Course Descriptions
THRE100. Theatre Workshop I (1)
This is a seminar course that explores the relationship of theatre to the world around us. It includes visiting guest artists, workshops, techniques, special topics of current theatre, and other related topics. Forty hours of practical work in acting, directing, management, design, and construction will be expected. May be repeated. FALL, SPRING.
THRE101. Theatre Workshop II (1)
Continuation of Theatre Workshop I. This seminar course explores the relationship of theatre to the world around us. It included visiting guest artists, workshops, techniques, and special topics of current theater. Significant practical work in departmental productions in acting, directing, management, design, and/or construction will be expected. (Prerequisite: THRE100). FALL, SPRING.
THRE106. Introduction to Theatre (3) (ARTS)
An examination of the theatre and its place as an art form in our society, including the personnel and basic literary, aesthetic and production techniques involved in dramatic production. FALL, SPRING.
THRE108. Acting I: Introduction to Acting (3) (ARTS)
Fundamental principles of acting with emphasis on training and practice in the acting craft, includes exercises in improvisation and characterization. FALL, SPRING.
THRE207. Stagecraft (3)
Technical aspects of play production, including basic shop techniques and tools, parts and functions of the stage, scenery construction and painting and an introduction to stage lighting, scene design, theatrical make-up and costuming. Lecture and laboratory. Open to freshmen.
THRE250. Topics in Dramatic Literature (3) (ARTS)
A focused study of dramatic literature such as a historical period, a country or a particular genre. May be repeated with a different topic. OFFERED AS NEEDED.
THRE260. Play Analysis (3) (ARTS)
This course will study the different methods of analyzing dramatic literature intended for performance. With focus on structure, genre, theme, style, character, and language, students will use dramatic literature that has dominated the theatre canon for the past two thousand years. (Prerequisite: CORE 101).
THRE300. Theatre Workshop III (1)
Explores the relationship of theatre to the world around us on a more advanced level. It includes visiting guest artists, workshops, techniques, special topics of current theatre, and other related topics. Significant practical work in acting, directing, management, design, and construction will be expected. (Prerequisite: THRE 101). FALL, SPRING.
THRE301. Theatre Workshop IV (1)
Explores the relationship of theatre to the world around us on a more advanced level. It includes visiting guest artists, workshops, techniques, and special topics of current theatre. Significant practical work on departmental productions in acting, directing, management, design, and or construction will be expected. May be repeated. (Prerequisite: THRE 300). FALL, SPRING.
THRE303. Acting II: Character Portrayal (3)
Theory and practice in the art of creating a believable character for the stage, with emphasis on representational theatre techniques. (Prerequisite: THRE 108)
THRE304. Play Directing (3)
Basic laboratory training in the techniques of conducting rehearsals and directing the work of actors and other play production personnel. (Prerequisites: THRE 108 or 207). SPRING OF ODD YEARS.
THRE305. Stage Management (3)
Insight into the responsibilities and techniques of a stage manager in pre-producing, rehearsal and performance. This course will concentrate on the collaborative process of putting on a live performance. Industry standard terminology will be taught. This lecture/lab class will require students to participate in classroom discussions, activities, and group projects (Prerequisite: THRE 108 or 207). SPRING OF EVEN YEARS
THRE310. Playwriting Workshop (3)
This course deals with the step-by-step process of writing scripts for the theatre with the final project being a revised script of a one-act play. (Prerequisite: CORE 101). FALL.
THRE312. Production Design: Scenery and Lighting (3)
Explores the basic principles of scenery and lighting design in creating a proper theatre environment. Practical application of technique through script analysis. period and atmosphere research, design theory, design presentation styles, and execution of projects. (Prerequisite: THRE 207). SPRING OF ODD YEARS.
THRE313. Production Design: Costume and Makeup (3)
Examines the basic principles of costume and makeup design in creating a character apropos to the theatre production. Instruction and practical application of fashion history, principles and theories of costume and makeup design, character and play analysis, design presentation styles, and execution of projects. (Prerequisite: THRE 207). SPRING OF EVEN YEARS.
THRE314. History of Musical Theatre (3) (ARTS)
The development of a distinctive American art form, from the European forms that were its progenitors to the contemporary musical forms. Various types and styles of musical theatre and their influences. SPRING OF ODD YEARS.
THRE315. Theatre History I (3) (ARTS)
Development of Western drama and the theatre from their origins until approximately the Restoration. A less detailed exploration of some of the major developments in the history of Eastern drama and theatre. Factors that influenced the development of the art, and their social, political, economic and religious contexts. SPRING OF EVEN YEARS.
THRE316. Theatre History II (3) (ARTS)
Development of Western drama and the theatre from approximately the Restoration to the present. Factors that influenced the development of the art, and their social, political, economic and religious contexts. FALL OF EVEN YEARS.
THRE394. Advanced Play Direction (3)
Advanced study in play direction, including analysis, research, rehearsal and performance techniques. (Prerequisite: THRE 304 and permission of instructor). OFFERED AS NEEDED.
THRE398. Acting III: Advanced Acting (3)
Advanced theory and practice in acting styles, representational and presentational theatre techniques, and individualized and small group practice. (Prerequisite: THRE 303). SPRING OF EVEN YEARS.
THRE415. Topics Seminar (3)
An examination of a particular topic of interest to faculty members and students in theatre. With department approval, may be repeated with different topic. OFFERED AS NEEDED.
THRE419. Capstone: Senior Research (2)
With theatre department chair approval, the student conducts extensive research and design of an appropriate topic of their choosing. The results of this course will be carried over into a culminating presentation for the undergraduate academic career. FALL.
THRE421. Capstone: Senior Presentation (1)
With theatre department chair approval, the student executes the appropriate project for a culminating experience to the undergraduate academic career. The project is presented in a departmental forum at the end of the term in which the student earns credit for the course. (Prerequisite: THRE 419). SPRING.
Special & Advanced Courses
THRE199. Exploratory Internship (1-3)
THRE299. Experimental Course (1-3)
THRE399 Professional Internship (1-12)
(May term offering limited to 4 credit hours; summer term offering limited to 6 credit hours).
THRE451. Independent Study (1-3)
Supervised reading and research in a special interest area of theatre. (Prerequisite: departmental permission and instructor’s approval of a written proposal that is submitted to the department prior to registration for the course). FALL, SPRING, MAY AND SUMMER.
THRE499 Advanced Experimental Course
