33 courses with the subject THTR, 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.
THTR 110(CL) Introduction to Theatre3
An introduction to the theories and practices of the theatre arts. Dramatic structure, dramatic literature, critical writing, acting, directing, design, practical stagecraft, and some theatre history will all be touched on in an effort to introduce students to the fullness and variety of the art of theatre.
This course introduces the student to the materials, equipment, and techniques used in the construction and finishing of stage sets, including lighting, sound, and special effects. Forty hours of lab work and participation on a crew for a major University Players production will be required.
An exploration of visual and literary works that diverge from obvious literal interpretation. This course will explore these works as they relate to various styles such as Realism, Naturalism, Minimalism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Classicism, and Romanticism.
A Stanislavski-based system (“Acting is Doing”) develops the student’s ability to act with believability and honesty. Through exercises, improvisations, and a scene, the student discovers the technique of “making choices” based both on the self and on fictional characters.
This course surveys the development of theatre from ancient Greece to the early 1800s from a global perspective. Students will read historical texts and performance scripts, paying close attention to how these cultural products are tied to their time as well as how culture shapes history.
(Theory Intensive) This course surveys theatre history from the end of the nineteenth century until the present. Students will read historical texts, performance theory, and performance scripts, paying close attention to how these cultural products are tied to their time as well as how culture shapes history.
An introduction to the various design and production elements in theatre. Scenery, lighting, costumes, projections, props and sound will be explored. Students participate in the design elements of the University productions.
(Prerequisite: any other course that may be counted in the Theatre minor) Work on one of the major aspects of producing or creating a play including acting, costuming, set construction, designing, lighting, publicity, playwriting, and box-office management. “A one-time repeatable course.”
any other course that may be counted in the Theatre minor) Work on one of the major aspects of producing or creating a play including acting, costuming, set construction, designing, lighting, publicity, playwriting, and box-office management. “A one-time
THTR 215(EPW, CA) Playwriting I3
This course is designed to teach students the basic elements and techniques involved in writing for theatrical performance. Students will write either a one-act play or one act of a two- or three-act play. This course may be counted toward the Theatre Major, Minor, or Track. Photocopying fee. (Credit cannot be earned for WRTG 215 and THTR 215.)
THTR 121 ) This course is designed as a focused study of the tools and techniques used by scenic artists to create visual elements for theatre production. The lecture portion of the course involves a study of materials, color theory, and historical and contemporary painting perspectives.Offered every other year.
THTR 225(CA) Solo Performance3
All you need for solo performance is an audience and a performer; however, solo performance represents some of the most challenging, sophisticated, and courageous performance happening today. Students will actively create their own solo performances through analyzing the work of establishing solo artists and exploring their own creative acts. (Students cannot earn credit for THTR 225 and WRTG 225 ).
This course explores lighting equipment and technology, color theory, script analysis, and collaborative production skills. Students will work in both theoretical and practical contexts, creating projects that explore the controllable qualities and functions of stage lighting.Offered every other year.
THTR 151 or permission of instructor.) The student actor develops a stronger grasp of Stanislavski’s system of Objectives and Beats. Scene work requires the actor to explore theatrical realism as practiced by Miller, Williams, Inge, Chekhov, and Ibsen.Offered every other semester.
THTR 252Voice and Speech3
Extensive use of exercises to develop an actor’s healthy voice production and competence with Standard American Speech. Vocal projection for the stage and the use of one’s voice for comprehension and theatricality are explored through dramatic, non-dramatic, and commercial voice-over material.Offered every other year.
This course teaches safe and effective techniques for theatrical combat, seen in plays from Shakespeare to Shepard. Student actors will explore both unarmed fighting and rapier-and dagger swordplay in preparation of an acting scene for public performance.
ENLT 140 or equivalent or THTR 110 ) This course surveys the emergence of naturalism and the developments of drama in the European continent at the end of the 19th century into the mid-twentieth century. The works studied illustrate various attempts to recreate realities on stage and explore how philosophy influenced theatrical expression. (All readings in English.) Alternate Years
THTR 280Production Laboratory1
Theatre majors working on University Players productions can receive credit for serving as props master, master electrician, sound designer, assistant technical director, assistant stage manager, or running crew. Forty hours of production work and strict adherence to deadlines required. May be taken for credit up to five times.
Students will study the theories of theatre advanced in the writing of Diderot, Archer, Stanislavsky, Vakhtangov, Brecht, Copeau, Artaud, Grotowski, Brook, and Schechner.
The student will be introduced to the tools used by stage directors to tell stories with actors in space and time. Students will analyze scripts and learn how to use those analyses in telling a story from moment to moment. Students will direct a ten-minute play for public performance.Offered every fourth semester.
THTR 215 ) This advanced workshop builds on the skills acquired in Playwriting I and includes intensive reading and writing assignments that encourage students to explore theatrical styles beyond realism. This course may be counted toward the Theatre major, minor or track. Photocopying fee. (Credit cannot be earned for WRTG 315 and THTR 315.)
THTR 213 ) An exploration of the basic crafts of the theatrical set designer. Concentration on developing one’s personal vision and interpretive skills through script analysis. Practice in sketching, drafting, painting, collage, model making and typical stage construction. Introduction to environmental theatre.
THTR 151 ) Advanced work in Stanislavski’s system of acting with the addition of personalized work, including techniques for generating inner images and accessing the actor’s emotional life. The class will include scene work, but will focus mostly on monologue study for graduate school and professional auditions.
THTR 370Technical Theatre: Special Topics3
Topic and prerequisites will be announced prior to preregistration.
(Prerequisites: 2 cr. of THTR 280 , permission of the instructor.) Theatre majors who work on University Players productions can receive credit for stage management, technical or design work, acting or directing. 80 hours of production work and strict adherence to dead-lines required. May be taken for credit only once.
2 cr. of THTR 280 , permission of the instructor.) Theatre majors who work on University Players productions can receive credit for stage management, technical or design work, acting or directing. 80 hours of production work and strict adherence to dead-lines required. May be taken for credit only once.
THTR 382Independent Study in Theatre1.5
A tutorial program open to junior and senior students who have completed appropriate lower-division coursework.
THTR 311 or permission of instructor.) Advanced study of rehearsal techniques, directing methods and styles, and effective director-actor relationships. Students will direct a 20-30 minute one act or excerpt for the Director’s Workshop as part of the University Players season.
THTR 480Internship
Variable Credit Theatre majors or minors can receive credit for a variety of on-the-job work experience. Approval must be obtained beforehand from the supervising faculty member, chair, and dean.
