THEATRE ARTS (THA)
THA
420/520
Cr. 3
Directing
Theory and practice of directing
for the stage. Emphasis on analysis, preparation and presentation of dramatic
scenes. Lect. 2, Lab. 2.
Prerequisite: THA 220, 230, and six credits from THA 250, 251, 350, 351.
Offered Sem. I, even-numbered
years.
THA
421/521
Cr. 3
Performance Studio
This is an advanced performance
studio that provides an opportunity for students to research, explore, and
create performance within a specific style or genre. The course will provide
directing and/or acting students with both theoretical and practical
experiences in the art of theatre performance and will occasionally feature a
guest artist. Examples of offerings include: improvisation, traditional
(comedy of manners, commedia dell? arte) and non-traditional styles (absurdism,
post-modernism, expressionism), auditioning and others. Prerequisite: THA 321
and/or 420. Repeatable for credit ? no maximum. Offered Sem. II,
even-numbered years.
THA
440/540
Cr. 3
Costume Design/History
A course in the principles and
practices of designing stage costumes. Emphasis on the creative capabilities
of the designer with a working knowledge of historical periods used in stage
costuming. Prerequisite: THA 230. Offered Sem. II, odd-numbered years.
THA
450/550
Cr. 3-15
Internship in Theatre Arts
An academically relevant work
experience focusing on career development through professional contexts.
Students pursue practical applications of course work in community or
professional theatre or related areas. A written project relating the
internship experience to the academic preparation will be required. Credit
depends on the demands and complexity and the duration of the work the student
performs. Evaluation is a joint effort of the cooperating firm or group, the
department supervisor, and the cooperative education internship liaison.
Prerequisite: consent of department faculty, 15 credits in theatre, and junior
standing. Note: three to six credit hours may count toward a theatre arts
major in the College of Liberal Studies. Three credits maximum on graduate
level.
THA
470/570
Cr. 1-3
Symposium in Theatre Arts
Study in a selected area of
theatre arts. Varying topics will be offered at intervals, with a specific
title assigned to each. For current content and credit assignment, consult the
instructor or department chair. Repeatable for credit ? no maximum.
THA
471/571
Cr. 3
Playwriting
A study of the fundamentals of
playwriting, with emphasis on creating stage worthy plots, characters,
dialogue and spectacle, and finding venues for having plays produced. Course
will culminate in the writing of a one-act or full-length play. Offered Sem.
I, odd-numbered years.
THA
472/572
Cr. 3
Theatre Management
The principles and methods
involved in the operation of the non-commercial theatre: organization, play
selection, building an audience, publicity, advertising, graphic reproduction,
ticket sales, box office routines, house management, touring, and business
records. Prerequisite: THA 110, with the exception of theatre arts majors and
minors. Offered Sem. II, even-numbered years.
THA
481/581
Cr. 1-3
Independent Study
Directed individual study under an
assigned faculty member. Student is responsible for submitting study proposal
for approval before registration. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and
junior standing. Repeatable for credit ? no maximum.
THA
482/582
Cr. 1-3
Special Topics in Theatre Arts
Workshops, directed individual readings, or projects involving significant content and/or activities not available through regular offerings within the Department of Theatre Arts. Student is responsible for submitting a project proposal for approval before registration. Prerequisite: consent of department faculty, junior standing. Repeatable for credit ? no maximum.
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