Academic Information
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Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-2011
Department of Theatre and Dance
Chair and Professor: Earles
Professors: Dienstfrey, Schroder
Associate Professors: Gross, Harwood, Young
Assistant Professor: Garibaldi
Lecturers: Jorgensen, Zimmerly
Assistant Lecturer: RomineSee Faculty Information
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The Department of Theatre and Dance administers a Minor in Dance, a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre, and a variety of minors in Theatre. In cooperation with the James C. Rogers Department of Mass Communication, the Department of Theatre and Dance administers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Film, and Video.
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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 1104 World Dance/Local Identity 3 cr
DANC 1110 Elements of Movement 2 cr
DANC 2205 Dance in the Modern Era 3 cr
DANC 2210 Dance Composition I 3 cr
DANC 3301 Performance and Society 3 cr
DANC 1100, 2200, or 3300 Ballet I, II, or III 2 cr
DANC 1130, 2230, or 3330
Modern Dance I, II, or III 4 cr
THEA 1191 or 1192
Theatre Production 1 cr
THEA 3300 Theatre Movement Workshop 2 crChoose ONE of the following courses (3 cr):
DANC 4401 Aesthetic Issues in Dance 3 cr
DANC 4410 Dance Composition Ii 3 cr
MUSC 1100 Introduction to Music 3 cr
PE 2243 Anatomical Foundations
of Human Activity 3 cr
TOTAL: 26 cr
Dance Education Emphasis
Required Courses:
DANC 1104 World Dance/Local Identity 3 cr
DANC 1110 Elements of Movement 2 cr
DANC 2205 Dance in the Modern Era 3 cr
DANC 2210 Dance Composition I 3 cr
DANC 2260 Methods of Dance for Children 3 cr
DANC 4460 Dance Teaching Methods
and Curriculum Design 3 cr
DANC 1130, 2230, or 3330 Modern Dance I, II or III 2 crChoose ONE of the following courses (3 cr):
DANC 1105 Survey of Dance 3 cr
DANC 3301 Performance and Society 3 cr
DANC 4401 Aesthetic Issues in Dance 3 cr
DANC 4410 Dance Composition II 3 cr
MUSC 1100 Introduction to Music 3 cr
PE 2243 Anatomical Foundations
of Human Activity 3 cr
Approved Electives::
Choose four (4) credits of approved courses from the Recommended Courses listed below.
TOTAL: 26 cr
Recommended Courses for the Dance Minor Program include:
ART 1103 Creative Process 3 crSee Dance Activity (DAAC) Courses
BIOL 3301,3301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 3302,3302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
DAAC 1100 Dance Basics 1 cr
DAAC 1110 BAllroom Dance I 1 cr
DAAC 1111 Ballroom Dance II 1 cr
DAAC 1125 Latin Dance 1 cr
DAAC 1135 Middle Eastern Dance 1 cr
DAAC 1140 Tap Dance I 1 cr
DAAC 1141 Tap Dance II 1 cr
DAAC 1150 Folk/Square Dance I 1 cr
DAAC 1151 Folk/Square Dance II 1 cr
DAAC 1160 Recreational Dance I 1 cr
DAAC 1161 Recreational Dance II 1 cr
DAAC 1175 Pilates/Dance Conditioning--Matwork 1 cr
DAAC 1176 Pilates/Dance Conditioning--Equipment 1 cr
DAAC 1180 Hip Hop I 1 cr
DAAC 1180 Hip Hop II 1 cr
DAAC 1182 Hip Hop Performance 1 cr
DAAC 1195 Swing Dance 1 cr
DANC 1100 Ballet I 2 cr
DANC 1105 Survey of Dance 3 cr
DANC 2200 Ballet II 2 cr
DANC 3300 Ballet III 2 cr
DANC 1120 Jazz Dance I 2 cr
DANC 2220 Jazz Dance II 2 cr
DANC 3320 Jazz Dance III 2 cr
DANC 1130 Modern Dance I 2 cr
DANC 2230 Modern Dance II 2 cr
DANC 3330 Modern Dance III 2 cr
DANC 2270 Dance Repertory 1-2 cr
DANC 2280 Dance Production 1-2 cr
DANC 2290 Contact Improvisation 2 cr
DANC 3390 Workshop: Cultural Forms 1-2 cr
DANC 4401 Aesthetic Issues in Dance 3 cr
DANC 4410 Dance Composition II 3 cr
DANC 4460 Dance Teaching Methods
and Curriculum Design 3 cr
MUSC 1100 Introduction to Music 3 cr
MUSC 1108 The World of Music 4 cr
PE 2243 Anatomical Foundations
of Human Activity 3 cr
PE 4470 Care and Prevention
of Athletic Injuries 3 cr
THEA 1111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 1191, 1192, 3391, or 3392 Theatre Production 1 cr
THEA 2214 Make-up 2 cr
THEA 2221 Stage Costume Design and Construction 2 cr
THEA 2251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 3300 Theatre Movement Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 3390 Practicum Theatre Arts I 1-2 cr
THEA 4490 Practicum Theatre Arts II 1-3 cr
Dance Courses
DANC 1100 Ballet I 2 credits. Beginning barre, center floor work, and across the floor movement combinations including adagio, petit allegro, and grand allegro. Development of a ballet vocabulary of movement, musicality and music awareness, performance quality and intent. Focus upon classical and/or contemporary ballet dependent upon instructor of record. Assumes prior dance training. DAAC 1100 Dance Basics highly recommended. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. F, S
DANC 1104 World Dance: Local Identity 3 credits. Compare traditional and contemporary cultures of Native America, Africa, Asia, the Americas, Oceania, and Europe; examine movement as the primary extension system, and the body as a tool of communication central to the social, political and religious life of community. Includes frameworks for observation; cross-cultural examinations of work, war, contest, social display and worship; diaspora, and global imperialism. F, S
DANC 1105 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 1110 Elements of Movement 2 credits. Introduction to the Elements of Movement (body, space, time, energy) as described in the theories of H’Doubler Movement Analysis and Laban Effort/Shape and Space Harmony. Exploration of how the Elements of Movement may be manipulated to create movement phrases and develop character and emotional performance. F
DANC 1120 Jazz Dance I 2 credits. Development of the jazz dance technique with focus on rhythmic complexity of movement combinations, the ability to perceive movement quickly and accurately, and performance quality and intent. Core training; isolations; strength, flexibility, and speed; floor work; turns; dynamic, fluid and percussive movement. Assumes prior dance training. DAAC 100 Dance Basics highly recommended. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. F, S
DANC 1130 Modern Dance I 2 credits. Contemporary modern dance with focus upon lifted center; fluid and articulate spine; strength and flexibility; falls, suspension and balance; musicality and music awareness developed through exercises at the barre, center floor work and movement combinations across the floor. Style of modern dance technique dependent upon instructor of record. Assumes prior dance training. DAAC 1100 Dance Basics highly recommended. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. F, S
DANC 2200 Ballet II 2 credits. Continued development of barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor movement combinations including adagio, petit allegro, and grand allegro. Continued development of ballet vocabulary of movement and movement qualities, musicality and music awareness, performance quality and intent. Focus upon classical and/or contemporary ballet dependent upon instructor of record. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: DANC 1100. F, S
DANC 2205 Dance in the Modern Era 3 credits. Concentrated study of the history of dance in the 20th and 21st centuries and its direct relationship to events and trends of the Modern Era through readings, films, demonstrations, and live performances. PREREQ: At least Sophomore standing. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. S
DANC 2210 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 1110. S
DANC 2220 Jazz Dance II 2 credits. Continued development of the jazz dance technique with focus on rhythmic complexity of movement combinations, the ability to perceive movement quickly and accurately, performance quality and intent. Class will consist of increasing difficulty in core training; isolations; strength, flexibility, and speed; floor work; turns; dynamic, fluid and percussive movement. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: DANC 1120. F, S
DANC 2230 Modern Dance II 2 credits. Continued development contemporary modern dance technique with focus upon lifted center; fluid and articulate spine; strength and flexibility; falls, suspension and balance; musicality and music awareness developed through exercises at the barre, center floor work and movement combinations across the floor. Style of modern dance technique dependent upon instructor of record. May be repeated for to 6 credits. PREREQ: DANC 1130. F, S
DANC 2260 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. AF
DANC 2270 Dance Repertory 1-2 credits. Rehearse and perform faculty choreographed works. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre/dance faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. COREQ: DANC 1100, DANC 1120, DANC 1130, DANC 2200, DANC 2220, DANC 2230, DANC 3300, DANC 3320, or DANC 3330. F, S
DANC 2280 Dance Production 1-2 credits. Designed to assist students in developing skills necessary to create and produce formal dance productions and lecture/demonstrations. Opportunities to choreograph, perform, and design costumes, lights, sets and sound. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. F, S
DANC 2290 Contact Improvisation 2 credits. Beginning techniques of contact improvisation including focus on momentum, flow, gravity, and partnering skills. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. AS
DANC 3300 Ballet III 2 credits. Intermediate level barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor movement combinations with increasing difficulty. Higher level of focus upon technique, performance quality and performance intent. Focus upon classical and/or contemporary ballet dependent upon instructor of record. Pointe work optional based on instructor and students. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: DANC 2200. F, S
DANC 3301 Performance and Society 3 credits. Examination of performance as praxis, the embodiment of theory. Draws upon the canon of 20th century theories and the performance projects they influenced to explore the performance art tradition and to create original interdisciplinary intermedia
work that is reflective and reflexive of society. F DANC 3320 Jazz Dance III 2 credits. Intermediate level jazz technique with increased rhythmic complexity of movement combinations, turns and body isolations. Increasing difficulty in perceiving movement quickly and accurately, and a higher level of performance quality and intent will be demonstrated. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: DANC 2220. F, S
DANC 3330 Modern Dance III 2 credits. Intermediate level technique: lifted center; fluid and articulate spine; strength and flexibility; falls, suspension and balance; musicality and music awareness developed through increased difficulty of barre exercises, center floor work and movement combinations across the floor. Style of modern dance technique dependent upon instructor of record. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: DANC 2230. F, S
DANC 3390 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 4401 Aesthetic Issues in Dance 3 credits. An examination into the aesthetics of human movement as they relate to the human body biologically, socially, politically, historically and culturally. S
DANC 4410 Dance Composition II 3 credits. Explore various techniques and processes used to create movement studies and choreographic work at an intermediate/advanced level. Students continue to explore improvisational processes based in the Elements of Movement. Students present their work in a concert at the end of the semester. PREREQ: DANC 2210 and THEA 3300. F
DANC 4460 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. AS
DANC 4485 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 100 Dance Basics 1 credit. Introduction and exploration of the basic terms and concepts of dance fundamental to ballet, jazz, modern and social dance techniques. Through the techniques of ballet barre, center floor work, and across-the-floor movement combinations, students will practice conditioning, strength, flexibility, alignment coordination, rhythm, musicality, body and spatial awareness. F, S
DAAC 1110 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 1111 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. S
DAAC 1115 Ballroom Dance Performance 1 credit. Advanced ballroom dance students learn to choreograph and perform a "couples'" dance routine; select music and costumes, and stage individual performances for formal presentation. F
DAAC 1125 Latin Dance I 1 credit. Learn footwork, turns, patterns, proper posture, weight transfer, frame, connection and techniques of leading and following while learning many different Latin Dances and Music which may include Salsa, Merengue, Tango, Bachata, Rhumba, and Samba. Informal performance opportunities available. F, S
DAAC 1135 Middle Eastern Dance 1 credit. Modern Middle Eastern Dance derives from the ancient cultures of the Orient to India to the Middle East. Learn basic techniques including proper stance, posture, isolations, hip and upper body movement, arm positions and traveling patterns, shimmies, turns and traveling steps while exploring aspects of music and culture specific to the varying regions presented in class. Introduction to use of finger cymbals and veil work. F, S
DAAC 1140 Tap Dance I 1 credit. Introduction to basic steps of tap technique, including coordination, rhythmic variations, and performance skills through a series of tap combinations. Tap shoes are required. Informal performance opportunities available. F, S
DAAC 1141 Tap Dance II 1 credit. Continuation of DAAC 1140, increasing in complexity of steps of tap technique. Students learn coordination, rhythmic variations, and performance skills through a series of tap combinations. Tap shoes are required. Informal performance opportunities available. F, S
DAAC 1150 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 1151 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 1150 or equivalent. D
DAAC 1160 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 1161 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 1160 or equivalent. D
DAAC 1175 Pilates/Dance Conditioning--Mat 1 credit. A Pilates-based fitness and dance conditioning floor work-out balances strength with flexibility. Designed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920's, Pilates tones the body’s major and minor muscles, increases circulation, and enhances movement performance. F, S
DAAC 1176 Pilates/Dance Conditioning--Equipment 1 credit. A Pilates-based fitness and dance conditioning work-out with equipment balances strength with flexibility while toning the body’s major and minor muscles, increasing circulation, aiding correct alignment and movement efficiency for optimal performance potential. Includes training on the Wunda Chair, the Pilates Reformer, and the Cadillac. F, S
DAAC 1180 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 1181 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 1182 Hip Hop Performance 1 credit. Intermediate level course designed to develop students' technique, performance and repertoire within the specialized styles of hip hop. Focus upon intermediate/advanced hip-hop dance techniques, patterns, routines, and choreography in preparation for formal performances. F
DAAC 1195 Swing Dance 1 credit. Swing techniques taught at a beginning skill level along with partnering, appropriate dress, proper etiquette. Informal performance opportunities available. F, S
Theatre Courses
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Film, and Video
Minors in Theatre
Theatre
The primary objectives related to the undergraduate Theatre programs (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science 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.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.
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.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Theatre
Part I (34 cr)
THEA 1111 Stagecraft 3 crPart II (6 cr of two of the three courses)
THEA 1131 Voice and Diction 2 cr
THEA 2209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 2211 Drafting 3 cr
THEA 2214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 2221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
THEA 2251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 2252 Intermediate Acting 3 cr
THEA 3304 Theatre Management 2 cr
THEA 3311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 4400 Theatre Background I 3 cr
THEA 4401 Theatre Background II 3 cr
THEA 4455 Beginning Stage Direction 3 crTHEA 4419 Modern European Theatre 3 crPart III (choice of 9 cr)
THEA 4420 American Theatre History 3 cr
THEA 4470 Contemporary Theatre 3 crTHEA 1118 Oral Interpretation 3 crPart IV: (6 credits optional)
THEA 2218 Stage Dialects 2 cr
THEA 4402 Stage Costume History 3 cr
THEA 4403 Stage Costume Design 3 cr
THEA 4404 Problems in Acting 3 cr
THEA 4405 Advanced Costume Construction 3 cr
THEA 4406 Advanced Light Design 3 cr
THEA 4412 Scenic Painting 3 cr
THEA 4421 Basic Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 cr
THEA 4424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 cr
THEA 4426 Advanced Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 4456 Advanced Stage Direction 3 crTHEA 1191,1192,3391,3392Related Areas
Theatre Production 4 cr
THEA 3300 Theatre Movement Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 3301 Theatre Voice Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 3302 Beginning Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 3303 Advanced Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 3390 Practicum Theatre Arts I 1-2 cr
THEA 4414 Advanced Makeup 2 cr
THEA 4457 B.F.A. Studio 3 cr
THEA 4490 Practicum Theatre Arts II 1-3 cr
THEA 4491 Independent Research Projects 1-2 crRequired Courses:
DANC 1110 Elements of Movement 2 crPlus 2 credits from the following dance courses:
ENGL 4476 Shakespeare 3 cr
PEAC 1139A Beginning Fencing 1 crDANC 1100 Ballet I 2 cr
DANC 1120 Jazz Dance I 2 cr
DANC 1130 Modern Dance I 2 cr
DANC 2230 Modern Dance II 2 cr
DAAC 1140 Tap Dance I 1 cr
DAAC 1141 Tap Dance II 1 cr
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Film, and Video
Theatre, Film and Video is a major designed for students interested in a career in producing, directing and recording live performances. It approaches professional opportunities from both on-stage and video recording perspectives.
Objective: To help all students obtain a level of achievement appropriate to entry-level professionals in their specialty areas or to use the confidence, expressiveness, and cooperative skills gained through their studies at ISU to succeed in a diverse range of careers in the world of technology and the arts.
The program’s goals include developing in the student the following:
• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Competency in study and research skills;
• Competency in thinking clearly, logically, and independently;
• The ability to solve problems that arise in a professional setting and working within a collaborative art form;
• Competency with theatre, film, and video technology;
• Sufficient general knowledge to pursue and succeed in a career in theatre, film, and/or video;
• The ability to critique one’s work and accept criticism.
Required Courses
Freshman Year (32 credits)
MC 1119 Introduction to Mass Media 3 crSophomore Year (32 credits)
MC 2260 Photo and Graphic Workshop 3 cr
THEA 1111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 2251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
General Education Goal Courses 15 cr
Electives* 5 cr
MC 2201 Writing for the Camera 2 crJunior Year (32 credits)
MC 3300 Television Production 3 cr
THEA 2209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
OR
THEA 2214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 2252 Intermediate Acting 3 cr
General Education Goal Courses 15 cr
Electives* 7 cr
MC 3306 Non-linear Editing 3 cr
MC 3360 Film Style Production 3 cr
THEA 3311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr
OR
THEA 4403 Stage Costume Design 3 cr
THEA 4455 Directing 3 cr
General Education Goal Courses 12 cr
Electives 8 cr
Senior Year (32 credits)
MC 4451 TV Studio Directing 2 cr
General Education Goal Courses 10 cr
Electives* 16 cr
Plus one of the following:
THEA 4400 Theatre Background I 3 cr
THEA 4401 Theatre Background II 3 cr
THEA 4419 Modern European Theatre 3 cr
THEA 4420 American Theatre History 3 cr
THEA 4470 Contemporary Theatre 3 cr
*Recommended Electives
Choose electives each semester from the list below:
ANTH 4494 Visual Anthropology 3 cr*Electives
ART 1103 Creative Process 3 cr
CIS 1101 Introduction to Computer Systems 3 cr
CMLT 2220 Introduction to International Film Studies 3 cr
CMLT 3335 World Film Studies 3 cr
CMLT 4435 Topics in World Film Studies 3 cr
ENGL 1126 Art of The Film I 3 cr
ENGL 3305 Art of the Film II 3 cr
MC 2215 Graphic Design 3 cr
MC 2230, 2230L Introduction to Photography,
and Lab 4 cr
MC 2290 American Broadcasting 3 cr
MC 4441 Intellectual Property and Commercial Speech 3 cr
MC 4450 Television Workshop 2 cr
THEA 1131 Voice and Diction 2 cr
THEA 1191,1192,3391,3392 Theatre Production** 1 cr** Theatre Production courses may be taken for 8 cumulative credits.
THEA 2218 Stage Dialects 2 cr
THEA 3390, 4490 Practicum Theatre Arts I, II 1-3 cr
THEA 4404 Problems in Acting 3 cr
THEA 4405 Advanced Costume Construction 3 cr
THEA 4424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 cr
THEA 4426 Advanced Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 4456 Advanced Stage Direction 3 cr
Minors Suggested:
• Art (Studio and Art History minors)–21 credits
• Business–18 credits
• Dance–24 credits
• English (Creative Writing Option)–21 credits
Minors—Theatre
- Acting
- Acting and Directing
- Costume
- General Minor in Theatre
- Technical Theatre
- Technical Theatre and Costume
- Theatre History and Dramatic Literature
General Minor in Theatre (Unspecified)
THEA 1101 Appreciation of Drama 3 crProgram must be approved by the department.
IN ADDITION: THEA electives 20 cr
TOTAL: 23 cr
Minor in Acting
THEA 1118 Oral Interpretation 3 cr
THEA 1131 Voice and Diction 2 cr
THEA 1101 Appreciation of Drama 3 cr
THEA 2214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 2251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 2252 Intermediate Acting 3 cr
THEA 4404 Problems in Acting 3 cr
THEA 4424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 cr
THEA 1191 or 3392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 25 cr
Minor in Acting and Directing
THEA 1131 Voice and Diction 2 cr
THEA 1101 Appreciation of Drama 3 cr
THEA 1111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 2209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 2214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 2251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 2252 Intermediate Acting 3 cr
THEA 4404 Problems in Acting 3 cr
THEA 4424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 cr
THEA 4455 Beginning Stage Direction 3 cr
THEA 4456 Advanced Stage Directing 3 cr
TOTAL: 30 cr
Minor in Costume
THEA 1101 Appreciation of Drama 3 cr
THEA 2209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 2211 Drafting 2 cr
THEA 2214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 2221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
THEA 4402 Stage Costume History 3 cr
THEA 4403 Stage Costume Design 3 cr
THEA 4421 Basic Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 cr
THEA 1191-3392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 23 crMinor in Technical Theatre
THEA 1101 Appreciation of Drama 3 cr
THEA 1111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 2209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 2211 Drafting 2 cr
THEA 2221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
THEA 3304 Theatre Management 2 cr
THEA 3311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 4426 Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 1191 or 3392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 23 cr
Minor in Technical Theatre and Costume
THEA 1101 Appreciation of Drama 3 cr
THEA 1111 Stagecraft 3 cr
THEA 2209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
THEA 2211 Drafting 2 cr
THEA 2214 Makeup 2 cr
THEA 2221 Stage Costume Construction 2 cr
THEA 3304 Theatre Management 2 cr
THEA 3311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr
THEA 4402 Stage Costume History 3 cr
OR
THEA 4403 Stage Costume Design 3 cr
THEA 1191 or 3392 Theatre Production 3 cr
TOTAL: 27 crMinor in Theatre History and Dramatic Literature
ENGL 4476 Shakespeare 3 cr
ENGL 1126 Art of the Film I 3 cr
THEA 1101 Appreciation of Drama 3 cr
THEA 4400 Theatre Background I 3 cr
THEA 4401 Theatre Background II 3 cr
THEA 4419 Modern European Theatre 3 cr
THEA 4420 American Theatre History 3 cr
THEA 4470 Contemporary Theatre 3 cr
TOTAL: 24 cr
Theatre Courses
THEA 1101 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, Su
THEA 1111 Stagecraft 3 credits. Shop and crew-based course in building scenery, hanging lights, painting and properties. Lectures are based on construction theories. Students will form production staff and crews for university productions. Required for majors. F
THEA 1118 Oral Interpretation 3 credits. Analysis and interpretation of literature through performance. Prose, poetry and dramatic literature will be investigated. S
THEA 1131 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 1191 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 1191 and 3391 may be repeated for up to 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. F, S, Su
THEA 2209 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 1111. S
THEA 2211 Drafting 3 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. S
THEA 2214 Makeup 2 credits. Laboratory sessions on the technique of makeup. Includes participation on crews of university productions. F
THEA 2218 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 1131. D
THEA 2221 Stage Costume Construction 2 credits. Methods of assembling stage costumes. Use of various fabrics and materials will be emphasized. S
THEA 2251 Beginning Acting 3 credits. Exercises in awareness, concentration, relaxation, imagination, and character interrelationships. Includes improvisation and some scene work. F, S, Su
THEA 2252 Intermediate Acting 3 credits. Creating a character. Emphasis on movement, gesture, scene analysis, and performance. PREREQ: THEA 2251 or permission of instructor. S
THEA 3300 Theatre Movement Workshop 2 credits. Exploration of techniques of movement improvisation and the text/movement synthesis of physical theatre. PREREQ: DANC 1110. D
THEA 3301 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. D
THEA 3302 Beginning Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 credits. Beginning costume materials, including millinery, jewelry, and mask making. D
THEA 3303 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. D
THEA 3304 Theatre Management 2 credits. Consideration of administrative aspects of play production with emphasis on stage management, theatre management, publicity, and advertising. S
THEA 3311 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 2211. F
THEA 3331 Materials and Methods for High School Speech Arts 3 credits. Required for teaching majors in speech and theatre. D
THEA 3390 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 3391 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 1191 and 3391 may be repeated for up to 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. F, S, Su
THEA 3393 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 4400 Theatre Background I 3 credits. Theatre and drama, from their origins through the Jacobean period. AF
THEA 4401 Theatre Background II 3 credits. Study of the theatre and drama from the Spanish Golden Age through the "well-made play." AS
THEA 4402 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 2221 or permission of instructor. AF
THEA 4403 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 4404 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 2251, THEA 2252. AS
THEA 4405 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 2221. AS
THEA 4406 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 1111, THEA 2209, and THEA 3311. D
THEA 4412 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 4414 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 2214 or permission of instructor. AS
THEA 4419 Modern European Theatre 3 credits. Continental and British theatre and drama from 1850 to mid-twentieth century. D
THEA 4420 American Theatre History 3 credits. American theatre and drama from the beginnings to mid-twentieth century. D
THEA 4421 Basic Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Cutting patterns from measurements. Adjusting various patterns to designs. Alterations and fittings. PREREQ: THEA 2221 or permission of instructor. AF
THEA 4422 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 4405 or permission of instructor. AS
THEA 4424 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 2251, THEA 2252, or permission of instructor. AF
THEA 4426 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 1111, THEA 2209, and THEA 3311. D
THEA 4455 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 1111, THEA 2251, and THEA 2252, or permission of instructor. F
THEA 4456 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 4455 or permission of instructor. AS
THEA 4470 Contemporary Theatre 3 credits. World drama and theatre during the two most recent decades. AS
THEA 4490 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 4491 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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