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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Designed for all individuals; no prior dance experience is necessary. A survey of dance as an art form in the United States, ranging from the early 1900s through to the present. Students will learn about the history and evolution of dance in its various form through lecture and required reading, viewing and discussing videos relating to lectures and outside reading, and viewing live dance-related performances on campus and throughout the greater Chicago area. Students will also participate in movement exercises in class initiated by the instructor that physicalize what has been recently read and viewed.
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1.00 Credits
This course is an exploration of the theory and practice of stage acting, from basic technique to ensemble performance. Open to all students, regardless of experience. Recommended for non-majors. Fall Term, Spring Term.
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1.00 Credits
The beginning course in the actor training sequence. The student will gain a strong foundation in acting technique through character development, strong acting choices, acting exercises, and voice and movement technique. Prerequisite: theatre, musical theatre, or speech/theatre education majors, theatre minors or consent of instructor. Fall Term
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the art of the theatre from its historical roots to contemporary practice. Topics include theatre as an art form, the structure and types of drama, theatre architecture, the role of the audience, and contemporary production practice. It is recommended that theatre majors take this course early in their program. Fall Term.
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1.00 Credits
A theoretical and practical study of the traditional and contemporary techniques involved in play production. Fall Term.
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0.00 Credits
Quarter course or non-credit. This course contains training, rehearsal, and performance in acting improvisation techniques, including on-the-spot improvisation, sketch comedy, uses of improv in pedagogy, and solo and ensemble improvisation as a creative technique. The ensemble will perform and offer seminars and workshops on campus as well as at area high schools, junior colleges, and civic events. Pass/No Pass grading. Repeatable for credit.
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0.00 Credits
Quarter course or non-credit. Practical study in all phases of theatre, including performance, technical production, and management. Students are required to average five house of participation per week and to attend seminars arranged by theatre faculty and led by theatre professionals. Pass/No Pass grading. Repeatable for credit. Must be taken for credit to count toward major.
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0.00 Credits
Quarter course or non-credit. Practical study in musical theatre. Participation in a mainstage musical produced by Elmhurst College required. Students are required to average five hours of participation per week over the space of the term. Students must attend seminars led by musical theatre professionals. Pass/No Pass grading. Repeatable for credit. Must be taken for credit to count toward major.
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1.00 Credits
A practical laboratory course for the exploration of physiological and phonetic foundations in voice and movement for the stage. This fundamental course encourages students to explore and develop their personal physical and vocal awareness and control.
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0.00 Credits
Half course or 0 credit. Designed for all levels of dancers; no prior dance experience is necessary. This course focuses on providing a strong foundation of core, classical ballet technique. Each class will consist of a thorough barre warm-up, center technique exercises, across-the-floor patterns, and cumulative combinations choreographed by the instructor. A stronger sense of body awareness, balance, flexibility, and core-centering strength will be developed. Repeatable for credit. Must be taken for credit to count toward major.
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