Courses
Theater
0407. Seminar in Drama
I. (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of the department; required
of all M.F.A. candidates.
A comprehensive study of the literature, criticism, and history
of Western theater from the ancient Greeks to the end of the
French neo-Classic period.
0408. Seminar in Drama
II. (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Theater 407 and permission of the department.
Required of all M.F.A. candidates. A comprehensive study of
the literature, criticism, and history of Western theater from
the Restoration period to the present.
0415. Theatrical Make-up (2
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
Required of all M.F.A. acting students.
0417. Speech for the
Actor I. (2-3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. History of English, Anatomy
of the Articulators; Introduction to IPA and phoneme production.
0418. Speech for the
Actor I. (2-3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. History of English, Anatomy
of the Articulators; Introduction to IPA and phoneme production.
0425. Acting I. (3
s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Intensive training in basic
acting tools, text analysis, and characterization. Sources:
Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and Michael Checkhov. Prepared and
improvisational work. Scene study from the modern repertoire.
0426. Acting I. (3
s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Intensive training in basic
acting tools, text analysis, and characterization. Sources:
Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and Michael Checkhov. Prepared and
improvisational work. Scene study from the modern repertoire.
0431. Vocal Production
for the Actor I. (2-3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Fitzmaurice Method; relaxation
of the body and centering of the breath through principles
of yoga, Alexander, and bioenergetics; rib control and abdominal
support techniques.
0432. Vocal Production
for the Actor I. (2-3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Fitzmaurice Method; relaxation
of the body and centering of the breath through principles
of yoga, Alexander, and bioenergetics; rib control and abdominal
support techniques.
0433. Dance for the Actor
I. (3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Modern (Lester Horton);
Ballet, physical and vocal improvisations, isolations and dance
combinations.
0434. Dance for the Actor
I. (3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Modern (Lester Horton);
Ballet, physical and vocal improvisations, isolations and dance
combinations.
0435. Directing Practicum
I. (3 s.h.)
The theory and practice of directing, focusing on short, realistic
scenes. Students will study the scene as a structural unit
and explore its function within the play.
0437. Rehearsal and Performance
I. (3each s.h.)
Preparation of the script as an ongoing process before and
during the rehearsal period. Focus on language as action. Students
will study beat analysis, rhythm, subtext, imagery in contemporary
and classical dramatic literature.
0438. Rehearsal and Performance
I. (3each s.h.)
Preparation of the script as an ongoing process before and
during the rehearsal period. Focus on language as action. Students
will study beat analysis, rhythm, subtext, imagery in contemporary
and classical dramatic literature.
0440. Technical Practice
I. (3 s.h.)
Technical production planning, techniques, craft, and drafting
skills.
0441. Technical Practice
II. (3 s.h.)
Continuation of Theater 440.
0463. History of Costume
and Architectural Decor I. (3 s.h.)
A survey of social costume, architectural styles, and decoration
in the principal periods with which Western world theater is
concerned. Emphasis is placed on the adaptation of such material
for use in design for stage, television, and film.
0464. History of Costume
and Architectural Decor II. (3 s.h.)
Continuation of Theater 463
0467. Costume Production (3
s.h.)
0468. Draping and Flat
Pattern Drafting (3 s.h.)
0472. History of Modern
Scenic Design (3 s.h.)
Survey of major historical periods of theatrical design. Intensive
reading in the period 1880 to the present. Oral and written
projects.
0473. Drawing and Rendering (3
s.h.)
Drawing and rendering. Generally taken two semester and repeated
for credit.
0517. Speech for the
Actor II. (2-3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Standard Stage Speech;
Intonation, Rate, Prominence, and Inflection; Elimination of
glottal stops, tonal focus; Dialects.
0518. Speech for the
Actor II. (2-3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Standard Stage Speech;
Intonation, Rate, Prominence, and Inflection; Elimination of
glottal stops, tonal focus; Dialects.
0525. Acting II. (3each
s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Focus on texts which challenge
the actor in terms of style, period, class, character, movement
and language. Application: four units of scene-work.
0526. Acting II. (3each
s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Focus on texts which challenge
the actor in terms of style, period, class, character, movement
and language. Application: four units of scene-work.
0531. Vocal Production
for the Actor II. (2-3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Application of Turner rib-reserve
technique in classical texts. Through Grotowski and Laban exercises
explore variation in pitch, rhythm, rate and volume.
0532. Vocal Production
for the Actor II. (2-3each s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Application of Turner rib-reserve
technique in classical texts. Through Grotowski and Laban exercises
explore variation in pitch, rhythm, rate and volume.
0533. Dance for the Actor
II. (3 s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Continue study of Modern
and Ballet. Introduction to folk, social dancing and tap. Study
character movement.
0534. Dance for the Actor
II. (3 s.h.)
For Theater M.F.A. candidates only. Continue study of Modern
and Ballet. Introduction to folk, social dancing and tap. Study
character movement.
0535. Directing Practicum
II. (3 s.h.)
The theory and practice of directing, focused on longer scenes
of various genres and styles. Students will study the scene
as it reflects the values and behaviors of the larger world
of the play.
0537. Rehearsal and Performance
II. (3each s.h.)
The collaborative process in directing. Students will work
with other theater artists (actors, designers, playwrights)
at a similar level of training to learn skills in conceptualization
and communication through generation of practical and/or theoretical
projects.
0538. Rehearsal and Performance
II. (3each s.h.)
The collaborative process in directing. Students will work
with other theater artists (actors, designers, playwrights)
at a similar level of training to learn skills in conceptualization
and communication through generation of practical and/or theoretical
projects.
0551. Projects in Lighting
Design (3 s.h.)
For the theater and other media, primarily in the lighting
laboratory.
0552. Projects in Lighting
Design (3 s.h.)
For the theater and other media.
0561. Costume Design
II. (3 s.h.)
0562. Costume Design
I. (3 s.h.)
0571. Scene Design II. (3
s.h.)
0572. Scene Design I. (3
s.h.)
0619. Acting for Camera (2
s.h.)
Acting on video. Application work-commercials, soap operas,
sit-coms and film scenes.
0625. Acting III. (3each
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
Required of all M.F.A. acting students. Continued training
in text analysis and characterization through scene study.
Emphasis is placed on preparation for a career in the commercial
theater.
0626. Acting III. (3each
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
Required of all M.F.A. acting students. Continued training
in text analysis and characterization through scene study.
Emphasis is placed on preparation for a career in the commercial
theater.
0651. Seminar in Lighting
Design I. (1-6 s.h.)
Studio and realized projects in lighting design. May be repeated
for credit.
0652. Seminar in Lighting
Design II. (1-6 s.h.)
Studio and realized projects in lighting design. May be repeated
for credit.
0661. Seminar in Costume
Design I. (1-6 s.h.)
Studio and realized projects in costume design. May be repeated
for credit.
0662. Seminar in Costume
Design II. (1-6 s.h.)
Studio and realized projects in costume design. May be repeated
for credit.
0671. Seminar in Scene
Design I. (1-6 s.h.)
Studio and realized projects in scene design. May be repeated
for credit.
0672. Seminar in Scene
Design II. (1-6 s.h.)
Studio and realized projects in scene design. May be repeated
for credit.
0921. Projects in Directing (1-4or2-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0931. Projects in Acting (2-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0932. Projects in Acting (2-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0941. Projects in Techincal
Production (2-8 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department
is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0942. Projects in Techincal
Production (2-8 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department
is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0951. Projects in Lighting (2-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0952. Projects in Lighting (2-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0961. Projects in Costuming (2-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0962. Projects in Costuming (2-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0971. Projects in Scene
Design (2-8 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department
is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0972. Projects in Scene
Design (2-8 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department
is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0981. Projects in Playwriting (3-6
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
Working with a mentor on an ongoing project. The course is
offered each year on a tutorial basis and may be repeated for
credit.
0982. Projects in Playwriting (3-6
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
Working with a mentor on an ongoing project. The course is
offered each year on a tutorial basis and may be repeated for
credit.
0991. Projects in Management (1-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0992. Research (1-4
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department
is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.
0994. Thesis (1-8
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the department
is required.
The course is offered each year on a tutorial basis and may
be repeated for credit.