Theater (THE)

THE-105. Theater Appreciation. (3 Credits)

Explores the basic elements of theater - the drama and production methods. Emphasizes the integration of all elements into a production, and the relationship between modern and historical ideas and methods. (3 contact hours)

THE-107. Film Appreciation. (3 Credits)

Introduces film as an art form through viewing and analysis of significant motion pictures. Students will compare film to other art forms and learn to view films with greater understanding. (3 contact hours)

THE-108. Screenwriting. (3 Credits)

Screenwriting teaches students basic approaches for writing narrative content for film. Students will develop original content and hone that material into two short screenplays utilizing proper script format, research strategies, and critical feedback. Idea development will include analysis of structure, characterization thematic issues, dialogue workshops, and visualization techniques. Techniques for writing proposals, revision, and pitching will also be explored over the course of the semester. By the end of the semester, students should demonstrate a clear understanding of the fundamental elements of narrative storytelling and have an appreciation of the screenplay's role in crafting a film. (3 contact hours)

THE-110. History of the Theatre. (3 Credits)

This historical view of the theater stresses its social and political role in society from ancient Greece to the present through the study of key playwrights, actors and acting styles, and production techniques and styles. (3 contact hours)

THE-111. History of Film. (3 Credits)

An international survey of the historical development of film, emphasizing a study of films and innovations in film production that have had significant influence on film as an art form. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

THE-114. Oral Interpretation of Literature. (3 Credits)

This course offers an introduction to the techniques of oral performance of prose and poetry. It includes the study and practice of analyzing works of literature in order to express the author's intended message through the voices of the characters. (4 contact hours)

THE-115. Acting I. (3 Credits)

Develops the actor's instrument, including movement, voice production, improvisation, and fundamental characterization. (4 contact hours)

THE-116. Acting II. (3 Credits)

Continues development of acting fundamentals introduced in Acting I, emphasizing an intensive approach to acting exercises, improvisation, monologues, and scene study. (4 contact hours)

THE-125. Stagecraft. (3 Credits)

Introduces safety procedures and basic techniques of scenery and property construction, tool use, scene painting, and backstage organization. Laboratory experience is mandatory. (4 contact hours)

THE-131. Theater Practicum: Acting I. (1 Credit)

Acting Practicum teaches students basic approaches for audition, rehearsal and performance for a theatrical production. Students will focus upon creating a role, the rehearsal process, developing professionalism, and performing in a theatrical production. Once cast in a play, the student will apply methodology to creating the role. Enrollment is limited to students who are cast in an academic theater production or approved extracurricular production. Permission of the instructor is required. Students completing this course are awarded one hour of credit. Companion courses THE-132 and 133 are similar in content and learning outcomes but have different credit hour values. (2 contact hours)

THE-132. Theater Practicum: Acting II. (2 Credits)

Acting Practicum teaches students basic approaches for audition, rehearsal and performance for a theatrical production. Students will focus upon creating a role, the rehearsal process, developing professionalism and performing in a theatrical production. Once cast in a play the student will apply methodology to creating the role. Enrollment is limited to students who are cast in an academic theater production or approved extracurricular production. Permission of the instructor is required. Students completing this course are awarded two hours of credit. Companion courses THE-131 and THE-133 are similar in content and learning outcomes but have different credit hour values. (4 contact hours)

THE-133. Theater Practicum: Acting III. (3 Credits)

Acting Practicum teaches students basic approaches for audition, rehearsal and performance for a theatrical production. Students will focus upon creating a role, the rehearsal process, developing professionalism and performing in a theatrical production. Once cast in a play the student will apply methodology to creating the role. Enrollment is limited to students who are cast in an academic theater production or approved extracurricular production. Permission of the instructor is required. Students completing this course are awarded three hours of credit. Companion courses THE-131 and THE-132 are similar in content and learning outcomes but have different credit hour values. (6 contact hours)

THE-150. Creative Dramatics. (3 Credits)

Covers the role of drama in primary and junior high school education. The scope, values and fundamental skills of drama and its relation to education of the child, with an emphasis on teaching rather than performing skills, are included. (3 contact hours)