2021-2022 Course List
2021-2022
THEA
A continuation of Music Skill for Theatre I, this course will focus on recent developments in the American Music Theatre while increasing skills learned in the previous class. Spring
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 212
Study and exercise to prepare actors to sing for the musical theatre with the focus on competence and musicianship.
- Prerequisites:
- Permission of Instructor
The development of a repertoire of audition pieces to increase the ability to perform with confidence on short notice.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 110 or consent
Exploration of all aspects of theatrical stage management activities through specific theoretical and practical study.
Introduction to the theory and practice of directing for the theatre.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100 and THEA 101 or THEA 110
Introduction to the concepts, process, and practices of theatrical scenic, lighting, and costume design including script analysis and historical overviews.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100
Introductory course examining the basics of materials and techniques of scenic painting with a large amount of lab time for experimentation with technique.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Fundamental concepts of technical theatre; an overview of basic stagecraft, costuming, lighting, and sound in the contemporary theatre.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100
Introduction to theory and practice of construction techniques used in the theatre.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100
Theory and techniques in stage costume construction.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100
Fundamental concepts of costume design and production for the Dance.
Theory and practical laboratory work in stage makeup applications.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
The study of lighting technology and its effect on lighting design.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100
Fundamental concepts of lighting design and production for the Dance.
The study of sound technology and its affect on sound design.
- Prerequisites:
- THEA 100
Fundamental concepts of sound design and production for the Dance.
A survey of literature, artists and performances with specific regard to the theatre of diversity including, but not restricted to: Feminist Theatre, Gay and Lesbian Theatre, African-American Theatre, Asian American Theatre, Hispanic Theatre, etc.
- Goal Areas:
- GE-06, GE-07
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Work on the actual mounting and performance of a touring theatrical production.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Technical work and/or acting in summer theatre productions. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
A considerable production responsibility which utilizes skills in script analysis, actor coaching, design coordination and general production management; or assistant directing for a mainstage production. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
A considerable production responsibility dealing with the preparation and performance of a major acting role. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Special assignments in stage management, house, and/or concessions management, public relations or related areas. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Preparation and execution of a major scene design assignment. Requires a design and construction schedule, preliminary and final design concepts, and necessary drafting details. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
A considerable production responsibility dealing with some technical aspects including technical drawings, budget management, or construction techniques. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
Full and assistant costume design assignments for theatre productions. May be repeated.
- Prerequisites:
- Consent
