| THTR 115 | Theatre Appreciation | An introduction to the role of actors, playwrights, directors, designers, and audiences in the highly collaborative art of theatre. Students learn to appreciate the artistic and intellectual processes of theatre artists and to use knowledge of histor... |
| THTR 119 | Broadway Musical Theatre | Survey of the Broadway musical theatre from its 19th century roots to the present day. Provides basic introduction to music theory and culminates with performance of original one-act musical(s) written and produced by class members. In addition to re... |
| THTR 201 | Stagecraft | Introduction to scene design and construction, lighting design and execution, scene painting, sound design, and properties in theory and practical applications. Laboratory hours required. |
| THTR 202 | Scene Painting | Study of function of scenic artist in theory and practice. Hands-on approach to scene painting. Laboratory hours required. |
| THTR 203 | Introduction to Light and Sound | Introduction to the technical aspects of lighting and sound design and roduction, and to the creative process required to make informed design choices. Laboratory hours required. |
| THTR 206 | Introduction to Costume | Introduction to role of costume designer as collaborative artist in theatre process. Survey of historical implications for design. Basic skills of costume construction. Laboratory assignments with mainstage productions. |
| THTR 207 | Text and Performance | Focuses on the fundamentals of script analysis and the characteristics of distinct theatrical genres. Reading of plays and examination of various productions to garner an understanding of the creative dimension of theatre making. Creative projects fo... |
| THTR 208 | Fundamentals of Design | Examines the creative art of design in developing theatre/dance productions and projects. The study of style and composition will provide a framework for the analysis of design within the context of performance. Methods for assembling a design portfo... |
| THTR 210 | Performing Diversity: A Cultural Odyssey | Furthers understanding of minority groups in America by investigating their social condition from an experiential base. Participants will explore existing portraits and issues associated with minorities as well as connect with important notions on cu... |
| THTR 212 | Basics of Acting | Basic methods of analysis and performance techniques necessary to generate believable human behavior on stage. Study of roots (mind/body processes), not ends of acting (performance). Class exercises to develop and discipline actor's physical, vocal,... |
| THTR 213 | Fundamentals of Stage Makeup | Art and application of theatrical makeup, realism to fantasy. Corrective makeup; specialty makeup (aging, scars, beards, animal faces). Laboratory assignments in conjunction with all major productions. |
| THTR 214 | Acting for Social Change | A studio and seminar class inspired by African and European models in Theatre for Development, a specialized field of drama focused on social development and grounded in participatory procedure. The activity involves research, analysis, scenario buil... |
| THTR 215 | Physical Theatre: Actor as Creator | Introduces students to the contemporary approaches to theatre-making which focus on the body. Through a series of workshops & creative projects, students will learn techniques for generating original material, developing their spontaneity and creativ... |
| THTR 219 | Basics of Ensemble Acting | Exploratory class which attempts to generate honest and spontaneous responses from the actor to performance and play creating circumstances. Major emphasis is placed on teamwork, the search for truth and attaining actual potential in the art of playi... |
| THTR 229 | Going Solo: The Politics of Identity in Contemporary Solo | Examines the development of solo performance from the 1970s to the present. Pays close attention to the ways solo practitioners use the body to highlight specific cultural, social, and political histories of marginalization encountered by the working... |
| THTR 239 | Latinas/Latinos on Stage: From the Barrios to Broadway | Examines the evolving formation of Latina/o identity in Broadway and community productions as well as popular culture with special attention to issues of globalization, migration, and transculturation. |
| THTR 249 | Documentary Theatre Project | Explores different ways to tell complex historical narratives and how to use documentary performance in order to foster conversation about difficult issues with the goal of expanding the possibilities for social change. Conduct interviews, do archiva... |
| THTR 301 | Scene Design | Artistic aspects of stage setting in theory and in practice. Consideration of mechanical perspective, watercolor sketching, color schemes, and history of period design. Stresses how the design process is inspired by the script and how the design of s... |
| THTR 305 | Sound Design | Exploration of the field of sound design through "hands-on" experiences with the design process, as well as the use of various types of recording and editing equipment, software programs, and research protocols and materials used by sound designers t... |
| THTR 307 | Lighting Design | Upper-level course in lighting design for the stage. Special emphasis on project-based, "hands on" learning with students implementing their own designs through analysis, research, creative and practical applications. Laboratory hours are required. |
| THTR 308 | Basic of Directing | Principles and techniques of directing the realistic modern play. Case studies and scene work. One-act play prepared for production by each student. Laboratory assignments with major productions. |
| THTR 309 | Classical Theatre | Survey of theatre history from ancient Greece to mid 18th-century Europe, with emphasis on representative plays, performance practices, and theories, as well as the cultural, economic, and political contexts from which they emerged. Lecture/discussio... |
| THTR 310 | Managing Performing Arts Organizations | For those interested in managing and leading a performing arts organization, this course is a review of topics essential for successful management of a performing arts organization. Includes nonprofit and alternative organizational structure, organiz... |
| THTR 312 | Special Topics | Representative topics: acting for the camera, advanced courses in costume, directing, makeup, critical theory, directing, improvisation, makeup, performance theory, stage combat, documentary film making, voice and speech for the stage. Can be taken m... |
| THTR 314 | Theatre for Social Change II | Designed to enable students to utilize and transfer the skills acquired in Theatre 214 into the larger community. Working in smaller groups, they are responsible for implementing and evaluating a theatre-centered project within the context of social... |
| THTR 315 | Independent Study | Restriction: Prospectus must be submitted and approved prior to the end of advance registration. Does not count for theatre or dance minor. |
| THTR 319 | Theatre History: Modern and Contemporary | A survey of theatre history from mid 18th-century Europe to the present, with emphasis on representative plays, performance practices, and theories, as well as the cultural, economic, and political contexts from which they emerged. Lecture/discussion... |
| THTR 320 | Advanced Acting: Twentieth-Century Acting Styles and Theory | An examination of the major theories that have shaped the discourse on, and practice of, the art of acting in the 20th century. Concentrated scene study class that explores relationship between 20th-century dramatic literature and acting techniques a... |
| THTR 321 | History of Apparel | Designed to give students a recognition/understanding of the evolution of clothing from the ancients to the 21st century. Beginning with the physiological and psychological reasons for clothing. Includes focus on the relationship of fashion to the so... |
| THTR 322 | Costume Design | Further exploration of various construction, patterning, design, research and rendering problems and the methods for solving them. Building on the techniques learned in the introductory course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the variety... |
| THTR 325 | Script Analysis | Systematic approach to understanding and realizing the theatrical implications of play scripts. Script study as if in preparation for mounting production. Laboratory hours required. |
| THTR 328 | Acting Shakespeare II | Introduction to emotional, physical, and vocal techniques necessary for performing a Shakespearean play. Builds on work of Theatre 327 in providing students with analytical means and research methods necessary to make informed artistic decisions. |
| THTR 330 | Practicum: Performance | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 331 | Practicum: Direction/Choreography | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 332 | Practicum: Stage Management | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 333 | Practicum: Technical Crew | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 334 | Practicum: Design | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 340 | Practicum: Technical Theatre | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 341 | Practicum: Costume/Makeup | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 342 | Practicum: Other | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 343 | Practicum: Lighting | Understanding theatre arts through analysis of and participation in creative theatrical efforts. Forty hours work for .25 units of practicum credit. Includes research and written work appropriate to the theatrical activity involved. Four units maximu... |
| THTR 345 | Philanthropy in the Arts | (See Music 345; same as Art 345.) |
| THTR 370 | Staging Gender | Study of selected plays and theatre productions with a focus on the representations of gender and gender relations. Readings in feminist, gender, and queer theory provide critical frameworks for analyzing representations of gender as well as represen... |
| THTR 380 | Honors Thesis Preparation | Research and preparation for honors thesis or project in theatre or dance. |
| THTR 388 | Internship | Practical application of theatre and dance principles and skills in supervised, out-of-class environment. Does not count for theatre major or minor or dance minor. No more than 1.5 units of internship in any one department and 3.5 units of internship... |
| THTR 399 | Leadership in Production | Majors-only course requiring a student to assume a position of significant responsibility (excluding performing) in one of the departments major productions. These positions include designing or assistant designing (costumes, lights, scenery, sound),... |
| THTR 406 | Summer Undergraduate Research | Documentation of the work of students who receive summer fellowships to conduct research [or produce a creative arts project] in the summer. The work must take place over a minimum of 6 weeks, the student must engage in the project full-time (at leas... |
| THTR 407 | Collaboration and Production | Requires students to form a production organization and produce a substantial play. The production will be staged at the beginning of the next semester and students will receive their final grade after successful completion. Students must select play... |
| THTR 425 | Senior Thesis Capstone | Seminar in which students engage under faculty supervision in individual research projects (scholarly and/or creative) in specific fields or forms of theatrical expression. |
| THTR 481 | Honors Thesis/Performance | Research and writing honors thesis or realization (including rehearsals and all drawings) of a creative honors project in theatre or dance. |