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An introductory course for first year students declared as theatre majors. Introduction to policies, procedures and academic requirements in the theatre program.

Laboratory in performance or production involving applications of theatre techniques to the various aspects of departmental productions. Majors and minors only.

Laboratory in performance of production involving applications of theatre techniques to the various aspects of departmental productions. Majors and minors only.

Students will be assigned slots to complete all three rotations of instruction. Each rotation will consist of four sessions. Sessions will cover demonstrations and hands-on repetition of fundamental skills in Scenery, Costume and Lighting. This will include power tool safety and basic use, fundamental sewing/wardrobe skills and techniques, operating the rigging system, basic sound skills and hang/focus of lighting instruments.

Areas of theatre not covered in regular curriculum such as travel courses, practical experiences in the field, etc. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor.

A broad introduction to the Performing Arts including an historical perspective, elements of the performer's craft and repertoire, representative contributors to each Performing Art and the role of the audience member. The Performing Arts areas include theatre, music, dance, musical theatre and opera. Attendance at five Performing Arts events is required.

Explores the process in evaluating/discovering production and performance values in a playscript.

One-semester course covering terminology and processes of stage production including stagecraft, materials, lighting, sound, properties, costumes, etc. Lecture and laboratory participation. Concurrent enrollment in THEA 101 or 102 by majors and minors strongly suggested. Written production critiques required.

Explores the responsibility of technical personnel, safety and organization of the backstage and scene shop, stage rigging, drafting for the stage, scenic materials and hardware. Practical work on department productions may be required. Lab fee required.

Provides the student with a working knowledge of hand drafting as applied to theatre. Includes but is not limited to reading and interpreting set design plans, light plots, costume pattern drafting, creation of single and multiple plate drafting packets including plan views, design and construction elevations, section views, and detail drawings. B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design majors only. Other theatre majors by permission of instructor.

Ever been to a play, musical, opera or rock concert and wonder, “How did they do that?” This course will study the elements of design, tools and technology in the behind the scenes creation for the performing arts. This course delves into the areas of scenic, lighting, costume, and sound design and how they are implemented. The student will critique selected works as well as the works of classmate projects. Concurrent enrollment in THEA 229 CAD Lab is required and includes a $40 lab fee.

Basic techniques of acting with emphasis on improvisation, script analysis and scene study. Attendance at campus theatrical events required.

Introduction to basic craft skills of acting with emphasis on self-awareness and discovery, spontaneity, and improvisation. B.F.A Acting and Musical Theatre majors only.

Introduction to theory and practice of the basic principles of Stanislavski realism with emphasis on character exploration and analysis. B.F.A. Acting and Musical Theatre majors only.

Basic craft skills of acting with emphasis on improvisation, character study, analysis and scene work. B.A. Theatre Arts majors and minors only.

Acquisition of basic skills by the performer or director in the use of major dialects. B.F.A. Acting and Musical Theatre majors only.