This course includes participation in design and production assignments for the School of Theatre Arts & Dance Productions. Participation assignments are available based on specific production needs each semester and assignments are scheduled accordingly at the beginning of each semester of enrollment.
Practical experience as a performer, dramaturg, or assistant director in mainstage productions.
A survey of Theatre history and its effects upon modern Theatre. The roles of the actors, directors, choreographers, technicians, designers and critics will be explored through live presentations.
A survey of dramatic literature through script analysis.
Orientation to Technology covers the practical application of scenic construction, scenic painting, lighting, costume construction, and/ or stage props. This course familiarizes the student with the equipment, hardware, safety, and techniques common in each area through lecture and practical experience.
(3 laboratory) A one semester hour credit will be given for participation as an actor in a student directed scene.
This class is intended to serve the beginning design student by orienting them to the creative process and expression used in theatrical design.
This course provides burgeoning performers an opportunity to study, from the viewpoint of an actor, the basic elements of character building, character and script analysis, and various historical acting methods.
This course provides an opportunity to study major elements of dramatic material, the basics of character and script analysis, historical acting methods, and will introduce communication, collaboration, and leadership skills through the joy and art of acting.
(2 lecture, 3 laboratory) Must be taken for a total of 3 credits. The emphasis of the course is on the primary needs of acting: emotional recall and recreation, concentration, motivation, personality and character development, physical and vocal ingredients of character and believability.
A step-by-step process approach to scene and monologue study rooted in the Stanislavski System. Units will be covered connecting the actor with the discovery of purpose/obstacle/relationships/given circumstances/character/orchestration and text scoring.
This course is designed to instruct the actor in voice and speech for the stage. Topics covered include: use and understanding of the vocal instrument, vocal anatomy, vocal projection and articulation.
This course is designed to instruct the actor in voice (vocal sound production) and speech (vocal communication) for the stage. Through lectures, assigned readings, class performances, and most importantly, through exercises and practice, students will be expected to demonstrate various aspects of voice and speech.
This course deals with continued development of intelligent use and care of the speaking voice utilizing IPA and Linkater approaches and studies to the major stage dialects.
This course is designed to advance an actor's proficiency in voice, speech and dialects for the stage. Through lectures, assigned readings, and most importantly, through exercises and practice, students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in various aspects of voice, speech and dialects.
This is a foundational course in theatrical drafting and will explore both hand drafting and computer aided drafting technology.
This is an introductory course designed to explore scenic design through script analysis, research, conceptual development, sketching, basic model building, drafting, and presentation. Students will develop the skills necessary to communicate a visual interpretation of selected scripts clearly and effectively.
This class is an introduction to designing stage costumes. This course includes script analysis for the costume designer, costume focused research, and an overview of the costume designers’ toolkit including: costume sketching and rendering, an introduction to fabrics, and the steps it takes to get a costume design from script to opening night.
This class explores the history of fashion as it relates to its cultural context from ancient through modern times. This timeline includes western world dress, central and south American dress, Asian dress, and African dress and explores how fashion history relates to world history.
Costume Technology explores the practical application of the technical skills and crafts used in costuming. Hands on skills of stitching, cutting from patterns, fabric modification, garment fitting, and/ or alterations may be included.
Students will have an opportunity to enrich their appreciation of society and culture through the media of theatre and film.
This class is an introduction to designing with light though both practical applications and theoretical theatrical use. The course concentrates on the process moving from script analysis to concept development and finally to the production of industry standard paperwork and lighting plots.
This class is an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the Master Electrician for the theatre with an emphasis on industry standards and sate practice. Students will learn to operate and maintain a theatrical lighting system as well as electrical safety, managing a crew, troubleshooting, paperwork, Vectorworks drafting, and basic networking.
(2 lecture, 3 laboratory) A basic course in the principles of directing a play. The major focus is on contemporary theories and practices of stage directing.
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.
This class focuses on the preparation of students to design, set-up, and operate sound reinforcement and recording equipment with emphasis on theatre specific practices. Students will analyze sound for emotional impact, determine qualities of sound that impart these effects, and discover how these ideas can be transferred to the stage. Projects center on the creation of digital and analog sound effects and environments and their incorporation into live performance.
The student will explore the fundamentals of audio technology in the theatre and live-concert industries. Students will learn the practical applications and responsibilities of a sound engineer, as well as the planning, paperwork, and other related items of standard practice in the industry.
This course provides a hands-on survey of the work of the master carpenter and technical director. Focus will be placed on construction techniques and practices used in scenic construction, rigging, and drafting working drawings with attention to problem solving and budgeting within the discipline.
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.
This class is designed for the pre-service teacher in order to increase their skill and knowledge in the area of creative drama.
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.
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.
Further study and application of scene and devising techniques. Integration of all prior acting course work with substantive study in at least one other acting form, such as the Michael Chekhov Technique, Black Acting Methods, Viewpoints, Grotowski, or other psycho-physical assimilation.
(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.
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.
This course is a survey of architectural elements, furnishings, and decorative motifs useful to theatre designers from prehistoric through contemporary cultures across the globe. It will assist theatre design students in developing an understanding of visual history. It will also establish a common historic framework from which to build a visual knowledge base and provide a means to accurately articulate visual ideas, needs, and inspirations using correct historic references and terminologies.
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.
A continuation of
THEA 296, focusing on American and European theatre. Emphasis on research.
Participation in advanced level design and production assignments of School of Theatre productions.
Receive information about current important ideas in many fields of knowledge from authorities nationally known in their fields of specialization.
This is a foundational course in the basic techniques of theatrical scene painting. The emphasis of this course is placed on equipment, procedure, and practical application as well as the responsibilities of the scenic charge.
This course is a study of the basic techniques of the scenic artist. Emphasis is placed on equipment, procedure and practical application. In this class we will explore methods of traditional one-dimensional scene painting as well as the fundamentals of drawing. Projects will include lettering, translucency, stamps and stencils and use those of pneumatic sprayers.
This course focuses on advanced work in scenic design and will include expanded work in script analysis, research, sketching, model-building, rendering, drafting, and presentation. Completion of this course or area instructor consent is required for a student to be considered for a STAD main stage realized design.
This course is a study of the organization, management, and construction of properties for the theatre. It is a beginning exploration of the skills and techniques needed to become a successful props master and/or props fabricator and will include hands-on projects and theoretical prop management projects.
This class is the continuation of the topics introduced in Beginning Costume Design. The focus of this class is on the completion of complete theoretical costume designs using the process introduced in Beginning Costume Design. Introduction to designing costumes for the stage. Designing as a collaborative art will also be the focus of these designs. Completion of this course or area instructor consent is required for a student to be considered for a STAD mainstage realized design.
This course will explore the key points of creating completed theatre design renderings through the use of a variety of digital platforms including, but not limited to, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Painter, Procreate, and SketchUp. The focus of the design projects will be tailored to the specific theatre design interest area of the student enrolled.
A survey of important plays that have had major impact on the evolution of the modern theatre through thematic concerns, social reflection, revolutionary genre, and production styles.
This class provides the opportunity for advanced work in stage lighting design with an emphasis on the artistic applications of lighting in plays, operas, musicals and dance. Completion of this course or area instructor consent is required for a student to be considered for a STAD main stage realized design. Required laboratory arranged.
This course is intended to provide training in all aspects of the design of media and projections for theatrical productions. The course will focus upon all steps of the conception and implementation of a media design for a theatrical show or performance.
Advanced study of the natural resources of the human voice and body as artistic resources for the performer. Continued focus on effective and healthful use of the vocal instrument and stage dialects.
(2 lecture; 2 laboratory) Basic directing techniques as applied to period styles. Focus on research for the director and application of period styles in scene work.
This course will continue the student's exploration of the art of Sound Design. Students will analyze sound for emotional impact, determine qualities of sound that impart these effects, and discover how these ideas can be transferred to the stage. Completion of this course or area instructor consent is required for a student to be considered for a STAD main stage realized design.
Focus on modern drama from early realism through contemporary eclectic styles in this advanced acting laboratory.
Concentration on period styles including Greek, Elizabethan, Commedia dell'Arte, English Restoration and French Neoclassic in this advanced acting laboratory.
In this course students will experience the craft of acting for the camera. Topics will include: the difference between stage and film acting, technical demands of film acting, script analysis, and on-set behavior.
Gain practical experience in the theatre classroom with a variety of materials and concepts. This course requires observation in elementary and/or middle school theatre classrooms, as well as preparing, teaching and assessing progress. Reflection on teaching experiences in a weekly seminar.
This course will guide and assist the student playwright through the creative process of writing a one act play or screen play. Course work will include lecture, exercises, and completion of several writing assignments. Final project will be completion of a one act play or film treatment and 30 pages of dialogue.
This course will introduce student playwrights to theatrical genre and style by guiding and assisting them though the creative process of writing a full-length play. Course work will include lecture and discussion either online or in person and creative writing exercises.
A class to teach the student how to work as a stage manager in the theatre and what to expect from the position. Focus is on problem solving.
In this course students will learn to use their three-dimensional selves to create character from the ground up. Students will also continue physical training designed to interrupt habits and increase their strength, stamina, focus and physical clarity as performers.
This course will include the basics of drafting; scenic, lighting and costume design; and scenic painting with a focus on research and creative exercises.
Learn teaching techniques, curriculum and classroom organization, testing and evaluation, procedures and materials and relationship of the subject area to the total program.
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EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)
Supervised and specialized field work involving theory and methodology in practice. Two copies of evaluation paper required, filed with instructor/department.
The student must submit a written proposal prior to approval of the study. Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
This course teaches the basic principles of both production and new play dramaturgy. These include: read and analyze a play, accomplish and organize research for production, and communication with director and/or playwright and the public.
Produce a one act play under instructor's supervision. Extensive prompt book and well-written self-analysis required.
This class addresses a myriad of topics surrounding employment and/or following a life in the theatre. This is the culmination of the assessments that Design and Technology students have completed to date with final focus on resumes, cover letters, portfolios and/or websites. Additionally this class discusses: professional and graduate school interviews, work environments, job searches, theatrical job markets, and personal growth in the field of theatrical design and technology.
Practicum focused on mainstage production work in the student's emphasis area: design, technical direction or stage management. Typically done in the senior year. This project is assigned by advisor.
In this course we will cover a myriad of topics surrounding employment and/or following a life in the theatre. Students will actively engage in development of their professional theatrical resumes, cover letters and portfolios.
Covers various aspects of audition techniques. Units include: selection of material, preparing and presenting auditions, resume, and picture preparations and guest instructor information.
This course includes selection, staging, choreographing, rehearsing and performing the materials selected for the Acting Showcase at the end of Spring Term.
Gain practical experience in teaching and learning in the theatre classroom with a variety of materials and concepts. Requires observation in secondary theatre classrooms, as well as preparing, teaching and assessing a theatre arts instructional work sample unit. Reflection on teaching experiences in weekly seminar.
This seminar provides persons actively involved in the student teaching program in Theatre Arts with a support system and pertinent information to assist them during their field experience.
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EDFE 130 with a minimum grade of S or (Passed Required Praxis and Completion of Application for Student Tching))