Department of Theatre and Dance
Chair and Professor: Dienstfrey
Professor: Schroder
Assistant Professors: Gross, Harwood, Johnson
Visiting Faculty: Vissers
Lecturers: Underwood, Zimmerly
Assistant Lecturers: Jorgensen, Romine
See Faculty Information
See Dance Program
See Theatre Program
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.
See Dance Courses
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.
Students pursuing a Minor in Dance with either Emphasis should be enrolled in a dance technique class every semester. See also the list of courses recommended for students minoring in Dance.
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 courses from the Dance
Technique Electives listed below.
TOTAL: 26 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
DANC 205 History of Modern
Dance
3 cr
Approved electives
Student takes four (4) credits of approved courses from the Dance
Technique Electives listed below.
TOTAL: 24 cr
Recommended
Courses for the Dance Minor Program include:
ART 103 Creative Process 3 cr
BIOL 301,301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 302,302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
DAAC 110 Ballroom Dance I 1 cr
DAAC 110 Ballroom Dance II 1 cr
DAAC 150 Folk/Square Dance I 1 cr
DAAC 151 Folk/Square Dance II 1 cr
DAAC 160 Recreational Dance I 1 cr
DAAC 161 Recreational Dance II 1 cr
DAAC 195 Swing Dance 1 cr
MUSC 108 The World of Music 4 cr
P E 243 Anatomical Foundations
of Human Activity 3 cr
P E 470 Care and Prevention
of Athletic Injuries 3 cr
THEA 111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 112 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 214 Make-up 2 cr
THEA 221 Stage Costume Design and Construction 2 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
See Dance Activity Courses
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 100 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 120, DANC 230, or DANC 330, 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 Dance Performance 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 230 or DANC 330. F
DANC 280 Dance Production 1-2 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 210. 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 220 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 230 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 6 credits with different titles. 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
DAAC 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
(Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, and several Minors) 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 (34 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 252 Intermediate 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 History 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 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 Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 303 Advanced Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 390 Practicum Theatre Arts I 1-2 cr
THEA g414 Advanced Makeup 2 cr
THEA 457 B.F.A. Studio 3 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 4 credits from the following dance courses:
DANC 100 Ballet I 2 cr
DANC 120 Jazz Dance I 2 cr
DANC 130 Modern Dance I 2 cr
DANC 230 Modern Dance II 2 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 History 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 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
THEA 457 BFA Studio 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 Danc 2 cr
DANC 120 Beginning Jazz Dance 2 cr
DANC 130 Beginning Modern Dance 2 cr
PEAC 139B Intermediate Fencing 1 cr
Electives 9 cr
TOTAL: 33 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 Workshop 1-2 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
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 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 or 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 111 Stagecraft I 3 cr
THEA 112 Stagecraft II 3 cr
THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 211 Drafting 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 or 392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 26 cr
Minor in Technical Theatre and Costume
THEA 101 Appreciation of Drama 3 cr
THEA 111 Stagecraft I 3 cr
THEA 112 Stagecraft II 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
< P E 243 Anatomical Foundations of Human Activity 3 cr > P E 470 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3 crTHEA 304 Theatre Management 2 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 or 392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 30 cr
Minor in Theatre History and Dramatic Literature
ENGL g476 Shakespeare 3 cr
ENGL 126 Art of the Film I 3 cr
THEA 101 Appreciation of Drama 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 History 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. PREREQ: THEA 111. 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. F
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. PREREQ: THEA 111. S
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. F
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. F
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. S
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. S
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. F
THEA 331 Materials and Methods for High
School Speech Arts 3 credits. Required for teaching majors in
speech and
theatre. D
THEA 388 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 390 Practicum Theatre Arts I 1-2
credits. Recital projects for intermediate student groups in
various areas of theatre arts. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits with different titles. AS
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. AF
THEA g401 Theatre Background II 3
credits. Study of the theatre and drama from the Spanish Golden
Age through
the "well-made play." 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. AF
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. AS
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. AS
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, 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.
R2
THEA g420 American Theatre History 3 credits. American
theatre and drama from the beginnings to mid-twentieth century. 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. Study of various period styles of acting including Greek,
Medieval, Elizabethan, Restoration, and 19th century melodrama. The
student will act in a series of special projects encompassing a variety
of styles. PREREQ: THEA 251, THEA 252, 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, 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 457 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 g455, and
permission of instructor. D
THEA g470 Contemporary Theatre 3 credits.
World drama and theatre during the two most recent decades. AS
THEA g490 Practicum Theatre Arts II 1-3
credits. Recital projects for advanced students in various areas
of theatre arts. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits with different titles. AS
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,
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