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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • TH 275 - Production Practicum: Design


    Allows students to earn course credit by either assisting a faculty designer or themselves designing scenery, costumes, lighting, or sound for the mainstage, attending rehearsals and production meetings as required, and turning in all appropriate design materials for evaluation upon completion of the project.

    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

    Half course
    Misc. Notes: May be repeated with permission of the instructor.
    Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
  
  • TH 301 - Western Theatre History from Aeschylus to Zannis


    A survey of the history of theatre from the Golden Age of Greece to the Renaissance. The relationships among authors, their plays, and conditions of production are emphasized. Fulfills writing intensive requirement for the Theatre major.

    Full course
    Misc. Notes: Fulfills Written Communication requirement for the Theatre major.
    Liberal Studies Curriculum: Historical Studies
  
  • TH 302 - Moliere to Modern Drama


    A survey of the literature and history of European and American Theatre from French Neo-classicism to the advent of Realism. The relationships among authors, their plays and conditions of production are emphasized.

    Full course
    Liberal Studies Curriculum: Literary Studies
  
  • TH 303 - Modern and Contemporary Theatre


    This course will serve as an introduction to some of the most influential playwrights from the early twentieth century to the present. Emphasis will be on significant innovations in a time characterized by social and political crisis and change.

    Half course
  
  • TH 309 - Directing I


    Explores the technical, visual, aural and analytical skills involved in the direction of plays. Students obtain experience in play analysis, stage movement, ground-planning, casting, rehearsing and performance. In addition, students gain preliminary knowledge of the history of play direction.

    Prerequisites: TH 205

    Full course
  
  • TH 311 - Acting for the Camera


    This is an introductory course designed to enable students to learn the art of film and television acting. Students will learn how to communicate and feel at ease – whether doing an interview or reporting from the field. On-camera opportunities will highlight audition techniques, commercial scenes, and interview skills. Students will focus on script analysis, responsive listening, physical and vocal economy, blocking and business, personalization and the close-up. Students will also research and discuss the cultural impact that the media plays on our world today.

    Full course
    Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
  
  • TH 321 - Playwriting


    This is a course designed to give practical experience in writing and in critical analysis of theatre scripts. Starting with writing exercises, students will develop three finished scripts of 10 - 12 pages in length and a one-act (30 - 45 pages). All original scripts will be read aloud by actors and subject to discussion and revision.

    Full course
    Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
  
  • TH 331 - Scenic Design


    A study of the theories and practices of scenic design for the stage. The creative process and methods of communicating the design to the director and other members of the production staff will be learned.

    Full course
    Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
  
  • TH 341 - Lighting Design


    A study of the theories and practices of lighting design for the stage. The creative process and methods of communicating the design to the director and other members of the production staff will be learned.

    Full course
    Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
  
  • TH 351 - Special Topics in Theatre Studies


    Examines specific topics in recent developments in theatre studies.

    Full/Half course
    Misc. Notes: May be repeated with a different topic.
  
  • TH 410 - Senior Seminar in Theatre


    An advanced seminar in Theatre, culminating in a creative project (which could include acting, directing, designing, writing, and/or teaching).

    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

    Full course
  
  • TH 450 - Theatre Tutorial


    An independent project pursued in consultation with a Theatre Faculty Member. Depending on the scope of the project, this may be constructed as a half or full course.

    Prerequisites: 3.0 or better GPA in Theatre; permission of instructor.

    Full course
 

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