Courses

Explores theories underlying the "Feminine voice," varied perspectives in prose and poetry, ways of embodying these voices and perspectives in performance forms, and ultimately the students' own voices through creation of autobiographical performance pieces (some to be presented for student audiences). Open to both men and women. Prereq., instructor consent. Same as WMST 4073.

Intellectual and conceptual capstone course for departmental majors with separate sections for theatre and dance students. Course promotes integration of ideas regarding history, criticism, and theory in performance and production. All inquiry throughout the semester relates to the theme of creative process.

Concentrates on theory and practice of management aspects of the performing arts, emphasizing theatre and dance. Includes marketing, budgeting, house andstage management, audience development, grant writing, unions, and season development. Includes practical experience. Prereqs., THTR 1105 and 1115. Credit not granted for this course and THTR 3065. Same as THTR 5085.

Intensive study of specialized topics in theatre technology and design. Topics and credits specified in the online Schedule Planner. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours within a term.

Introduces fundamental tools of acting for the camera. Students learn basic film terminology, specific camera acting techniques, and the demands placed on an actor when shooting a film. Uses exercises, scenes, monologues, and readings to provide a solid understanding of how to create a character, analyze a text, utilize important vocabulary, and performeffectively on camera. Prereq., THTR 1003 or 2003 or instructor consent.

For the more advanced classical ballet student. Entails working on pointe and learning dances from Classical, Romantic, and Neo-Classical ballets. Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Same as DNCE 5128.

Examines the process of and technology for producing theatrical scenery on a limited production timeline.Prereq., THTR 3035. Recommended prereq., THTR 3015 or 3055.

An advanced theatre design course that emphasizes the collaborative process and advanced design presentation methods. Course work includes completion of several "mock" design projects, with students often working in collaborative teams.

Provides opportunities for theatre majors to explore career opportunities in theatre fields other than, or in addition to, those with performance emphasis. Students apply knowledge and skills developed in their major studies to a practical work experience. Maybe repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., 30 credit hours in THTR.

Advanced professional-level classical ballet, covering the complete vocabulary. Enchainements are of complex structure. Audition is required. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.

Students create an ensemble piece utilizing collaborative approaches. Emphasizes training actors in weaving personal, social, political, and cultural threads into an enactment. Prereqs., THTR 3013, 3023, 4013, 4023, or instructor consent.

Opportunity for advanced dancers who want to expand their technical skills in the jazz form. Each class includes a standing warm up, floor work for strength and flexibility, adagio combination for line and balance, and a locomotor combination for turns, leaps, rhythm, and fast footwork. Emphasis is placed on technique, musicality, style, and performance. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Same as DNCE 5261.

Requires participation in a Theatre department production assignment in the areas of design, technology, or management, as well as participationin a semester portfolio review. May be repeated upto 6 total credit hours. Restricted to TBFA majors. Credit not granted for this course and THTR 4065 or 4075. Prerequisites: Restricted to Theatre (TBFA) majors only.

Build upon skills introduced in Beginning Contact Improvisation as we explore the creative possibilities of interacting with the weight of a partner. Emphasis will be placed upon ease and efficiency in partnering, and integrating this work into choreography and performance. Prereq., DNCE 2701. Same as DNCE 5701.

Same as DNCE 1849, at the senior level.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

Same as DNCE 2909 and 5909.

Project in dance under supervision of senior faculty. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as DNCE 5919.

Provides an opportunity for upper-division dance majors to serve apprenticeships in the community in work areas related to their major interests and career goals. Internships are available in areas such as arts administration, dance therapy, and technical production. Prereqs., 30 credit hours in dance.

Open only to graduate dance majors. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Studies theories and criticisms of drama and theatrical performances from Plato to post-modernism. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as DNCE 4012.

Restricted to graduate students. Same as DNCE 4015. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Restricted to graduate students. Same as DNCE 4016 with addition of readings and a paper. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance graduate students only.

Restricted to graduate students. Same as DNCE 4017 with addition of graduate papers and/or a project. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance graduate students only.