THEATRE ARTSProfessor Partin; Associate Professor Warren; Teaching Associates Arthur, Ruhland 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 and one unit of theatre workshop. 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: ARTH 146 (Survey of Art History I: Prehistoric through Medieval), ARTH 156 (Survey of Art History II: Renaissance through Modern), ART 151 (Two Dimensional Design), ART 111 (Drawing I), or ART 181 (Sculpture I); 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 111, ART 151, ART 181, ARTH 146, ARTH 156, 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) 103 Theatre Workshop
Laboratory work designed to give the student experience in mounting a play on the stage. May be repeated for credit. (1/4). 111 Voice and Diction
An overview of the use of voice in the theatre. (1) 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) 125 Stagecraft
Techniques and principles of scenery construction and other elements of technical production. (1) 150 Play Analysis
A study of methods used by actors, playwrights, directors, and designers to critically examine a play for production purposes. (1) 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. 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). 210 Performance of Literature
More advanced work on the oral presentation of prose and poetry. Designed to develop further the vocal skills learned in Theatre Arts 111. (1) 211-212 Acting I, II
The practical application of the fundamental principles of acting. (1, 1) 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) 299 Special Topics in Theatre and Drama
Selected studies in specialized design, performance, or dramaturgical activities. May be repeated for credit. (1/2). 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). 311 Video Field Production
The study and practice of the fundamentals of professional videography. Students will receive instruction in practical applications in the areas of videography, editing, production, and media literacy. (1) 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) 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) 320 Playwriting
A practical introduction to the techniques of dramatic writing. Readings and possible studio productions of students’ work. (1) 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) 332 Shakespeare
Analysis of selected plays with oral interpretation. (Same as English 332) (1) 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. (1) 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) 399 Special Topics
Advanced studies in specialized design, performance, or dramaturgical activities. (1) May be repeated for credit. 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). 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) 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) 450 Play Direction
The principles, problems, and techniques of directing plays. (1) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
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