THEATRE ARTS
Professor Partin; Associate Professor Warren;Teaching Associate
Arthur; Part-time Lecturer Gleiner;Visiting Assistant Professor
O'Hara
A total of 12 units is required for a major in Theatre.These
must include the following theatre courses: 125 (Stagecraft),
150 (Play Analysis), either 211 or (with permission of the
faculty) 212 (Acting I or Acting II), 315 (Theatre History I),
316 (Theatre History II), 350 (Performance Theory), one unit
of Dramatic Literature (i.e. 332, or appropriate 399), one unit
of Independent Study/Internship.Theatre Workshop (one
one-quarter unit workshop may be Pass/Fail; three onequarter
unit workshops are taken for a grade). In addition to
the nine units above, a theatre major must include one of the
following three areas of concentration:
Performance: TART 111 (Voice and Diction), a second unit
of acting (TART 211 or TART 212) and 450 (Directing);
Design:TART 225 (Scene Design),TART 325 (Lighting
Design), and one of the following course units in visual arts:
ART 240 (Art History I),ART 245 (Art History II),ART
110 (Two-Dimensional Design),ART 120 (Basic Drawing), or
ART 130 (Three-Dimensional Design); or
Dramaturgy: Two additional units of Dramatic Literature and
TART 320 (Playwriting).
Minor in Dramaturgy
A minor in Dramaturgy requires six and one-half units, to
include TART 150,TART 315,TART 316,TART 350, one
unit of Dramatic Literature (332, 344, or appropriate 399),
and two one-quarter credit courses in theatre workshop (one
may be Pass/Fail, one must be graded).The final unit must be
chosen from:TART 125,TART 211,TART 212, or TART
320.
Minor in Theatre Performance
A minor in theatre performance requires six and one-half
units, including TART 111,TART 150,TART 211,TART
212, and two one-quarter credit courses in Theatre Workshop
(one may be Pass/Fail, one must be graded).The final two
units must be chosen from:TART 350,TART 399
(appropriate to the minor),TART 315,TART 316, or TART
450.
Minor in Theatrical Design
A minor in theatrical design requires six and one-half units,
including TART 125,TART 150,TART 225,TART 325, and
two one-quarter credit courses in theatre workshop (one may
be Pass/Fail, one must be graded).The final two units must be
chosen from ART 110,ART 120,ART 130,ART 240,ART
245,TART 315, or TART 316.
101 Appreciation of Theatre
A survey of various aspects of the theatre with emphasis on
theory of the art. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
103 Theatre Workshop
Laboratory work designed to give the student experience in
mounting a play on the stage. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
May be repeated for credit. ( 1 / 4 ).
Lecture: None; Laboratory: Approximately 50 hours/term.
Prerequisite: Permission.
111 Voice and Diction
An overview of the use of voice in the theatre. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
114 Make-up for the Stage
Lectures on and practical experience with the techniques
used in stage make-up. Covers the materials and techniques
for traditional stage make-up application, 3-D special effects,
and prosthetics. (1)
Lecture-Laboratory: 4 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission.
125 Stagecraft
Techniques and principles of scenery construction and other
elements of technical production. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 70 hrs/term.
150 Play Analysis
A study of methods used by actors, playwrights, directors, and
designers to critically examine a play for production purposes. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
199 Special Topics in Theatre and Drama
Workshop experience in such production activities as audition
techniques, stage combat, movement for the stage, and stage
makeup. ( 1 / 4 ). May be repeated for credit.
Lecture/Laboratory: hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission.
203 Theatre Workshop
Practical application of theories of script analysis, acting
technique, and technical skill. May not be taken Pass/Fail.
May be repeated for credit. ( 1 / 4 ).
Lecture: None; Laboratory: hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission.
210 Oral Interpretation
More advanced work on the oral presentation of prose and
poetry. Designed to develop further the vocal skills learned in
Theatre Arts 111. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Theatre Arts 111.
(Cross-listed as Communications 210.)
211-212 Acting I, II
The practical application of the fundamental principles of
acting. (1,1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. for 211; 4.5 hrs/wk. for 212.
Prerequisite:Theatre Arts 211 or permission for Theatre Arts 212.
225 Scene Design
Techniques and principles for designing scenery for the stage.
Model building is central to project work as is basic drafting.
Thumbnail and perspective sketching are incorporated in this
class. (Extra materials required.) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 125 and Theatre Arts 150.
299 Special Topics in Theatre and Drama
Selected studies in specialized design, performance, or
dramaturgical activities. May be repeated for credit. ( 1 / 2 ).
Lecture/Laboratory: hours vary.
Prerequisite:Theatre Arts 150 or permission.
303 Theatre Workshop
Practical application of theories of script analysis, acting
technique, and technical/design skill. May not be taken
Pass/Fail. May be repeated for credit. ( 1 / 4 ).
Lecture: None; Laboratory: hours vary.
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 150,Theatre Arts 203 and permission.
315 Theatre History I
A study of the history and literature of theatre from its
primitive origins to ca. 1700. It covers major developments in
production conventions and dramatic literature, with attention
given to theatre's connections to society. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Recommended prerequisite:Theatre Arts 150 or permission.
316 Theatre History II
A study of the history and literature of theatre from ca. 1700
to present. It covers major developments in production
conventions and dramatic literature, with attention given to
theatre's connections to society. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Recommended prerequisite:Theatre Arts 150 or permission.
320 Playwriting
A practical introduction to the techniques of dramatic
writing. Readings and possible studio productions of
students' work. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Theatre Arts 150 or permission or appropriate
coursework in literary analysis.
325 Lighting Design
Lighting theory and basic electrical principles for stage
applications, including drafting of light plots and the
development of instrument schedules, cue sheets, etc. Students
will use the computerized lighting system to gain experience
in cue writing and data entry. (Extra materials required.) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 125 and Theatre Arts 150.
(Theatre Arts 225 recommended)
332 Shakespeare
Analysis of selected plays with oral interpretation.(Same as
English 332) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Film-Laboratory: 2-3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 150 or English 230 and 240.
344 Modern Drama
Traces major modern movements in theatrical theory and
dramatic literature beginning in the mid-19th century with
particular emphasis on the first half of the 20th century.
(Same as English 344) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 150 or ENG 230 and 250.
350 Performance Theory
A course for advanced students focusing on theatrical,
dramatic, and performance theory in the 20th century in
relation to actual stage practice. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:Theatre Arts 150 or permission.
399 Special Topics
Advanced studies in specialized design, performance, or
dramaturgical activities. (1)
May be repeated for credit.
Lecture-Laboratory: hours vary.
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 150 or permission.
403 Theatre Workshop
Advanced practical application of theories of script analysis,
acting technique, and technical/design skill. May not be
taken Pass/Fail. May be repeated for credit. ( 1 / 4 ).
Lecture: None; Laboratory: hours vary.
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 150,Theatre Arts 303 and permission.
405, 406, 407 Independent Study and Research
A program of advanced intensive study and experience in
theatre under the guidance of the departmental staff.The
student must submit a written proposal to the Department
before the beginning of Examination Week of the term
prior to the term in which the work is to be done. See
departmental guidelines. ( 1 / 2 ,1, 1 / 2 )
Lecture-Laboratory: hours vary
Prerequisites: Departmental approval of proposal and three graded
(not P/F) one-quarter units of Theatre Workshop;Theatre Arts 405
or 407 is prerequisite to Theatre Arts 406.
411 Television Production
The study and practice of television production, including
experience in local stations. (1)
Lecture-Laboratory: 6 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or the Fine Arts
Chairperson.
416 Internship
Practical experience working in or with an artistic
organization as participant-observer, leading to the
preparation of a report which describes and evaluates that
organization's activities.The student must submit a written
proposal to the department before the beginning of
Examination Week of the term prior to the term in which
the work is to be done. See departmental guidelines. (1)
Lecture-Laboratory: hours vary
Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
450 Play Direction
The principles, problems, and techniques of directing plays. (1)
Lecture: 4.5 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites:Theatre Arts 150 and Theatre Arts 211.
495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper,
artistic creation, or performance.
Prerequisites:To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the
major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the
senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee.A
written proposal and application must be approved by the committee
and department.A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required.
495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 )