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G-TH 100 Introduction to Theatre
3 hours
An introduction to the various aspects of theatre, this course is designed for both the major and non-major. Students discover the art of collaboration as the element binding all productions together. Major sections covered include dramatic structure, theatrical style, genre, theatre practitioners, and the audience. Students will be attending area productions to observe the various levels of presentation, i.e. educational, professional, community, etc. (Fall and Interterm odd years)
G-TH 125 Film and Culture
3 hours
This course is designed to give students analytical tools to study the theatrical medium of cinema. Students will study narrative styles, genres, history, theory, and film analysis. Students will also learn to analysis the philosophy behind the film and how it applies to modern culture. (Interterm even years)
TH 150 Performance & Production Lab
1 hour (Can be repeated for credit) By consent of Instructor
These practica are designed to give students a hands-on approach to learning and experiencing the various areas of theatre. Each practica will be supervised by a member of the departmental faculty and the student will need to complete a journal or portfolio of the work accomplished.
A. Acting
The student will be given credit for rehearsing and performing in a departmental production.
B. Set Construction
The student will assume the position of master carpenter/crew head for the construction of a departmental theatre production. Student will assist the designer in drafting the show, supervise the scene shop during the construction period, and be a member of the production staff; attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
C. Properties
The student will accept the responsibilities of prop master for a departmental production. This may include some property design. The student will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
D. Sound
The student will be responsible for securing all sound effects, underscoring, and setting up all amplification for a departmental production. Student will also run sound for the production and be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
G-TH 160 Acting I
3 hours
Study of beginning acting techniques: improvisation, games, and sense memory with examination of action and objective exercises, outline of Stanislavsky system, and introduction of voice and movement skills. (Spring)
G-TH 170 Technical Theatre I – Dressing the Set
3 hours
The study of a wide variety of “crafts/skills” used when preparing a script for production, focusing on the aspects particularly related to the set. The student work will focus on basic set construction practices and scene painting techniques. Other areas covered include the hanging and focusing of lighting instruments, and the creation of stage properties. The student will work on productions to be staged by the department during the semester. (Fall)
TH 230/MU 230 Foundations of Musical Theatre
3 hours
Foundations of Musical Theatre is a team-taught, interdisciplinary course shared by the theatre and music departments. This course is designed as an applied experience looking at musicals, both new and revivals from the last 15 years, to acquaint students with the repertoire of musical theatre. Scenes and musical numbers in Workshop. Large group and solo work. Offered to sophomores and above; freshman participation is with consent of the instructors. (Interterm, odd years)
TH 250 Performance & Production Lab
1 hour (Can be repeated for credit) By consent of Instructor
These practica are designed to give students a hands-on approach to learning and experiencing the various areas of theatre. Each practica will be supervised by a member of the departmental faculty and the student will need to complete a journal or portfolio of the work accomplished.
A. Box Office/Publicity/House Management
Student will take charge of the front of house responsibilities for a departmental production. This includes press releases, First Nighters information, lobby displays, program copy, securing ushers and coordinating with dinner staff. The student will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
B. Make-up
Student will be responsible for designing and realizing the make-up designs for a departmental production. The student will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
C. Lighting
The student will act as lighting designer for a departmental production. This will also include the supervision of hanging the design and running lights for the production. The student will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
D. Costuming
Student will assume the responsibilities of the costume shop supervisor for a departmental show. This will include assisting the designer in shopping for fabric, patterning, cutting and supervising crew members in the construction of the garments. The student will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
TH 260 Acting II
3 hours
This course is an in-depth study of advanced acting styles. Students will expand the development of the actor’s instrument through sensory awareness, physical and vocal exercises, improvisation, risk taking, ensemble building and basic analytical techniques. (Spring odd years)
TH 270 Technical Theatre II
3 hours
The study of a wide variety of “crafts/skills” used when preparing a script for production, focusing on the aspects particularly related to the actor. The student work will focus on basic costume construction including patterning and stitching techniques. Other areas covered include make-up and sound with particular attention to the use of microphones. The student will work on productions to be staged by the department during the semester. (Spring, odd years)
TH 285 Theatrical Design
3 hours
Students will study the basic concepts for the design of scenery, costumes, lighting, make-up, properties and sound, focusing on scripts under consideration for the department’s next season of plays. Students will be working as a team of designers, moving from area to area but also allowing for concentration in at least one of the above areas of theatrical design. (Spring, even years )
G-TH265 Script Analysis
3 hours
The course will explore the structure of dramatic works. Emphasis will be placed on the process of interpreting a script and translating it into a performance. Students will strengthen skills in reading, listening, writing, script and other character interpretation as they develop an appreciation of dramatic literature and the playwright’s art and craft. (Fall, even years)
TH 325/TH 425 Special Topics in Theatre
2 hours
These courses are designed to give students the opportunity to experience a variety of topics in Theatre that could be linked to the production calendar or topics that are not covered in the regular series of courses for the theatre major. Examples might include a seminar covering a specific playwright to be produced, an acting style being used in the staging of a production, or rendering skills needed to prepare a portfolio. May be repeated. (as needed)
TH 340 Directing
3 hours
Development of techniques of play reading and analysis and introduction to dramaturgy (research) useful to further study in each of the theatre’s sub-disciplines, including acting, directing, design, playwriting, and critical study. Basic theories of play direction and their application through student directed scenes. (Fall, even years)
TH 350 Performance & Production Lab
1 hour (Can be repeated for credit) By consent of Instructor
These practica are designed to give students a hands-on approach to learning and experiencing the various areas of theatre. Each practica will be supervised by a member of the departmental faculty and the student will need to complete a journal or portfolio of the work accomplished.
A. Stage Management
Production experience in the professional duties of stage manager, including participation as stage manager in pre-production, rehearsal, and performance phases of a production. The student will be a senior member of the production staff, attending meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
B. Dinner Theatre
The student will work with the director of First Nighters in establishing a menu, creating shopping lists, organization of the kitchen, supervising workers, creating décor for dining space and overseeing clean up of the kitchen and dining space. The student will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
C. Design
The student will serve as either scenic or costume designer for a departmental production. The student will work with the director from the early stages of the pre-production meetings, present the designs at the first production meeting and will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
D. Scene Painting
The student will work alongside the scenic designer in the scene shop. She/he will assist in the preparation of the scenic elements for painting and then supervise all paint application for the scenic elements. The student will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
TH 360 Period Styles for the Theatre
3 hours
An examination of the major historic period styles in acting, design, and directing. Students will read plays that will work with the various techniques discussed in class. (Spring, even years)
TH 375 Junior Seminar in Theatre
1 hour
Theatre students at the Junior level will meet bi-monthly through their Junior year in a seminar setting and will:
• clarify and focus their major goals—academic and vocational
• formulate their Senior project proposal
• further develop their career resumes and/or portfolios
• discuss internships
G-TH 385/EN 385 Theatre History & Dramatic Literature I
3 hours (Language Intensive)
A comprehensive survey of the history of influence of different cultures, traditions, and technologies on the development of theatre as art and as a social institution. Involves the reading of plays of world theatre from its beginning to the seventeenth century. (Spring, odd years)
G-TH 390 Theatre History & Dramatic Literature II
3 hours (Language Intensive)
A comprehensive survey of the history of influence of different cultures, traditions, and technologies on the development of theatre as art and as a social institution. Involves the reading of plays of world theatre from the seventeenth century to the present day. (Fall, odd years)
TH 450 Performance & Production Lab
1 hour (Can be repeated for credit) By consent of Instructor
These practica are designed to give students a hands-on approach to learning and experiencing the various areas of theatre. Each practica will be supervised by a member of the departmental faculty and the student will need to complete a journal of the work accomplished.
A. Directing
Student will take responsibility for directing a show not connected to another class. Student will be in charge of all aspects from budget through supervision and selection of cast and crews.
B. Dramaturgy
Student will assume the role of dramaturg for a departmental production. The student will work with the director from the early stages of the pre-production meetings, present research to the designers in the early stages of production, assist cast members in understanding the period, and will be a member of the production staff, attending appropriate meetings in the pre-production aspects of the show.
C. Improvisation
Student will receive credit for a semester’s involvement with the campus improv company.
D. Musical Theatre
The student will be given credit for rehearsing and performing in a departmental production of a musical or musical revue.
TH 475 Senior Project
2 hours (Language Intensive)
Each theatre major is required to complete this capstone experience. Three of the more popular projects are listed but each student is allowed to create a project to match his/her interests and expertise in theatre. (Fall, Interterm, Spring)
Directing Project
Intensive development of directing skills and process, including text analysis and exploration of craft fundamentals as a basis for director/actor /designer collaboration and effective staging, with particular emphasis on challenges of style in text and production. Examination of process of conceptualization in dramatic production; centrality of theatric conceptualization in interpretation of dramatic text. Students direct a full-length play under observation, with discussion and critique of work in progress with faculty advisor. Prerequisite, Directing.
Acting Project
Student will be involved in the selection of the role in one of the department’s production for a culminating acting experience. Student will be involved with the director in examining the script, creating the approach to the show, and setting goals for the production. An intensive rehearsal process as the student prepares the role in collaboration with the entire production team and cast. Prerequisite, Acting I and Acting II.
Design Project
Complete responsibility for the design of one of the following elements for a departmental production, depending on the student’s primary area of interest: sets, costumes, lighting, make-up, or sound. Student will be working in collaboration with the director and other designers assigned to the production. Prerequisite, Theatrical Design.
Individualized Courses Available
TH 295/495 Field Experiences 1-4 hours
TH 299/499 Independent Study 1-4 hours
TH 388 Career Connections 1-12 hours
TH 445 Readings in Theatre 2-4 hours
For complete MC course descriptions and schedules please refer
to the latest Course Catalog 07-08 (1.5MB .pdf)
and Schedule 08-09 (2.5MB .pdf).
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