Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

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THEA 4011 Script Writing

Prerequisites: ENGL 2208, or permission of the instructor. A practical study of the techniques and craft of writing scripts for the stage, screen, or broadcast media. (Cross-listed as ENGL 4011.)

3

THEA 4150 Dramaturgy

Prerequisite: THEA 2150. Students will develop hands-on dramaturgy skills beyond the introductory level. This course will emphasize preparation for interaction with the entire production team in the dramaturgy process.

3

THEA 4200 Advanced Scenic Design

Prerequisite: THEA 3205. The study of advanced theatrical scenic design theory and practice, including research, sketch and rendering, scaled models, and construction and painting techniques. Participation in GC theatre productions and lab hours required.

3

THEA 4210 Advanced Lighting Design

Prerequisite: THEA 3215. The study of advanced theatrical lighting design theory and practice, including research, plot and rendering, and design execution. Participation in GC theatre productions and lab hours required.

3

THEA 4220 Advanced Costume Design

Prerequisite: THEA 3225. The study of advanced theatrical costume design theory and practice, including research, sketch and rendering, and design execution. Participation in GC Theatre productions and lab hours required.

3

THEA 4225 Costume Technology

Prerequisite: THEA 2225 and THEA 2225L. In this class, students will utilize and build upon skills learned in Intro to Costume todevelop costume patterns, construct garments, and the basic techniques of costume crafts. Students may also construct and alter garments for use in theatrical performances.

3

THEA 4226 Shakespeare

Prerequisites: ENGL 2110 or IDST 2305, or permission of the instructor. A study of selected topics, genres, or issues in Shakespeare; may be linked with Shakespearean production staged by the Departments of Music and Theatre. (Cross-listed as ENGL 4226.)

3

THEA 4228 Development of English Drama

Prerequisites: ENGL 2110 or IDST 2305, or permission of the instructor. A study of the development of English drama from the Middle Ages through the early modern period. (Cross-listed as ENGL 4228.)

3

THEA 4300 Acting IV

Prerequisite: THEA 3300. Participation in GC Theatre auditions required. Intensive study of acting styles from various periods and movements.

3

THEA 4305 Acting Shakespeare

Prerequisite: THEA 1300. By experimenting kinesthetically and using a set of analysis tools, students will seek out the acting clues Shakespeare has embedded in his language and apply them in the rehearsal and performance of monologues and scenes.

3

THEA 4310 Solo Performance

Prerequisites: THEA 1300 and THEA 2150. Principles and practice of performing solo for the stage, including analysis, ethnographic research, and weekly performances. Special attention to performing toward social change. Issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status are explored daily.

3

THEA 4320 Acting for the Camera

Prerequisites: THEA 1300 and THEA 2300. Students will be introduced to the basics of film language/grammar, and the technical demands on the actor in the medium. They will apply and adapt their actor process and preparation through regular practice on camera with feedback.

3

THEA 4350 Directing II

Prerequisite: THEA 3350 and permission of the instructor. Attendance at GC Theatre productions required. To develop further hands-on directing skills beyond the introductory level. This course will emphasize interaction with actors in the directing process, which will result in the performance of scenes. The course will go beyond the two-person scenes, and define an individual directorial voice and style.

3

THEA 4440 Modern Drama

Prerequisites: ENGL 2110, 2120, or 2130, or IDST 2305. A study of selected modern plays in English. (Cross-listed as ENGL 4440.)

3

THEA 4600 Theatre Capstone Experience

Prerequisite: Permission of the department Chair. A summing up of all the student has learned, through discussion of issues in theatre practice, and a project demonstrating the student's mastery of a theatrical work.

3

THEA 4930 Advanced Performance Practicum

Prerequisites: THEA 2930 and permission of the instructor. Credit earned for performance work on one mainstage production. This course is repeatable for credit.

1

THEA 4935 Advanced Production Practicum

Prerequisites: THEA 2935 and permission of the instructor. Credit earned for non-performance work on one mainstage production. This course is repeatable for credit.

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THEA 4940 Independent Study

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Tutorial investigation of a topic of special interest. This course is repeatable for credit.

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THEA 4950 Special Topics

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies. This course is repeatable for credit.

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THEA 4960 Internship

Prerequisite: Approval by the department Chair. An individually designed and planned learning experience involving off-campus field experience and study in the private or public sector. This course is repeatable for credit.

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