200

THTR-21000 Text Analysis for the Theatre

A study of script analysis for actors, designers and directors is presented. Major historical periods and genres are examined.

3

THTR-21300 Voice and Diction

Students look at the development of the voice as an instrument of communication. The International Phonetic Alphabet is studied as a tool for analyzing and reproducing career speech.

3

THTR-23200 Playwriting

The focus of this course is the creation of a script for stage presentation. Elements of the craft are explored and culminate in finished texts.

3

THTR-25100 Stage Technology 1

This course offers a study of the technical process of theatre, set construction, basic design, technical terminology and stage lighting. Class work is supplemented with active crew participation in departmental productions.

3

THTR-25200 Stage Technology 2

This course provides further practical training in and theoretical knowledge of lighting programs, special effects devices, sound equipment, carpentry, computer set design, design concept, research methods, and safety issues affecting all aspects of stage technology.  Class work is supplemented with active crew participation in departmental productions.

3

Prerequisites

THTR 25100

THTR-25700 Makeup

Straight and character make-up for the stage is studied, along with special problems in period and stylized make-up.

1

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor

THTR-25800 Basic Costuming

This course will familiarize students with theatrical costuming in all aspects: costume history, costume design and production technologies, and application of principles to specific scripts and characters.

3

THTR-27100 Acting 1

Students study the basic steps an actor follows in the preparation of a role, including exercises, preparation of short scenes and systematic approach to the creation of a role.

3

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

THTR-27200 Acting Workshop

This intensive course focuses on scene preparation, monologue study and cold reading, with particular emphasis on the audition process. The workshop is intended for the experienced actor.

2

Prerequisites

THTR 27100 or consent of instructor and/or chair

THTR-27800 Basic Stage Combat

An exploration of the basics of stage combat, this course teaches the techniques of unarmed (western brawling, flips, throws, martial-arts) and single rapier.

3

THTR-27900 Advanced Stage Combat

A continuation of the basic course, this course adds the dagger, broadsword and student choreography for stage combat.

3

THTR-28100 Musical Theatre Performance

Students study the process of preparing and presenting solo, duets, chorus numbers and scenes from Broadway musicals. Basic musical theatre history and the study of the many diverse elements of the musical are also covered.

3

THTR-29100 Improvisation 1

This performance class studies and applies the techniques of improvisation as begun at Chicago's Second City.

3

THTR-29200 Improvisation 2

As a continuation of Improvisation 1, this course reviews and enhances basic skills of improvisation, focuses on transforming short episodes into sustained scenes, and provides for creative possibilities and the development of a personal style.

3

Prerequisites

THTR 29100 or permission of the instructor