THEATRE (THE–Fine Arts)

431/531 Style for Actors (3)

Advanced acting class offering an integrated approach to the challenges of working as an actor within varying cultures, historical periods, and genres generally, while investigating theatrical tools and practices for several specific historical periods and genres Prerequisites: THE 132, THE 232, THE 233, or permission of instructor.

432/532 Acting Shakespeare (3)

Advanced acting class focusing on the particular demands of acting Shakespeare’s text. Exploration of heightened language, verse structure, scansion, and text analysis for performance. Prerequisites: THE 132, THE 231, THE 232.

437/537 Professional Qualifications I: Auditions (2)

Preparation for entry into graduate schools, professional internships, or repertory companies for actors. Prerequisites: THE 101 or permission of instructor.

438/538 Professional Qualifications II: Agencies (1)

Study of agencies, unions, regulations, work rules, and resources. Prerequisites: THE 101, THE 231, junior standing, and permission of instructor.

439/539 Special Techniques for the Actor (3; maximum 6)

Practical application and exercises in advanced skill areas such as, Alexander, Feldenkrais, circus skills, mask training, hand-to-hand combat, weapons, comedy, period movement. Topic varies.

441/541 Methods and Styles of Play Directing (3)

Scene study and presentations in selected genres and styles. Focus on development of directorial concept, unity, and effect. Prerequisite: THE 341.

451/551 Scenic Design (3)

Theory and principles of scenic design for stage. Conceptualization and communication of design ideas through script analysis, sketches, renderings, models, floor plans, and elevations. Prerequisite: THE 102 and 251.

452/552 Scenic Painting and Scenic Art (3)

Theory and practice of scenic art through study of and work with varying types of paints, dyes, and texturing techniques used in scenic painting; layout tools and equipment are used to set up projects using fundamental and advanced painting techniques. Faux finishes are explored as parts of the basic requisite techniques. Prerequisite: THE 251 or permission of instructor.

453/553 Costume Design (3)

Principles and theories of costume design for theatrical productions. Conceptualization and communication of design ideas through script analysis, sketches, fabric studies, and renderings. Prerequisite: THE 102 and 251 or permission of instructor.

454/554 Lighting Design (3)

Theories and principles of lighting design for theatrical productions. Conceptualization and communication of design ideas through script analysis, light studies, light plots, and related projects. Prerequisite: THE 102, THE 251, THE 254 or permission of instructor.

455/555 Tutorial in Advanced Problems (1-6; maximum 6)

Supervised execution in theatrical design problems and projects. May be repeated for credit within maximum. Independent study permit required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

461/561 Theatre Management (3)

Theories and practices of theatre management and administration.

491/591 Theatre History I (3)

Survey of major dramatists, movements, and practices of dramatic presentations from Classical Greece through Neo- Classic France.

492/592 Theatre History II (3)

Survey of major dramatists, movements, and practices of dramatic presentations from restoration England through the end of 19th century.

493/593 American Theatre (3)

Major playwrights, performers, and critics who shaped the course of theatre from Hallam Company to Theatrical Syndicate. Emphasis placed on development of indigenous drama in 19th century. Offered infrequently.

601 Introduction to Thesis Research (1)

Introduction to research with emphasis on problem solving. Techniques of historical, critical, and descriptive bibliography. Sprint course. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

602 Research Methodologies In Theatre (2)

An application of critical research methodologies in theatre scholarship. An introduction to professional issues in theatre and performance studies. Emphasis on the process of constructing a research project.

614 Advanced Playwriting (3)

Applied theory, technique, and practice of playwriting and dramaturgy. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

640 Summer Theatre Practicum (4-8; maximum 16)

Provides graduate students with opportunities for leadership and responsibility in the solution of advanced problems of production associated with performance in a practical repertory theatre. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of director of summer theatre. Summer only.

641 Directing Seminar (3; maximum 6)

Practical application of specific theories involved in directing a play. Prerequisite: graduate standing or THE 441, senior standing, and permission of instructor.

650 Directed Reading in Design Theory and Practice (1-6; maximum 12)

Readings in major theoretical and practical works on theatrical design. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

650A Scenographic theory
650B Scenic and lighting design
650C Costume design

660 Independent Project (1-4; maximum 8)

670 Seminar in Major Dramatists and Critics (3; maximum 6)

Intensive study of a selected major playwright or critic with a view toward evaluating significant contributions to development of theatre. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

680 Seminar in Major Styles and Theories (3; maximum 6)

Intensive study of a major theatrical style or theory in terms of its dramatic expression, visual staging, and impact on development of world theatre. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

691 Seminar in Theatre History (3; maximum 12)

Intensive study and research in selected topics in theatre history and drama with emphasis in historiography. Topic varies.

700 Research for Master’s Thesis (1-12; minimum 6, maximum 12)

770 Directed Study in Theatre (1-6; maximum 12)

Directed study in selected topics in theatre history and drama, theory and criticism of drama and performance. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor.

770A Pre-modern Theatre
770B Modern Theatre
770C Post-modern Theatre
770D Acting and Directing
770E Theory and Criticism

780 Graduate Production Studio (1-6; maximum 24)

Directed performance and production in theatre and dramatic art. Credit/no-credit only. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor.

780A Directing
780B Acting
780C Technical Production
780D Playwriting
780E Theatre Management
780F Stage Management
780G Scene Design
780H Costume Design
780I Lighting Design
780J Sound Design
780K Makeup Design