Design and Technical Production Emphasis

This course will provide an overview of the various conventions, forms, styles, and genres of the theatre, including principles of play analysis and exploration of theatre criticism from dramaturgical, literary, and cultural perspectives through the thematic discussions of representative contemporary plays. Field trips required.

As an introduction to basic acting techniques, students will examine ways to construct the interior, physical, and vocal life of a character, learn warm-up procedures, and staging principles, including experiences in scene analysis, performance of monologues, and improvisations. Field trips may be included. Prerequisite: THR 251 or consent of instructor.

Through hands-on experiences, this course will introduce the practical application of theatrical design principles including techniques and practices of technical organization, set construction, lighting preparation, costume construction, makeup application, and sound preparation. Field trips and participation in on-campus production work required. A lab fee of $50 is required for this course. Prerequisite: THR 251 or consent of instructor.

As an introduction to the theories and principles of theatrical design, this course will emphasize the holistic and scenographic approach, while exploring set, lighting, costume, makeup, and sound design with director/designer collaboration. Field trips and participation in on-campus production work required. A lab fee of $50 is required. Prerequisite: THR 251 or consent of instructor.

This course will introduce students to the following techniques: play selection and analysis, auditioning, scene design and staging, actor coaching, rehearsal strategies, and production management, including both the principles for proscenium and the open stage. Workshop scenes are presented and evaluated. Prerequisites: THR 251, 261 and 262, or consent of instructor.

A practical, hands-on learning experience where students will work on one or more theatre department productions. Earned in one-unit increments.

Through the study of representative plays, this course will examine the various theatre cultures from the Classical period through the Renaissance, giving consideration to the theatrical conventions, visual art, music, and significant historical events of the periods. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: THR 251 or consent of the instructor.

As a continuation of Theatre and Culture 1, this course will examine the theatre of various cultures from the Renaissance to the present day. Prerequisite: THR 251 or consent of instructor.

The use of drafting and drawing media as a communication tool in theatre will be examined in this course through hands-on projects and presentations. A lab fee of $50 is required.

This course will introduce students to the application of computer hardware and software for the theatre including instruction and practice in computer aided design (CAD), computer rendering, and 3D modeling. A lab fee of $50 is required.

Through a survey of historical periods and design styles as they are applied to theatre, this course will include an examination of architecture, costumes, furniture, interiors, lighting, ornament, and stage scenery. A lab fee of $50 is required.

This course will study scenography, covering the design of stage settings and properties, including further development of drafting skills for the theatre. A lab fee of $50 is required.

This course will look at the designing of theatrical lighting and sound and the practical application of those designs to the stage. A lab fee of $50 is required.

Through the design of theatrical costumes and accessories expressed through color rendering, this course will include overview of the history of costume. A lab fee of $50 is required.

As an advanced study of selected plays from the standpoint of the theatre artist (actor, director, designer), students will look at the process of translating a dramatic text to theatrical production with an emphasis upon the techniques of perception, imagination, and integration used in developing a concept and determining specific performance and design choices with the practical application of analysis through projects and presentations.

An advanced, thesis-style course that requires intensive, hands-on activity at an advanced level under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Theatre major, senior status, and application approval by the theatre faculty (also see Theatre Showcase Guidelines available in the Theatre Office).