THEA — Theatre Arts

Required laboratory arranged. Majors and minors only. Covers the practical application of stage construction, lighting and costume construction. Familiarizes student with equipment, hardware and safety in each area and hands-on experience with practical projects.

(Laboratory activity-3 contact hours=1 credit hour). A one semester hour credit will be given for participation as an actor in a student directed scene. Repeatable, no limitations.

This course will provide an opportunity to study, from the viewpoint of an actor, the major elements of dramatic literature, playscript analysis, and historical acting methods. (LAC)

The emphasis of the course is on the primary needs of acting: emotional recall and recreation, concentration, motivation, personality and character development, physical and vocal ingredients of character and believability.

Will help to develop good speech for the stage through intelligent use and care of the speaking instrument and appreciation and control of the language, the play, and character.

Prerequisite: THEA 190 or consent of instructor. This course deals with continued development of intelligent use and care or the speaking voice utilizing Linkater and Lessac approaches and studies to the major stage dialects.

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 149 or equivalent. Majors and minors only. Required laboratory arranged. An introduction course to the basics of theatrical drafting and scenic painting. Several projects allow the student to explore the applications of this foundation class.

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 149, and THEA 210. This is an introductory course designed to explore scenic design through script analysis, period research, and conceptual development. Students will develop the skills necessary to clearly and effectively communicate your visual interpretation of selected scripts as a designer through drawing, rendering, and mechanical drafting exercises.

Prerequisites: THEA 149 or equivalent. Design Technology, Teacher Education students, or by instructor consent. Required laboratory arranged. Introduction to stage costume, approach to the play, survey of dress history, research, the designer's tools, rendering, sketching, fabrics, putting a show together.

Prerequisite: THEA 149 or consent of instructor. Sophomores or above. Costume from ancient to modern times with attention for theatre design. Evolution of garments, cultural influence. Western world dress with Asian influence and world cultures noted.

Prerequisite: THEA 220 or equivalent. Required laboratory arranged. Sophomores or above. Introduction to technical skills and crafts used in costuming. Sewing, cutting from patterns, fabric modification, dyeing, painting, garment fitting and alterations are included.

Students will have an opportunity to enrich their appreciation of society and culture through the media of theatre and film. (LAC, gtP)

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 210 or equivalent. Required laboratory arranged. An introduction to designing with light, practical applications and theatrical use. Course concentrates on the process from script analysis, concept and paperwork through actually hanging and lighting two projects.

Prerequisite: THEA 149. This class will introduce you to the work of the Master Electrician and the technology used in the theatre lighting. The first half of the semester we will examine the equipment and procedures of the Master Electrician. The second half will go through the electronics and control structures used in modern lighting control systems.

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 149 and THEA 160 or consent of instructor. A basic course in the principles of directing a play. The major focus is on contemporary theories and practices of stage directing.

This course will enable the student to study, explore and participate in the management and administrative activities and issues faced by theatre arts administrators currently working in the field. Repeatable, may be taken four times, under different subtitles.

Prerequisites: THEA 149 or consent of instructor. Required laboratory arranged. Prepares the student to design, set-up, operate and repair sound reinforcement and recording equipment with emphasis on theatre specific practices. Digital audio and live performance mixing is also covered.

Prerequisite: THEA 149 or equivalent. Required laboratory arranged. A hands- on survey of the construction techniques and practices used in scenery construction, properties construction and rigging as well as drafting working drawings, problem solving and budgeting.

Prerequisite: THEA 160. A basic course designed to acquaint the student with the principles of stage make-up.

Theatre Education Majors only. This class is designed for the pre-service teacher in order to increase their skill and knowledge in the area of creative drama.

Prerequisite: THEA 160. Acting or directing emphasis only. A step-by-step process approach to scene study. Units will be covered connecting the actor with the discovery of purpose/obstacle/relationships/given circumstances/character/orchestration and text scoring.

This tour is designed to result in the production of a play for children that will tour to area schools. There will be evening rehearsals and crew in addition to class time.

(2 contact hours per week) Two-part series of courses in the preparation of actor's skills in movement. Emphasis is movement analysis, body alignment and corrections.

(2 contact hours per week) Prerequisite: THEA 275. Second in a two-part series of courses in the preparation of actor's skills in movement. Emphasis is movement analysis, body alignment and corrections.

The development of Western theatre from its classical roots through the mid-17th century, as well as African and Asian theatre from its roots to the present. Emphasis on research. (LAC, gtP)

A continuation of THEA 296, focusing on American and European theatre. Emphasis on research. (LAC, gtP)

Prerequisites: THEA 100, THEA 149. Majors and minors only. Advanced level work in technical theatre in a given show assignment such as properties master, master carpenter, seamstress, master electrician, etc. This credit may not be used for design assignments. Repeatable, may be taken four times.

Receive information about current important ideas in many fields of knowledge from authorities nationally known in their fields of specialization. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Prerequisites: THEA 135, THEA 210, or equivalent. Required laboratory arranged. Advanced work in scenic painting techniques including moldings, texture and foam carving. Advanced color mixing and hands on projects. Repeatable, may be taken two times.

Prerequisite: THEA 215. Scene Design II is an advanced course designed to expand skills developed in Scene Design I. This course will further enhance the student's abilities to artistically conceptualize multiple genres of theatre through extensive script analysis and research. Students will further expand rendering and mechanical drafting skills to better enhance your communication with directors and other members of the design team. Students will acquire skills to professionally present a portfolio ready design work conceptually to your peers and other design faculty.

Prerequisite: THEA 220 or consent of instructor. Introduction to designing costumes for the stage. Emphasis on the historical, conventional and visual tools and media available to the designer for translating verbal script to visual and tactile form.

Prerequisite: THEA 135. THEA 330 recommended. A survey of important plays that have had major impact on the evolution of the modern theatre through thematic concerns, social reflection, revolutionary genre, and production styles.

Prerequisites: THEA 210, THEA 230 or equivalent. Required laboratory arranged. Advanced work in stage lighting design with an emphasis on the artistic applications of lighting in plays, operas, musicals and tour shows.

Prerequisites: THEA 190. Majors only. Acting emphasis only. Advanced study of the natural resources of the human voice and body as artistic resources for the performer. Designed to explore processes and products of vocal craft work.

(2 lecture; 2 laboratory) Prerequisite: THEA 240. Basic directing techniques as applied to period styles. Focus on research for the director and application of period styles in scene work.

Prerequisite: THEA 240. Basic directing techniques as applied to modern styles. Focus on various anti-realistic styles and their application to modern eclectic Theatre. Practical application in scene work.

Acceptance by Theatre Arts staff required. Eight weeks of eight-hour daily rehearsals for summer productions. Repeatable, maximum of 40 credits.

Prerequisite: THEA 260 or consent of instructor. Acting Emphasis only. Focus on modern drama from early realism through contemporary eclectic styles in this advanced acting laboratory. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

Prerequisite: THEA 260 or consent of instructor. For acting emphasis only. Concentration on period styles including Greek, Elizabethan, Commedia dell'Arte, English Restoration and French Neo-classic in this advanced acting laboratory. Repeatable, maximum of six credits

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. This course will guide and assist the student playwright through the creative process of writing a one act play or screen play. Course work will include lecture, exercises, and completion of several writing assignments. Final project will be completion of a one act play or film treatment and 30 pages of dialogue.

Prerequisites: THEA 149. A class to teach the student how to work as a stage manager in the theatre and what to expect from the position. Focus is on problem solving.

Prerequisite: THEA 149. Theatre Education only. This course will include the basics of drafting; scenic, lighting and costume design; and scenic painting with a focus on research and creative exercises.

Prerequisite: EDFE 120 or EDFE 125. Learn teaching techniques, curriculum and classroom organization, testing and evaluation, procedures and materials and relationship of the subject area to the total program.

Qualified undergraduates must have permission of instructor, advisor and department. Supervised and specialized field work involving theory and methodology in practice. Two copies of evaluation paper required, filed with instructor/department. Repeatable, maximum of eight credits.

Backstage crew work on summer Little Theatre of the Rockies. If S/U grade is chosen, for a “S,” a student must participate in a minimum of 30 hours for each hour of credit.

Prerequisite: THEA 315 or THEA 320 or THEA 332. This course is developed to explore, discuss, develop, and implement all elements of theatrical design as a mutual agreement among scenic, lighting, costumes, and sound designers as determined by the visions of the artistic director to produce a production with a stylized composite or scenographic idea. Repeatable one time.

The student must submit a written proposal prior to approval of the study. Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Prerequisite: THEA 340 or THEA 341 or consent of the instructor. Produce a one-act play under instructor's supervision. Extensive promptbook and well-written self-analysis required.

Prerequisites: THEA 149, THEA 349. Majors only. Juniors or above. Required laboratory arranged. Advanced technical theatre class covering a wide range of topics including vacuum forming, hydraulics and pneumatics, budgeting, problem solving, special costume concerns, portfolios and resumes.

Prerequisites: THEA 149, THEA 300. Majors and minors only. Juniors or above. Consent of Advisor. Practicum focused on mainstage production work in the student’s emphasis area: design, technical direction or stage management. Typically done in the senior year. This project is assigned by advisor.

Prerequisite: THEA 260. Acting Emphasis only. Covers various aspects of audition techniques. Units include: selection of material, preparing and presenting auditions, resume, and picture preparations and guest instructor information.

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles

Qualified graduate, permission of instructor, advisor and department. This specialized, supervised field work course involves theory and methodology in practice. Copies of written evaluation must be filed with instructor and department. Repeatable, maximum of four credits.