatre majors, each student will be expected to accept crewhead responsibilities and demonstrate proficiency in the areas selected. Prerequisite:THEATER 113. Fall/winter/summer.
Credits: 1 hours
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THEATRE 395      Speech For The Theatre II
(C,D) Theatre 395 is a continuation of Theatre 295. The objective of these classes is: 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. Prerequisites: THEATER 295A and THEATER 295B.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 400      Special Problems In Theatre
(A-M) Research and/or production projects for advanced upperclass students. No more than three hours with any one instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (A) Acting; (B) Children's Theatre; (C) Costumes; (D) Scenic Design; (E) Directing; (F) History; (G) Lighting; (H) Playwriting; (I) Sound; (J) Stage Management; (K) Technical Production (L) Theatre Management; (M) Theory and Criticism.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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THEATRE 401      Cc: The Practice And Study Of Creativity
This cluster course will provide students with a deep understanding of the mechanics value power and challenges of creativity in all aspects of their lives, allowing them to continually adapt themselves to a rapidly changing world and to become outstanding community leaders. The class will foster awareness of the nature and power of students' creativity from three different perspectives: visual arts/art history, theatre/dance, and music composition/performance. This course is cross-listed with CONSVTY 497CH.
Credits: hours
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THEATRE 403      Theatre Company & Production
This course serves (1) as a weekly company meeting for Theatre majors, (2) an organizing point for production assignments and duties for the semester, and (3) a study of a special topic which will change each semester. Fall and Spring only. Course is repeatable. Required of Majors for every semester they are enrolled. Restricted to Majors and Minors.
Credits: 1 hours
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THEATRE 415      Beginning Directing
Theory and process of play production, including interpretation, composition, picturization, movement, rhythm, and character interpretation.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 418      History of American Musical Theatre
A survey of trends in the American musical theatre from the 18th century to the present. This course includes material on creators and repertory in addition to the discussions of stylistic, analytical, social, aesthetic, and commercial aspects of musical theatre.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 425      Advanced Directing
Continuation of work in Theatre 415, with special attention to proscenium, arena, and thrust staging techniques. Prerequisite: THEATER 415 or equivalent experience.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 431      Rendering Techniques For The Theatre Designer I
Introduces the mechanics of handling black and white media to develop three-dimensional technique with an emphasis on observational training and object drawing.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 432      Costume Design
The practice of the theatrical costume design, leading to the preparation of designs for production, and the execution of designs in actual costuming for the stage.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 437      Playwriting I
Theory and practice of writing for the theatre with emphasis on the basic techniques.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 438      Playwriting II
Theory and practice of writing for the theatre with emphasis on advanced techniques.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 476      Theatre Sound And Electronics
Study of electronic principles used in audio and control devices. Concentrates on applying knowledge to using the equipment employed in the theatre such as sound-effect systems, inter-communication equipment, and includes a special section on the creation of sound and music for theatre productions.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEATRE 478      Stage Management II
Practicum course in stage management. Requires stage management of a University production and/or assistant stage management of an KC Rep production and/or assistant stage management of a main stage University production. Prerequisite: THEATER 378 or consent of instructor. Fall/ winter/summer.
Credits: 2 hours
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THEATRE 489      Seminar In Professional Theatre
This course shall be conducted by a visiting artist who is in residence with either Kansas City Repertory Theatre or the academic theatre. Both student work and the work of the visitor shall be analyzed and criticized in this semester. Fall.
Credits: 1 hours
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THEATRE 497      Repertory Theatre
Apprentice-level responsibilities for Theatre 497 are as follows: apprentices will be used in as many production areas as possible: (1) as actors in small roles and/or extras or supers; (2) as understudies if possible; (3) as needed in the following departments: (a) properties; (b) carpentry and the shop; (c) lighting; (d) costumes; (e) house management; (f) stage management; (g) running crews. Prerequisite: Selection for apprenticeship by departmental chairman. Each semester.
Credits: 3-6 hours
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