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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Odd-Numbered Years Only) An introduction to the basics of costume and makeup design and the processes of costume construction and makeup applications for the stage through practical laboratory experience. May be taken without prerequisite courses with instructor's consent. Prerequisites: THE 245.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course will provide opportunities for freshmen and sophomores to participate in an original research project with a faculty mentor. The research experience will culminate in a paper and presentation. A research proposal form completed by the student and faculty mentor is required for registration. May be repeated for credit for a total of six semester hours. Prerequisites: THE-114.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Even-Numbered Years Only) The course will guide the student through the cultural exploration of the origin and development of theatre, dramatic literature and its structure and genres, dramatic theory, the principles of performance, and techniques of production (including costuming, scenic design, and company structure), from the beginning to about 1870. Western and non-western theatre history will be examined. Prerequisites: THE-114.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Odd-Numbered Years Only) The course will guide the student through the cultural exploration of the development of modern theatre, contemporary dramatic literature, modern dramatic theory, the principles of performance, and techniques of production (including costuming, scenic design, and company structure), from 1870 to the present. Western and non-western theatre history will be examined. May be taken without prerequisite courses with instructor'sconsent, Prerequisites: THE-114.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Even-Numbered Years Only) Students will study the history and art of puppetry. They will design, build, and operate various types of puppets: shadow; glove/hand; rod; marionette; and body/masks. Playwriting, performance, and play production will be thoroughly explored. May be taken without prerequisite courses with instructor's consent. Prerequisites: THE-114.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year) Using the work done in Acting I as a foundation, this course focuses on the advanced acting theories of Stanislavski, including sense and emotion memory. Through scene work and monologues, the student explores more complicated characterizations, difficult dramatic genres, and the audition process. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of four times. Prerequisites: THE-224.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Odd-Numbered Years Only) The course will explore the art of scenic design and painting. The student will be exposed to the process of drafting, rendering and building three-dimensional models for stage settings. She will also practice the techniques used by scenic artists to paint backdrops and faux finishes for the theatre. May be taken without prerequisite courses with instructor's consent. Prerequisites: THE-114, THE-245.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A study of modern theatre from 1875 to the present, this course will look at the development of drama through playwrights and their works. Beginning with Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, and Shaw, the class will explore important twentieth century plays and conclude with contemporary drama. Work will include substantial reading and writing, with viewing and reviewing of performances. Also offered as ENG-350. Prerequisites: ENG-200.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Odd-Numbered Years Only) An introduction to the basic tools of playwriting, students will explore the fundamentals of writing for the stage through formal and informal exercises. They will learn how to use constructive criticism to improve their work and the work of others. The semester will culminate with a performance of staged readings of the students' projects.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Odd-Numbered Years Only) Basics of casting, staging and play analysis are reviewed. Scenes are presented in class. A one-act play must be produced for public performance. Prerequisites: THE-114.
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