Theatre (THEA)

A course that explores the various aspects of production and the role theatre plays as an art form in society.

A performance course focusing on basic skills, concepts, and methods of modern realistic acting through improvisation and practical exercises leading to formal scene work.

A study of design elements and composition principles as they relate to stage scenery, costumes, and lighting. A survey of contemporary theatre design.

Theories and techniques of designing, building, painting, and lighting stage settings; organization and operation of production crews. Laboratory.

Theories and techniques of designing, building, painting, and lighting stage settings; organization and operation of production crews. Laboratory.

The reading and discussion of selected plays and of theatrical developments as an introduction to the theatre.

The reading and discussion of selected plays and of theatrical developments as an introduction to the theatre.

Voice and body training to improve vocal quality, articulation, and posture and carriage.

Techniques and styles of stage makeup for theatre and dance.

An introduction to the principles of pattern development and clothing construction techniques. Projects will include contemporary and period styles. Students will work on costumes for departmental productions. Laboratory.

A survey of clothing, hair styles, and accessories from the ancient world to the present, with particular emphasis on the relationship of fashion to social, political, and economic history.

A survey of clothing, hair styles, and accessories from the ancient world to the present, with particular emphasis on the relationship of fashion to social, political, and economic history.

Concentration in a single area of theatre for general students. Topics vary from year to year.

Special Studies in Theatre for general students. Topics vary from year to year.

An introduction to the theory and practice of stage management for the theatre.

An introduction to current theory and practices of arts administration.

An examination of the technique and practical applications of painting for the stage.

A survey of the basic techniques for learning and applying selected stage dialects.

Scene study and performance, creating characters, and ensemble training.

Prerequisite: THEA 321. Scene study and performance, creating characters, and ensemble training.

Writing for the stage. Exercises and practice in the structure of action, character development, dialogue, critical analysis.

A workshop course in musical theatre performance techniques. A maximum of six credits may count toward degree requirements.

A workshop course in musical theatre techniques. A maximum of six credits may count toward degree requirements.

Principles of pattern development including flat patterning, drafting and draping used for making stage costumes as well as those in related genres including fashion, cosplay, historical recreations, dance, and film.

Prerequisites: THEA 131. Exploration of the specialized vocabulary, techniques and tools of the theatre artison including furniture restoration, welding, upholstery soft goods and properties creation.

Theatres, production methods, dramatic conventions, theory/criticism, and key figures from the Greek period to the present in a global context.

Prerequisite: THEA 361. Theatres, production methods, dramatic conventions, theory/criticism, and key figures from the Greek period to the present in a global context.

An exploration of the practical depiction of unarmed violence on stage through applied acting technique that explores character, story, and audience.

An exploration of the practical depiction of the use of rapier and dagger violence on stage through applied acting technique that explores character, story, and audience.

Theatre Practicum earns credit for performance or other work on major productions of the department. A maximum of eight credits may count toward degree requirements.

Prerequisite: Declared theatre major, arts administration minor, or musical theatre minor. Through a combination of research, discussion, and applied practice, students will develop strategies for creating a challenging and successful career.

Prerequisite: THEA 322. An examination of period style for the stage through scene study and performance.

Prerequisite: THEA 321. Technique and practice of directing for the stage.

Prerequisite: THEA 431. Technique and practice of directing for the stage.

Theories and techniques of lighting stage productions; lighting instruments and equipment.

A study of the theories, methods, and techniques used in scenic design.

An examination of professional productions of the dramatic literature in Washington and New York. Readings and theatre trips. Permisson of instructor.

A study of the theories, methods, and techniques used in costume and clothing design.

Concentration on a single area of dramatic arts. Topics vary from year to year.

Concentration on a single area of dramatic arts. Topics vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: THEA 281. Approaches to understanding and developing critical needs for arts organization through case study, analysis, and critical problem solving.

This course may only be taken in one of the last two semesters. An independent project in Theatre supervised by the student's advisor.

Individual study under the direction of a member of the department. By permission of the department.

Individual study under the direction of a member of the department. By permission of the department.

Supervised off-campus experience, developed in consultation with the department.