20 courses with the subject THE, 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.
THE 10101020, 2010-2020, 3010-3020, 4010-4020 THEATRE PRATICUM ( per course)1
Practical application of performance tools such as character analysis, scene study, stage speech, improvisation, dialects, pantomime, clowning, and/or period styles will be dealt with as dictated by the needs of the specific production. These courses are offered every spring and fall semester. Partially fulfills the Fine Arts requirement in the Core Curriculum (three iterations would be needed for complete fulfillment). Prerequisite: the student must audition for and be cast in an MU Theatre Department production before registering for the course. (Since auditions are held at various times throughout the year, this course can be added at dates past the normal drop-add period.)
THE 10301040, 2030-2040, 3030-3040, 4030-4040 THEATRE PRACTICUM ( per course)1
A minimum of 30 hours of work as a technician on Theatre Department productions. Practical application of stagecraft techniques used in scenery, lighting, costumes, properties, makeup, and/or sound will be dealt with as dictated by the needs of the specific production. May be taken eight times. These courses are offered every spring and fall semester. Partially fulfills the Fine Arts requirement in the Core Curriculum (three iterations would be needed for complete fulfillment). Prerequisite: the student must clear an assignment with the Theatre Department Technical Director before registering for the course. (Since auditions are held and crew assignments are made at various times throughout the year, this course can be added at dates past the normal drop-add period.)
Develops an appreciation of theatre for audiences with emphasis on theatre crafts, styles, and modes. Students must attend at least two theatrical productions. Offered: fall and spring
A practical course devoted to the crafts of theatre production with emphasis on costuming, lighting, makeup, properties, scenery, and sound effects. Students must attend at least two theatrical productions and should be prepared to commit to 10 hours of work outside of class working as crew for Methodist University productions. Offered: fall and spring
An exploration of the development of creativity as a habit and not as dependent upon inspiration. Students will engage in exercises from required texts, as well as some activities from other works on creativity. As such, this is a course in which most of the writing will be in the form of journaling. While “play” is involved, it is purposeful in nature, and intentional involvement with the exercises is expected. Offered: as needed COMMUNICATION, COMPOSITION, AND RHETORIC COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA (B.A.) In the B.A. in Communication and Media, students will develop knowledge of the theories and practices of communication, rhetoric, and media production. Students will develop critical media literacies and technical skills to communicate in and across various modalities, media formats, and platforms. Students will also develop competencies for effective interpersonal, organizational, professional, public, political, and intercultural communication. The required courses and electives within this degree plan reflect the broad nature of these fields, allowing students to specialize in specific or emerging areas. Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Foundation and Theory Courses: 15 credit hours CME 1050 Introduction to Communication and CME 2000 Rhetorical Theory and Practice (3) Media (3) CME 1080 Critical Media Literacies (3) CME 2800 Communication and Media Theory (3)
An introduction to theatrical applications of computer technology, with an emphasis on (a) Computer-assisted Design and Drafting (CADD), (b) graphics software such as Photoshop, and (c) use of the Internet as a research tool. Students will also be introduced to fundamentals of 3-D rendering. Offered: as needed
THE 3110THEATRICAL HISTORY AND LITERATURE I (3) (GP)
The development of theatre and drama from the Greeks to the Seventeenth Century. Emphasis will be placed on dramatic texts as an integral component of theatrical production and how the relationship between text and production has developed over time. Offered: fall (even years) 176
A laboratory course devoting equal time to (1) the theory and principles of costume design and (2) practical work on costumes for current productions. Offered: spring (odd years)
A laboratory course devoting equal time to (1) the theory and principles of make-up design and application and (2) practical work on make-up for current productions Offered: spring (even years) 95 Back to Table of Contents MU Undergraduate Catalogue 2019 – 2020
Advanced acting with an emphasis on acting styles. Offered: spring (even years) COMMUNICATION, COMPOSITION, AND RHETORIC COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA (B.A.) In the B.A. in Communication and Media, students will develop knowledge of the theories and practices of communication, rhetoric, and media production. Students will develop critical media literacies and technical skills to communicate in and across various modalities, media formats, and platforms. Students will also develop competencies for effective interpersonal, organizational, professional, public, political, and intercultural communication. The required courses and electives within this degree plan reflect the broad nature of these fields, allowing students to specialize in specific or emerging areas. Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Foundation and Theory Courses: 15 credit hours CME 1050 Introduction to Communication and CME 2000 Rhetorical Theory and Practice (3) Media (3) CME 1080 Critical Media Literacies (3) CME 2800 Communication and Media Theory (3)
A laboratory course devoting equal time to (1) the theory and principles of scenery costume design and (2) practical work on scenery for current productions. A computer-intensive course. Offered: fall (odd years)
chosen from the following Stage Performance Ensemble—1 s.h. each up to 8 s.h. THE 1010, THE 1020, THE 2010, THE 2020 THE 3010, THE 3020, THE 4010, THE 4020 Stagecraft Ensemble—1 s.h. each THE 1030, THE 1040, THE 2030, THE 2040 up to 8 s.h. THE 3030, THE 3040, THE 4030, THE 4040
An emphasis on directing styles and processes involved in creating a fully mounted production. Students will direct a production. Offered: spring (odd years)
18 s.h. in Theatre and permission of the department chair
THE 4990INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEATRE TBA
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in Theatre. School of Arts and Humanities before approval by the Provost. Credit to be determined. Offered: as needed MU Undergraduate Catalogue 2019 – 2020 Back to Table of Contents 96
