THEATRE ARTS (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. Open to
non-majors only.
103. Theatre Appreciation (3) An introduction to the art used in
producing the play: directing, acting, technical production. Open to non-majors
only.
111. Stagecraft (3) Basic principles of the scenic process: construction
and use of materials, shop techniques and practices. 2R, 1L. Fee.
113. Stagecraft Crew (1) [Rpt./2] Performance support crew for scenery
and properties areas in department productions. P, CR, 111 for department
majors.
115. Makeup (1) History and essentials of makeup; straight, character,
and special types; effects of light on makeup; opportunity for experience in
production. 2S.
116. Introduction to Stage Costume Construction (3) Basic principles of
construction process and techniques. Use of materials for stage costumes. 2R,
3L. Fee.
118. Stage Costume Crew (1) [Rpt./2 units] Performance support crew for
wardrobe and costuming areas for department productions. P, CR, 116 for
department majors.
121. Introduction to Design: Stage Costume and Scenery (2) Basic
concepts and practice of theatrical design, and presentation skills of costume
and scenic design.
140A - 140B -. History of the Theatre and Drama in Western Civilization (3-3)
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. 140a is not prerequisite to 140b. Open to
non-majors.
145. Principles of Dramatic Structure (3) Interpretation of structural
elements of major dramatic forms and styles in relation to stage presentation
and film; reading and analysis of representative plays. P, 101. For majors only.
149. Acting I (3) 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. Concurrent registration required in 111
and 113, or 116a-116b and 118. Open to theatre arts majors only.
151. Acting II (3) Intensive study of text analysis and the actor's
approach to characterization as it pertains to modern realism. 2R, 2S.
Concurrent registration required in 145, 111 and 113, or 116a-116b and 118. P,
149.
194. Practicum
a. Performance (1-2) [Rpt./4 units].
203. Voice and Movement for the Actor I (2) [Rpt./1] Beginning voice and
movement skills for the actor including the Linklater approach, phonetics,
physical isolation and awareness exercises. 4S. Open to acting majors only. P,
151, audition.
204. Voice and Movement for the Actor II (2) [Rpt./1] Continued voice
and movement skills for the actor. 4S. Open to acting majors only. P, 203, 250,
audition.
205. Musical Theatre (2) [Rpt./1] American musical theatre: its origins,
development and influences. Practical applications. 1R, 2S. Open to majors only.
220. Stage Lighting (3) Studies in stage lighting equipment, procedures,
design techniques, and shop practices. 2R, 1L. P, 120.
222. Stage Lighting Crew (1) [Rpt./2] Crew work on theatrical stage
lighting productions. P, CR, 220 for majors.
224. Technical Theatre and Graphics (3) Instruction in drafting
practices for scenic and costume design, management and technical theatre
practices. P, 101.
225. Scene Design I (1) [Rpt./2 units] Basic principles of research,
analysis and visualization for stage design. Strong emphasis on model building.
2R, 1L. P, CR, 297a for department majors.
229. Costume Design I (3) Basic principles of costume design process and
aesthetics. Includes work in research, interpretation of plays and figure
drawings. P, 121.
238. Modern Drama Through Performance (3) 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.
239. Speaking in the Arts (3) 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).
250. Acting III (3) Intensive work in expanding the versatility of the
actor's instrument. Improvisation, class exercises and scene work. 2R, 2S. P,
151, audition. CR, 203. Change prerequisites to: P,
111,113,116, 118, 151, and audition. Fall '98
251. Acting IV (3) 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. P, 203, 250, audition. CR, 204.
297. Workshop
a. Theatrical Production (1-2) [Rpt./4 units] P. 113, 118.
300. Plays for K-12 Settings (1) Directed readings of one-acts,
full-length plays, musicals and other dramatic material suitable for elementary,
middle, and high school study and production.
305. Voice and Movement for the Actor III (2) [Rpt./1] Intermediate
voice and movement skills for the actor including standard stage speech and
period manners and movement; emphasis on Shakespearean style. 4S. Open to majors
only. P, 204, 251, audition.
306. Voice and Movement for the Actor IV (2) [Rpt./1] 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. 4S. Open to majors
only. P, 305.
319. Sound for the Theatre (3) Basic technical and aesthetic principles
of theatrical sound production. 2R, 2S. Fee.
336. Introduction to Shakespeare through Performance (3) 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.
338t . Teaching of Theatre Arts (3) Carries credit in education only.
(Identical with TTE 338t, which is home).
340A - 340B -. History of the Theatre (3-3) 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. For majors only. P, 145 and satisfaction of the upper-division
writing-proficiency requirement. Writing Emphasis Courses*
367. English Phonetics (3) Scientific study of the sounds of speech;
emphasis on laws and principles determining articulatory features, dialect
variation, sound change, and sound as communication context.
396H . Honors Proseminar (3)
397. Workshop
a. Writing and the Arts (3) P, ENGL 101, 102.
401. Advanced Construction Techniques (3) 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. Fee. P, 111 and 116. May be
convened with 501.
402. Combat for the Stage (1) [Rpt./1) 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. Open to majors only. May be convened with 502.
403. Musical Theatre II (3) 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. Open to majors only. 2L, 2S. P,
205 and audition. May be convened with 503.
404. Musical Theatre III (3) Intensive scene study and exploration of
the major historical styles and genres of the American musical theatre. 2R, 2S.
Open to majors only. P, 403 and audition. May be convened with 504.
405. Theatrical Engineering and Management (3) Advanced studies in
technical theatre, theatrical engineering, structures and motion-control systems
for the stage. P, 111. May be convened with 505.
410. Methods of Teaching Creative Drama (3) Principles and procedures of
improvisation, role-playing, creative playwriting techniques, and program
development in creative dramatics applicable to the elementary and secondary
school levels. P, 12 units of theatre arts and education. May be convened with
510.
414. Advanced Make-up (2) [Rpt./2] History and practical application of
theatrical make-up. Design and construct such items as masks, prosthetic pieces,
wigs and beards. P, 115. May be convened with 514.
415. Advanced Scenic Drafting (3) Advanced mechanical drawing for the
theatre. Includes computer-aided drafting instruction. Fee. P, 224. May be
convened with 515.
416. Advanced Rendering (3) [Rpt./3] Advanced practical color theory in
pigment and illustration, rendering mediums and techniques. P, 224. May be
convened with 516.
418. Digital Imaging for the Theatre (3) [Rpt./6 units] Intensive studio
work on Macintosh-based graphics programs for theatrical designers. P, 224. May
be convened with 518.
419. Sound Design (3) Advanced study in theatrical sound, production and
design. P, 319. May be convened with 519.
420. Advanced Lighting Design I (3) Special problems, practice and
trends in designed light for theatrical productions. Fee. P, 220. May be
convened with 520.
423. Scene Painting I (3) Techniques and methods of scenic painting.
Fee. May be convened with 523.
425. Costume and Scenic Design II (3) Advanced instruction and practice
in theatrical costume and scenic design with an emphasis on rendering. P, 225,
229. May be convened with 525.
427. Advanced Stage Costume Construction I (3) Advanced techniques in
costume construction, fabric technology and pattern drafting. Fee. P, 116, 224.
May be convened with 527.
428. Advanced Stage Costume Construction II (3) Advanced techniques in
construction of stage costumes for historic periods. Fee. P, 116. May be
convened with 528.
430. Stage Management (3) Principles and techniques of stage management,
practical applications, problems and analysis of stage managing. P, 111, 151.
May be convened with 530.
431. Audience Development (3) Publicity, press releases, sales,
advertising, display techniques, subscription procedures. P, 12 units of theatre
arts or related arts fields. May be convened with 531.
432. Theatre Management (3) Amateur, educational and professional
theatre organization and management; theatrical contracts, professional unions
and representative organizations. P, 12 units of theatre arts or related arts
fields. May be convened with 532.
440. History of the Modern Theatre (3) Major movements, plays, and
theories in theatrical art from 1915 to the present. P, 145. For majors only.
442. Advanced Stage Lighting II (3) An advanced study of lighting
design; theoretical (light plots) and practical (light lab) projects. P,
420/520. May be convened with 542.
445. Dramaturgy (3) The varied roles of the production dramaturg: script
analysis, rehearsal process, research, criticism, outreach, interpretation.
Major project and short papers. P, one theatre history or criticism (majors)
course; others, consent of instructor. May be convened with 545.
448A - 448B -. Period Styles (3-3) Chronological survey of the history of
architecture, costume, decorative arts and furniture as it applies to theatre
production. May be convened with 548a-548b.
449. Acting V (3) Intensive study of classical acting styles with
emphasis on Shakespeare. Individual and group performance. 2R, 2S. P, 251 and
audition. May be convened with 549.
451. Acting VI (3) Intensive study of classical acting styles with
emphasis on Commedia dell'arte, Moliere and English Restoration. Individual and
group performance. 2R, 2S. Fee. P, 305, 449, audition. May be convened with 551.
452. Acting VII (3) [Rpt./1] Audition material, techniques and research
into problems of a professional career in the theatre, television, motion
pictures and related fields. 2R, 2S. P, 305, 449, audition. May be convened with
552.
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. P, 402, audition. May be convened with
553.
455. Directing I (3) Basic techniques of stage directing including play
analysis, director-actor communication and technical problems of movement,
composition, picturization and blocking. 2R, 2S. P, open to majors only or by
consent of instructor. May be convened with 555.
456. Directing II (3) 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. P, 455. May be convened with 556.
460A - 460B -. Writing for Stage and Screen (3-3) Preparation and analysis
of short scripts for stage and motion pictures. Recommended for senior-level
students only. Writing-Emphasis course* for cinema option (General Fine Arts
Studies Major). May be convened with 560a-560b.
461. Artist Collaboration (2) [Rpt./2] The development and communication
of a visual idea for performance art; exploring all mediums of visual and aural
communication. May be convened with 561.
462. Collaborative Play Development (3) Explores
collaborative approaches to the development of theatrical performance through
group improvisation, writng exercises, and the shaping of a performance project
to be shown publicly. P, enrollment by audition only. (Identical with DNC 462).
May be convened with 562.
468. Dialects in Performance (3) Application of suitable phonetic theory
toward a systems approach to acquiring dialects for performance in stage,
television and radio presentations.1R, 4S. P, ability to do close transcription
in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). May be convened with 568.
475. Screen Acting Techniques (3) 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. P, 151,
audition. May be convened with 575.
495. Colloquium
a. Teaching Methods for Dance (3) (Identical with DNC 495a, which is home).
497. Workshop
a. Technical Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 597a.
b. Costume Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 597b.
c. Lighting Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 597c.
d. Sound Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 597d.
e. Scenic Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 597e.
f. Performance (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 597f.
m. Workshop Management (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 597m.
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual)
501. Advanced Construction Techniques (3) For a description of course
topics see 401. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative
and/or research project. Fee. P, graduate standing. May be convened with 401.
502. Combat for the Stage (1) [Rpt./1] For a description of course
topics see 402. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance
and/or research project. Open to majors only. May be convened with 402.
503. Musical Theatre II (3) For a description of course topics see 403.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research
project. Open to majors only. P, audition. May be convened with 403.
504. Musical Theatre III (3) For a description of course topics see 404.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research
project. Open to majors only. P, 304 and audition. May be convened with 404.
505. Theatrical Engineering and Management (3) For a description of
course topics see 405. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth class
presentations. Open to majors only. May be convened with 405.
510. Methods of Teaching Creative Drama (3) For a description of course
topics see 410. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative
and/or research paper. May be convened with 410.
514. Advanced Make-up (2) [Rpt./2] For a description of course topics
see 414. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or
research paper. P, 115. May be convened with 414.
515. Advanced Scenic Drafting (3) For a description of course topics see
415. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research
project. P, 120. May be convened with 415.
516. Advanced Rendering (3) [Rpt./3] For a description of course topics
see 416. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or
research project. P, 224. May be convened with 416.
518. Digital Imaging for the Theatre (3) [Rpt./6 units] For a
description of course topics see 418. Graduate-level requirements include more
complex designs of multiple views and lighting situations. Fee. May be convened
with 418.
519. Sound Design (3) For a description of course topics see 419.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research
project. P, 215 or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with
419.
520. Advanced Lighting Design I (3) For a description of course topics
see 420. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or
research project. Fee. P, 220. May be convened with 420.
523. Scene Painting I (3) For a description of course topics see 423.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research
project. Fee. May be convened with 423.
525. Costume and Scenic Design II (3) For a description of course topics
see 425. Graduate-level requirements include more complex projects. May be
convened with 425.
527. Advanced Stage Costume Construction I (3) For a description of
course topics see 427. Graduate-level requirements include an additional
creative and/or research project. Fee. P, 116. May be convened with 427.
528. Advanced Stage Costume Construction II (3) For a description of
course topics see 428. Graduate-level requirements include additional projects.
Fee. May be convened with 428.
530. Stage Management (3) For a description of course topics see 430.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research
project. P, 111, 151. May be convened with 430.
531. Audience Development (3) For a description of course topics see
431. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project.
P, 12 units of theatre arts or related arts fields. May be convened with 431.
532. Theatre Management (3) For a description of course topics see 432.
Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project. P, 12
units of theatre arts or related arts fields. May be convened with 432.
541. Scenography (3) The integration of scenery, costume, make-up, light
and sound into a total production design.
542. Advanced Stage Lighting II (3) For a description of course topics
see 442. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or
research project. P, 420/520. May be convened with 442.
545. Dramaturgy (3) For a description of course topics see 445.
Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper, more extensive
in-class contribution. May be convened with 445.
546. Dance Program Administration (3) (Identical with DNC 546, which is
home).
548A - 548B -. Period Styles (3-3) For a description of course topics see
448a-448b. Graduate-level requirements include additional research papers and an
oral presentation. May be convened with 448a-448b.
549. Acting V (3) For a description of course topics see 449.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research
project. P, 251 and audition. May be convened with 449.
550. Literary Resources for Choreography (3) [Rpt./1] (Identical with
DNC 550, which is home).
551. Acting VI (3) For a description of course topics see 451.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research
project. P, 305, 449, audition. May be convened with 451.
552. Acting VII (3) [Rpt./1] For a description of course topics see 452.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research
project. P, 305, 449, audition. May be convened with 452.
553. Acting VIII (3) For a description of course topics see 453.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or a research
project. May be convened with 553.
555. Directing I (3) For a description of course topics see 455.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research
project. P, open to majors only or by permission of instructor. May be convened
with 455.
556. Directing II (3) For a description of course topics see 456.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or research
project. P, 455. May be convened with 456.
560A - 560B -. Writing for Stage and Screen (3-3) For a description of
course topics see 460a-460b. Graduate-level requirements include the preparation
of full-length scripts for stage and motion pictures. May be convened with
460a-460b.
561. Artist Collaboration (2) [Rpt./2] For a description of course
topics see 461. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative
and/or research project. May be convened with 461.
562. Collaborative Play Development (3) For a
discription of course topics see 462. Graduate-level requirements include
serving as a performer or facilitator (depending on the audition results) and
will also be assigned to decumenting rehersal and performance. P, enrollment by
audition only. (Identical with DNC 562). May be convened with 462.
568. Dialects in Performance (3) For a description of course topics see
468. Graduate-level requirements include a close transcription of a selected
dialect or dialects from oral presentation and a suitable analysis of the
articulatory features. P, ability to do close transcription in International
Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). May be convened with 468.
575. Screen Acting Techniques (3) For a description of course topics see
475. Graduate-level requirements include an additional performance and/or
research project. P, 151, audition. May be convened with 475.
580. Graduate Production Study (1) [Rpt./3 units] Advanced graduate
seminar and studio to examine the production process for designers, directors,
dramaturgs and technicians.
595. Colloquium
a. Teaching Methods for Dance (3) (Identical with DNC 595a, which is home).
597. Workshop
a. Technical Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 497a.
b. Costume Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 497b.
c. Lighting Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 497c.
d. Sound Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 497d.
e. Scenic Production (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 497e.
f. Performance (1-3) [Rpt./20 units] P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 497f.
m. Workshop Management (1-3) [Rpt./20 units]. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with 497m.
600. Introduction to Graduate Study of Drama (3) Methods and materials
for research in theatre and drama; introduction to the bibliography of these
fields; organization and form of thesis.
605. Advanced Voice and Movement for the Actor I (3) [Rpt./1] 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. 6S. P, audition.
606. Advanced Voice and Movement for the Actor II (3) [Rpt./1] Continued
advanced study and exercise in voice and movement for the actor: standard stage
speech, stage dialects, period customs, manners and movement. 6S. P, audition.
636. Shakespearean Production (3) Advanced readings and discussion in
theory and criticism, analysis of filmed and video Shakespeare, and directorial
approaches to Shakespeare production in performance history.
640. Dramatic Criticism: Genres (3) Comparative analysis of tragedy and
comedy and theories of genres from antiquity to the present for stage and
screen; writing of critical papers.
642. Advanced Studies in Theatre History (3) [Rpt./1] Concentrated study
in theatre history, with major emphasis on the physical theatre, standard
scholarly works, and source materials.
644. American Theatre and Drama (3) Studies in the American theatre and
drama. Directed and individual projects will be assigned.
646. Theories of the Theatre (3) Concentrated study of select topics in
dramatic and performance theory, with special emphasis on modern and
contemporary eras.
650. Experimental Theatre I (3) Post-Stanislavsky experimental theatre
techniques and theories of the first half of the twentieth century. Rehearsal
and performance of select projects.
655. Advanced Directing I (3) Techniques of stage directing, including
play analysis, director-actor communication, director-designer communication,
blocking, movement, composition; use of directorial style and the adaptation of
directorial philosophies. 2R, 2S.
656. Advanced Directing II (3) Techniques of analyzing and staging
classical texts for a contemporary audience; use of directorial style and the
adaptation of directorial philosophies with an emphasis on staging the plays of
Shakespeare. 2R, 2S. P, 449, 655.
696. Seminar
a. Contemporary Trends (1-3) [Rpt./6 units]
b. Special Topics in Acting (1-3) [Rpt./6 units]
c. Special Topics in Directing (1-3) [Rpt./6 units]
d. Musical Theatre Production (1-3) [Rpt./6 units]
e. Special Topics in Playwriting (3) [Rpt./6 units] P, consent of instructor.
h. Special Topics in Stage Costume Construction (1-3) [Rpt./6 units]
i. Period Design Style (1-3) [Rpt./6 units]
l. Special Topics in Costume Design (2-3) [Rpt./6 units] P, 429.
m. Special Topics in Design (2) [Rpt./6 units] P, 401/501. Students may earn a maximum of 9 units in T AR 696, with a maximum of 6 units in any one area.