Theatre Arts, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Theatre Arts (T AR) Dept Info - College Info

T AR 100 Acting for General College Students (3) The craft of acting with emphasis on body, voice and mind. Theoretical background and practical experience, including in-class performances of selected scenes. Approved as Tier Two - Arts.

T AR 103 Theatre Appreciation (3) I II An introduction to the art used in producing the play: directing, acting, technical production. Approved as Tier Two - Arts.

T AR 111 Stagecraft (3) [Rpt./ 3 units] I II Basic principles of the scenic process: construction and use of materials, shop techniques and practices. Fees. 2R, 1L.

T AR 113 Stagecraft Crew (1) [Rpt./ 2] I II Performance support crew for scenery and properties areas in department productions.

T AR 115 Makeup (1) I II History and essentials of makeup; straight, character, and special types; effects of light on makeup; opportunity for experience in production.

T AR 116 Introduction to Stage Costume Construction (3) I II Basic principles of construction process and techniques. Use of materials for stage costumes. Fees. 2R, 3L.

T AR 118 Stage Costume Crew (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II Performance support crew for wardrobe and costuming areas for department productions.

T AR 121 Introduction to Design: Stage Costume and Scenery (3) II Basic concepts and practice of theatrical design, and presentation skills of costume and scenic design.

T AR 140A History of the Theatre and Drama in Western Civilization (3) I Origins and development of the arts of theatre from primitive ritual to modern times; integrated study of plays, theatre architecture, dramatic styles, and theories of significant periods.

T AR 140B History of the Theatre and Drama in Western Civilization (3) II Origins and development of the arts of theatre from primitive ritual to modern times; integrated study of plays, theatre architecture, dramatic styles, and theories of significant periods.

T AR 145 Principles of Dramatic Structure (3) I Interpretation of structural elements of major dramatic forms and styles in relation to stage presentation and film; reading and analysis of representative plays.

T AR 149 Acting I (3) I Fundamental techniques of acting, with emphasis on the actor's approach to characterization and the performer's relationship to all parts of the play's production. 2R, 2S.

T AR 151 Acting II (3) II Intensive study of text analysis and the actor's approach to characterization as it pertains to modern realism. 2R, 3S.

T AR 193 Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]

T AR 194 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 194A Performance (1-2) [Rpt./ 4 units]

T AR 199 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

T AR 203 Voice and Movement for the Actor I (2) [Rpt./ 1] I Beginning voice and movement skills for the actor including the Linklater approach, phonetics, physical isolation and awareness exercises.

T AR 204 Voice and Movement for the Actor II (2) [Rpt./ 1] II Continued voice and movement skills for the actor.

T AR 205 Musical Theatre (2) [Rpt./ 1] I S American musical theatre: its origins, development and influences. Practical applications. 1R, 2S.

T AR 220 Stage Lighting (3) I II Studies in stage lighting equipment, procedures, design techniques, and shop practices. 2R, 1L.

T AR 222 Stage Lighting Crew (1) [Rpt./ 2] Crew work on theatrical stage lighting productions.

T AR 224 Technical Theatre and Graphics (3) I Instruction in drafting practices for scenic and costume design, management and technical theatre practices.

T AR 225 Scene Design I (3) II Basic principles of research, analysis and visualization for stage design. Strong emphasis on model building. 2R, 1L.

T AR 229 Costume Design I (3) I Basic principles of costume design process and aesthetics. Includes work in research, interpretation of plays and figure drawings.

T AR 238 Modern Drama Through Performance (3) II Interpretation of modern plays from Ibsen to the present; presentation of speakers in drama, with emphasis on the physical and vocal qualities that project these characters; deals with the modern masters, such as Shaw, Miller, and Williams. Approved as Tier Two - Arts.

T AR 239 Speaking in the Arts (3) I II A studio course for presenters in the fine arts who wish to develop skills in appearing on the electronic media, stressing background, current trends, and performance techniques. (Identical with M AR 239).

T AR 250 Acting III (3) I Intensive work in expanding the versatility of the actor's instrument. Improvisation, class exercises and scene work. 2R, 2S.

T AR 251 Acting IV (3) II Nonrealistic styles, including expressionism, absurdism and the contemporary avant-garde; work with select exercises in both representational and presentational modes. Analytical skills, scene performance and critique. 2R, 2S.

T AR 293 Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]

T AR 294 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 297A Theatrical Production (1-2) [Rpt./ 4 units]

T AR 299 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

T AR 299H Honors Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./] I II

T AR 300 Plays for K-12 Settings (1) II Directed readings of one-acts, full-length plays, musicals and other dramatic material suitable for elementary, middle, and high school study and production.

T AR 305 Voice and Movement for the Actor III (2) [Rpt./ 1] I Intermediate voice and movement skills for the actor including standard stage speech and period manners and movement; emphasis on Shakespearean style.

T AR 306 Voice and Movement for the Actor IV (2) II Continued intermediate voice and movement skills for the actor including individualized attention to special voice problems and period manners and movement. Emphasis on Commedia dell'arte, Moliere and English Restoration styles.

T AR 319 Sound for the Theatre (3) I Basic technical and aesthetic principles of theatrical sound production. Fees. 2R, 2S.

T AR 336 Shakespeare Through Performance (3) I Understanding Shakespeare's plays through performance. Performance-oriented analysis compels a thorough comprehension of the ideas, emotions, attitudes, and intent of the plays being studied. Approved as Tier Two - Arts.

T AR 338T Teaching Secondary School Subjects - Theatre Arts (3) II (Identical with TTE 338T, which is home).

T AR 340A History of the Theatre (3) I Origins and development of the arts of theatre from primitive ritual to modern times; integrated study of plays, theatre architecture, dramatic styles, and theories of significant periods. Writing Emphasis Course.

T AR 340B History of the Theatre (3) II Origins and development of the arts of theatre from primitive ritual to modern times; integrated study of plays, theatre architecture, dramatic styles, and theories of significant periods. Writing Emphasis Course.

T AR 367 English Phonetics (3) I Scientific study of the sounds of speech; emphasis on laws and principles determining articulatory features, dialect variation, sound change, and sound as communication context.

T AR 391 Preceptorship (2) [Rpt./]

T AR 393 Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 394 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 396H Honors Proseminar (3) II

T AR 397A Writing and the Arts (3) I II

T AR 399 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

T AR 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 401 Advanced Construction Techniques (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I Advanced study and practice in fabrication techniques for theatrical designers and technicians. Emphasis on a wide range of materials and skills found in theatrical construction. Includes OSHA compliance, respirator training, and safety. P, T AR 111, T AR 116. Fees. May be convened with T AR 501.

T AR 402 Combat for the Stage (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II Basic study in the execution of staged combat, training in the use of theatrical weapons and hand-to-hand combat required in playscripts. Extensive physical training as well as work in relaxation and focus. May be convened with T AR 502.

T AR 403 Musical Theatre II (3) I Intensive text and score analysis in relation to the process of characterization for the actor, singer, dancer in musical theatre. Individual and group performance. Audition materials and techniques for a professional career in theatre. 2S, 2L. May be convened with T AR 503.

T AR 404 Musical Theatre III (3) II Intensive scene study and exploration of the major historical styles and genres of the American musical theatre. 2R, 2S. May be convened with T AR 504.

T AR 405 Theatrical Engineering and Management (3) [Rpt./ 2] II Advanced studies in technical theatre, theatrical engineering, structures and motion-control systems for the stage. P, T AR 111. May be convened with T AR 505.

T AR 406 Secondary School Theatre Methods (3) I Secondary drama curriculum and methodology. May be convened with T AR 506.

T AR 410 Methods of Teaching Creative Drama (3) I Principles and procedures of improvisation, role-playing, creative playwriting techniques, and program development in creative dramatics applicable to the elementary and secondary school levels. May be convened with T AR 510.

T AR 415 Advanced Scenic Drafting (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I Advanced mechanical drawing for the theatre. Includes computer-aided drafting instruction. P, T AR 224. Fees. May be convened with T AR 515.

T AR 416 Advanced Rendering (3) [Rpt./ 3] II Advanced practical color theory in pigment and illustration, rendering mediums and techniques. P, T AR 224. May be convened with T AR 516.

T AR 418 Digital Imaging for the Theatre (3) [Rpt./ 3] I Intensive studio work on Macintosh-based graphics programs for theatrical designers. P, T AR 224. Fees. May be convened with T AR 518.

T AR 419 Sound Design (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] II Advanced study in theatrical sound, production and design. P, T AR 319. May be convened with T AR 519.

T AR 420 Advanced Lighting Design I (3) II Special problems, practice and trends in designed light for theatrical productions. P, T AR 220. Fees. May be convened with T AR 520.

T AR 423 Scene Painting I (3) I Techniques and methods of scenic painting. Fees. May be convened with T AR 523.

T AR 425 Costume and Scenic Design II (3) [Rpt./ 2] II Advanced instruction and practice in theatrical costume and scenic design with an emphasis on rendering. P, T AR 225, T AR 229. May be convened with T AR 525.

T AR 427 Advanced Stage Costume Construction I (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Advanced techniques in costume construction, fabric technology and pattern drafting. P, T AR 116, T AR 224. Fees. May be convened with T AR 527.

T AR 428 Advanced Stage Costume Construction II (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Advanced techniques in construction of stage costumes for historic periods. P, T AR 116. Fees. May be convened with T AR 528.

T AR 430 Stage Management (3) I Principles and techniques of stage management, practical applications, problems and analysis of stage managing. May be convened with T AR 530.

T AR 431 Audience Development (3) I Publicity, press releases, sales, advertising, display techniques, subscription procedures. May be convened with T AR 531.

T AR 432 Theatre Management (3) II Amateur, educational and professional theatre organization and management; theatrical contracts, professional unions and representative organizations. May be convened with T AR 532.

T AR 440 History of the Modern Theatre (3) I II Major movements, plays, and theories in theatrical art from 1915 to the present.

T AR 445 Production Dramaturgy (3) I II The varied roles of the production dramaturg: script analysis, rehearsal process, research, criticism, outreach, interpretation. Major project and short papers. P, for majors-1 course in theatre history or criticism, for others-instructor consent. May be convened with T AR 545.

T AR 448A Period Styles (3) I Chronological survey of the history of architecture, costume, decorative arts and furniture as it applies to theatre production. May be convened with T AR 548A.

T AR 448B Period Styles (3) II Chronological survey of the history of architecture, costume, decorative arts and furniture as it applies to theatre production. May be convened with T AR 548B.

T AR 449 Acting V (3) I Intensive study of classical acting styles with emphasis on Shakespeare. Individual and group performance. 2R, 2S. May be convened with T AR 549.

T AR 451 Acting VI (3) II Intensive study of classical acting styles with emphasis on Commedia dell'arte, Moliere and English Restoration. Individual and group performance. 2R, 2S. May be convened with T AR 551.

T AR 452 Acting VII (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Audition material, techniques and research into problems of a professional career in the theatre, television, motion pictures and related fields. 2R, 2S. May be convened with T AR 552.

T AR 453 Acting VIII (3) Advanced stage combat. Intensive scene study incorporating the techniques of stage combat. Survey and review of major acting theories with emphasis on integrating stage combat techniques. Students may have an opportunity to test for national recognition by the Society of American Fight Directors as an actor/combatant. 2R, 2S. May be convened with T AR 553.

T AR 455 Directing I (3) I Basic techniques of stage directing including play analysis, director-actor communication and technical problems of movement, composition, picturization and blocking. 2R, 2S. May be convened with T AR 555.

T AR 456 Directing II (3) II Techniques of stage direction with the study of factors leading to a completed production; special attention given to director-designer communication and the production process. Direction of one-act plays. 2R, 2S. May be convened with T AR 556.

T AR 460A Writing for Stage and Screen (3) I Preparation and analysis of short scripts for stage and motion pictures. This is a writing emphasis course for the cinema option of the General Fine Arts Studies Major. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with T AR 560A.

T AR 460B Writing for Stage and Screen (3) II Preparation and analysis of short scripts for stage and motion pictures. This is a writing emphasis course for the cinema option of the General Fine Arts Studies Major. May be convened with T AR 560B.

T AR 461 Artist Collaboration (2) [Rpt./ 2] I The development and communication of a visual idea for performance art; exploring all mediums of visual and aural communication. May be convened with T AR 561.

T AR 462 Collaborative Play Development (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Explores collaborative approaches to the development of theatrical performance through group improvisation, writing exercises, and the shaping of a performance project to be shown publicly. (Identical with DNC 462). May be convened with T AR 562.

T AR 475 Screen Acting Techniques (3) II Principles and techniques of various performance methods involved in acting for television and motion pictures; basic problems faced by the professional actor seeking employment in these media; on camera experience with directed exercises and dramatic scenes. 2R, 3L. May be convened with T AR 575.

T AR 493 Internship (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

T AR 494 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

T AR 495A Teaching Methods for Dance (3) I (Identical with DNC 495A, which is home). May be convened with T AR 595A.

T AR 497A Technical Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] May be convened with T AR 597A.

T AR 497B Costume Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] May be convened with T AR 597B.

T AR 497C Lighting Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] May be convened with T AR 597C.

T AR 497D Sound Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] May be convened with T AR 597D.

T AR 497E Scenic Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] May be convened with T AR 597E.

T AR 497F Performance (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units]

T AR 497M Management Workshop (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] I II May be convened with T AR 597M.

T AR 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

T AR 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

T AR 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

T AR 499H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

T AR 501 Advanced Construction Techniques (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I For a description of course topics see T AR 401. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. Fees. May be convened with T AR 401.

T AR 502 Combat for the Stage (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see T AR 402. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 402.

T AR 503 Musical Theatre II (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 403. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 403.

T AR 504 Musical Theatre III (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 404. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 404.

T AR 505 Theatrical Engineering and Management (3) [Rpt./ 2] II For a description of course topics see T AR 405. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth class presentations. May be convened with T AR 405.

T AR 506 Secondary School Theatre Methods (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 406. Graduate-level requirements include additional text and/or book reviews. May be convened with T AR 406.

T AR 510 Methods of Teaching Creative Drama (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 410. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research paper. May be convened with T AR 410.

T AR 515 Advanced Scenic Drafting (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I For a description of course topics see T AR 415. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. Fees. May be convened with T AR 415.

T AR 516 Advanced Rendering (3) [Rpt./ 3] II For a description of course topics see T AR 416. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 416.

T AR 518 Digital Imaging for the Theatre (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I For a description of course topics see T AR 418. Graduate-level requirements include more complex designs of multiple views and lighting situations. Fees. May be convened with T AR 418.

T AR 519 Sound Design (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] II For a description of course topics see T AR 419. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 419.

T AR 520 Advanced Lighting Design I (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 420. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. Fees. May be convened with T AR 420.

T AR 523 Scene Painting I (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 423. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. Fees. May be convened with T AR 423.

T AR 525 Costume and Scenic Design II (3) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see T AR 425. Graduate-level requirements include more complex projects. May be convened with T AR 425.

T AR 527 Advanced Stage Costume Construction I (3) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see T AR 427. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. P, none. Fees. May be convened with T AR 427.

T AR 528 Advanced Stage Costume Construction II (3) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see T AR 428. Graduate-level requirements include additional projects. Fees. May be convened with T AR 428.

T AR 530 Stage Management (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 430. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 430.

T AR 531 Audience Development (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 431. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project. May be convened with T AR 431.

T AR 532 Theatre Management (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 432. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project. May be convened with T AR 432.

T AR 545 Production Dramaturgy (3) I II For a description of course topics see T AR 445. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper, more extensive in-class contribution. May be convened with T AR 445.

T AR 546 Careers in Dance (3) II (Identical with DNC 546, which is home).

T AR 548A Period Styles (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 448A. Graduate-level requirements include additional research papers and an oral presentation. May be convened with T AR 448A.

T AR 548B Period Styles (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 448B. Graduate-level requirements include additional research papers and an oral presentation. May be convened with T AR 448B.

T AR 549 Acting V (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 449. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 449.

T AR 550 Literary Resources for Choreography (3) [Rpt./ 1] II (Identical with DNC 550, which is home).

T AR 551 Acting VI (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 451. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 451.

T AR 552 Acting VII (3) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see T AR 452. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 452.

T AR 553 Acting VIII (3) For a description of course topics see T AR 453. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or a research project. May be convened with T AR 453.

T AR 555 Directing I (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 455. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 455.

T AR 556 Directing II (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 456. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 456.

T AR 560A Writing for Stage and Screen (3) I For a description of course topics see T AR 460A. Graduate-level requirements include the preparation of full-length scripts for stage and motion pictures. May be convened with T AR 460A.

T AR 560B Writing for Stage and Screen (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 460B. Graduate-level requirements include the preparation of full-length scripts for stage and motion pictures. May be convened with T AR 460B.

T AR 561 Artist Collaboration (2) [Rpt./ 2] II For a description of course topics see T AR 461. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 461.

T AR 562 Collaborative Play Development (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 462. Graduate-level requirements include serving as a performer or facilitator (depending on the audition results) and will also be assigned to documenting rehearsal and performance. (Identical with DNC 562). May be convened with T AR 462.

T AR 575 Screen Acting Techniques (3) II For a description of course topics see T AR 475. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research project. May be convened with T AR 475.

T AR 580 Graduation Production Study (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I Advanced graduate seminar and studio to examine the production process for designers, directors, dramaturgs and technicians.

T AR 591 Preceptorship (2-4) [Rpt./]

T AR 593 Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 594 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 595A Teaching Methods for Dance (3) I P, intermediate level ballet, jazz, or modern dance techniques. (Identical with DNC 595A, which is home). May be convened with T AR 495A.

T AR 597A Technical Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] For a description of course topics see T AR 497A. May be convened with T AR 497A.

T AR 597B Costume Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] For a description of course topics see T AR 497B. May be convened with T AR 497B.

T AR 597C Lighting Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] For a description of course topics see T AR 497C. May be convened with T AR 497C.

T AR 597D Sound Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] For a description of course topics see T AR 497D. May be convened with T AR 497D.

T AR 597E Scenic Production (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] For a description of course topics see T AR 497E. May be convened with T AR 497E.

T AR 597F Performance (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units]

T AR 597M Management Workshop (1-3) [Rpt./ 20 units] I II For a description of course topics see T AR 497M. May be convened with T AR 497M.

T AR 599 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

T AR 600 Introduction to Graduate Study of Drama (3) I Methods and materials for research in theatre and drama; introduction to the bibliography of these fields; organization and form of thesis.

T AR 605 Advanced Voice and Movement for the Actor I (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Advanced study and exercise in voice and movement for the actor: relaxation, breathing, physical and vocal freedom, resonance, articulation and improvisation including the Linklater Approach. P.A., and Neutral Mask.

T AR 606 Advanced Voice and Movement for the Actor II (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Continued advanced study and exercise in voice and movement for the actor: standard stage speech, stage dialects, period customs, manners and movement.

T AR 636 Shakespearean Production (3) I Advanced readings and discussion in theory and criticism, analysis of filmed and video Shakespeare, and directorial approaches to Shakespeare production in performance history.

T AR 642 Advanced Studies in Theatre History (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Concentrated study in theatre history, with major emphasis on the physical theatre, standard scholarly works, and source materials.

T AR 644 American Theatre and Drama (3) II Studies in the American theatre and drama. Directed and individual projects will be assigned.

T AR 693 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

T AR 694 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 696A Contemporary Trends (1-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Students may earn a maximum of 9 units in T AR 696 with a maximum of 6 units in any area.

T AR 696B Special Topics in Acting (1-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Students may earn a maximum of 9 units in T AR 696 with a maximum of 6 units in any area.

T AR 696I Period Design Styles (1-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] II Students may earn a maximum of 9 units in T AR 696 with a maximum of 6 units in any area.

T AR 696M Special Topics in Design (2) [Rpt./ 2] I Students may earn a maximum of 9 units in T AR 696 with a maximum of 6 units in any area.

T AR 696T Special Topics in Theatre Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Students may earn a maximum of 9 units in T AR 696 with a maximum of 6 units in any area.

T AR 699 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

T AR 900 Research (1-5) [Rpt./]

T AR 909 Master's Report (1-3) [Rpt./]

T AR 910 Thesis (2-4) [Rpt./]

T AR 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

T AR 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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