2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    May 16, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Theatre

  
  • THEA 101 - Theatre Appreciation

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    IAI GECC Number F1 907
    A lecture/demonstration course designed to give the student a survey of the interrelationship of the physical theatre, the drama, the actor, and related theatrical crafts. Periods covered will be from Ancient Greece to present day.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional, Online
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
    Semesters Offered Fall, Spring, Summer









  
  • THEA 102 - Oral Interpretation of Literature

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    IAI Major Number TA 916
    Designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn and apply principles of the oral performance of prose, poetry and drama.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
  
  • THEA 103 - Acting I

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    IAI Major Number TA 914
    Designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn basic acting techniques, such as body control, vocal flexibility, script analysis, and ensemble work. Assignments/activities include monologues, pantomimes, imagination-strengthening exercises, improvisations, and duet scenes. Prerequisite(s): THEA 101, may be taken concurrently with department approval.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
    Semesters Offered Fall, Spring









  
  • THEA 104 - Technical Theatre I

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    IAI Major Number TA 911
    A lecture/lab course designed to teach the fundamentals of properties; theatrical architecture and planning; tool use and maintenance, scenery construction and painting, theatre safety, design aesthetics, and basic sound, lighting and costume techniques. Field trips and guest speakers may supplement text and lecture material. Attendance at select college productions and accompanying written critiques are required.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
  
  • THEA 105 - Technical Theatre II

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A lecture/lab course designed to teach the fundamentals of properties, lighting and electricity, design concepts, and scenic and lighting design. Field trips and guest speakers may supplement text and lecture materials. Attendance at select college productions is required.

      Prerequisite(s): Take THEA 104  with a minimum grade of C or consent of department.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No

  
  • THEA 106 - Theatre Practicum

    Credit Hours 1
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
    Individual work and study in the various activities of theatrical production. Attendance at select college productions and accompanying written critiques are required.
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 3
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
  
  • THEA 108 - Costumes

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A lecture/lab course designed to teach students basic historical costumes, basic safety procedures, techniques of costume and accessory construction, tool use, fitting and drapery, and costume shop organization. Mandatory projects include cutting, stitchery and furnishing costumes for productions. Attendance at select college productions and accompanying written critiques are required.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
  
  • THEA 110 - Stage Makeup

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A lecture/ lab course designed to teach students the principles, techniques and materials of stage makeup. Mandatory lab activities include practical experience in makeup application. Attendance at select college productions and accompanying written critiques are required.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
  
  • THEA 114 - Play Analysis for Production

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    IAI Major Number TA 917
    Lecture/discussion course to acquaint students with several methods of approaching selected playscripts from different areas: acting, costuming, design, directing, and technical. Students will analyze scripts and then envision possible productions. Written and oral analyses required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 101   or consent of department.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
  
  • THEA 115 - Improvisation

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    This is a lecture/ discussion/ laboratory/ demonstration course designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn basic Improv techniques such as body control, vocal flexibility, creativity, quick thinking, and ensemble work. Assignments and activities include monologues, pantomimes, creativity- and imagination-strengthening exercises, scenes and improvisations. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None
    Concurrent: None 
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 3
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Semesters Offered Fall, Spring









  
  • THEA 201 - Principles of Directing

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A lecture/lab course designed to acquaint the student with the concept of the theatrical director as both an interpretive artist and collaborator. The student will have an opportunity in class to explore various exercises and directing principles, while gaining practical and theoretical experience.  Prerequisite(s): THEA 101   and THEA 103  .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
    Semesters Offered Fall, Spring









  
  • THEA 203 - Acting II

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A continuation of studies in acting, emphasizing characterization, scene study, and ensemble work. Attention will be devoted to analysis, rehearsal and performance of both classical and contemporary scripts. Prerequisite(s): THEA 103   or consent of department.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No
    Semesters Offered Fall, Spring









  
  • THEA 299 - Special Topics in Theatre

    Credit Hours .5-3
    Lecture: .5-3 Lab: .5-3
    The exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline. This is a course for advanced students interested in pursuing an in-depth investigation into a particular theatre topic. A full-time theatre faculty member will determine the topic, with emphasis on exploring areas of study not covered by existing courses. Prerequisite(s): THEA 101  
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 3
    Variable Hour Exist Yes
    Mode of Delivery Traditional
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
    Is this an International Course? No