24 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 209SOCIAL DANCING I. This course explores the history, rhythm, steps and
styles of the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba and Swing. Students will learn the basic skills and information necessary to develop and continue one’s interest in ballroom dancing, in addition to learning the fundamentals of lead/follow technique, dance etiquette, cooperation with a partner, and the ability to identify and distinguish music for each dance. One hour.
THEA 210INTRODUCTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE. This class is a survey of the
development of musical theatre as a performing art form in America from 1750 to the present. By looking at musical theatre from multiple perspectives – historical, cultural, political, social, aesthetic – the class will explore the ways in which musicals both reflect and embody values and trends of the cultural landscape in which they were written. Included will be practical study of the format of the libretto and musical score in relationship to the major musical theatre genre. Three hours.
THEA 211INTRODUCTION TO DANCE. This course explores various movement
disciplines including elements of Ballet, Jazz, Modern Dance, Folk Dance, Musical Theater, Lyrical and Hip Hop while investigating the history and cultural value of dance. No prior dance experience is necessary. One hour.
THEA 213JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE. This course explores various
movement disciplines including elements of Ballet, Jazz, Modern Dance, Musical Theater, Lyrical and Hip Hop while investigating the history and cultural value of dance. This course is more appropriate for the student with previous dance experience. One hour.
THEA 215DANCE COMPOSITION AND CHOREOGRAPHY. This advanced course
explores various movement disciplines including elements of Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Lyrical and Choreography while investigating the history and cultural value of dance. This course is more appropriate for the student with previous dance experience. Prerequisite: Theatre 213. One hour.
THEA 216SOCIAL DANCING II. This advanced level course continues the exploration
of the rhythm, steps and styles of the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba and Swing. Students will learn more advanced patterns and skills in these dances, in addition to learning the Viennese Waltz and advanced partnering in the Swing. Prerequisite: Theatre 209. One hour.
THEA 217TAP AND JAZZ. The purpose of this one-credit course is to investigate the
movement disciplines of Tap and Jazz, their histories, styles, syncopated rhythms, and music specific to these dances while investigating the cultural value of these dance genres. No prior dance experience is necessary. Tap shoes required. One hour.
THEA 251ACTING. Practice in preparing a dramatic role for performance. Exercises will
focus on freeing the actor’s voice and body for maximum expressiveness. Students will prepare and perform monologues, short scenes, and a single extended scene. Three hours.
THEA 255ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE. Study and practice of the
techniques of reading literature aloud to enhance audience appreciation and enjoyment. Oral readings are given in the areas of fiction, poetry, and drama. Each student also prepares and performs a final ten-minute recital. Three hours.
THEA 259THEATRE PRACTICUM. Students may receive one credit for a minimum
of 40 hours of supervised technical theatre work directly related to a main-stage theatre production. Students must keep an ongoing record of the dates and times of their work, and the student’s supervisor must sign each entry. These records are due by Study Day of the semester enrolled. This course is repeatable, but no more than three hours may count toward the Theatre minor. It will count as a general elective if taken more than three times. One hour.
THEA 260INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive
background in theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Sophomore standing with declared Theatre minor, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding the proposed study. One, two or three hours.
THEA 261STAGECRAFT. This course covers the technical work of set-design, lighting
sound design, and stage rigging as well as administrative/budgetary management of technical theater. A practical course taught both in the classroom and in hands-on settings. Students will be required to assist in various productions and live performances throughout the semester. Note: for safety reasons, no minors may enroll in this course, and students should be aware that some lifting and handling of power tools is required. Three hours.
THEA 262DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE. Focuses on the visual aspects of theatrical
production, including set design, costume design, and lighting design. Through group and individual projects, students will work through the design process: analyzing the text, doing research, formulating a production concept, and applying the elements of design to create a visual world for the actors to inhabit. They will also practice the skills necessary to communicate their ideas to both a director and technical crews: drawing, drafting, model building, and organizational paperwork. Three hours.
THEA 320STAGE DIRECTION. Theories and techniques of directing plays for the
stage. Principles of play analysis, blocking, characterization, and rhythm are studied. The student will direct laboratory scenes, prepare production scripts, do script analyzes, and produce an extended scene. Prerequisite: Theatre 251. Three hours.
THEA 351ADVANCED ACTING. Study and practice of advanced techniques of acting
Students will also focus on vocal production, movement, and elements of style related to the performance of plays from various periods of theatre history. Prerequisite: Theatre 251. Three hours.
THEA 360INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive
background in theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Junior standing with declared Theatre minor, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding the proposed study. One, two or three hours.
THEA 384PLAYWRITING. This course emphasizes the various aspects of writing an
effective play. Topics include the processes of drafting and revision, analyses of literary style and technique, and methods of offering and accepting constructive criticism. Additionally, the collaborative nature of playwriting will be addressed; a play is not complete until the writer has involved others in the creative process. The student is expected to submit original manuscripts during the semester. Students may only receive credit for one of Theatre 384 or Writing 384. Offered periodically, three hours.
THEA 460INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive
background in theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Senior standing with declared Theatre minor, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding the proposed study. One, two or three hours.
THEA 480INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE. Students pursuing a minor in Theatre may
with prior consent of the Department, earn academic credit for work done (normally off campus) under the direct supervision of a professional in a theatre-related field. Students must keep a daily log of activities and submit an academic paper summarizing the experience. A maximum of six credits of internship may apply toward graduation. One to six hours.
