2016-2017 Undergraduate

THEA 210 Drafting for the Theatre

Prerequisites: THEA 149 or consent of instructor. Majors and minors only. An introductory course to theatrical drafting rendering.

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THEA 215 Scene Design I

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 149, THEA 155, and THEA 210 or consent of instructor. This is an introductory course designed to explore scenic design through script analysis, period research, and conceptual development. Students will develop the skills necessary to clearly and effectively communicate your visual interpretation of selected scripts as a designer through drawing, rendering, and mechanical drafting exercises.

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THEA 220 Costume Design I

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 149, THEA 155 or equivalent. Design Technology, Teacher Education students, or by instructor consent. Introduction to stage costume, approach to the play, survey of dress history, research, the designer's tools, rendering, sketching, fabrics, putting a show together.

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THEA 221 Costume History

Costume from ancient to modern times with attention for theatre design. Evolution of garments, cultural influence. Western world dress with Asian influence and world cultures noted.

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THEA 222 Costume Technology I

Prerequisite: THEA 149 or consent of instructor. Introduction to technical skills and crafts used in costuming. Sewing, cutting from patterns, fabric modification, dyeing, painting, garment fitting and alterations are included.

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THEA 225 Theatre in Film

Students will have an opportunity to enrich their appreciation of society and culture through the media of theatre and film. (LAC, gtP)

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THEA 230 Lighting Design I

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 149, THEA 210 or equivalent. An introduction to designing with light, practical applications and theatrical use. Course concentrates on the process from script analysis, concept and paperwork through actually hanging and lighting two projects.

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THEA 232 Lighting Technology

Prerequisite: THEA 149. This class will introduce you to the work of the Master Electrician and the technology used in the theatre lighting. The first half of the semester we will examine the equipment and procedures of the Master Electrician. The second half will go through the electronics and control structures used in modern lighting control systems.

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THEA 240 Beginning Stage Directing

(2 lecture, 3 laboratory). Must be taken for a total of 3 credits. Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 149 and THEA 160 or consent of instructor. A basic course in the principles of directing a play. The major focus is on contemporary theories and practices of stage directing.

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THEA 241 Seminar in Theatre Arts Management

This course will enable the student to study, explore and participate in the management and administrative activities and issues faced by theatre arts administrators currently working in the field.

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THEA 245 Sound Design I

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 149 or consent of instructor. Prepares the student to design, set-up, operate and repair sound reinforcement and recording equipment with emphasis on theatre specific practices. Digital audio and live performance mixing is also covered.

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THEA 249 Scenic Technology

Prerequisites: THEA 149, THEA 210 or consent of instructor. A hands-on survey of the work of the master carpenter and technical director with a focus on construction techniques and practices used in scenic construction, rigging, problem solving, budgeting and drafting working drawings.

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THEA 250 Stage Make Up I

Majors Only. Combining lectures and demonstrations with laboratory practicum, students will learn basic principles of make-up application for primarily stage with some discussion of the necessary adaptations for screen.

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THEA 255 Creative Drama

Theatre Education Majors only. This class is designed for the pre-service teacher in order to increase their skill and knowledge in the area of creative drama.

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THEA 260 Scene Study

Prerequisite: THEA 160. Acting or directing emphasis only. A step-by-step process approach to scene study. Units will be covered connecting the actor with the discovery of purpose/obstacle/relationships/given circumstances/character/orchestration and text scoring.

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THEA 265 Theatre for Young Audiences Tour

This tour is designed to result in the production of a play for children that will tour to area schools. There will be evening rehearsals and crew in addition to class time.

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THEA 275 Stage Movement I

(2 contact hours per week). Two-part series of courses in the preparation of actor's skills in movement. This course introduces physical training designed to improve alignment, increase body awareness, and heighten performer's focus, stamina, strength, flexibility, and ability to support psychological choices in three-dimensions.

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THEA 276 Stage Movement II

(2 contact hours per week) Prerequisite: THEA 275. Second in a two part series of courses in the preparation of actor's skills in movement. This course deepens students' engagement with physical training designed to improve alignment, increase body awareness, and heighten performer's focus, stamina, strength, flexibility, and ability to support psychological choice in three-dimensions.

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THEA 290 History of Style and Decor

Prerequisite: THEA 210. This class is intended to serve the advanced design student by orienting them to the history of the manufactured world around them. The student will study a broad history of the architecture and decorative arts that will impact their design work in the future. Students will actively research, write and read various materials in the class and begin to see how they, as designers, impact the culture around them as an active artist.

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THEA 296 History of Theatre I

The development of Western theatre from its classical roots through the mid- 17th century, as well as African and Asian theatre from its roots to the present. Emphasis on research. (LAC, gtP)

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THEA 297 History of Theatre II

A continuation of THEA 296, focusing on American and European theatre. Emphasis on research. (LAC, gtP)

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