Theater
Course Descriptions
THE/SPE 115 Voice and Diction ... 3
Prerequisite: SPE 101. Study of the development and understanding of
respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and diction. Credit
not available for both SPE 115 and THE 115.
THE 122 Introduction
to the Theater ... 3
Emphasizes appreciation of theater as one of living arts. Surveys theater
history and dramatic theory from Greeks to present Broadway. Includes
lectures, films and discussions on the practitioners and work. Requires
attendance at live theater productions.
THE 123 Introduction to Cinema ... 3
Introduction to history, theory and criticism of film. Explores American
and European film traditions. Major genres, authors and artists, and
directing and production styles. Viewing of numerous films representative
of various genres and directing styles.
THE 124 History of Film ... 3
History of cinema from late 19th century beginnings to present. Attention
given its technological, economic and artistic issues. Classic films
of various directors and countries. Weekly viewings required.
THE 126 Major Themes in Film ... 3
Focus on film theme. Among possibilities 1) genre films such as gangster
film, western film and musical, 2) socially significant topics such as
women and minorities in film, or 3) major styles or movements in film
such as Film Noir or French New Wave. Topics change annually. Viewing
time required.
THE 128 Fundamentals of Acting ... 3
Introduction to developing oral and physical communication through exercises,
improvisation, and scene work. Theories of acting introduced. Attendance
at live theater productions required.
THE 140 Stagecraft ... 3
Introduction to basic fundamentals of stagecraft in scenery, lighting,
costumes, and other areas of technical theater. Emphasis on practical
application, with expectation to participate in technical production
of college plays.
THE/SPE 210 Oral Interpretation ... 3
Prerequisite: SPE 101. Basic study of the principles of oral interpretation
and their application performance. Credit not available for both SPE
210 and THE 210. Spring.
THE 228 Acting II ... 3
Prerequisite: THE 128. Continuation of introduction to acting class.
More advanced scene work and polishing of audition techniques. Attendance
at live theater production required.
THE/MUS 229 History
of American Theater I ... 3
Study of American musical theater from its origins through Rodgers & Hammerstein.
Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 113.
THE 230/MUS 230 History
of American Musical Theater ... 3
Study of American musical theater from Rodgers and Hammerstein to the
present.
THE 240 Introduction
to Theater Design ... 3
Prerequisite: THE 140. Introduction to theater design in areas
of scenery, lighting, and costume design. Exploration of fundamentals
of design conception and communication through analysis, research, writing
and project work. Spring.
THE/MUS 259 Music Theater
Workshop I ... 1
Performance-oriented workshop experience that studies acting styles as
applied to a song. Covers various styles and periods of musical theater.
Corequisite: MUS/THE 229.
THE 260/MUS 260 Music Theater Workshop ... 1
Performance-oriented workshop experience that studies acting styles as
applied to a song. Covers various styles and periods of musical theater.
Corequisite: THE 230/MUS 230.
THE 270 Acting Practicum ... 1-3
Prerequisites: THE 128 and instructor's signature. Theories and techniques
of acting and stagecraft applied in college productions.
THE 271 Stagecraft Practicum I ... 1-3
Prerequisites: THE 140 and instructor's signature. Practical application
of technical theater to college productions.
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