Theatre

THR 100. Theatre Lab. 1-3 Hours

THEATRE LABORATORY - Credit allowance for role playing and/or play production in mainstage productions. Fifty hours of work minimum for one semester hour of credit. Repeatable up to three semester hours in first and second years. All registration retroactive. No advance registration.

THR 105. Intro to Theatre. 3 Hours

INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE - Analysis of the nature of theatre, its origin and development from the standpoint of the play, the physical theatre, and its place in our culture. Required of all majors. Open to all University students.

THR 201. Basic Dance. 2-3 Hours

BASIC DANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST - Beginning course in movement introducing the basic principles of dance and performance technique. Open to all University students.

THR 202. Stage Makeup. 2 Hours

STAGE MAKEUP - The basic principles of the art and technique of makeup so that the student may use them in design and execution to develop and project the character. Open to all University students.

THR 203. Technical Productn. 3 Hours

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION - Introductory survey of scene design, construction, painting, and lighting. Current theory will be examined along with practical applications and techniques.

THR 206. Stage Management. 2 Hours

STAGE MANAGEMENT - Study of methods and standards of stage management in the theatre. Emphasis on organizational and management practices common to most theatres. Development of skills in applying methods of stage management.

THR 251. Beginning Tap Dance. 2 Hours

BEGINNING TAP DANCE - Beginning course in the theory and practice of tap dance.

THR 261. Beginning Jazz Dance. 2-3 Hours

BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE - Beginning course in the theory and practice of jazz dance.

THR 271. Beginning Ballet. 2-3 Hours

BEGINNING BALLET - Beginning course in the theory and practice of classical ballet technique.

THR 300. Theatre Lab. 1-3 Hours

THEATRE LABORATORY - The third and fourth-year level of credit allowance for role playing and/or play production. Requirements and registration same as for THR 100.

THR 301. Intermediate Dance. 2 Hours

INTERMEDIATE DANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST - Intermediate-level course in movement for students interested in further developing dance and performance technique. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.

THR 303. Scene Painting. 3 Hours

SCENE PAINTING - Basic prinicples of color paint theory and materials. Investigation of various scene-painting techniques. One three-hour class meeting weekly. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.

THR 305. Theatre Stagecraft. 3 Hours

THEATRE STAGECRAFT - Study and application of scene construction, rigging, backstage organization, production analysis, and technician-designer relationship.

THR 307. Theatre Lighting. 3 Hours

THEATRE LIGHTING - Study and application of lighting for the stage: instruments, controls, sources, elements of electricity, and lighting design for all types of theatres, as well as graphic representation.

THR 310. Acting I. 3 Hours

ACTING I - The study and practice of basic techniques in rehearsal and performance. Emphasis on self-analysis and self-awareness. Development of basic skills in vocal, emotional, and mental interpretation of character. Required of all theatre majors.

THR 312. Acting-Film & TV. 3 Hours

FILM AND TV ACTING - The study and practice of basic techniques of acting for film and television. Emphasis on technical requirements of acting for the camera and the control of body and voice actors must exercise in these media. Prerequisite(s): THR 310.

THR 320. Stage Mvmt & Voice. 3 Hours

MOVEMENT AND VOICE FOR THE STAGE - An integrated approach to the study of stage movement and voice production for the theatre.

THR 323. Acting II. 3 Hours

ACTING II - Further study and practice of techniques introduced in Acting I. Emphasis on interaction, ensemble, group processes, and scene study. Prerequisite(s): (THR 105, 310) or permission of department chairperson.

THR 325. Thry&Crtcsm Stage: I. 3 Hours

THEORY AND CRITICISM OF THE STAGE I - Survey of representative plays from classical to neo-classical periods as a basis for theatrical production and dramatic criticism. THR 325 or 326 required of all THR majors. Prerequisite(s): THR 105.

THR 326. Thry&Crtcsm stage:II. 3 Hours

THEORY AND CRITICISM OF THE STAGE II - Continuation of THR 325 from romantic to modern periods. Prerequisite(s): THR 105.

THR 330. Concepts Scene Desgn. 3 Hours

CONCEPTS OF SCENE DESIGN - Studies in the principles of composition and aesthetic theory as applicable to scene design. Development of personal design approach to plays of various styles. Required of all theatre majors.

THR 340. Director-Theatre. 3 Hours

THE DIRECTOR IN THE THEATRE - The basic functions of a director in the production of play: interpretation, composition, movement, characterization, rhythm, design concept, and actor training. Required of all theatre majors. Prerequisite(s): THR 105, THR 310, THR 330.

THR 344. Act/Dir-Musical Thr. 3 Hours

ACTING/DIRECTING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE - Study of performance and directing techniques for Musical Theatre. Studio fee.

THR 350. Theatre Styles. 3 Hours

THR 351. Intermed Tap Dance. 2 Hours

INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCE - Intermediate course in the theory and practice of tap dance.

THR 361. Intermed Jazz Dance. 2 Hours

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE - An intermediate course in the theory and practice of jazz dance and technique. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.

THR 370. Topics in Theatre. 1-6 Hours

TOPICS IN THEATRE STUDY - Study of special topics or themes in theatre performance and production. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.

THR 371. Intermediate Ballet. 2 Hours

INTERMEDIATE BALLET - Intermediate course in the theory and practice of classical ballet technique. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.

THR 414. Adv Scene Design. 3 Hours

ADVANCED SCENE DESIGN - Individual development in scene design through intensive study in plays of various styles. Detailed representation of design ideas in rendering and models required. Prerequisite(s): THR 330; permission of department chairperson.

THR 415. Hst of the Theatre I. 3 Hours

HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I - History of theatre from pre-Grecian through Elizabethan; the physical theatre as reflection of and influence on civilization. (THR 415 or THR 425 required of all majors.).

THR 424. Play Directing. 3 Hours

PLAY DIRECTING - Study of the evolution of the modern director. Emphasis is on script interpretation as a basis for the development and execution of the production concept. Prerequisite(s): THR 340.

THR 425. Hst of Theatre II. 3 Hours

HISTORY OF THE THEATRE II - Continuance of 415 from the Italian Renaissance to the modern theatre. (THR 415 or THR 425 required of all majors.).

THR 440. Prob Thr Prod&Design. 3 Hours

PROBLEMS IN THEATRE PRODUCTION AND DESIGN - Individual research and project work of student's selection under the direct supervision of faculty. (THR 440 or THR 485 or THR 490 required of all majors.) Repeatable up to twelve semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.

THR 477. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.

THR 478. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approved 477; approval of University Honors Program.

THR 485. Theatre Seminat. 3-6 Hours

THEATRE SEMINAR - Concentration on one theatrical figure, genre period, or discipline for research and analysis. (THR 440 or THR 485 or THR 490 required of all majors.) Repeatable up to six semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.

THR 490. Spec Prob Theatre. 3-5 Hours

SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN THEATRE - Individual research and report on topic of student's choice in the field of theatre under direct supervision of faculty/staff. (THR 440 or THR 485 or THR 490 required of all majors.) Repeatable up to nine semester hours.

THR 498. Theatre Internship. 1-3 Hours

THEATRE INTERNSHIP - Theatre work experience with an approved organization. Student must be in good academic standing with at least twelve hours of theatre courses completed. Student may petition the head of the Theatre Program for a second internship if the second internship is at a different organization and the student can demonstrate that the second internship offers a unique and signifcant educational opportunity not available through the first internship. Permission. Grading Option Two only.