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Theatre

"When I come into the theatre I get a sense of security. I love an audience. I love people, and I act because I like trying to give pleasure to people." - Vivien Leigh

Discover the "ins and outs" of acting and on-stage productions through course work in THEATRE. The diverse programs offer introductory classes to Theatre as well as advanced training in live theatrical productions.

Courses

THE1000 (pdf 16.42 kB) - INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE
Provides an opportunity for the student to become a more knowledgeable member of the theater audience. Students will have opportunity to view and examine play styles and forms. Some physical participation may be included in class and individual projects. Lecture 3 hours.

THE2090 (pdf 20.64 kB) - PLAY PRODUCTION
Students will learn the finer aspects of theatre production through practical experiences related to an actual performance. Students involved in the technical, performance, and managerial elements of the production will be supervised in at least 70 hours of lab work in the theatre. Course may be repeated four times for credit. Permission of instructor required.

THE2100 (pdf 21.35 kB) - INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE HISTORY
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the general education communications requirement. Designed to survey the development of theater from classical to contemporary with emphasis on the relationship between theatre genres and styles and cultural and societal influences. The material will include the reading of selected dramatic forms. 3 credit hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement. Satisfies the general education requirement.

TPA1200  (pdf 18.77 kB) - INTRODUCTION TO STAGECRAFT
TPA1200 provides an opportunity for the student to apply basic theories in technical theatre. Students will have the opportunity to study academic and aesthetic theories in scenic design, lighting design, set construction, and prop construction and then create physical models, designs, and layouts to illustrate their proficiency. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 2 hours.

TPP2110 (pdf 15.10 kB) - FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING
Suggested prerequisite: ORI 2000 or TPP 2120. Study of the art of acting including acting terminology and techniques. Enables the student to achieve greater self-confidence, poise, and freedom of expression before an audience. Through in-class training and exercises, the student will be aided in the use of the actor's tools - the voice and body. Course is appropriate for those interested in acting for self-improvement, enrichment, teaching, mass communications, community theatre work, or curiosity about the acting profession. Lecture 3 hours. Lab 3 hours.

TPP2111 (pdf 15.23 kB) - ADVANCED ACTING
Prerequisite: completion of TPP 2110. The focus of this course is on performance skills for the actor including in-depth character and scene study and certain staging techniques. Designed for the serious theatre student and includes studies in various acting styles. Lecture 3 hours. Lab 3 hours.

TPP2120 (pdf 17.04 kB) - CREATIVE IMPROVISATION
Introductory course in acting especially designed for the student who has no experience in theatre or is not seeking a major in the field. Course examines the basic physical and mental resources of the performer and enables the individual to achieve greater self-confidence, poise, and freedom of expression. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 1 hour.

TPP2653 (pdf 20.73 kB) - PLAY ANALYSIS
This course is a survey of dramatic literature in Western culture featuring the study of plays in terms of style, content, themes and theatrical conventions. Emphasis is upon the plays of the 20th century. The material will include the reading of selected dramatic forms. Lecture 3 hours.