Courses
Following is a comprehensive list of courses offered by the Department of Theatre and Speech.  Please check the  Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes for a listing of the courses offered this semester.

FOR OFFICIAL CATALOGUE DESCRIPTIONS SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN

SCHEDULE Of CLASSES -- FALL 2008

(Subject to Revision)

* = May be Taken Twice for Credit
** = May be Taken Eight Times for Credit


Speech for the Stage*
THTR 127
sec. B
M W 9:30-10:45
Prof. Stock
ADH THEATRE C

Introduction to Theatre Arts
THTR 131
sec. B
T Th 9:30-10:45
Prof. Heissan
ADH LOWER LEVEL

Introduction to Theatre Arts
THTR 131
sec. D
M W 12:30-1:45
Prof. Fort
ADH LOWER LEVEL

Introduction to Theatre Arts
THTR 131
sec. P
T Th 2-3:15
Prof. Potts
ADH LOWER LEVEL

Body Movement*
THTR 132
sec. EF
M W 2-3:40
Prof. Ferdman
ADH THTR C

Body Movement*
THTR 132
sec. FG
M W 4-5:40
Prof. Ferdman
ADH THTR C

BASIC Production & Design
THTR 134
sec. FG
M W 4-5:40
Prof. Suarez
ADH LOWER LEVEL

Acting 1
THTR 136
sec. BC
M W 10-11:40
Prof. Vela
CG-318

Acting 1
THTR 136
sec. CD
M W 12-1:40
Prof. Demerice
CG-310

Acting 1
THTR 136
sec. EF
M W 2-3:40   
Prof. Fort
CG-310

Acting 1
THTR 136
sec. FG
M W 4-5:40   
Prof. WATT
CG-310

Acting 1
THTR 136
sec. LM
T Th 10-11:40
Prof. Barron
CG-318

Acting 1
THTR 136
sec. PQ
T Th 2-3:40
Prof. Matos
CG-310

Acting 1
THTR 136
sec. RS
T Th 4-5:40
Prof. Toronto
CG-318

Acting 1
THTR 136
sec.
F 2-5:20
Prof. Hurd
CG-310

Theatre History 1
THTR 211
sec. E
 M W 2-3:15   
Prof. WAtt
ADH LOWER LEVEL

Theatre History 3
THTR 213
sec. R
T Th 3:30-4:45   
Prof. Potts
ADH LOWER LEVEL

Directing 1
THTR 233
sec. CD
M W 12-1:40   
Prof. Levit
CG-318
Pre-Requisite: THTR 136

Acting 2*
THTR 236
sec. EF
M W 2-3:40   
Prof. Nesmith
CG-318
Pre-Requisite: THTR 136

Acting 3
THTR 236.01
sec. PR
T Th 2-3:40   
Prof. Barron
CG-318
Pre-Requisite: THTR 136

Technical Theatre Practicum**
THTR 237.01-03
sec. Q
RTBA
Permission of Instructor Required
Mandatory Orientation Meeting Held Thursday, Sept. 4, 12-2pm in ADH LOWER LEVEL
Prof. Myers
RTBA

Musical Theatre Workshop*
THTR 238
sec. M
T Th 9:30-10:45   
Prof. Matos
ADH THEATRE C


Stage Combat*
THTR 240
sec.
F 9-12:20
Prof. Hurd
CG-310

Modern Dance
THTR 251
Sec LM
T Th 10-11:40
Prof. Hall-Glass
CG-310

Performance Practice**
THTR 330
sec. Q
Acting and Backstage Crew in Play TBA
Prof. Matos
CG-318
Weekday Evenings and Weekends
By Audition or Instructor’s Permission Only

Performance Practice**
THTR 330
sec. Q2
Acting and Backstage Crew in Play TBA
Prof. Levit
CG-310
Weekday Evenings and Weekends
By Audition or Instructor’s Permission Only

Playwriting*
THTR 331
sec. L
T Th 9:30-10:45
Prof. Potts
ADH LOWER LEVEL

Performance Practice in Film*
THTR 336
Sec. Q
HTBA
Department Permission Required

Special Problems in Directing
THTR 370
sec. Q
HTBA
Staff
Pre-Req.:  THTR 333
Department Permission Required

Special Problems in Playwriting
THTR 371
sec. Q
HTBA
Pre-Req.:  THTR 331 (Twice)
Prof. Potts
Department Permission Required

Special Problems in Technical Theatre and Design
THTR 372
Sec. Q
Pre-Req.: THTR 134 & 237 (Twice)
Myers
Department Permission Required

Theatre Workshop
THTR 430
sec. 5EG
F 2:30-5:05
By Audition Only
Prof. Heissan

Internship in Theatre*
THTR 431.01-03
HTBA
Sec. Q Advisor’s Permission Required

Theatre Workshop
THTR 430
sec. 5EG
F 2:30-5:05
By Audition Only
Prof. Heissan
CG 318

Special Topics in Dramatic Literature: Theatre Into Film
THTR 450.04
sec. S
T Th 5-6:15
Prof. Judell
ADH LOWER LEVEL




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THEATRE COURSES OFFICIAL CATALOGUE DESCRIPTIONS
30000-level and above courses may be taken only with faculty permission. All Theatre courses carry the designation THTR.

11300: Stage Makeup
The fundamentals of stage appearance, stage lights and audience proximity. Basic and painted illusion. Face proportion, base colors, proper tools and materials. 2 HR./WK. PLUS HRS. TO BE ARRANGED;
1 CR.

12700: Speech for the Stage
Focusing on developing breath control, resonation and articulation. Introductory phonetics and physiology of speech, followed by the analysis and reading aloud of selected fictional texts. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN TWO TIMES FOR CREDIT.  3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

13100: Introduction to Theatre Arts
The related creative arts of playwright, director, actor and designer; their collective contributions to the form of the play that ultimately evolves on stage. Discussion of the institutions in contemporary American theatre. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

13200: Body Movement
Techniques to free and relax the actor’s body, connect mental imagery with physical expression, and combine movement with speech.    Elementary modern dance. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN TWO TIMES  FOR CREDIT. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

13400: Basic Production and Design
Practice in constructing, assembling and lighting the stage set. Introduction to stage management and allied fields as well as elementary exploration of design. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

13600: Acting I
Principles and practice of acting.  Introduction to relaxation, concentration, self awareness, inner objects, outer activities, objectives and obstacles, ensemble work, circle of belief, text analysis. Consideration of work ethic and professionalism. Basic scene and monologue exploration. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

21100: Theatre History I
The development of theatre and drama from tribal origins to 1640 (including Egyptian, Greek, Roman and  Medieval/Renaissance periods). (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

21200: Theatre History II
The development of theatre and drama from 1640 to 1900, including Jacobean, Restoration, Romanticism, Early Melodrama, Naturalism. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.
 
21300: Theatre History III
The study of plays and production styles prevalent throughout the Twentieth Century in Europe and America. This course will consider a selection of important plays and such movements as: Symbolism, Futurism, Dada, Surrealism, Expressionism, Theatre of the Absurd, Theatre of Images, the rise of the  Broadway musical, the Off-Off Broadway theatre movement, the rise of Afro-American and Latino schools of writing and production, New German Realism, Post-Modernism, etc. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

23200: Black Theatre, U.S.A. I
Spanning the period, 1821-1950, this introductory course offers an intensive exploration and analysis of the evolution of black dramatic literature in the United States of America.  Through the process of close reading of dramatic texts, this course will offer insights into the movements, institutions, actors, playwrights  and other related artists contributing to African-American theatre. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

23201: Black Theatre, U.S.A. II
Focusing on the contemporary period, from 1950 to the present, this introductory course examines the development of recent African American drama.  Through the process of close reading of dramatic texts, this course will focus on the contributions of African-American playwrights, actors, designers, critics, and producers. (W) 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

23300: Directing I
Introduction to techniques of directing actors; scene and beat analysis; creative considerations of setting, properties, staging, and dramatic rhythm. 4 HR./WK.; 4 CR.

23600: Acting II
Continuation and development of improvisation and monologues, with intensive work on scene study. Prereq.: Thtr 13600 or permission of the Department. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN TWO TIMES FOR CREDIT. 4 HR./WK.; 4 CR.

23601: Acting III
Work on classical and modern poetic schools of dramatic works, featuring in-depth exploration of theatrical language, including consideration of emphasis, meter, connecting breath with thought, verbal imagery, and word-as-action. Both two-character scenes and monologues and soliloquies are required. Prereq.: Thtr  13600. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

23602: Acting IV
This course emphasizes auditioning for professional theatre and cinema. Consideration is given to building a repertoire, developing a resume, professional comportment, etc. The student will have experience in both the presentation of monologues and in doing cold readings. Prereq.: Thtr 13600 or permission of the  instructor. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

23700: Technical Theatre Practicum
Guided individual work in one of the following areas:  Stage Management, Costume Design and Construction, Set Design, Painting, and Construction, Stage Lighting, Property Construction and Acquisition, Sound Design. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN EIGHT TIMES FOR CREDIT. VARIABLE HOURS; 1-3 CR./SEM.

23800: Musical Theatre Workshop
This course emphasizes acting through singing. The students will gain familiarity with the various genres of songs within the musical comedy rubric and gain experience in performing them. There will also be choral work and an elementary workshop in jazz dance. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN TWO TIMES FOR CREDIT. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

23900: Acting for the Camera
Students, using extant film scenarios, act in scenes from movies and gain practice in acting for television dramas and commercials. Performances are video-taped, played back, and analyzed. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN TWO TIMES FOR CREDIT. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

24000: Stage Combat
Introducing students to the art of stage combat. Begins with basic exercises and culminates in a comprehensive and choreographed scene. Students learn the importance of partnering, discipline, and the difference between actual violence and effective illusion. Emphasis is on safety, acting values and telling the story of the fight in a theatrical setting. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN 2 TIMES FOR CREDIT.  4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

30100-30300: Honors
VARIABLE CR., USUALLY 3 CR./PER TERM.

31000: Independent Study
Upper level work on issues of dramatic literature, theatre history, and criticism.  Permission of program advisor required. VARIABLE CR.

31100-32000: Selected Topics
Advanced study in selected topics and problems chosen from areas of theatre with emphasis upon aspects not treated in regular courses. HOURS AND CREDITS TO BE ARRANGED.

33000: Performance Practice
Active participation in the production of a play either as actor, assistant director or as a member of the technical crew. Open to all students in the college. By audition. Permission of faculty advisor required. MAY BE TAKEN UP TO EIGHT TIMES FOR CREDIT. 20 HR. REHEARSAL/WK.; 4 PERFORMANCES; 2 CR.

33100: Playwriting
Development of skills in writing for the theatre; practice in developing dramatic situations, dialogue, building characters, etc. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN TWO TIMES FOR CREDIT. (W)3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

33300: Directing II
Advanced course in directing, utilizing extended and more complex scenes and texts. Students direct a one-act play. Prereq.: Thtr 23300 or permission of the department. 4 HR./WK.; 4 CR.

33600: Performance Practice in Film
The student performs in one or several student films and/or videos sponsored by the Film and Video programs. Ultimately presents a portfolio of work and a journal to selected theatre faculty for evaluation. THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN TWO TIMES FOR CREDIT. Permission of the department required. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

37000: Special Problems in Directing
The student directs a full-length theatrical work under faculty guidance. Permission of major advisor required. Prereq.: Thtr 33300. HOURS VARIABLE; 3 CR.

37100: Special Problems in Playwriting
The student writes a full-length theatre work under faculty supervision. Permission of major advisor required. This course may be taken two times for credit. Prereq.: Thtr 33100 (taken twice), Engl  32201. HOURS VARIABLE; 3 CR.

37200: Special Problems in Technical Theatre and Design
Guided work on a project of substantial scale, either in costume, lighting, set, or sound design, stage management or extensive apprenticeship in technical crews. Permission of program advisor and technical director required. Prereq.: Thtr 13400. MAY BE TAKEN UP TO FOUR TIMES. HOURS VARIABLE; 3 CR.

43000: Theatre Workshop
Creative work in both acting and directing for advanced students who demonstrate outstanding talent. Permission of the department required. 3 CR./SEM. MAXIMUM: 3 SEM.; 9 CR.

43100: Internship in Theatre
Involves work at a theatre or theatre organization outside the college environment. The work could be in (1) theatre management and administration, (2) technical theatre, (3) various creative areas, including acting, directing and design. The Theatre Advisors must approve the outside organization as well as a coherent plan for the nature and quality of the work the student proposes to do.  Ultimately, the student presents to their campus advisor a portfolio or journal chronicling their internship work as confirmed by the onsite supervisor. 43101: 2 HR./WK.; 1 CR.: 43102: 4 HR./WK.; 2 CR.: 43103:
6 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

45000: Special Topics in Dramatic Literature
Specialized study of specific playwrights, genres, and historical periods of dramaturgy. Under this rubric we offer a large variety of courses, including:  Queer Theatre, Theatre into Film, Women's Theatre, Latin American Theatre, etc. Prereq.: Eng 11000. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

SPEECH

01100: Articulation
Primarily for students whose English is difficult to understand owing to foreign accent, dialect or incorrect learning. 2 HR./WK.; 1 CR.

00380: Speech Communication
Basic skills in extemporaneous speaking, oral reading, small group communication, interview techniques and listening. Each student will have at least one performance recorded in the TV/Media Center. Students who have completed Speech 11100 may not take this course. For SEEK Students only. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

11100: Foundations of Speech Communication
Basic skills in extemporaneous speaking, oral reading, small group communication, interview techniques and listening. Each student will have at least one performance recorded in the TV/Media Center. Students who have completed Speech 00380 may not take this course. 4 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

11400: Oral Interpretation
Theory and practice in reading aloud. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.

23300: Voice and Diction
Effective self-expression in communication, with emphasis on voice, diction and vocabulary. 3 HR./WK.; 3 CR.