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THEA-101 |
SURVEY OF THE THEATER |
3 |
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An examination of the
development of the various |
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aspects of theater from
early to contemporary |
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times, including the
evolution of the theater |
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architecture, acting,
scenecraft, etc. Practical |
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application in actual
productions. |
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THEA-105 |
STAGE AND TELEVISION MAKEUP |
3 |
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Theory and practice of
makeup for the stage and |
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television.
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THEA-110 |
PRODUCTION CRAFTS |
3 |
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Principles of construction,
painting and lighting |
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for stage and television.
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THEA-190 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATER |
1 |
12 |
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THEA-195 |
PRACTICUM IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-196 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
THEATER |
1 |
12 |
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THEA-211 |
THEATER PRODUCTION |
1 |
3 |
Laboratory projects
coordinated with
productions. |
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Covering the areas of
acting, makeup, costume, |
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stage management, publicity,
set construction and |
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painting, stage lighting. A
maximum of 12 credits |
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at the two levels may be
counted toward |
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graduation.
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THEA-215 |
PRINCIPLES OF ACTING |
3 |
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Basic theory and techniques
of acting and |
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improvisation.
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THEA-230 |
STAGE MOVEMENT |
3 |
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Develops physical
coordination, kinesthetic
sense, |
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nonverbal communication, and
stage presence. |
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Period movement, stage
combat, and some basic mime |
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and dance are explored.
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THEA-240 |
PLAY ANALYSIS |
3 |
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An introduction to play
analysis and theater |
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criticism with perspectives
on the traditional |
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Western canon, as well as a
look at the evolving |
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multicultural expression of
theatrical art from |
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the 20th century.
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THEA-280 |
CHILDREN'S/SUMMER THEATER |
3 |
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A course in production
stressing directing, |
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acting, set construction,
and lighting culminating |
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in performance. This course
is also available to |
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non-matriculated students on
a no-credit basis.
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THEA-290 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-291 |
WORKSHOP IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-292 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-295 |
PRACTICUM IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-296 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
THEATER |
1 |
12 |
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THEA-310 |
LIGHT AND SET DESIGN |
3 |
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Theory and practice in set
and light design for |
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theater and television.
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THEA-311 |
THEATER PRODUCTION |
1 |
3 |
Laboratory projects
coordinated with
productions. |
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Covering the areas of
acting, makeup, costume, |
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stage management, publicity,
set construction and |
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painting, stage lighting. A
maximum of 12 credits |
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at the two levels may be
counted toward |
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graduation.
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THEA-315 |
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE |
3 |
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Offers an advanced study of
various exercises, |
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improvs, and scenes along
with a technique used to |
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build a character for the
stage or screen. Also |
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includes a section on
Reader's Theater. |
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Pre-requisite: THEA 215. |
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THEA-320 |
COSTUME HISTORY AND DESIGN |
3 |
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Study of clothing, history
and stage costume |
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design from ancient times to
the present.
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THEA-322 |
SHAKESPEARE |
3 |
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Introduction to selected
major plays and sonnet |
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sequences, with attention to
the skills of close |
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reading and analysis,
historical significance and |
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setting, and approaches to
teaching and |
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presentation. Close reading
and analysis will |
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include a minimum of two
comedies, two histories, |
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four tragedies, and thirty
sonnets. Cross-listed |
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with ENGL 320.
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THEA-323 |
SHAKESPEARE FILMS |
1 |
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Designed as a "lab" class
for students in THEA 322 |
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Shakespeare, but available
to any student. |
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Films shown are based on the
plays being read in |
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THEA 322. Participation in
this class enhances an |
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appreciation for the
dramatic works of William |
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Shakespeare. Cross-listed
with ENGL 323. |
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Graded P/F only.
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THEA-370 |
DRAMATIC LITERATURE |
3 |
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An introduction to drama as
a genre. Includes |
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close reading and discussion
of several major |
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plays and less intense
reading of other plays, the |
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Poetics of Aristotle, and
selected manifestoes and |
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critical theories. Typical
plays to be analyzed |
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are Oedipus Rex, Lysistrata,
The Second Shepherds' |
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Play, Othello, Tartuffe, The
Rivals, Pygmalion, |
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and Death of a Salesman.
Writing integrated. |
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Cross-listed with ENGL 370
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THEA-380 |
CHILDREN'S/SUMMER THEATER |
3 |
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A course in production
stressing directing, |
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acting, set construction,
and lighting culminating |
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in performance. This course
is also available to |
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non-matriculated students on
a no-credit basis. |
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THEA-390 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-392 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-395 |
PRACTICUM IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-396 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
THEATER |
1 |
12 |
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THEA-470 |
HISTORY OF THE THEATER |
3 |
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An evolutionary study of the
theater as an |
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instrumental force in the
cultural, social, |
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political, philosophical,
economic and religious |
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development of man. |
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THEA-475 |
PERFORMING ARTS MANAGEMENT |
3 |
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Study of the organizational
structure of the |
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repertory theatre, symphony
orchestra, opera |
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company and ballet company.
Attention to |
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operational concerns such as
contracts, touring |
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arrangements and schedules,
facility management, |
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budgeting and publicity.
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THEA-480 |
DIRECTING |
3 |
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Basic theory and techniques
of stage directing |
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with emphasis on
interpretation of the play
and |
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staging of it from selection
to performance. |
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Includes the direction of
scenes and one-act |
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plays. |
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THEA-481 |
DIRECTING FOR STAGE AND
CAMERA |
3 |
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Examination of the
transference of stage |
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techniques to directing for
the camera, with |
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emphasis on using the
television script, and |
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adapting stage scripts for
television use. |
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Includes the directing of a
videotaped dramatic |
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production. |
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THEA-490 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-491 |
WORKSHOP IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-492 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-493 |
FORENSIC AND THEATER
ACTIVITIES |
3 |
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Participation in debate,
individual events, and |
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theatre activities with
emphasis on conducting and |
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adjudicating high school
drama festivals and |
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forensic competitions. |
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THEA-495 |
PRACTICUM IN THEATER |
1 |
3 |
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THEA-496 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
THEATER |
1 |
12 |
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