Reading, research, lecture, and experimentation in a particular area of theatre history, theory, design, and/or performance. This course will enable students to link theory and practice to develop a role, or performance study for the stage.
Discussion and practice of the director's basic sic techniques, methods and responsibilities. Study of movement, interpretation of line, use of stage areas, use of levels, script analysis, and understanding dramatic action. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Using the plays of Shakespeare, this advanced course introduces students to the demands of performing heightened text. Students will develop skills to activate Shakespeare's verse and prose through the exploration of rhetorical devices and the incorporation of physical and vocal techniques that support character and textual choices.
Reading, research, lecture and/or discussion in various areas of theatre history, technology and practice. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 12 hours when identified by different course subtitles.
A lecture-studio course to teach basic skills in costume design through analysis, collaboration, research, and rendering. Lecture; one hour, studio four hours per week.
WORLD THEATRE II: A multicultural and transnational examination of the history, theory, dramatic literature, and practices of theatre from 1800 to the present day. The second of two courses in a two semester sequence of World Theatre.
The study and practice of production, performance or directing techniques through rehearsal and performance. This course may be repeated to a maximum of eight credit hours.
For undergraduate majors in theatre arts. Pursue independent work under the guidance of a staff member. Write a paper embodying the results of his research study and take an examination. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
A community-based or field-based experience in theatre, under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 credits.
A continuation of course work in a student's chosen area of design and production (scenery, costumes, or lighting). The first half of the course will focus on the design, and the second half on the production of the design. Lecture one hour; studio four hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
