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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An in depth examination of a specific topic drawn from the related fields of history and theory. Topics might include a specific period or trend in theater history (for example, the avant-garde) or key artists (for example, women in the American theater) or exploration of theater in relationship to other arts or media (for example, from theater to film) or writing about performance and art. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (TH334N is designated a non-Western course.) C. Anderson, G. Dasgupta
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4.00 Credits
Participation for theater majors and non-majors interested in theater production. Advanced level work is usually: working as a designer, as a director, performing in a substantial role, in a leadership capacity or specialist on crews or management areas. All company members are a part of the production process from concept to design to execution and evaluation. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours. (Normally this course is only open to seniors.) Prerequisite: TH235. Not for liberal arts credit. D. Yergan and the Department
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3.00 Credits
This course, structured on an individual basis, provides leadership experience in the areas of stage management, properties, sound, and technical direction. Theories and strategies are studied, then applied to work on a major production assignment. Prerequisite: TH129 and permission of instructor. Not for liberal arts credit. L. Opitz or D. Yergan
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3.00 Credits
A studio course in advanced theories and practices of scenic design. Study and projects will involve the development of conceptual approaches, research, sketches, and preservation techniques. Students will serve as assistant designers on Skidmore Theater productions. Prerequisites: TH129 or 130 and 216, or permission of instructor. L. Opitz or G. Wilson
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3.00 Credits
A study of the significant sociopolitical events, theatrical innovations, and theater artists who helped shape the American Theater from the late eighteenth century to the current American avant-garde. Readings and studies will focus on the relationship of American society to the major currents in the production process, growth of American theater companies, artists, and critics, and the emergence of American genres such as urban comedy, melodramas, and musical comedy. Students will analyze primary resource materials such as reviews, journal entries, and plays, and will synthesize readings from historical events and theoretical perspectives. Prerequisites: TH103 and 230, or permission of instructor. C. Anderson, G. Dasgupta
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3.00 Credits
Independent study and production projects under the guidance of the department. Hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: permission of department. This course may or may not be credited in liberal arts, at the discretion of both the department chair and the registrar (and, in exceptional instances, the College Curriculum Committee). The Department
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3.00 Credits
Independent work on a theatrical production. Under faculty supervision, the student will choose, cast, and mount a dramatic work which will be presented to the public. Prerequisite: TH332 and permission of the department. Recommended: TH333. The Department
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a culminating experience for the theater major. In consultation with faculty, each student will submit a project proposal during the junior year. Projects should be based upon the student's past work and provide an appropriate next challenge for the student's development as a theater artist. Projects will be supervised by an appropriate faculty member. Possible projects include: a. Preparing a thesis (research paper, design project, etc.) b. Performing in a seminar or faculty directed studio production c. Directing a studio production d. Designing a studio or seminar production e. Serving in one of a number of approved production positions such as general manager, production manager, technical director, etc. Students unable to accomplish projects due to the casting or nature of available production will revise proposal during the senior year. Prerequisites: TH250; senior status as a theater major; senior minors may participate with permission of department. The Department
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1.00 Credits
An exploration of professional ethics, current issues in the theater, audition technique, portfolio preparation, and career planning. Prerequisite: senior class status as a declared theater major or minor. L. Opitz
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3.00 - 9.00 Credits
Professional experience at an advanced level for juniors and seniors with substantial academic and cocurricular experience in the major field. With faculty sponsorship and department approval, students may extend their educational experience into such areas as stage managing; lighting; scenic design and construction; costume design, construction, and restoration; sound design and implementation; acting; directing; and theater management and promotion. Prerequisite: students must have completed all intermediate level theater courses appropriate to the area of the internship and be recommended by an instructor in the chosen area of study. The Department
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