Graduate Catalog 1994-1995 College of Arts and Science Department of Theatre Course Descriptions THEA 600 Distinctions of Professional Theatre Practice 1 Inquiry into the nature of the theatre as an art form; techniques and issues of communication, organization, management, leadership team participation and creativity necessary to the pursuit and accomplishment of fulfilling careers in institutional and commercial theatres. Explores how the nature and purpose of the theatre as an art informs the day-to- day practices, values and behavior of the individual artist. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in Professional Theatre Training Program. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. THEA 601 Dynamics 1 A vocal/physical warmup. Exercises designed to prepare student for the day's work. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. THEA 602 Voice Development IA 1 Basic breath control and tone production to develop strength, control, flexibility and awareness. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Program/Acting or Directing. THEA 603 Voice Development IB 1 Continuation of THEA602. PREREQ: THEA602. THEA 604 Voice Development IIA 1 Continuation of THEA603, with an emphasis on range extension and the development of greater variety in expressiveness. PREREQ: THEA603. THEA 605 Voice Development IIB 1 Continuation of THEA604. PREREQ: THEA604. THEA 606 Voice Development IIIA 1 Individual instruction to identify habitual vocal patterns and to strengthen individual weaknesses in voice. PREREQ: THEA605. THEA 607 Voice Development IIIB 1 Continuation of THEA606. PREREQ: THEA606. THEA 608 Stage Movement IA 1 Exercises and assignments to develop alignment, strength, flexibility, control, awareness, endurance, rythmic sensitivity, balance and expressiveness. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Acting or Directing. THEA 609 Stage Movement IB 1 Continuation of THEA608. PREREQ: THEA608. THEA 610 Stage Movement IIA 1 Continuation of THEA609, with an emphasis on stage combat, tumbling, circus and other advanced movement techniques. PREREQ: THEA609. THEA 611 Stage Movement IIB 1 Continuation of THEA610. PREREQ: THEA610. THEA 612 Stage Movement IIIA 1 Individual instruction to identify habitual movement patterns and to strengthen individual weaknesses in stage movement. PREREQ: THEA611. THEA 613 Stage Movement IIIB 1 Continuation of THEA612. PREREQ: THEA612. THEA 614 Stage Speech IA 2 Ear training and phonetics. Corrective work on regional speech habits. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Acting or Directing. THEA 615 Stage Speech IB 2 Continuation of THEA614. Beginning work on verse scansion. PREREQ: THEA614. THEA 616 Stage Speech IIA 1 Continuation of THEA615 with an emphasis on phrasing and verse scansion. PREREQ: THEA615. THEA 617 Stage Speech IIB 1 Continuation of THEA616. PREREQ: THEA616. THEA 618 Stage Speech IIIA 1 Stage dialects and advanced work in phrasing and verse scansion. Individual tutoring in problem areas. PREREQ: THEA617. THEA 619 Stage Speech IIIB 1 Continuation of THEA618. PREREQ: THEA618. THEA 620 Rehearsal and Performance/Acting 1-6 Practical instruction and assignments in the preparation, rehearsal and performance of theatrical productions. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Acting. May be repeated for up to 24 credit hours. THEA 621 Stage Directing IA 1 Fundamental techniques of planning and staging of production. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Directing. THEA 622 Stage Directing IB 1 Continuation of THEA621. PREREQ: THEA621. THEA 623 Stage Directing IIA 1 Continuation of THEA622, with an emphasis on techniques of script preparation and actor coaching. PREREQ: THEA622. THEA 624 Stage Directing IIB 1 Continuation of THEA623. PREREQ: THEA623. THEA 625 Stage Directing IIIA 1 Continuation of THEA624, with an emphasis on text analysis and actor coaching and an examination of styles and genres. PREREQ: THEA624. THEA 626 Stage Directing IIIB 1 Continuation of THEA625. PREREQ: THEA625. THEA 627 Stage Management for Directors 1 Techniques and methods of stage management from the directorial point of view. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Directing. May be repeated for up to two credit hours. THEA 628 Set Design for Directors 1 Principles of scenic design from a directorial point of view. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Directing. THEA 629 Costume Design for Directors 1 Principles of costume design from a directorial point of view. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Directing. THEA 630 Production Budgeting 1 Principles of assessing production expenses, time and personnel requirements for the professional theatre. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Directing. THEA 631 Rehearsal and Performance/Directing 1-3 Practical training in stage direction through serving as assistant director on faculty-directed productions. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Directing. May be repeated for up to ten credit hours. THEA 633 Stage Management Organizational and Managerial Techniques IA 1 Development of organizational structuring and communication techniques for the administration of stage managerial projects. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Stage Management. THEA 634 Stage Management Organizational and Managerial Techniques IB 1 Further development of organizational structuring and communication techniques for the administration of stage managerial projects. PREREQ: THEA633. THEA 635 Stage Management Organizational and Managerial Techniques IIA 1 Development of organizational structuring and communication techniques for the administration of stage managerial projects. PREREQ: THEA634. THEA 636 Stage Management Organizational and Managerial Techniques IIB 1 Further development of organizational structuring and communication techniques for the administration of stage managerial projects. PREREQ: THEA635. THEA 637 Stage Management Organizational and Managerial Techniques IIIA 1 Development of organizational structuring and communication techniques for the administration of stage managerial projects. PREREQ: THEA636. THEA 638 Stage Management Organizational and Managerial Techniques IIIB 1 Further development of organizational structuring and communication techniques for the administration of stage managerial projects. PREREQ: THEA637. THEA 639 Stage Management Production Skills IA 2 Development of stage managerial skills for organizing, preparing and fulfilling theatrical productions from inception through rehearsals and performance. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Stage Management. THEA 640 Stage Management Production Skills IB 2 Further development of stage managerial skills for organizing, preparing and fulfilling theatrical productions from inception through rehearsals and performance. PREREQ: THEA639. THEA 641 Stage Management Production Skills IIA 2 Development of stage managerial skills for organizing, preparing and fulfilling theatrical productions from inception through rehearsals and performance. PREREQ: THEA640. THEA 642 Stage Management Production Skills IIB 2 Further development of stage managerial skills for organizing, preparing and fulfilling theatrical productions from inception through rehearsals and performance. PREREQ: THEA641. THEA 643 Stage Management Production Skills IIIA 2 Development of stage managerial skills for organizing, preparing and fulfilling theatrical productions from inception through rehearsals and performance. PREREQ: THEA642. THEA 644 Stage Management Production Skills IIIB 2 Further development of stage managerial skills for organizing, preparing and fulfilling theatrical productions from inception through rehearsals and performance. PREREQ: THEA643. THEA 645 Rehearsal and Performance/Stage Management 1-3 Practical instruction and assignments in the preparation, rehearsal and performance of theatrical productions. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Stage Management. May be repeated for up to 24 credits. THEA 647 Stage Makeup 1 Study and practical work in all aspects of stage makeup. Emphasis on the use of materials, the effects of light and color and character analysis. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Costume Production. THEA 648 Costume Construction 1 Introductory course exploring the mechanics and technology of the art of costuming. Surveys all aspects of the costumer's craft including practical work in the costume shop. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Costume Construction. THEA 649 Costume Design 1 An approach to the designing of costumes for plays through an appreciation and understanding of the basic principles of design. Covers in-depth theatrical rendering technique, color theory and the elements of design. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Costume Production. THEA 650 Historical Costume I 1 Examines theatrical costume as well as concurrent fashion trends from primitive ritual to Restoration theatrical works in the 17th century. THEA 651 Historical Costume II 1 A study of costume and theatrical costume history from 1670 to the present. Emphasis on sociological changes in patterns of fashion behavior and recreating that attitude for stage. THEA 652 Tailoring I 1 Construction of stage costumes: intermediate and advanced dressmaking and tailoring techniques, textiles survey, cutting, fitting and alterations. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Costume Production. THEA 653 Tailoring II 1 Construction of stage costumes: advanced tailoring techniques and practical application of skills in costume shop. PREREQ: THEA652. THEA 654 Patternmaking I 1 Basic patternmaking, includes drafting of basic slopers, sleeves, collars, pants, etc. Emphasis on theatrical costumes. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Costume Production. THEA 655 Patternmaking II 1 Advanced pattern drafting of period patterns, coats, suits and menswear for the theatre. PREREQ: THEA654. THEA 656 Patternmaking III 1 Continuation of THEA655. Emphasis on Renaissance and Restoration costumes. PREREQ: THEA655. THEA 657 Patternmaking IV 1 Continuation of THEA656. Emphasis on 19th-century men's and women's costumes. PREREQ: THEA656. THEA 658 Costume Crafts I 1 Study and practical work in dyeing and painting for costumes. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Costume Production. THEA 659 Costume Crafts II 1 Advanced projects in costume accessory construction. Emphasis on millinery, hat blocking, wigmaking and new techniques in related areas. PREREQ: THEA658. THEA 660 Costume Crafts III 1 Study and practical work in three-dimensional construction techniques to include maskmaking, armor, molding and leatherwork and sculptural foam animals. PREREQ: THEA659. THEA 661 Draping I 1 Advanced study in construction of stage costumes with an emphasis on draping. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Costume Production. THEA 662 Draping II 1 Emphasis on advanced draping problems with detailed period and contemporary costumes. PREREQ: THEA661. THEA 663 Draping III 1 Continuation of THEA662 with emphasis on Renaissance and Restoration costume. PREREQ: THEA662. THEA 664 Internship in Professional Theatre 1-9 Engagement with professional theatre in individual discipline area. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program. May be repeated for up to 18 credit hours. THEA 665 Theatre Literacy 2 Discussion, research, and practicum in theatre terminology, literature and history. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program. May be repeated for up to 12 credit hours. THEA 668 Research 1-6 THEA 669 Draping IV 1 Continuation of THEA663 with emphasis on 18th- and 19th-century costume. PREREQ: THEA663. THEA 670 Costume Shop Management 1 Problems and techniques of costume shop management, personnel organization, equipment, inventory and supply control, and financial organization and management. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Costume Production. THEA 671 Applied Costume Shop Management 1 Practical application of skills learned in THEA670. PREREQ: THEA670. THEA 672 Production Preparation and Performance 1-4 Practical instruction and assignments in the preparation, construction and mounting of costumes and costume accessories for theatrical performances. RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated for up to 22 credits. THEA 674 Scenery and Properties Production IA 1 Development of the skills necessary for the construction of scenery and properties including woodworking, metal working and plastics fabrication. Emphasis on basic stagecraft theory and skills. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Technical Production. THEA 675 Scenery and Properties Production IB 1 Continuation of THEA674, with emphasis on properties production and organization. PREREQ: THEA674. THEA 676 Scenery and Properties Production IIA 1 Continuation of THEA675, with emphasis on weight-bearing construction, basic metal working and stage rigging techniques. PREREQ: THEA675. THEA 677 Scenery and Properties Production IIB 1 Continuation of THEA676, with emphasis on furniture construction and finished carpentry, plastics fabrication, sewing skills and basic upholstery. PREREQ: THEA676. THEA 678 Scenery and Properties Production IIIA 1 Continuation of THEA677, with emphasis on scenic shifting and rigging techniques, upholstering, and casting and molding techniques. PREREQ: THEA677. THEA 679 Scenery and Properties Production IIIB 1 Continuation of THEA678, with emphasis on pneumatics, hydraulics and motorized rigging in addition to pyrotechnique and special effects. PREREQ: THEA678. THEA 680 Electrics and Audio Production IA 1 Development of skills necessary for producing lighting and sound for theatre productions. Emphasis on basic stage lighting practice and electrical theory. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Technical Production. THEA 681 Electrics and Audio Production IB 1 Continuation of THEA680, with emphasis on basic theatre sound practice and building production sound tapes. PREREQ: THEA680. THEA 682 Electrics and Audio Production IIA 1 Continuation of THEA681, with emphasis on electrical control devices and techniques, studio and field recording techniques, and mixing and editing techniques. PREREQ: THEA681. THEA 683 Electrics and Audio Production IIB 1 Continuation of THEA682, with emphasis on electrical distribution. Systems and sound reinforcement techniques. PREREQ: THEA682. THEA 684 Electrics and Audio Production IIIA 1 Continuation of THEA683, with emphasis on maintenance and repair of electrical and audio equipment. PREREQ: THEA683. THEA 685 Electrics and Audio Production IIIB 1 Continuation of THEA684, with emphasis on advanced mixing and editing techniques and advanced electrical control techniques. PREREQ: THEA684. THEA 686 Painting, Graphics and Design for Production IA 1 Development of skills in theatre graphic communications, scenic painting and design theory. Emphasis on basic drafting techniques for lighting and scenic productions. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Technical Production. THEA 687 Painting, Graphics and Design for Production IB 1 Continuation of THEA686, with emphasis on basic scene painting techniques. PREREQ: THEA686. THEA 688 Painting, Graphics and Design for Production IIA 1 Continuation of THEA687, with emphasis on advanced work in perspective, color theory in painting and scene design theory. PREREQ: THEA687. THEA 689 Painting, Graphics and Design for Production IIB 1 Continuation of THEA688, with emphasis on advanced drafting: true shape analysis, basic lighting design theory and process, and reproducing painter's elevations. PREREQ: THEA688. THEA 690 Painting, Graphics and Design for Production IIIA 1 Continuation of THEA689, with emphasis on advanced work in scene painting and drafting as well as sound design theory. PREREQ: THEA689. THEA 691 Painting, Graphics and Design for Production IIIB 1 Continuation of THEA690, with emphasis on advanced work in scene painting and drafting. PREREQ: THEA690. THEA 692 Production Preparation and Performance/Technical 1-4 Practical instruction and assignments in the technical preparation and production of Professional Theatre Training Program public performances. Assignments include Master Carpenter, Master Electrician, Property Master, Sound Technician, Scenic Artist and Technical Director. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program/Technical Production. May be repeated for up to 20 credit hours. THEA 693 Production Coordination 1 Development of management and communication techniques for effective interaction among stage management, costume production and technical production areas of theatre. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program. THEA 694 Career Preparation and Development 1 Development and organization of portfolio, resume and interview techniques in preparation for careers in stage management, costume production and technical production. RESTRICTIONS: Requires enrollment in the Professional Theatre Training Program.