211 courses with the subject THEA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
THEA 1001Introduction to Theater Arts educational, community, and professional theater
3 hours; 3 credits Study of the nature and history of the theatrical event. Selected Prerequisite: Theater 1001 [1] periods and styles of production. Contributions of the playwright, actor, director, designer, architect, critic, and THEA 2002 Text Analysis producer. Attendance at departmental productions. (Not open to 3 Hours; 3 Credits students who have completed Theater 1001 [1.1] or 1.2.). An exploration of the tools needed for effective reading and Starting Spring 2024 satisfies Pathways Flexible Core Creative analysis of plays for practitioners of theater in all disciplines. Expression requirement. THEA 1003 Performance Techniques for the Classroom THEA 3002 Special Topics in Theater
3 hours; 3 credits Introduction to the craft of acting. Exercises designed to introduce the student-actor to the language of the theater, to a method of working, and to an understanding of his or her responsibilities as an actor. Starting Spring 2024 satisfies Pathways Flexible Core Creative Expression requirement.
3 hours; 3 credits Further study in the craft of acting. Continuation of the exercises and methods introduced in Theater 1101 [2]. THEA +2103 Acting Workshop II 3 hours; 3 credits Continuation of Theater 2102 [10.1]. May be taken twice for credit.
2 hours workshop; 1 credit Students work a minimum of two projects in rehearsal and performance for theater directing students' course work or for film or television projects. Supervised by faculty members. permission of the undergraduate deputy chairperson.
2 hours workshop; 1 credit Students work a minimum of two projects in rehearsal and performance for theater directing students' course work or for film or television projects. Supervised by faculty members. permission of the undergraduate deputy chairperson.
2 hours workshop; 1 credit Students work a minimum of two projects in rehearsal and performance for theater directing students' course work or for film or television projects. Supervised by faculty members. permission of the undergraduate deputy chairperson.
2 hours workshop; 1 credit Students work a minimum of two projects in rehearsal and performance for theater directing students' course work or for film or television projects. Supervised by faculty members. permission of the undergraduate deputy chairperson.
3 hours; 3 credits Professional procedures and practices involved in organization, rehearsal and technical preparation, and performance of theater, opera, and dance productions. permission of the undergraduate deputy chairperson. the bulletin.
3 hours; 3 credits Study and application of the methods, techniques and media used by the costume designer in the realization and presentation of the costume sketch
3 hours; 3 credits Lectures, studies, and workshops in Black theater. Liaison with professional and community theater. This course is the same as English 3169 and Africana Studies 3225.
3 hours; 3 credits This course examines Latine theater and performance in the United States from the mid-20th century to the present. Diverse national backgrounds, languages, racial and ethnic differences, gender identities, are enacted within the concept of Latinidad in the U.S. and explored through theater and performance practices. This course is the same as PRLS 2500.
3 hours; 3 credits Study of the skills necessary for effective collaboration and application of those skills to the creation of short theater projects. concentration
3 hours; 3 credits Intensive study of a specific theater discipline as it applies to acting, voice, speech, singing, movement, and/or ensemble work. Topics vary from term to term. May be taken three times for credit.
3 hours; 3 credits Intensive study of a specific theater discipline as it applies to acting, voice, speech, singing, movement, and/or ensemble Theater 523 work. Topics vary from term to term. May be taken three times for credit.
4 hours; 4 credits Theater for Social Change introduces students to the creative processes and performance techniques that engage theater towards positive social change. Students learn theatrical tools and methods to address issues pertinent to their own lives and communities, as well as more global and environmental concerns. The course focuses on students as leaders empowered to harness theater for social change by drawing upon creative methods and nonviolent action, community building and intergroup dialogue, and traditional and interactive performance strategies. undergraduate deputy
3 hours; 3 credits Introduction to the history, theory, methods, and practice of Puppet Theater. Intensive application in the creation of short works for the stage.
4 hours; 3 credits Study of the actor’s stage movement and voice production. Work related directly to work being done in acting classes. permission of the concentration head.
3 hours; 2 credits Study of the actor's stage movement and voice production. Work related directly to work being done in acting classes. permission of the concentration head.
3 hours; 2 credits Study of the actor's stage movement and voice production. Work related directly to work being done in acting classes. permission of the concentration head.
3 hours; 2 credits Study of the actor's stage movement and voice production. Work related directly to work being done in acting classes. permission of the concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Study of beginning stage combat for the actor. Practical knowledge of unarmed combat, development of skills in fight choreography. Program and permission of the concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Study of the actor's stage movement and voice production. Work related directly to work being done in acting classes. Program and permission of the concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Study of the actor's stage movement and voice production. Work related directly to work being done in acting classes. Program and permission of the concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Study of the actor's stage movement and voice production. Work related directly to work being done in acting classes. Program and permission of the concentration head.
3 hours; 2 credits Study of the actor's stage movement and voice production. Work related directly to work being done in acting classes. permission of the concentration head.
3 hours; 3 credits Study of contemporary and period costume design to acquaint the student with stage costuming. Application of study through design projects and work on productions. Programs and Courses of Instruction
3 hours; 3 credits Study and execution of all necessary technical drawings used in preparation of theater scenery and lighting. s l 1201 [3]; 2310 [20.1] above
3 hours; 3 credits Aesthetic and functional elements of designing for the stage. Development of a setting through sketches, color plates, working drawings, and models. above
Programs and Courses of Instruction 3 hours; 3 credits Study of equipment, methods and professional practices used in the production of sound for the stage. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Television, Radio and Emerging Media 3951.)
2 lecture, 2 laboratory/ 3 credits Physical, ensemble, and text-based exercises to integrate the actor's instrument with the processes of instinctual and experiential learning. Theater 527 permission of the concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Introduction to scene study. Basic approaches to preparing a role through text analysis and performance of scenes. A. Acting Program and permission of the concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Application of basic acting techniques to the preparation and performance of scenes from realistic plays by Williams, Hellman, Miller or O'Neill. Acceptance into the B.F.A. Acting Program and permission of the concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Application of acting techniques to the performances of such classics of modern realism as those of Ibsen and Chekhov. Acting Program and permission of the concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Introduction to style and form, with emphasis on the actor’s understanding of the text of Shakespeare and its expression on the stage. concentration head.
4 hours; 3 credits Application of acting techniques essential to performing specialized genres. Each semester will focus on one such genre as solo performance, musical theater, or new plays. concentration head.
THEA 3407Business of Acting and Audition Technique
3 hours; 3 credits Examination of the audition process and practical aspects of the business of acting. Resume preparation, selection and preparation of material for the audition setting, investigating the complexities of the entertainment industry. Open to BFA Acting majors only. concentration head.
3 hours; 3 credits Production and study of portfolio materials necessary for the graduating actor to pursue work in the professional industry. permission of the concentration head.
3 hours; 3 credits Application of skills learned in CASD 1113 [13] (special section for actors) applied to classical texts and accents from the Britis Isles, Europe, and the Caribbean. (Not open to students who completed Theater 46 in spring, 1995.)
3 hours; 3 credits Theater history in the West from Periclean Greece to Jacobean England. Major periods of theater activity investigated with special emphasis on theater architecture, methods of production, audiences, traditions, documents, allied arts, and the social milieu.
3 hours; 3 credits Theater history in the West from Periclean Greece to Jacobean England. Major periods of theater activity investigated with special emphasis on theater architecture, methods of production, audiences, traditions, documents, allied arts, and the social milieu. Writing intensive section.
3 hours; 3 credits Theater history in the West from neoclassic France to the present. Major periods of theater activity investigated with special emphasis on theater architecture, methods of production, audiences, traditions, documents, allied arts, and the social milieu.
THEA 3504History of the Theater in the United States
3 hours; 3 credits The growth and development of theater in colonial North America and the United States from the eighteenth century to the present. Critical examination of native dramatic literature and the history of its performance. 3501 [40.1]; 3503 [40.2]
3 hours; 3 credits Survey of the major theatrical traditions of East and Southeast Asia. Classical types. Production methods, performance styles, audiences, and social milieu. Programs and Courses of Instruction
3 hours; 3 credits Exploration and examination of women's history of, participation in, and contributions to the performing arts as actresses, playwrights, directors, theorists. Combines theory and practice. This course is the same as WGST 3355.. Exploring literature or Exploring global connections.
3 hours; 3 credits Investigation of the fundamental techniques in bringing a text and an acting group into performance. Working with the actor and the environment. May be taken twice for credit. undergraduate deputy chairperson.
3 hours; 3 credits Collaborative devising and performance of short, original theater pieces. The process of devising and collaborative creation analyzed and explored in a workshop setting. Not open to students who took Theater 3002 [45] in Spring 2009.
4 hours; 3 credits Writing and production of original scripts. Writing and production problems formulated, analyzed, and tested on the stage. Unified study of writing, acting, and directing. Students registered in Theater 3701 [36] assume responsibility for the direction of at least one production. Offered jointly by the Department of English and the Department of Theater. This course is the same as English 3309.
4 hours; 4 credits Intensive study of a specific theater discipline as it applies to acting, voice, speech, singing, movement, and/or ensemble work. Topics vary from term to term. May be taken three times for credit. deputy chairperson. Design and technical theater
3 hours; 3 credits This course will teach students the skills needed to become an assistant or associate lighting designer for large-scale productions using industry standard practices and software. Fundamentals of Lighting Design, and permission from the program director
Theater 525 3 hours; 3 credits The course will focus on the professionalization necessary to launch a career in the entertainment designer industry. program director.
Theater 3351 and permission of the concentration Theater 3351 and permission of the concentration
THEA 4400WSenior Rehearsal and Performance
3 hours, 2 credits Under faculty supervision students will study and evaluate their working procedures and development in a selected role throughout the rehearsal and performance process. Students will also develop a comprehensive written thesis that focuses on their research for the role, in-depth analysis of text and character, and analysis of the creative process of the production. This is a writing intensive course. permission of the chairperson.
2 hours; 2 credits Survey of theater and performance in oral and written cultures before 1600. Topics and cultures covered include ancient ritual, classical Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and early drama in India, China, and Japan.
2 hours; 2 credits Survey of theater and performance in print cultures from 1500 to 1900. Topics include Chinese opera, European neoclassicism, drama in Spain and South America, Indian kathakali, melodrama, and Romanticism.
2 hours; 2 credits Survey of theater and performance in modern media cultures from 1850 to 1970. Topics include modern realism and naturalism, avant-garde modernism, variety entertainment, and US American musical theater.
3 hours; 3 credits Survey of theater and performance in the age of global communications (1950 to the present). Topics include postcolonial and intercultural theater, community-based theater, and postmodernism. Writing intensive.
4 hours; 4 credits Collaborative devising and workshop performance of an original play. May be repeated twice for credit. of the undergraduate deputy chairperson.
6 hours; 3 credits Supervised special project or laboratory work in one aspect of theater production culminating in a performance or term paper. Programs and Courses of Instruction
6 hours; 6 credits Collaborative conceptualization, rehearsal and performance of a play or text. The process of researching a play and working as an ensemble analyzed, explored and practiced in rehearsal and performance. May be repeated twice for credit. chair.
3 hours; 3 credits (hybrid course: 36 class hours, 9 hours online) Introduction to New York City’s theater industry through exploration of the historical, sociological, economic, and cultural aspects of theater production in the city. Features working professionals as guest speakers. Theater attendance required
3 hours; 3 credits A culminating project or experience for students in the theater program, providing the opportunity to integrate and showcase the knowledge, creativity, and skills acquired throughout their academic journey. A creative laboratory and a professional development space wherein students design and execute a project that demonstrates their artistic vision, technical expertise, and readiness for professional practice.
3 hours; 3 credits Independent study course in which students gain hands-on, real-world experience within a professional theater setting. Course will be tailored to the individual interests and professional goals of the student(s). Students are responsible for finding their own internship and will also complete regular reports, journals, and projects to connect their work experience with theoretical learning. May be taken twice for credit.
Minimum of 45 hours satisfactory participation; 1 credit Satisfactory participation in projects and activities not included as part of the work of a specific course in any area of the Department of Theater. Students may take this course for credit four times. Students should consult the department office about the special registration procedures required for this course.
Minimum of 9 hours independent work§ and conference or class meetings; 3 credits Research or fieldwork in one of the divisions of theater supervised by a faculty member. Final report or paper. courses in theater with an average grade of B or higher, and
Minimum of 9 hours independent work§ and conference or class meetings; 3 credits Readings in theater. Examination. courses in theater with an average grade of B or higher, and permission of the chairperson.
Minimum of 9 hours independent work§ and conference or class meetings; 3 credits Creation of an acceptable piece of work in one of the several fields of theater. courses in theater with an average grade of B or higher, and permission of the chairperson. The following inactive course(s) will only be offered if there is suff
30 hours plus conference and independent work; 3 credits Topics and cultures covered include ancient ritual, classical Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, neoclassical and Renaissance drama, and early drama in India, China, and Japan.
45 hours; 3 credits Topics include popular entertainment, postcolonial and intercultural theater, community-based theater, and postmodernism. Programs and Courses of Instruction Theater history and criticism
60 hours; 3 credits Training of the actor’s body as a tool for creative expression and character development by investigating the emotional and physical habits that limit the actor, aiming to expand the actor’s range of character choices for roles in theater, film, television, and auditions. Fall semester.
60 hours; 3 credits Working with improvisational exercises, actors focus on freeing the imagination, breathing, remaining in present reality, and the “art of doing,” or actions/objectives and obstacles. They explore the journey of the play script through text analysis, scene work, and the application of physical theater techniques from Theater 7360X Physical Theater to create character and situations specific to the play script. Fall semester. concentration in acting. the Actor.
60 hours; 3 credits Application of the basic principles of acting studied in Theater 7321X and Theater 7322X to the work and world of classical work, comparing the structure, and therefore the demands of the classic play with the contemporary play. Fall semester. F.A. acting concentration.
60 hours; 3 credits Examination of the tools and techniques an actor requires to work within different modes of theater. Through advanced scene studies from a variety of plays providing contrasting language and genres, actors apply their skills to tell the story. Spring semester. F.A. acting concentration.
60 hours; 3 credits Application of advanced acting skills to the techniques required when acting in television and on film. Spring semester. of the head of the M.F.A. acting concentration.
60 hours; 3 credits Study of the Alexander Technique and its use as a tool for the actor. Application of experiential anatomy to support course material and provide an informed foundation for movement exercises. Sensory awareness, flexibility, and stretching will be developed to allow for greater strength, balance, and physical ease. Exploration of the dynamic variables of movement-time, space, weight, and energy-through improvisational exercises and choreographed phrases. Fall semester. concentration in acting or audition.
60 hours; 3 credits Study of the relationship of breath, voice, and movement. Development of the ability to recognize and change one's psycho- physical dynamic in any given moment through further study of the Alexander Technique and its application to movement, as well as the spoken word. Continued development of the actor's movement potential through improvisation and choreographed explorations. This course builds directly on Theater 7331X. Spring term.
60 hours; 3 credits Application of advanced movement techniques to further expand the actor's self knowledge, self-awareness, flexibility, strength, and clarity of expression in the body. of the head of concentration
60 hours; 3 credits Continued development of the actor's movement potential through improvisation and choreographed explorations that supports the integration of physical skills acquired throughout the two-year study. concentration head.
60 hours; 3 credits Training of the actor’s speaking voice. Heightening the actor's awareness of the integration of physical release, unnecessary effort, ease of breath, and vibration. Focus on the development of a responsive and powerful instrument that directly reveals, rather than describes emotions and thoughts. Understanding
60 hours; 3 credits Review of vocal warm-up introduced in Theater 7341X; continuation of integrated awareness of physical release, ease, breath, vibration, and the spoken word. Exploration of contrasting poetic texts from a variety of periods to understand the relationship between the sound(s) of the word and the texture, time, space, rhythm, meter, and meaning/sense of words and thoughts. Further integration of the Miller Voice Method. Spring semester. acting concentration
THEA 7343XVoice III: Shakespeare’s Heightened Text
60 hours; 3 credits Advanced vocal techniques for integrating physical ease, breath, vibration, and physical release to the demands of speaking Shakespeare's heightened language. Attention to the rhetorical structures or "givens" in the text: repetition and texture of sounds, rhythm, meter, thought structure, the physicality of the language, imagery, antithesis, word play, irony, puns and how to recognize or "read" them as specific clues that inspire specific acting choices. Fall semester.
60 hours; 3 credits Advanced vocal techniques that integrate all voice and movement training from the previous three semesters more fully into the acting process: awareness of the body in space, connection with emotional impulses, intentions, and physical actions; skilled use of the dynamically free and expressive voice as a powerful and responsive instrument to reveal, rather than describe, emotions and thoughts. An original solo performance piece is the culminating project; the focus of which is the litera and metaphorical expression of “Making Your Voice Heard”, Spring semester.
60 hours; 3 credits Examines Shakespearean heightened language and illuminates practical strategies to approach the text as an actor toward developing a clear, comprehensive process that will prepare the graduate actor to perform Shakespearean texts as a professional. Focuses on intense physical and intellectual study of three Shakespearean plays, at least one of which is a comedy. Prerequisite or Corequisite: THEA 7342X
Programs and Courses of Instruction 60 hours; 3 credits Development of a flexible speech instrument for the actor. Focus on muscle and sensory awareness through understanding of the anatomy/physiology of the articulators, the physical nature and quality of General American speech sounds, the production of vowel and consonant sounds, and the recognition of speech as a physical process. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to physical practice, using each student’s individual idiolect as a point of reference. Fall semester. concentration in acting or audition.
60 hours; 3 credits Development of commitment to the word - fulfilling the demands of the text with skill and sensitivity; practice and application of General American speech sounds and the International Phonetic Alphabet to the "heightened text" of poetry, classical drama, and political speech.
60 hours; 3 credits Builds on basic diction skills acquired in the first year. Focus on the greater demands of speaking difficult heightened texts, whether classic or modern. Analysis of the structure and meaning of such texts. Emphasis on individual development of a greater command of expression, and the acquisition of mastery in advanced diction and dialect techniques, which are essential to the well-rounded professional actor. of the concentration head.
60 hours; 3 credits Builds upon the speech skills previously acquired. Final semester of speech and dialect training. The actor will learn to acquire a dialect or accent independently in preparation for an audition or a specific role in a production, crafting a character’s unique idiolect. l Prerequisite: Theater 7351X and Theater 7352X; or permission of the concentration head.
60 Hours; 3 Credits This course trains versatile and engaging performers by expanding the actors' understanding of archetypes, heightened performance, physical engagement, and physical risk-taking: to 'think' with their bodies, an anti-intellectual form of study, without negating the need to analyze their progress by developing a personal understanding of their body in movement - aware of all the elements it takes to create vital theater. concentration in acting. Design and technical theater
45 hours; 3 credits Study and application of the methods, techniques, and media used by the costume designer in the realization and presentation of the costume sketch. Fall term.
45 hours; 3 credits Intensive study of styles of architecture and ornament as applied to scene painting. Traditional and contemporary styles; practices and procedures in scene painting. Application to department productions. chairperson
30 hours lecture, 30 hours laboratory; 3 credits Scenic construction equipment and techniques. Shop organization, materials, graphics, rigging and handling procedures, budgeting, lighting equipment maintenance and handling. Participation in department productions as assigned. Spring term. practices of theater production or permission of the chairperson.
45 hours; 3 credits Study of fundamental scenographic concepts and execution of all necessary technical drawings used in preparation of scenery and lighting for the theater. Traditional tools and media will be used. Spring term.
45 hours; 3 credits Study of Computer Assisted 2D Drafting and Design as applied to the disciplines of scenery, lighting, and costume design. equivalent; and permission of chairperson
and Rendering 45 hours; 3 credits Study of Computer Assisted 3D Drafting and Design as applied to the disciplines of scenery, lighting, and costume design. [772.8X], or equivalent; and permission of chairperson.
45 Hours, 3 Credits This course will teach students the skills needed to become an assistant or associate lighting designer for large-scale productions using industry standard practices and software. the program director
45 hours; 3 credits Introduction to the principles of Stage Design; including Set, Costume and Lighting Design, and their application to design problems.
45 hours; 3 credits This course provides students with the skills to conceptualize and communicate design ideas that enhance the visual and thematic elements of a production. Costume design plays a pivotal role in shaping both the conscious and subconscious perceptions of performance narratives. Students will gain a strong foundation in costume design, preparing them for roles such as costume designer or assistant costume designer within the Department of Theater productions and other campus performance venues. The course also opens doors to opportunities in performance-related fields and freelance work within the professional entertainment industry. practices of theater production.
and Live Performance 45 Hours, 3 Credits The course will focus on advanced content creation through assembled images as well as original filmed content. Additionally, it will cover advanced system design including media servers, storage, playback, and how to assemble a complex projection design using multiple projectors, video mapping and real time effects using both projected images as well as emissive displays and video walls. Live Performance and permission from the program director
60 Hours, 3 Credits Production Design is one of the fundamental skills of crafting the appearance of a motion picture. From the basics of dressing a found location to the constructing of elaborate sets, understanding the goals and techniques of the art department is vital to the growth of any filmmaker. This course will prepare students for supervising the look of their own films, for contributing to other student productions, and potentially for working freelance in the art department on professional productions. g program director
45 Hours, 3 Credits The course will focus on the professionalization necessary to launch a career in the entertainment designer industry. permission from the program director
45 hours; 3 credits Application of stage design to a specific production. Projects in scenery, costume, and/or lighting. With prior written permission of the chairperson,students may repeat this course once, in a different area, for credit. Spring term. permission of the chairperson.
THEA 7513XDirecting III: Interpreting the Classics
Minimum of 60 hours; 3 credits Advanced study of new and classic texts to be selected and developed as scene study in collaboration with other theater artists. Fall term. permission of the chairperson.
Minimum of 60 hours; 3 credits Focus on the evolution of the director's personal vision with particular emphasis on visual and aural organization. 7513X [777.2X]; or permission of the chairperson.
Minimum of 60 hours; 3 credits Theory and practice of advanced problems in theater directing of classic plays for contemporary audiences; application of theory in rehearsal and performance. Spring term. May be repeated 2 times for credit. permission of the chairperson.
45 hours; 3 credits Study of current and future performing arts management relationships between technology and the live performing arts; theory, principle, and practice. Computerized business, box office, production systems, cable and other video production, and marketing of live arts events. Fall term.
30 hours plus conference; 3 credits In-depth study of the philosophy and methodology of raising contributed income for the professional, nonprofit performing arts institutions. Fall term. of concentration.
45 hours; 3 credits Analysis of legal briefs, contracts, copyright laws, and other legal obligations related to performing arts companies and institutions. Spring term. 7612X [774.9X] and permission of the head of the concentration.
30 hours plus conference; 3 credits Study in depth of selected problems related to the management of performing arts organizations using the case study approach, role playing, other discussion methods. Fall term. head of the concentration.
200 hours of fieldwork per course plus conference to be arranged; 4 credits Placement with a professional performing arts company or organization for intensive fieldwork; joint supervision by a faculty member and a member of the sponsoring organization. Regular conferences with faculty supervisor; preparation of a written report regarding the externship experience. (Theater 7621X [778.09X] is not open to students who have completed Theater 778.9X.)
200 hours of fieldwork per course plus conference to be arranged; 4 credits Placement with a professional performing arts company or organization for intensive fieldwork; joint supervision by a faculty member and a member of the sponsoring organization. Regular conferences with faculty supervisor; preparation of a written report regarding the externship experience. (Theater 7621X [778.09X] is not open to students who have completed Theater 778.9X.)
200 hours of fieldwork per course plus conference to be arranged; 4 credits Placement with a professional performing arts company or organization for intensive fieldwork; joint supervision by a faculty member and a member of the sponsoring organization. Regular conferences with faculty supervisor; preparation of a written report regarding the externship experience. (Theater 7621X [778.09X] is not open to students who have completed Theater 778.9X.) Programs and Courses of Instruction
Minimum of 400 hours of fieldwork plus conference; 6 credits l Full-time work with a professional arts company or organization under joint supervision of a faculty member and a staff member from the sponsoring organization. Written thesis covering the history of the organization, a description of the resident's responsibilities, an evaluation of the residency experience, and an overview of the field as a whole. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Theater 7742X [778X].)
45 hours; 3 credits Individual and group study of advanced problems of theater production or history and criticism. Prerequisite for students concentrating in design/technical: Theater 7432X [772.5X]; and Theater 7442X [773.4X] or the equivalent of the course. Prerequisite for students concentrating in directing: Theater 7322X [722.3X] and Theater 7512X [776.2X]; Theater 7442X [773.4X] or the equivalent of the course. Prerequisite for students concentrating in theater history and criticism: Theater U7212X [751X] and 7213X [U752X] and 7142X [773.1X]; or the equivalent of the courses.
15 hours, 1 credit Exploration, expansion, and application of collaborative practices related to the creative theatre production process. May be repeated 4 times for credit.
Hours to be arranged; no credit Research for master's thesis supervised by a faculty member. Degree is not earned until thesis is accepted. Students register for this course only once.
45 hours; 3 credits Completion of an approved production and/or project with written thesis. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Theater 7631X [789X].) the head of the M.F.A. directing concentration. The following inactive course(s) will only be offered if there is suffi
45 hours; 3 credits THEA 7141X Theater in the Classroom Introduction to the history and practice of dramaturgy in Europe 45 hours; 3 credits and the United States since the eighteenth century. Theater work in classroom settings. Existing models of theater Development of basic dramaturgical skills: selection and arts in education. Using theater, improvisation, and creative analysis of classics and new plays, production research, drama to explore specialized subject areas and pedagogy. principles of cutting, collaborative techniques, institutional Practical studio work. The classroom as theater. Collaboration dramaturgy. of education and theater students on theater in education projects, including workshops in focus schools. Mainstage and outside productions. Visits to area public schools. Creation of
THEA U7121XDevelopment of Dramatic Structure I age-appropriate theater study guides. This course is the same
30 hours plus conference; 3 credits as CBSE 7549X and SEED 7549X. Analysis of dramatic structure in representative major plays of Greek, Roman, medieval, Renaissance playwrights. Fall term. Prerequisite: approval of program head or chairperson.
THEA U7122XDevelopment of Dramatic Structure II plus conference30
30 hours plus conference; 3 credits Theater criticism in relation to the dramatic arts. Spring term. Analysis of dramatic structure in representative major plays of
45 hours; 3 credits Survey of methods of production from ancient Greece to the closing of theaters by the Puritan Commonwealth. (Not open to students who have completed Theater [771.1X]). Fall term.
45 hours; 3 credits Methods of production from the English Restoration to the present including French neoclassicism. (Not open to students who have completed Theater 772.1X.) Spring term. [751X] or 771.1X.
