THEATRE AND DANCE THE 2024 Professional Seminar. S. Credits: 2; Prereq: Consent of instructor. Exploration of professional opportunities in theatre specialization: employment, resume, unions, and port- folio. THE 2931 Interdisciplinary Honors in Theatre. Credits: 3; May be repeated for credit with change of content. An Honors Seminar focusing on Special topics, great works, or epochal ideas, including topics not normally available among regular departmental listings. THE 2950 Production and Performance. F, S, SS. Credits: 1; May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 6 credits. Participation in the production program of the cur- riculum with work in preparation and performance. THE 3234 Diversity and Multi Culturalism in American Theatre. F, S. Credits: 3. This course will trace the development of images of marginalized peoples as presented in the American Theatre from Colonial period to the present. (H, I) THE 4110 History of Theatre on Stage 1. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: THE 2020, or THE 2000 and con- sent of instructor. Survey of the history of dramatic literature and stage performance from Greek and Roman times to the Restoration, including Japan and India. Concentrating on plays, theatrical spaces, and performance practices of each era in the context of social and artistic move- ments. (H) THE 4111 History of Theatre on Stage 2. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: THE 4110. Continues the survey of THE 4110 from the 18th cen- tury to the present, with featured segments on African and contemporary world theatre. Particular emphasis on the 19th century and the emergence of modernist movements: realism, expressionism, Artaud, Brecht. (H) THE 4905 Individual Study. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; max. 9; Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 9 credits. A reading, research, or performance project. THE 4920 Senior Seminar: Music Theatre Workshop and Ensemble. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 3253. Synthesis and exploration of techniques in choreogra- phy, staging, and ensemble for music theatre. THE 4930 Special Topics in Theatre Credits: I to 3; Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated with change of content up to 9 credits. Lecture, seminar, or studio sessions covering selected topics of current interest in theatre. THE 4945 Summer Repertory Theatre. SS. Credits: 3; max. 9; Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 9 credits. Practical experience in repertory theatre with direct skills application in all areas of theatre production. THE 4949 Co-Op Work Experience. F, S, SS. Credits: 1; max. 6; Prereq: 4FA and consent of chair and employer. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 6 credits. Professional employment on a contractual basis. THE 4950 Production and Performance. F, S, SS. Credits: 1; max. 6; Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 6 credits. Participation in the production program of the cur- riculum with work in preparation and performance. Focus on area of specialization. THE 4959 Senior Project. F, S, SS. Credits: varies 1-4; max. 6; Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 6 credits. Final project presented in public performance demon- strating expertise in declared area of specialization. THE 4970 Senior Project. F, S. Credits: 1; Prereq: Consent of instructor. Senior project for Bachelor of Arts theatre majors. Completion of a research project and/or preparation of a dramaturgical project to be undertaken with advi- sor's consent in the final semester. Theatre Production and Administration TPA 2000 Fundamentals of Design. F. Credits: 3. Elements of design as basic to the theatre artist's visu- alization of the poetic idea with application of abstract elements of design to theatre; set, lights, costumes. TPA 2074 Drawing and Rendering. F. Credits: 3. Drawing and painting techniques unique to the the- atre. Emphasis on portfolio development and media experimentation: watercolor, markers, charcoal, acrylics. TPA 2075 Design Crafts for the Theater. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2074. Utilization of advanced and experimental techniques unique to theatre graphics; exploration of various media for 3-dimensional representation in scene and design and model building. TPA 2202C Stagecraft. F, S. Credits: 4; Coreq: TPA 2202C. Introduction to skills and craft of technical theatre. Knowledge of materials, techniques, tools, and sup- plies basic to the execution of environment. TPA 2232C Beginning Costume and Makeup. F, S. Credits: 4; Coreq: TPA 2232C. Introduction to skills and craft of costume and makeup design and execution. Knowledge of materials, tech- niques, and tools basic to revelation of character. TPA 2248 Advanced Stage Makeup. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2232. Study and application of advanced techniques and procedures for effective execution of theatre makeup. TPA 2943 Portfolio Laboratory. F, S, SS. Credits: 1; May be repeated with change of content to a maximum of 4 credits. Laboratory for development of drawing and painting skills for the theatre artist/designer. TPA 3002 History of Fashion and Decor. S. Credits: 3. Study of fashion, movement, architecture, music, and decor as they reflect time spirit and as preparation for play production. TPA 3208 Drafting for the Stage. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2202. Techniques and basic principles of drafting as applied to stage design: lights and sets. TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound. F. Credits: 3. Introduction to electricity and technical skills basic to lighting and sound technology. TPA 3238 Advanced Costume Construction. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2232. Focus on costume construction skills and techniques; patterning, fitting, alteration, dyeing, and accessories. TPA 3944 Portfolio Laboratory. F, S, SS. Credits: 1; May be repeated with change of content to a maximum of 4 credits. Laboratory for development of drawing and painting skills for theatre artist/designer. TPA 4003 Production Design. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 4020, TPA 4049, and TPA 4066 and consent of instructor. Advanced seminar in total design-sets, lights, cos- tumes-as reflection of analysis, research, and concept. TPA 4020 Lighting Design. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2000 and TPA 3214. Lighting aesthetics, design, and control; application of principles of design to lighting in the theatre. TPA 4049 Costume Design. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2000, 2074. Application of fundamentals of costume design to various genres of dramatic literature. TPA 4058 Costume Management and Technology. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2232 and 3238. Study of managerial techniques in budget, mainte- nance, equipment, and personnel. TPA 4066 Scene Design. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2000 and 2074. Application of fundamentals of set design to various genres of dramatic literature. TPA 4076 Advanced Theatre Graphics. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 3208. Specialized study in scene painting with focus on pro- fessional studio work and union examination. TPA 4206 Advanced Crafts for the Stage. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2202, TPA 2232. Introduction to materials integral to the development of the costumer. TPA 4239 Costume Patterning and Tailoring. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 3238. Advanced costume construction of period garments. Pattern drafting, tailoring, period accessories. TPA 4271 Advanced Light and Sound Engineering. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 3214. Specialized study of recent advancements in light and sound equipment and techniques. TPA 4281 Advanced Stagecraft. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: TPA 2202C and consent of instruc- tor. Study of managerial techniques in analysis of time, personnel, budget, and safety. TPA 4601 Stage and Theatre Management. S. (alternate years) Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 2110, TPA 2202,2232,3214. Study of stage and theatre management skills from technical expertise. TPA 4930 Special Topics in Theatre Production. Credits: 1 to 3; May be repeated with change of con- tent up to 9 credits. Lecture, seminar, or studio sessions covering selected topics of current interest in theatre production. TPA 4945 Portfolio Laboratory. F, S, SS. Credits: 1; May be repeated with change of content to a maximum of 4 credits. Laboratory for development of drawing and painting skills for the theatre artist/designer. tt Grading is on S-U basis only.