2007-2008 Course Listings


010-070. Courses in Dance Technique. 1 semester hour.

Designed to provide learning, knowledge and performance components in various types of dance technique. Every year. These courses may be repeated for credit. Courses taught include:
–010P. Aerobic Dance.
–011P. Folk and Square Dance.
–012P. Social Dance.
–013P. Chinese Folk Dance.
–020P. Theatre Movement.
–021P. Dance Technique for Theatre.
–030P. Modern Dance.
–040P. Ballet.
–041P. Intermediate Ballet.
–050P. Jazz Dance.
–051P. Intermediate Dance.
–060P. Tap Dance.
-070P. Dance Company Workshop.

Special Note: THDN 070: Dance Company Workshop is a year-long course. The student must register for the class each semester of the academic year. At the end of spring semester, one semester hour is awarded. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Every year.

101A. Theatre Production. 1 semester hour.

For students who participate in mainstage theatre productions as a member of the cast or crew or as a crew member of the annual dance concert. Every year.

102A. Dance Production. 1 semester hour.

For students who dance in the annual dance concert. Every year.

112A. Dance in Popular Culture. 4 semester hours.

Study of dance in Broadway shows, Hollywood musicals, MTV, etc. as an expression of American culture. Writing intensive. Alternate years.

120A. Art of the Theatre. 4 semester hours.

Consideration of the aesthetics of theatre together with the theory and practical techniques of dramatic arts. Every year.

200. Topics in Theatre or Dance 1-4 semester hours.

Courses in areas of special interest not covered in regular course offerings. Open to all students. This course may be repeated for credit.

210C. Dance Ethnology. 4 semester hours.

Consideration of the scope and function of dance as ritual, as social activity, and as entertainment in cultures other than our own. Alternate years.

211A. Dance Composition. 4 semester hours.

Study of the elements of dance composition and how they are used in creating dance. Every year.

213H. Dance in the 20th Century. 4 semester hours.

Study of the significant developments in dance during the 20th century with an emphasis on ballet and modern dance. Writing intensive. Alternate years.

215N. Dance Kinesiology. 4 semester hours.

Study of the skeleton and musculature of the human body as they relate to dance training and performance. Alternate years..

222A. Acting. 4 semester hours.

Study and practice of the art and techniques of acting. Every year.

226A. Improvisation.

Study and practice of improvisational theatre techniques and theatre games. Writing intensive. Every year.

230A. Stagecraft. 4 semester hours.

Study of the basic stage equipment and scenery construction, with laboratory experience. Every year.

231. Stage Design. 4 semester hours.

Study of the principles and process of stage design within the areas of scenery, lighting and costumes. Emphasizes the techniques of design communication. Prerequisite: THDN 230. Alternate years.

232. Scene Design. 2 semester hours.

Study of the principles and process of scenery design with an emphasis on methods that communicate the design idea. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 230 or permission of the instructor. Alternate years.

233. Lighting and Sound Design. 2 semester hours.

Examination of the theories, techniques, and equipment involved in the design and executino of production lighting and stage sound. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 230 or permission of instructor. Alternate years.

234. Costume and Make-up Design. 2 semester hours.

Study of the design process in the areas of costume and make-up with focus on the various ways of communicating the design idea. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 230. Alternate years.

235. Stage Management. 2 semester hours.

Study and practice of stage management focusing on the organizational, leadershipo, and management skills needed in contemporary theatre and production.  Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 230 or permission of instructor. Alternate years.

240A. Playwriting. 4 semester hours.

Study and practice of playwriting theories and techniques. Writing intensive. Alternate years.

250A. Child Drama. 4 semester hours.

Study of dramatic activities with and for children. Alternate years.

260H. History of European Theatre. 4 semester hours.

Study of theories and techniques of theatre arts from ancient Greece to the present. Alternate years.

270A. Contemporary American Drama. 4 semester hours.

Study of the new dramatic literature produced by the American theatres since 1980. Writing intensive. Alternate years.

300. Directing. 4 semester hours.

Study and the practice of the art and techniques of play directing. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 222 and 230. Every year.

322. Advanced Acting. 4 semester hours.

Further study and practice of acting theories. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 222. Alternate years.

331. Advanced Stage Design. 4 semester hours.

Further study and practice of stage design focusing on the student’s individual area of interest resulting in a design portfolio. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 232, 233, or 234. Alternate years.

400. Topics in Theatre or Dance. 1-4 semester hours.

Specified study of a field of theatre or dance, as described in the course schedule each term.

401. Senior seminar. 4 semester hours.

In-depth study of theatre. Content varies each year. Every year.

490. Independent Study. 1-4 semester hours.

Individual project in theatre or dance, arranged by the student with a supervising instructor and the Department Chair. Every year.

492. Internship. 1-4 semester hours.

Supervised learning-work experience at on- or off-campus sites. Involves a written project, journal, or other assignments. Every year.

499. Honors Thesis/Project. Variable credit.

Prerequisites: 3.50 GPA and permission of the Department Chair.