THEA 119G Theatre Practicum .25 course
credit
Staff-supervised participation in acting or
technical theatre. Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor. Repeatable 8 times.
THEA 171G Intro to Theatre .5 course credit
A course designed to give the beginning
student a critical platform on which to base
his or her own evaluation of plays. Selected
reading of play scripts, and general
criticism is supplemented by planned viewing
experiences in live and recorded theatre.
Offered each year.
THEA 173G Intro to Technical Theatre .5
course credit
A study of the basic elements of technical
theater, including stagecraft, lighting,
properties, and makeup. Includes laboratory.
Offered each year.
THEA 175G Beginning Acting .5 course credit
An introduction to the art and history of
stage acting combined with practical
exercises and performances of short scenes.
THEA 176 Principles of Acting .5 course
credit
Continuation of acting skills explored in
Beginning Acting. The course will offer
emphasis on Stanislavsky’s Method and other
theories supporting the performance of
psychologically motivated texts. In class
exercises, study and application of
techniques, development of process, critical
analysis of performances, analysis of
dramatic action, scene and monologue work,
and readings will culminate in the creation
of multiple performances throughout the
semester. Prerequisite: THEA 175.
THEA 181 Drafting for Design .5 course
credit
An introduction to the fundamental elements
of drafting and the use of Vectorworks as
a platform in theatre design. Prerequisite:
None.
THEA 182 Design Process & Preparation .5
course credit
An introduction to the common elements and
principles of Scenery, Costume, and Lighting
design. Prerequisite: THEA 181.
THEA 271 Children’s Theatre/Creative Drama 1
course credit
A hybrid course that introduces the theories
and practices of using theatre and drama, as
an educational and social tool, as well as
creating theatre for and with youth.
Readings in history, theory and production
are combined with practical exercises in
Creative Dramatics and Children’s Theatre
performance techniques. Includes
opportunities to create and utilize
techniques in both performance and the
learning environment.
THEA 272 Classical Theatre 1 course credit
A survey of Theatre from the ancient Greeks
to the Restoration, emphasizing the
evolution of dramatic literature, production
elements, theatre architecture, and audience
composition.
THEA 273 Modern Theatre 1 course credit
A survey of Theatre from the Restoration to
modern times emphasizing the evolution of
dramatic literature, production elements,
theatre architecture, and audience
composition.
THEA 275 Dramatic Lit & Script Analysis 1
course credit
A study of the major theory and techniques
of play analysis from the perspective of the
director, designer, scholar, critic and
actor. Readings and analysis of numerous
plays, historical research, and exercises
intended to reveal a play’s textual,
creative and contextual elements.
Prerequisites: THEA 175 and THEA 176.
THEA 278 Theatre Collaboration .5 course
credit
Open to sophomore, junior and senior Theatre
majors and minors, or by permission of the
instructor. May be repeated once for credit.
THEA 281 Design Theory 1 course credit
THEA 282 Design Studio I 1 course credit
Students create fully realized Theatrical
Designs in one area of choice (Scenery,
Costumes, Lighting). Includes lecture and
laboratory. Prerequisites: THEA 181,
THEA182, THEA 281 or consent of instructor.
THEA 283 Theatre in Context .5 course credit
THEA 297 Special Topics: Theatre .50-1.0
course credit
May be repeated for credit only with a
different topic.
THEA 370 Voice, Movement & Mod Styles 1
course credit
A study of performance techniques and modern
movement based acting styles. Includes
readings on performance theory, laboratory
exercise, improvisation, scene study,
character development, personal reflection
and the attendance of productions.
Techniques will be applied to modern acting
styles, and the course will lead to the
creation and performance of scenes and
monologues. Offered every other year.
Prerequisite: THEA 275 or consent of the
instructor.
THEA 371 Period Styles in Acting 1 course
credit
A study of western acting techniques ranging
from Greek to Restoration. Includes readings
on performance history and theory,
laboratory exercise, improvisation, scene
study, character development, personal
reflection and the attendance of
productions. The course will lead to the
creation and performance of scenes and
monologues. Offered every other year.
Prerequisite: THEA 275 or consent of the
instructor.
THEA 372 Career Management .5 course credit
A course in developing and managing a career
in professional theatre. Prerequisite: THEA
370 or 371 or consent of the instructor.
THEA 377 Principles of Directing 1 course
credit
A study of the practical and theoretical
elements of directing for the serious
student of performance. Readings in theory
and production organization are combined
with practical exercises in analysis,
pictorial composition, movement, and lead to
the actual production of a short play.
Offered every other year. Prerequisites:
Junior standing, some theater experience and
THEA 282, THEA 370 or 371, or consent of the
instructor.
THEA 382 Design Studio II 1 course credit
A continuation of THEA 282. Students create
fully realized Theatrical Designs in one
area of choice (Scenery, Costumes,
Lighting). Includes lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 282 or consent of
instructor.
THEA 397 Seminar: Theatre .5 -1.0 course
credit
A seminar centered on a problem or topic as
announced before each offering. Designed for
Juniors and Seniors. Prerequisite: Consent
of the instructor. May be repeated for
credit.
THEA 490 Independent Study .5 course credit
A faculty-directed program of individual
study consisting of reading, research, or
creative performance. May be repeated for
credit.
THEA 497 Internship in Theatre Arts .5
course credit
An experience designed to allow the student
to use in the field concepts and ideas
developed during major study and to help
prepare the student for employment.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and prior
approval of the department. May be repeated
for credit.
