2015-2016 Undergraduate General Catalog


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THEA 320 Acting III

This course is an extension of Acting II and will vary to meet the individual needs of the student. To achieve this goal, a variety of actor-training techniques may be studied, including: script analysis, improvisation, acting theories, and specific acting styles.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

THEA 220

THEA 322 Acting IV

This course focuses on cultivating tools and strategies for the professional development of the actor. Material covered includes: auditioning, actor's portfolio development, resume, monologue scores, voice over recordings, alternative employment opportunities (artist-in-resident). Students will learn how to investigate opportunity, develop a network, and prepare for professional auditions and interviews.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

THEA 320

THEA 325 Directing II

An advanced course in stage directing that relies on discussion of advanced directing ideas, experimentation with various directing theories, and culminates in the staging of a production.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

THEA 225

THEA 336 Scenography

This is an advanced course in the theory and practice of scenography. Students will become familiar with terms, concepts, and the application of design principles for scenery, costume, and lighting design. The course has a strong visual component and students will be expected to work on developing traditional and computer aided visual representation skills. In-class drawing exercises are incorporated throughout the semester.

Credits

3

THEA 340 Stage Management

This course provides the student with practical information and knowledge of methods to professionally stage manage theatre productions including straight plays, musicals, theatre for young audiences and cabarets. The course will include completing a production book and prompt script.

Credits

3

THEA 350 Senior Seminar

This course gives senior Theatre majors the opportunity to finalize their portfolio, resume and senior showcase event. Theatre majors from all areas in the major will gather weekly with the Theater faculty to discuss their individual work, as well as investigating professional, 'real world' parallels to that work. Grading: S/U

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Senior THEA majors only

THEA 397 Topics:

The Department of Communication and Theatre will occasionally offer special seminars on timely subjects of interest to departmental majors.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Permission of Instructor

THEA 399 Independent Study

Individual work under the direction of departmental faculty. This option is designed for Theatre majors who seek an opportunity for in-depth study beyond the scope of departmental course offerings. This option is considered in addition to departmental offerings and does not take the place of required course work.

Credits

2- 4

Prerequisites

Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair