Courses in Theatre & Drama
THTR-T 100 Introduction to Theatre (4 cr)
Overview of theories, methodology, and skills. Emphasis on theatre as a composite art. Relationship of various components: play, playwright, actor, director, designer, audience, critic, and physical theatre. Offered occasionally.
THTR-T 115 Oral Interpretation I (3 cr)
Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills; oral and visual presentation of literature for audiences. Offered occasionally.
THTR-T 120 Acting I (3 cr)
Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: body movement, voice and diction, observation, concentration, imagination. Emphasis on improvisational exercises. Lectures and laboratory. Offered every summer semester.
THTR-T 210 Appreciation of Theater (3 cr)
Introduction to the art and history of theatre through a study of major dramatic genres, theatrical elements and techniques, and current productions. Offered every fall & spring semesters.
THTR-T 220 Acting II (3 cr)
Textual analysis and techniques of communicating with body and voice. Study and performance of characters in scenes from modern realistic and nonrealistic dramas. Lecture and laboratory. Offered every summer semester.
- Prerequisite: THTR-T 120 and consent of instructor
THTR-T 225 Stagecraft I (3 cr)
Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: analysis of practical and aesthetic functions of stage scenery, fundamentals of scenic construction and rigging, and mechanical drawing for stagecraft. Lecture and laboratory. Offered occasionally.
THTR-T 230 Stage Costuming I (3 cr)
Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: materials, construction techniques, pattern drafting, and decorative processes. Lecture and laboratory. Offered occasionally.
THTR-T 238 Workshop in Readers Theater (1 cr)
Introduction to the theories and techniques of readers theater through readings and performance. Offered occasionally.
THTR-T 315 Oral Interpretation (3 cr)
Study of the oral and visual presentation of literature, with emphasis on analysis of intellectual and emotional values. Offered occasionally.
THTR-T 320 Acting III (3 cr)
Character analysis and use of language on stage. Study and performance of characters in scenes from Shakespeare and modern realistic and non-realistic dramas. Lecture and laboratory. Offered every summer semester.
- Prerequisites:THTR-T 220 and audition.
THTR-T 326 Scene Design I (3 cr)
Introduction to the process of scene design, scene designer’s responsibilities, scene problem solving, and exploration of visual materials and forms. Offered occasionally.
THTR-T 340 Directing I (3 cr)
Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: play analysis, work with actor, and basic elements of stage composition. Offered occasionally.
- Prerequisite: T120
- Suggested Prerequisite: THTR-T 225, THTR-T 230, or consent of instructor.
THTR-T 370 History of Western Theatre and Drama I (3 cr)
Development of theatre and drama in Western world from beginnings to present. Study of theatre arts and culture institutions; focus on historical context for plays and performances, emphasis on research methods in theatre history. I: beginnings to circa 1700; II: circa 1700 to present. Offered every even fall semesters.
THTR-T 371 History of Western Theatre and Drama II (3 cr)
Development of theatre and drama in Western world from beginnings to present. Study of theatre arts and culture institutions; focus on historical context for plays and performances, emphasis on research methods in theatre history. I: beginnings to circa 1700; II: circa 1700 to present. Offered every odd fall semesters.
THTR-T 390 Creative Work in Summer Theatre (1-3 cr)
Work in summer theatre productions. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Offered every summer semester.
- Prerequisite: Consent of speech advisor.
