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B.A.
in Performing Arts: Theatre
In
order to declare Theatre as your major, you must first audition and be
accepted into the program.
University
Requirements
 A
total of 120 credit hours
6 credit hours of college writing
3 credit hours of college mathematics or the equivalent by examination
General
Education Requirements
A
total of 30 credit hours, consisting of one foundation course and one
second-level course in an approved sequence from each of the five curricular
areas.
No
more than 6 credit hours may be taken in th03/11/2008nt size="2" face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" color="#333333">Tracks
Performance,
Technical, Arts Management, Theatre.
Major
Requirements
48
credit hours with grades of C or better
Students
who wish to study abroad must receive prior university approval, as well
as approval from their advisor, in order to ensure that appropriate courses
will transfer and that scholarships and financial aid will apply.
Participation
in a minimum of five departmental productions (at least two must in a
technical capacity that includes stage management).
Course
Requirements
CORE
(21 Credits)
Perf-251
Fundamentals of Acting I
(3)
Perf-260
Production I: Stagecraft (3)
Perf-261
Production II: Intro to Design (3)
Perf-265
2 – 1-credit Theatre Practicum (Greenberg Mainstage Productions)
(3)
Perf-365
Theatre History I (3)
Perf-366
Theatre History II (3)
Perf-440
Stage Management (1)
Perf-445
Capstone (3)
One
of the Following Tracks:
Performance
Track
Perf-252 Fundamentals of Acting II
(3)
Perf-350
Fundamentals of Acting
III
(3)
Perf-556
Fundamentals of Acting IV:
Audition Techniques
(3)
Perf-552
Directing Techniques
(3)
Perf-355
Voice and Speech
(3)
Perf-506
The Moving Body
(3)
Perf-557
Playwriting
(3)
Perf-450
Additional Advanced Rotating Topic
(3)
Design/Production
Perf-362
Lighting Design
(3)
Perf-364
Basics of Scene and Costume Design
(3)
Perf-450
Rotating topics in design/technology
(3)
Perf-552
Directing Techniques
(3)
ARTS-100
Art: The Studio Experience
(3)
ARTH-100
European Art: From Cave to Cathedral
(3)
Perf-557
Playwriting
(3)
Class
in area of specialty approved by advisor
(3)
Perf-490
Internship or Perf-491-Independent study
(3)
Arts
Management Track
ECON-100 Macroeconomics
(3)
ACCT-240 Principles of Accounting
(3)
Perf-362 Lighting Design OR Perf-364 Basics of Scene and Costume Design
(3)
Perf-450 Advanced Rotating Topics OR Class in area of specialty approved
by advisor
(3)
Perf-570 Survey of Arts Management
(3)
Perf-552 Directing Techniques
(3)
Perf-585 Creative Theories and Criticism in Performing Arts
(3)
Perf-557 Playwriting
(3)
Perf-490 Internship or Perf-491-Independent study
(3)
Theatre
Perf-252
Fundamentals of Acting II (3)
Perf-552
Directing Techniques (3)
Perf-355
Voice & Speech or Perf-506 The Moving Body (3)
Perf-362
Lighting Design OR Perf-364 Basics of Scene and Costume Design (3)
Perf-557
Playwriting (3)
Perf-585
Creative Theories and Criticism in Performing Arts (3)
Class
in area of specialty approved by advisor (3)
Class
in area of specialty approved by advisor (3)
Class
in area of specialty approved by advisor (3)
B.A.
in Performing Arts: Musical Theatre
In
order to declare Musical Theatre as your major, you must first audition
and be accepted into the program.
University
Requirements
A
total of 120 credit hours
6 credit hours of college writing
3 credit hours of college mathematics or the equivalent by examination
General
Education Requirements
A
total of 30 credit hours, consisting of one foundation course and one
second-level course in an approved sequence from each of the five curricular
areas.
No
more than 6 credit hours may be taken in the same discipline.
Tracks
Performance,
Technical, Arts Management, Theatre.
Major
Requirements
48
credit hours with grades of C or better
Students
who wish to study abroad must receive prior university approval, as well
as approval from their advisor, in order to ensure that appropriate courses
will transfer and that scholarships and financial aid will apply.
Participation
in a minimum of five departmental productions (at least two must in a
technical capacity that includes stage management).
Course
Requirements
CORE
(21 credits)
Perf-251
Fundamentals of Acting I
(3)
Perf-260
Production I: Stagecraft (3)
Perf-261
Production II: Intro to Design (3)
Perf-265
2 – 1-credit Theatre Practicum (Greenberg Mainstage Productions)
(2)
Perf-365
Theatre History I (3)
Perf-366
Theatre History II (3)
Perf-440
Stage Management (1)
Perf-445
Capstone (3)
Perf-227
Musicianship I (3)
Perf-228
Musicianship II (3)
Perf-340
Music Theatre: Periods & Performance (3)
Perf-346
Survey of Music Theatre (3)
Perf-252
Fundamentals of Acting II (3)
Perf-556
Fundamentals of Acting IV: Audition Techniques (3)
Perf-455
Dance Styles for Musical Theatre (3)
Minimum
3 semesters of 1 credit dance technique courses. (3)
Minimum
3 semester of 1 credit applied music: Voice (3)
Minor
in Theatre
22 credit hours with grades C or better with at least 12 credit hours
unique to the minor
Course
Requirements
Perf-365
Theatre History I (3)
Perf-366
Theatre History II (3)
Perf-260
Production I: Stagecraft (3)
Perf-261
Production II: Intro to Design (3)
Perf-251
Fundamentals of Acting I (3)
Perf-265
Theatre Practicum (Greenberg Mainstage Productions) (1)
Perf-552
Directing Techniques or Perf-557 Playwriting or Perf-450 Advanced Rotating
Topics (3)
Perf-350
Fundamentals of Acting III or Perf-362 Lighting Design or Perf-364 Basics
of Scene and Costume Design (3)
Note:
Students intending to pursue the minor must be assigned a department adviser.
Course
Descriptions
PERF-115
Theatre: Principles, Plays, and Performance (3)
An overview of the principles of drama from the ancient Greeks to contemporary
society. The class draws on theatre history and social context, the reading
of great literature, critical analyses, and artistic exploration to culminate
in the experience which is the essential element of the art itself-performance.
Usually offered every term.
PERF-115G
Theatre: Principles, Plays, and Performance 1:1 (3)
An overview of the principles of drama from the ancient Greeks to contemporary
society. The class draws on theatre history and social context, the reading
of great literature, critical analyses, and artistic exploration to culminate
in the experience which is the essential element of the art itself-performance.
Usually offered every term.
PERF-220
Reflections of American Society on Stage and Screen (3)
Artistic and cultural developments and societal phenomena as reflected
in stage, film, and television performance in the twentieth century United
States. By reading the written versions and viewing the productions, students
investigate and analyze the relationships between the creative artists,
their produced works, and the societal contexts within which they originated.
Usually offered every term.
PERF-220G
Reflections of American Society on Stage and Screen 1:2 (3)
Artistic and cultural developments and societal phenomena as reflected
in stage, film, and television performance in the twentieth century United
States. By reading the written versions and viewing the productions, students
investigate and analyze the relationships between the creative artists,
their produced works, and the societal contexts within which they originated.
Usually offered every term. Prerequisite for General Education credit:
COMM-105G or LIT-135G.
Course
Descriptions (continued)
PERF-251
Fundamentals of Acting I (3)
Beginning performance skills for actors, including elementary scene study,
stage movement, and role analysis. Usually offered every term.
PERF-260
Principles of Production I (4)
Techniques of stagecraft including scenery, properties, lighting, and
sound, along with theatrical production philosophy and organization and
an overview of the process of design. Mandatory lab sessions provide experience
in scenic construction, basic electricity and stage lighting, and live-performance
support. Usually offered every fall.
PERF-350
Fundamentals of Acting III (3)
An intermediate-level acting class focusing on character analysis within
the scene and within the play. Class discussion, instructor critique,
improvisation, and vocal and physical warm-up are emphasized. Usually
offered alternate falls. Prerequisite: PERF-251 and PERF-252 or permission
of instructor.
PERF-355
Speech and Voice for the Theatre (3)
For theatre majors concerned with developing effective techniques of voice
and diction. Usually offered every spring.
PERF-362
Lighting Design (3)
Lighting technology, electrical theory, and the design of lighting as
an integral part of the performing arts. Usually offered alternate springs.
Prerequisite: PERF-260 or permission of instructor.
PERF-364
Basics of Scene and Costume Design (3)
Introductory course dealing with the technical and artistic aspects of
scene and costume design. Draws on the fine arts, architecture, history,
critical analysis, and the student's own artistic exploration to facilitate
an understanding of how these are applied to stage production. Usually
offered every spring.
PERF-365
Theatre History I: From the Greeks to the Renaissance (3)
The historical pattern of drama as an art form and the social function
of the theatre from its earliest appearance through the Renaissance. Meets
with PERF-665. Usually offered every fall.
PERF-366
Theatre History II: From Baroque to the End of the Nineteenth Century
The historical pattern of drama as an art form and the social function
of the theatre from the baroque to the present. Meets with PERF-666. Usually
offered alternate springs. May be taken independently of PERF-365.
PERF-367
Theatre History III: Twentieth Century (3)
American and European drama of the twentieth century. Meets with PERF-667.
Usually offered alternate springs.
PERF-450
Rotating Topics in Theatre (1-3)
Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic.
Designed for advanced undergraduate students who wish to continue theatre
studies. Emphasis on approaches to performance material and preparation
techniques for improvisation, advanced acting styles, children's theatre,
creative dramatics, Shakespeare, stage management, music theatre, directing
methodologies, auditioning and monologue preparation and other selected
topics. Meets with PERF-650.Usually offered every term. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
PERF-555
Acting IV: From Stage to Screen (3)
On-camera work is an essential part of performance. This course in the
foundational acting sequence provides students with concrete performance
work which focuses on the techniques necessary to transform a stage performance
into one appropriate to film or video. Usually offered every spring. Prerequisite:
PERF-251, PERF-252 and PERF-350 or permission of instructor.
PERF-557
Creative Writers' Performance Laboratory (3)
An exploratory course for writers, actors, and directors for study and
development of original scripted works and the process inherent in the
creation of a dramatic piece. Attention is given to special acting, directing,
and writing techniques needed to realize a polished performance of students'
original works. Usually offered every spring. Prerequisite: some experience
in writing, acting, or directing, or permission of instructor.
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