THEATRE COURSES
ACTING
ACTING I The study and practice of the techniques of acting through exercises and scene work. Designed for the Theatre major.
ACTING II The continued study and practice of the techniques of acting through exercises and scene work.
ACTING III The advanced study and practice of the techniques of acting through exercises and scene work. Emphasis on analysis and rehearsal techniques.
ACTING IV The advanced training in the craft of acting. Special topics as appropriate including acting for non-realistic theatre, musical theatre, Shakespeare, or other special topics of acting.
AUDITIONING Study and practice of the procedures and techniques of auditioning for professional theatre and film. Includes research and preparation of acting monologues, scenes, resumes, headshots, and business practices for the professional actor.
VOICE
VOICE FOR THE ACTOR I A course in basic voice techniques with emphasis on flexibility, projection, placement, articulation, and pronunciation.
VOICE FOR THE ACTOR II Intermediate voice techniques with emphasis on dramatic performance, textual analysis, and the creative process.
VOICE FOR THE ACTOR III Advanced stage vocal techniques with emphasis on changes in lilt or pitch, pronunciation, sound, resonance and dialect training.
MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR
MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR I The study of movement, body alignment, and physicality as it relates to the actor and the actor’s task.
MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR II The study of movement, body alignment, and physicality as it relates to the actor and the actor’s task.
HISTORY OF THE THEATRE
HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I An in-depth study of the theatre from the Greeks through Neo-classicism. Emphasis on the production, performance, dramatic literature, and criticism of each period, as well as the political, social, and philosophical concerns of the societies in which they developed. Representative plays from each genre are studied.
HISTORY OF THE THEATRE II An in-depth study of the theatre from Romanticism through the modern period. Emphasis on the production, performance, dramatic literature and criticism of each period, as well as the political, social, and philosophical concerns of the societies in which they developed. Representative plays from each genre are studied.
PLAY TEXT ANALYSIS An examination of major dramatic texts from various periods of theatre history with an emphasis on play analysis.
DIRECTING
DIRECTING I BASIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES FOR DIRECTING DRAMA The study and application of the principles of play direction. Emphasis on text analysis, staging, working with actors, and the preparation of plays for performance. The course culminates with the direction of a short scene for public performance.
DIRECTING II ADVANCED PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF DIRECTING DRAMA The continued study of the craft of play direction for performance. Emphasis on text analysis, staging, prompt book, working with actors, and the preparation of a one-act play for public performance.
THEATRE TECHNOLOGY
THEATRE WORKSHOP Practical and advanced training in performance and technical theatre as part of mainstage, studio, and/or laboratory production work.
STAGECRAFT Principles and techniques of scenery and property construction, rigging, and painting. Active participation in departmental stage productions.
ADVANCED THEATRE WORKSHOP Advanced practical training through active participation in major college productions - acting and/or technical production.
ADVANCED TRAINING IN TECHNICAL THEATRE Technical theatre training for students who wish to develop additional expertise in one or more technical fields.
LIGHTING FOR THE STAGE In-depth study of the elements of lighting for the stage, including basic electricity, principles of light, instrumentation, functioning, and design. Active participation in Departmental stage productions.
SCENIC DESIGN FOR THE STAGE In-depth study of the theory, elements, and practice of Scenic Design for the stage, including the creation of renderings, working drawings, and scale models. Active participation in Departmental stage productions.
STAGE MANAGEMENT Study of the principles and practices of stage and production management. Emphasis on the organization needs, procedures, and duties of a stage manager in production.
COSTUME TECHNOLOGY I An introduction to the fundamentals of Costume Construction and coordination, pattern making, and sewing techniques for the Theatre; The continued study of Costume construction and coordination for the Theatre to include advanced techniques and craft making.
COSTUME TECHNOLOGY II
COSTUME DESIGN FOR THE STAGE In-depth study of the theory, elements, and practice of Costume Design for the stage, including the creation of renderings, pattern making, and construction of costume garments. Active participation in Departmental stage productions.
STAGE MAKEUP The study of the techniques of theatrical makeup for the stage, including design and application, production planning and organization.
ADVANCED STAGE MAKEUP The continued study of the techniques of theatrical makeup for the stage, including design and application, production planning and organization.
ADDITIONAL COURSES:
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS An experiential survey course designed to provide the student with a critical understanding of the various elements that are incorporated in the art of theatre and dance. Attendance at outside performances required.
ACTIVITIES IN DRAMATICS Theory, materials, and practice in creative drama, including games, storytelling, improvisation, acting, role playing and creative dramatics.
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