Department of Theatre and Dance

Chair and Professor: Dienstfrey

Professor:  Schroder

Assistant Professors: Gross, Harwood, Johnson, Kloetzel

Adjunct Faculty: Dean, Kress, Zimmerly

The Department of Theatre and Dance administers a Minor in Dance, a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre,  and a variety of minors in Theatre.

Minor in Dance

The Dance minor may be taken by any Idaho State University student. Courses are especially designed to meet the needs of students involved in the performing arts, liberal arts, and education, as well as private dance studio teachers and those interested in pursuing professional careers in dance.  There are two Minor Emphases in Dance--one in Performance and Choreography and one in Dance Education.

Performance and Choreography Emphasis

Required Courses
DANC 205        History of Modern Dance               3 cr
DANC 210        Dance Composition I                   3 cr
DANC 310        Dance Composition II                  3 cr
DANC 401        Issues in Dance                       3 cr
DANC 460        Dance Teaching Methods
                  and Curriculum Design               3 cr
DANC 130, 230, or 330  
                Modern Dance I, II, or III            4 cr
DANC 100, 200, or 300      
                Ballet I, II, or III                  2 cr
Choose one:
P E 243         Anatomical Foundations
                  of Human Activity                   3 cr
          OR
DANC 105        Survey of Dance                       3 cr

Approved electives--Student takes two (2) credits of approved electives from the Dance Technique courses listed below. TOTAL:  26 cr

Dance Technique Electives:
DAAC 140        Tap/Clog Dance I                      1 cr
DAAC 141        Tap/Clog Dance II                     1 cr
DAAC 175        Pilates - Dance Conditioning I        1 cr
DAAC 176        Pilates - Dance Conditioning II       1 cr
DAAC 180        Hip Hop I                             1 cr  
DAAC 181        Hip Hop II                            1 cr  
DANC 100        Ballet I                              2 cr
DANC 200        Ballet II                             2 cr
DANC 300        Ballet III                            2 cr
DANC 120        Jazz Dance I                          2 cr
DANC 220        Jazz Dance II                         2 cr  
DANC 320        Jazz Dance III                        2 cr
DANC 130        Modern Dance I                        2 cr  
DANC 230        Modern Dance II                       2 cr  
DANC 330        Modern Dance III                      2 cr  
DANC 290        Contact Improvisation                 2 cr  
DANC 390        Workshop: Cultural Forms            1-2 cr 

Dance Education Emphasis

Required Courses
DANC 105        Survey of Dance                       3 cr
DANC 210        Dance Composition I                   3 cr
DANC 260        Methods of Dance for Children         3 cr
DANC 401        Issues in Dance                       3 cr
DANC 460        Dance Teaching Methods
                  and Curriculum Design               3 cr
DANC 130, 230, or 330  
                Modern Dance I, II, or III            2 cr
Choose one:
P E 243        Anatomical Foundations
                 of Human Activity                    3 cr
          OR
DANC 205       History of Modern Dance                3 cr

Approved electives
Student takes four (4) credits of approved electives from the Dance Technique courses listed below. TOTAL:  26 cr

Dance Technique Electives:
DAAC 140        Tap/Clog Dance I                      1 cr
DAAC 141        Tap/Clog Dance II                     1 cr
DAAC 175        Pilates - Dance Conditioning I        1 cr
DAAC 176        Pilates - Dance Conditioning II       1 cr
DAAC 180        Hip Hop I                             1 cr  
DAAC 181        Hip Hop II                            1 cr  
DANC 100        Ballet I                              2 cr
DANC 200        Ballet II                             2 cr
DANC 300        Ballet III                            2 cr  
DANC 120        Jazz Dance I                          2 cr  
DANC 220        Jazz Dance II                         2 cr  
DANC 320        Jazz Dance III                        2 cr  
DANC 130        Modern Dance I                        2 cr
DANC 230        Modern Dance II                       2 cr
DANC 330        Modern Dance III                      2 cr
DANC 290        Contact Improvisation                 2 cr  
DANC 390        Workshop: Cultural Forms            1-2 cr

Recommended Courses for the Dance Minor Program include:
DAAC 110        Ballroom Dance I                      1 cr
DAAC 111        Ballroom Dance II                     1 cr
DAAC 150        Folk/Square Dance I                   1 cr
DAAC 151        Folk/Square Dance II                  1 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 214        Make-up                               2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume
                  Design and Construction             2 cr
PE  470         Care/Prevention of Athletic Injuries  3 cr
ART 103         Creative Process                      3 cr
MUSC 108        The World of Music                    4 cr

Dance Courses

DANC 100 Ballet I 2 credits. Beginning barre, center floor, and movement combinations. Phrase material learned in class is performed for class members and for an end of semester informal presentation. Students are required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. F, S

DANC 105 Survey of Dance 3 credits. Historical development of dance cross-culturally from early to modern times. A study of  language, literature and forms of dance through readings, demonstrations, and performances. Relationship of dance to the fine arts and other disciplines. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F, S, Su

DANC 120 Jazz Dance I 2 credits. Techniques taught at beginning level including skills from ballet, modern dance, and tap. Phrase material created in class is performed for an end of semester informal presentation. Students are also required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class.  May be repeated for up to 4 credits. F, S

DANC 130 Modern Dance I 2 credits. Modern technique taught at beginning level including warmups, strength and flexibility development, and phrase material. Students create material to present for an end of semester informal presentation. Students are also required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. F, S

DANC 200 Ballet II 2 credits. Intermediate barre, center floor, and movement combinations. Phrase materials created in class are performed for an end of semester informal presentation. Students are also required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. PREREQ: DANC 101 or equivalent. F 

DANC 205 History of Modern Dance 3 credits. A survey of modern dance from the era of Isadora Duncan to the present in both the United States and Europe. This course connects historical world events to the world of dance art through readings, films, demonstrations, and live performances. PREREQ: At least Sophomore standing. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F

DANC 210 Dance Composition I 3 credits. Explore various techniques and processes used to create movement studies and choreographic work at the beginning level. Students explore improvisational processes and design and present choreography created for individuals and groups. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. PREREQ DANC 130, 131, OR 132, or permission of instructor. S

DANC 220 Jazz Dance II 2 credits. Techniques taught at intermediate level including skills from ballet, modern dance, and tap. Phrase material created in class is performed for end of semester informal presentation. Students are also required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. PREREQ: DANC 120 or equivalent. F

DANC 230 Modern Dance II 2 credits.  Modern technique taught at intermediate level including warmups, strength and flexibility development, and phrase material. Students create material to present for an end of semester informal presentation. Students also required to view live performances and video work outside of class. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. PREREQ: DANC 130 or equivalent. F 

DANC 260 Methods of Dance for Children 3 credits. Study of a variety of dance activities suitable for early childhood through grade 6. Students plan and teach dance to children. Interdisciplinary approaches to incorporate dance into an educational setting are used. F

DANC 270 Danson - The ISU Theatre Dance Company 1-2 credits. A student performing group. Designed to assist students in developing skills necessary to create and produce lecture/demonstrations for schools and concerts. Various dance forms are used. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. COREQ: DANC 131 or DANC 132. F

DANC 280 Dance Production 12 credits. Students design and participate in producing a formal dance production. Opportunities to choreograph; perform, and assist in costuming, lighting, set decoration. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. COREQ: DANC 131 or DANC 132.. S

DANC 290 Contact Improvisation, 2 credits. Beginning techniques of contact improvisation including focus on momentum, flow, gravity, and partnering skills. Students create improvisational scores to present for an end of semester informal presentation. Students are also required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. AS

DANC 300 Ballet III 2 credits. Advanced barre, center floor, and movement combinations. Phrase material created in class is performed for class members and for an end of semester informal presentation.  Students are also required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class. Pointe work optional based on instructor and students. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. R1

DANC 310 Dance Composition II 3 credits. Explore various techniques and processes used to create movement studies and choreographic work at an intermediate level. Students continue to explore improvisational processes that emphasize space, time and energy.  Students present their work in a concert at the end of the semester. PREREQ: DANC 220. F

DANC 320 Jazz Dance III 2 credits. Techniques taught at advanced level including skills from ballet, modern dance, and tap. Phrase materials created in class presented for an end of semester informal presentation. Students are also required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. PREREQ: DANC 121 or equivalent. R1

DANC 330 Modern Dance III 2 credits. Modern technique taught at the advanced level including warmups, strength and flexibility development, and phrase material. Students create material to present for an end of semester informal presentation. Students also required to attend live performances and view dance video work outside of class. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. PREREQ DANC 131 or equivalent. S

DANC 390 Workshop: Cultural Forms 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and breadth of dance skills cross-culturally. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. Graded S/U. F, S

DANC 401 Issues in Dance 3 credits. A study of current issues and trends in dance. Typical topics include philosophical issues, aesthetics, representations, research, and political approaches to dance of various forms and from various cultures. S

DANC 460 Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design 3 credits. Study of curricular designs, methods, materials utilized in teaching dance in schools. Practical experience in teaching others. Develop basic skills in a variety of dance forms such as creative, folk, square. F

DANC 485 Independent Study in Dance 1-3 credits. Individual work under the direction of a dance faculty member. Field and/or library study on specific dance related topics of interest to students who want further studies in dance. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S, Su

Dance Activity Courses

DAAC 110 Ballroom Dance I 1 credit. Beginning techniques in twostep, Fox Trot, Waltz, Polka, Cha Cha Cha, Swing, and others. Taught at beginning skill level along with partnering, appropriate dress, proper etiquette. Informal performance opportunities available. F, S

DAAC 111 Ballroom Dance II 1 credit. Intermediate techniques in twostep, Fox Trot, Waltz, Polka, Cha Cha Cha, Swing, and others. Taught at intermediate skill level along with partnering, appropriate dress, proper etiquette. Informal performance opportunities available. PREREQ: DAAC 110 or equivalent. F, S

DAAC 115 Ballroom Dance Performance 1 credit. Advanced ballroom dance students learn to choreograph and perform a "Couples'" dance routine; learn how to select music, costumes, and stage individual performances. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S

DAAC 140  Tap and Clog Dance I 1 credit. Techniques and combinations taught at beginning level. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. F

DAAC 141 Tap and Clog Dance II 1 credit. Techniques and combinations taught at intermediate level. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. PREREQ: DAAC 140 or equivalent. S

DAAC 150 Folk and Square Dance I 1 credit. Steps/combinations taught at various skill levels. Folk dances from around the world, square dances from America are included. Informal performance at end of semester. D

DAAC 151 Folk and Square Dance II 1 credit. Steps/combinations taught at various skill levels. Folk dances from around the world, and square dances from America are included. Informal performance at end of semester. PREREQ: DAAC 150 or equivalent. D

DAAC 160 Recreational Dance I 1 credit. Recreational dance forms such as line dance, country western, mixers, and round dances will be taught in a social setting. Partners not required. D

DAAC 161 Recreational Dance II 1 credit. More recreational dances in line dance, country western, mixers, and round dances will be taught in a social setting. Partners not required. PREREQ: DAAC 160 or equivalent. D

DAAC 175 Dance Conditioning I--Pilates-Based 1 credit. To provide an introduction to dance conditioning exercises from the Pilates method. Focus will be placed on strength and flexibility through floor-based skill work.  F, S

DAAC 176 Pilates - Dance Conditioning II 1 credit. To provide intermediate dance conditioning exercises from the Pilates method. Focus will be placed on strength and flexibility through floor-based skill work. PREREQ: DAAC 175 or equivalent. D

DAAC 180 Hip Hop I 1 credit. Beginning techniques in step, break, and other elements of this social form. Students participate in improvisation and performance activities to present at an end of semester informal presentation. F, S

DAAC 181 Hip Hop II 1 credit. Intermediate techniques in step, break, and other elements of this social form. Students participate in improvisation and performance activities to present at an end of semester informal presentation. F, S

DANC 195 Swing Dance 1 credit. Swing techniques taught at a beginning skill level along with partnering, appropriate dress, proper etiquette. Informal performance opportunities available. F

Theatre

The primary objectives related to the undergraduate Theatre programs (B.A., B.S., and B.F.A.) are to help all students obtain a level of achievement appropriate to entry-level professionals in their specialty areas:

1. Knowledge of theatre as a social and aesthetic experience.
2. Knowledge of the history of the theatre and related dramatic literature.
3. Competence in basic acting and directing skills.
4. Competence in technical aspects of theatre.
5. Competence in study skills.
6. Competence in research skills.
7. Competence in thinking clearly, logically, and independently.
8. Ability to effectively communicate and work within a collaborative art.

The theatre curriculum is designed to provide not only a humanistic awareness of our history and civilization through a study of dramatic literature and theatre history, but also to allow the student to pursue courses of study which develop skills and techniques applicable to the production of plays and other theatrical media. A balance between theoretical and practical courses is offered in several degree programs. A theatre program can lead to careers in such varying areas as theatre, television, film, education, journalism, public relations, personnel work, sales, insurance, government, and law.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Theatre

Part I (31 cr)
THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 131        Voice and Diction                     2 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    2 cr
THEA 311        Introduction to Scene Design          3 cr
THEA g400       Theatre Background I                  3 cr
THEA g401       Theatre Background II                 3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr
Part II (6 cr or two of the three courses)

THEA g419       Modern European Theatre               3 cr
THEA g420       American Theatre                      3 cr
THEA g470       Contemporary Theatre                  3 cr

Part III (choice of 9 cr)

THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA 218        Stage Dialects                        2 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA g404       Problems in Acting                    3 cr
THEA g405       Advanced Costume Construction         3 cr
THEA g406       Advanced Light Design                 3 cr
THEA g412       Scenic Painting                       3 cr
THEA g421       Basic Pattern Drafting
                  for Stage Costuming                 3 cr
THEA g424       Advanced Acting Styles                3 cr
THEA g426       Advanced Scene Design                 3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr

Part IV: (6 credits optional)

THEA 191-192-391-392
                Theatre Production                    4 cr
THEA 300        Theatre Movement Workshop           1-2 cr
THEA 301        Theatre Voice Workshop              1-2 cr
THEA 302        Beginning Costume Materials Workshop1-2 cr
THEA 303        Advanced Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 352        B.F.A. Studio                         3 cr
THEA g414       Advanced Makeup                       2 cr
THEA g490       Practicum Theatre Arts              1-3 cr
THEA g491       Independent Research Projects       1-2 cr

Related Areas

Required Courses:

 ENGL g476      Shakespeare                           3 cr
 PEAC 139A      Beginning Fencing                     1 cr

Plus 2 credits from the following dance courses:

DANC 100        Beginning Ballet Dance                1 cr
DANC 120        Beginning Jazz Dance                  1 cr
DANC 130        Beginning Modern Dance                1 cr
PEAC 131        Intermediate Modern Dance             1 cr

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

General Requirements

English Composition                                   6 cr
Related Areas                                        30 cr
Electives                                            24 cr
Major                                                68 cr
                                             TOTAL: 128 cr

Major Requirements (common to all options)

THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 131        Voice and Diction                     2 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    2 cr
THEA 311        Introduction to Scene Design          3 cr
THEA g400       Theatre Background I                  3 cr
THEA g401       Theatre Background II                 3 cr
THEA g419       Modern European Theatre               3 cr
THEA g420       American Theatre                      3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr
THEA g470       Contemporary Theatre                  3 cr
THEA g490       Practicum Theatre Arts                2 cr
THEA 191-391    Theatre Production                    2 cr
                                              TOTAL: 44 cr

Acting-Directing Option

Additional Major Requirements

THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 218        Stage Dialects                        2 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA 300        Theatre Movement Workshop           1-2 cr
THEA 301        Theatre Voice Workshop              1-2 cr
THEA 352        BFA Studio                            3 cr
THEA g404       Problems in Acting                    3 cr
THEA 414        Advanced Makeup                       2 cr
THEA g424       Advanced Acting Styles                3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr
                                           TOTAL: 24-26 cr

Related Areas Required

ART 101         History of Western Art I              3 cr
ART 102         History of Western Art II             3 cr
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr
ENGL g476       Shakespeare                           3 cr
MUSC 100        Introduction to Music                 3 cr
MUSC 127        Class Voice                           2 cr
DANC 100        Beginning Ballet Dance                1 cr
DANC 120        Beginning Jazz Dance                  1 cr
DANC 130        Beginning Modern Dance                1 cr
PEAC 139B       Intermediate Fencing                  1 cr
Electives                                             9 cr
                                              TOTAL: 30 cr

Electives Recommended Courses

BIOL 100        Concepts Biology: Human Concerns      4 cr
HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
PHIL 201        Introduction to Logic                 3 cr
PSYC 101        Introduction to Psychology            3 cr
SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr
Electives                                             5 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Costume Option

Additional Major Requirements
THEA 302        Beginning Costume Materials Workshop1-2 cr
THEA 303        Advanced Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA g405       Advanced Costume Construction         3 cr
THEA g414       Advanced Makeup                       2 cr
THEA g421       Basic Pattern Drafting
                  for Stage Costuming                 3 cr
THEA g422       Period Pattern Drafting
                  for Stage Costuming                 3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr
Theatre Electives                                     4 cr
                                           TOTAL: 24-26 cr
Related Areas

Same as Technical Option above                       30 cr

Electives

Same as Technical Option above                       24 cr

Technical Option

Additional Major Requirements

THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA g409       Advanced Light Design                 3 cr
THEA g412       Scenic Painting                       3 cr
THEA g426       Advanced Scene Design                 3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr
Theatre Electives                                    10 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Related Areas

Required Course:

ENGL g476       Shakespeare                           3 cr

Select 27 credits from the following:

ARCH 263        History of American Architecture      3 cr
ART 100         Survey of Art                         3 cr
ART 101         History of Western Art I              3 cr
ART 102         History of Western Art II             3 cr
ART 103         Creative Process                      3 cr
ART 104         Creative Process                      3 cr
ART 105         Drawing I                             3 cr
ART 106         Drawing II                            3 cr
ART 230         Introduction to Photography           4 cr
ART 301         Anatomy Drawing and Painting          3 cr
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr
ENGL 126        Art of the Film I                     3 cr
ENGL 305        Art of the Film II                    3 cr
MUSC 100        Introduction to Music                 3 cr
MUSC 106        American Music                        3 cr
(27 recommended + 3 required)                 TOTAL: 30 cr

Electives Select 24 credits from the following Recommended Courses:

ACCT 201        Principles of Accounting I            3 cr
BIOL 100        Concepts Biology: Human Concerns      4 cr
CIS 120         Introduction to Computers             3 cr
ENGR 105        Engineering Graphics                  2 cr
CFS 22          Textile Products                      3 cr
HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 252        East Asian History                    3 cr
HIST g443       English History                       3 cr
HIST g444       Victorian England and After           3 cr
MGT 215         Small Business Management             3 cr
MGT 312         Individual and 
                  Organizational Behavior             3 cr
PSYC 101        Introduction to Psychology            3 cr
SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Minors—Theatre

General Minor in

Theatre (Unspecified)

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
IN ADDITION:    THEA electives                       20 cr
                                              TOTAL: 23 cr

Program must be approved by the department.

Minor in Acting

THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 131        Voice and Diction                     2 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA g404       Problems in Acting                    3 cr
THEA g424       Advanced Acting Styles                3 cr
THEA 191-392    Theatre Production                    3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 25 cr

Minor in Acting and Directing

THEA 131        Voice and Diction                     2 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA g404       Problems in Acting                    3 cr
THEA g424       Advanced Acting Styles                3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 30 cr

Minor in Costume

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA g421       Basic Pattern Drafting for
                  Stage Costuming                     3 cr
THEA 191-392    Theatre Production                    3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 23 cr

Minor in Technical Theatre

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    2 cr
THEA 311        Introduction to Scene Design          3 cr
THEA g426       Scene Design                          3 cr
THEA 191-392    Theatre Production                    3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 26 cr

Minor in Technical Theatre and Costume

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        3 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    3 cr
THEA 311        Introduction to Scene Design          3 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
           OR
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA 191-392    Theatre Production                    3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 30 cr

Minor in Theatre

History and Dramatic Literature

ENGL g476       Shakespeare                           3 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 205        Art of the Film I                     3 cr
THEA g400       Theatre Background I                  3 cr
THEA g401       Theatre Background II                 3 cr
THEA g419       Modern European Theatre               3 cr
THEA g420       American Theatre                      3 cr
THEA g470       Contemporary Theatre                  3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Theatre Courses

THEA 101 Appreciation of Drama 3 credits. An audience-oriented course in the creative processes and aesthetic principles which guide artists of the live theatre, film and television in the shaping and reflection of human value. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F, S

THEA 111 Stagecraft I 3 credits. Shop and crew course in building, painting, and handling scenery and properties. Required for majors. Students will form production staff and crews for university productions. F

THEA 112 Stagecraft II 3 credits. Shop and crew course in building, painting, and handling scenery and properties. Required for majors. Students will form production staff and crews for university productions. Includes work in scene design. S

THEA 118 Oral Interpretation 3 credits. Analysis and interpretation of literature through performance. Prose, poetry and dramatic literature will be investigated. S

THEA 131 Voice and Diction 2 credits. A performance-based course focusing on basic breathing, tone, diction, and other aspects of speech for stage. Students will demonstrate acquisition of these skills through lab performances. D

THEA 191 Theatre Production 1 credit. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. THEA 191-192, 391-392 may be repeated for up to 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. F

THEA 192 Theatre Production 1 credit. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. THEA 191-192, 391-392 may be repeated for up to 8 credits as speech and theatre activity.  S

THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 credits. Theory and practice of lighting applied to various types of stage production. Includes operation of switchboard and participation on light crews. AS

THEA 211 Drafting 2 credits. Class explores mechanical drafting needs in the performing arts with special emphasis on scene and lighting design. Class offers an in-depth look at manual drafting and its extension toward computer-aided drawings. D

THEA 214 Makeup 2 credits. Laboratory sessions on the technique of makeup. Includes participation on crews of university productions. AF

THEA 218 Stage Dialects 2 credits. A practical course in the production of commonly used stage dialects. Students study the international phonetic alphabet (IPA), and train in dialect development techniques. PREREQ: THEA 131. D

THEA 221 Stage Costume Construction 2 credits. Methods of assembling stage costumes. Use of various fabrics and materials will be emphasized. AF

THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 credits. Exercises in awareness, concentration, relaxation, imagination, and character interrelationships. Includes improvisation and some scene work. F, S

THEA 252 Intermediate Acting 3 credits. Creating a character. Emphasis on movement, gesture, scene analysis, and performance. PREREQ: THEA 251 or permission of instructor. F

THEA 300 Theatre Movement Workshop 1-2 credits.  Intensive physical movement workshop for the actor. Explore movement frequently used in theatrical work, such as mask work, tumbling, period movement, and stage combat. The class will improve the student's strength and flexibility. R2

THEA 301 Theatre Voice Workshop 1-2 credits. Intensive vocal workshop for the actor, resulting in an understanding of phonetics using the  International Phonetic Alphabet. The class will correct regional and other speech deficiencies, and aid the student in attaining a clear, articulate, and standardized American Speech for the stage. R2

THEA 302 Beginning Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 credits. Beginning costume  materials, including millinery, jewelry, and mask making. R2

THEA 303 Advanced Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 credits.  Experimentation with several types of fabric dye and fabric modification, such as stenciling, screen painting, batik methods, Devoe, and piping. R2

THEA 304 Theatre Management 2 credits. Consideration of administrative aspects of play production with emphasis on stage management, theatre management, publicity, and advertising. AF

THEA 311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 credits. Basic scene design emphasizing concepts of line, color, form, and texture; drafting techniques, perspective drawing, foreshortening, rendering, and model building will be introduced. PREREQ: THEA 211. AF

THEA 331 Materials and Methods for High School Speech Arts 3 credits. Required for teaching majors in speech and theatre. D

THEA 352 BFA Studio 3 credits. Intensive process and skills training in a controlled studio environment. Lecture/survey in professional preparation and marketability for the prospective actor. PREREQ: BFA Acting/Directing student; THEA 251, THEA 252, THEA 351 and permission of instructor. D

THEA 390 Practicum Theatre Arts I 1-2 credits. Recital projects for intermediate student groups in various areas of theatre arts. F, S

THEA 391 Theatre Production 1 credit. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. THEA 191-192, 391-392 may be repeated for up to 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. F

THEA 392 Theatre Production 1 credit. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. THEA 191-192, 391-392 may be repeated for up to 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. S

THEA 393 Independent Research Projects I 1-3 credits. Under the supervision of the Theatre faculty, intermediate students will undertake special research projects in theatre, focusing on themes, methods and/or problems encountered early in one's stage life. F, S

THEA g400 Theatre Background I 3 credits. Theatre and drama, from their origins through the Jacobean period. PREREQ: THEA 101, or permission of instructor. AF

THEA g401 Theatre Background II 3 credits. Study of the theatre and drama from the Spanish Golden Age through the "well-made play." PREREQ: THEA 101, or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g402 Stage Costume History 3 credits. A survey of the history of western clothing from Ancient Egypt through the present. Study of the social context and motivations behind the evolution of clothing, silhouette, and costume components. THEA 221 or permission of instructor. D

THEA g403 Stage Costume Design 3 credits. Costume design for the theatre incorporating the influence of period, concept, and mood. Course work includes text analysis, research, drawing, painting, and collage. PREREQ: THEA 323 or permission of instructor. D

THEA g404 Problems in Acting 3 credits. Focuses on special acting problems such as characterization, movement, voice, pantomime, film and television acting. Content varies from year to year. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with permission of  the instructor. PREREQ: THEA 251, THEA 252. AS

THEA g405 Advanced Costume Construction 3 credits. A study in period corset and millinery construction. A lab course in which students gain practical experience and skills crucial to a career in costume technology. PREREQ: THEA 221. D

THEA g406 Advanced Light Design 3 credits. Study of lighting design in performing arts. Students gain knowledge through actualized projects, study of television and film lighting, and exploration of the Controllable Properties including color. PREREQ: THEA 111, THEA 209, THEA 221, and THEA 311. D

THEA g412 Scenic Painting 3 credits. A study of painting techniques as used in theatrical scenery; theory, practice, and equipment will be investigated as they apply to the art of stage painting. AS

THEA 414 Advanced Makeup 2 credits. Concentrated study of characterization, care, setting, styling and application of various types of wigs. Design and construction of polyfoam prosthesis. PREREQ: THEA 214 or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g419 Modern European Theatre 3 credits. Continental and British theatre and drama from 1850 to mid-twentieth century. PREREQ: THEA 101, or permission of instructor. R2

THEA g420 American Theatre 3 credits. American theatre and drama from the beginnings to mid-twentieth century. PREREQ: THEA 101, or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g421 Basic Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Cutting patterns from measurements. Adjusting various patterns to designs. Alterations and fittings. PREREQ: THEA 221 or permission of instructor. AF

THEA g422 Period Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Use of the basic patterns to reproduce historical costumes from the 12th century to 1950. PREREQ: THEA g405 or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 credits. PREREQ: THEA g455 or permission of instructor. AF

THEA g426 Advanced Scene Design 3 credits. Study of scene design in performing arts and beyond. Students work toward portfolio-quality work in realized and non-realized projects in theatre, television, film, and design areas. PREREQ: THEA 111, THEA 209, THEA 221, and THEA 311. D

THEA g455 Beginning Stage Direction 3 credits. Consideration of aesthetics of dramatic production and the relationship of basic techniques of stage direction. Includes the direction of scenes and one-act plays. PREREQ: THEA 111, THEA 251, and THEA 252, or permission of instructor. F

THEA g456 Advanced Stage Direction 3 credits. Advanced theories in techniques of stage direction including consideration of period styles. The student will direct a series of advanced projects including scenes and a full-length play. PREREQ: THEA g455 or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g470 Contemporary Theatre 3 credits. World drama and theatre during the two most recent decades. PREREQ: THEA 101 or permission of instructor. D

THEA g490 Practicum Theatre Arts II 1-3 credits. Recital projects for advanced students in various areas of theatre arts. F, S

THEA g491 Independent Research Projects II 1-3 credits. Under the supervision of the Theatre faculty, the advanced student will undertake special research projects in theatre, focusing on themes, methods and/or problems encountered later in one's stage life. F, S

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