School of Liberal Arts: Theatre and Dance
2008-2009 Academic Year
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The following courses are required for a minor in theatre: THEA 105, 201, 211,
334, 335, 399 (taken twice), and two from THEA 471, 472, 473 for a total of 23
credits.
THEA 101 Plays and Playwrights (3)
Staff. An introduction to the literature of theatre from the Greeks to the present
with emphasis on the script in performance. Does not count toward the major.
THEA 102 Theatre Arts (3)
Staff. From script to production: theories, methods and personnel involved in
staging the dramatic work. Does not count toward the major.
THEA 105 Language of Performance (3)
Prof. Fitzmorris An interdisciplinary discussion course. This course meets three
times per week, and is required of all theatre and dance majors. An introduction to
the ways in which dance, theatre, and other related performative forms create and
communicate meanings through various modes of production of languages or
performance. This course examines the various verbal, visual, and kinesthetic
languages employed by artists to generate and exchange meaning in performance.
Same a DANC 105.
THEA 109 Voice I (3)
Staff. Development of relaxation habits, physical alignment, breath control and
release, tone production, and articulation.
THEA 201 Performance I (3)
Staff. Corequisite or prerequisite: THEA 105. A structured and at times
spontaneous exploration of space, time, shape, sound, scenario, motion, and
expenditure of energy to the end of attracting and holding the attention of the
audience. Students may not receive credit for both DANC 151 and DANC
201/THEA 201. Same as DANC 201.
THEA 207 Video Production I (3)
Staff. An introduction to the basic techniques of video film production. Topics
will range from use of the camera to basic lighting techniques for video and film.
Students will gain experience as director, camera and sound operators and talent
during exercises and short projects.
THEA 208 Video Production II (3)
Prof. Gural. A continuation of skills and techniques covered in Video Production
I, this course will also introduce the student to the techniques of storyboard, pre-
production, directing, editing.
THEA 209 Voice II (3)
Staff. Development of relaxation habits, physical alignment, breath control and
release, tone production, and articulation with emphasis on corrective tutorial
work.