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THE 2237 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 4
Acting in front of a camera is a precise craft. Actors and directors must understand the specific technical demands of the media in which they are working (film, video, internet) in order maximize their own creative freedom. Students learn how the mechanics of production affect their work in front of the camera, and then apply this knowledge in shaping their own performances.
Prerequisites FYS 1113 or THE 1113
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THE 2244 - Theatre Management Credits: 4
An investigation of current theatre management practices, concentrating on production, promotion, and operation of an active theatre season. The student will become familiar with the function of box office manager, press agent, producer, theatre manager, and promoter through class projects directly related to the season of the Theatre Arts Department.
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THE 2252 - Theatre Technology Credits: 4
A study of the technical knowledge and skills necessary for the creation and operation of theatrical light and sound designs. This course concentrates on roles of the stage electrician, sound technician and theatrical rigger. The course is a combination of lecture and shop work and requires backstage participation.
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THE 2264 - Special Topics in Interactive Theatre Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 2265 - Special Topics in Acting Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 2266 - Special Topics in Production Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 2274 - Drama Therapy Credits: 4
Drama Therapy is a group process emphasizing play, spontaneity, embodiment, relatedness and role flexibility. This course will use experiential ways of learning both the theory and processes of drama therapy. Drama therapy techniques can be used to work with groups in clinical, educational, corporate and social service settings. The course is especially useful for (1) theatre arts students who are interested in applying their skills to “real world” situations, and (2) for social work, psychology, education, communication or business students who wish to learn embodied, spontaneous ways to approach group process and conflict.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1117 or Social Work 2214.
Cross-listed with Social Work 2274.
Offered every other year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 2295 - Internships in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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THE 2298 - Independent and Directed Studies in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Individualized studies in theatre arts, designed by students and supervised by a professor.
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THE 3200 - Practicum in Writing for the Theatre Credits: 2.00
The culminating requirement in Writing in the Discipline for all Theatre Arts majors. Under close supervision, students will design, research, write and substantially revise a major paper
applying theoretical approaches to an area of practice within their primary focus areas. In addition, students will revise papers written in earlier writing laboratories for inclusion in a
personal portfolio of writings in the discipline.
Prerequisites THE-2200 and THE-2201, THE-2202, THE-2203, or THE-2204;
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THE 3272 - Play Ceremony and Performance Credits: 4
An exploration of performance in the context of paratheatrical practices such as dramatic play, ceremony, ritual and psychodrama. This laboratory course blends theoretical readings and research with excercises, improvisations, and process work.
Prerequisites FYS 1117 or THE 1117
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural, International Nonwestern, Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding
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THE 3321 - Performance Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in acting associated with a production from the Department’s theatre season, which provides the student with acting challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 2232 or 2234 and permission of the instructor.
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THE 3322 - Management Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in stage management, box office management, or theatre management associated with a production from the Department’s theatre season, which provides the student with management challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 2244 or permission of the instructor.
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THE 3323 - Production Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in design or technical theatre associated with a production from the Department’s theatre season, which provides the student with design challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1111 or 2252 and permission of the instructor.
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THE 3324 - Interactive Theatre Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in interactive theatre associated with a departmental or community-based performance, or with a series of workshop sessions designed and implemented by students.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites A 2000-or 3000-level course in interactive theatre.
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THE 3325 - Dramaturgy Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in dramaturgy associated with a production from the Department’s theatre season, which provides the student with dramaturgical challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Two courses from Texts and Traditions and permission of the instructor.
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THE 3326 - Playwriting Credits: 4
The principles of playwriting through the analysis of scripts written for the stage. The techniques and demands of playwriting are developed through the construction and composition of original scripts and adaptations.
Offered every third year.
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THE 3333 - Classic Acting Styles Credits: 4
A laboratory course exploring the approaches to acting required by classic theatrical texts in four major styles: Greek tragedy, Shakespeare, comedy of manners, and farce. Work on monologues and scenes; exercises in voice, movement, and imagination; text analysis and research.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 2232 or 2234.
Offered every third year.
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THE 3335 - Modern Acting Styles Credits: 4
A laboratory course exploring modern acting styles: Epic theatre, Theatre of the Absurd, and Environmental theatre. Work on monologues and scenes; exercises in voice, movement, and imagination; text analysis and research.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 2232 or 2234.
Offered every third year.
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THE 3337 - Asian Approaches to Acting Credits: 4
An approach to acting using Asian forms. These are intended to instill in the developing actor a sense of stillness, presence and containment. Students in the course will explore a formalist (outside-in) approach to acting, through practice of Tai chi, yoga, kalaripayatt and butoh.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 2232 or 2234.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression; International Nonwestern.
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THE 3339 - Scene Study Credits: 4
An intensive course for those with some introductory coursework or experience. The technique used is based on the Stanislavsky system and emphasizes organic acting, emotional truth, genuine talking, and authentic behavior. Scenes and monologues from contemporary plays will be studied, rehearsed, and performed.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 2232 or 2234.
Offered every third year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression, Textual Analysis.
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THE 3340 - Playwriting Laboratory Credits: 2
A practicum in playwriting which provides the student with playwriting challenges at an advanced level.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 3326 and permission of the instructor.
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THE 3353 - Musical Theatre Scene Study Credits: 4
This course is designed for advanced acting and music students interested in developing musical theatre skills. Using contemporary American and British musical theatre texts, students will be taught to apply acting, singing, and movement techniques to bring characters to life on stage. Professors from both the Music and Theatre Arts Departments will collaborate to develop the student’s craft.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1113, Music 1104, and by audition during first week of class.
Cross-listed with Music 3353.
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THE 3354 - Set Design Credits: 4
An in-depth study of the function and creation of scenic designs for the theatre. Practical experience is provided through both hypothetical and realized design assignments.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1111 or Theatre Arts 2252.
Offered every third year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 3356 - Lighting Design Credits: 4
An in-depth study of the function and creation of lighting designs for the theatre. Practical experience is provided through both hypothetical and realized design assignments.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1111 or Theatre Arts 2252.
Offered every third year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 3358 - Costume and Makeup Design Credits: 4
A study in costume design theories and techniques for modern and period plays in a wide variety of styles. Students will be introduced to the history of Western dress and will be expected to research period costume. A laboratory session each week will explore the principles of makeup design and application.
Offered every third year.
McDaniel Plan: Creative Expression.
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THE 3364 - Special Topics in Interactive Theatre Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 3365 - Special Topics in Acting Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 3366 - Special Topics in Production Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 3373 - Theatre and Community Credits: 4
Theatre and Community is an experiential and process-oriented course exploring the ways in which theatre artists and community organizers can use theatre creatively to work with communities and bring forth their stories, examine sources of conflict and tension, and create group solidarity and commitment to change. Two approaches will be explored: (1) community based theatre and (2) theatre of the oppressed.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1117.
Offered every third year.
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THE 3375 - Playback Theatre Credits: 4
A spontaneous, improvised and community based form of theatre. Performances consist of non-scripted improvisations based on stories told by audience members. The purpose of playback theatre is to develop a sense of community based on the sharing of stories, embodied by actors in a public setting. Students will learn how to approach playback performance from four vantage points: as actors, conductors, audience members and either musicians or lighting operators.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 1117.
Offered every third year.
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THE 3395 - Internships in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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THE 3398 - Independent and Directed Studies in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Individualized studies in theatre arts, designed by students and supervised by a professor.
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THE 4450 - Directing Credits: 4
A course designed for theatre majors and dual majors interested in directing, stage management, acting, design or management. Minors may also register for the course as an elective. This course allows the student to apply principles of staging the play to projects designed to provide experience in approaching the particular problems of the director. The course culminates in a public performance of a short (ten minute) play, chosen in collaboration with the instructor, and is a prerequisite for those interested in the senior directing lab.
Prerequisites Senior theatre arts major, dual major, acting minor, or permission of the instructor, and a 3000-level course in acting or production.
Offered every other year.
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THE 4460 - Drama Workshop Credits: 4
A capstone course for majors and dual majors in Theatre Arts. It is a theme-based course combining performance theory and interactive theatre practice. The emphasis is on non-scripted theatre, such as experimental theatre, community- based theatre, theatre of the oppressed, drama therapy, dramatic play and dramatic ritual. It is best suited for graduating seniors focusing on interactive theatre or acting.
Prerequisites Senior theatre arts major, dual major, acting minor, interactive theatre minor, or permission of instructor, and a 3000-level course in interactive theatre or acting.
Offered every other year.
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THE 4464 - Special Topics in Interactive Theatre Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 4465 - Special Topics in Acting Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 4466 - Special Topics in Production Credits: 4
The study of a selected topic in the discipline. Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students’ interests and the needs of the program.
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THE 4490 - Senior Performance Laboratory Credits: 2
A final performance associated with a production from the department’s theatre season, which provides the student with acting challenges at an advanced level.
Prerequisites A 3000-level course in acting and senior standing.
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THE 4492 - Senior Production Laboratory Credits: 2
A final design or project in technical theatre associated with a production from the department’s theatre season which provides the student with design or technical challenges at an advanced level.
Prerequisites A 3000-level course in production and senior standing.
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THE 4493 - Senior Interactive Theatre Laboratory Credits: 2
A final project in interactive theatre associated with a departmental or community-based performance, or with a series of workshop sessions designed and implemented by students.
Prerequisites A 3000-level course in interactive theatre and senior standing.
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THE 4494 - Senior Directing Laboratory Credits: 2
A final project in play directing associated with a production from the department’s theatre season, which provides the student with directing challenges at an advanced level.
Prerequisites Theatre Arts 4450 and senior standing.
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THE 4495 - Internships in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.
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THE 4498 - Independent and Directed Studies in Theatre Arts Credits: 0-4
Individualized studies in theatre arts, designed by students and supervised by a professor.
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