DESCRIPTIONS


Theatre Performance & Performance Training
TPP 2100 Acting for Non-Majors. F, S, SS.
 Credits: 3.
An introduction to the discipline and the creative
process of acting with emphasis on formal and impro-
visational techniques for developing vocal, physical,
and analytical skills. (H)
TPP 2110 Acting 1-Instrument and Discipline. F, S.
 Credits: 3.
The foundation for all performance majors and stu-
dents seeking entrance into the program. Introduces
basic physical, vocal, and analytical concepts, meth-
ods, vocabulary, and discipline and explores the cre-
ative process through exercises in observation and
awareness.
TPP 2260 Acting for the Camera. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 3113.
Principles and techniques of various performance
methods in acting for television and motion pictures.
TPP 2282 Fundamentals of Voice Production and
Stage Movement S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 2110.
Emphasis on vocal improvisation, language skills, and
standard stage speech for the actor; focus on physical-
ization of character.
TPP 3111 Acting 2-Analysis and Application. F, S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 2110.
Experimentation with scripted material: scene study,
analysis, audition, and performance.
TPP 3112 Acting: Contemporary Realism 1. F, S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 2111 and consent of instructor.
Emphasis on versatility and expanding the repertory
of roles through physical, vocal, and psychological
transformation.
TPP 3120 Improvisation and Social/Political Issues.
F, S, SS.
 Credits: 3.
Course is designed to teach the fundamentals of
improvisations; the students then take those skills and
apply them to "spot improve" performances in non-
traditional venues for non-traditional audiences. The
improve techniques are also used to create scenes in
which they make statements about social problems
and solutions. May repeat up to a maximum of six
hours.
TPP 3141 Acting: Contemporary Realism 2. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 3112 and consent of instructor.
Continuation of TPP 3112.
TPP 3250 Song and Dance for the Theatre. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Preparation and performance in song and dance
ensemble in musical revues and cabaret; development
of style, interpretation, and flexibility. Audition
required.
TPP 3251 Fundamentals of Music Theatre Acting. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 3112 or consent of instructor.
Acting techniques as applied to music theatre mater-
ial. Audition techniques in music and dance.
TPP 3252 Music Theatre Acting Styles. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 3251.
Analysis and preparation of roles from music theatre
genres. Exploration of vocal styles and staging.
TPP 3253 Advanced Studies in Music Theatre
Acting. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 3252.
Analysis and preparation in musical theatre styles,
repertoire and technique. Vocal skills and choreogra-
phy techniques will be examined as well as audition
techniques..


TPP 3283 Intermediate Voice Production and Stage
Movement. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 2282.
Exploration of the physical and vocal demands of
roles in Shakespeare's plays: vocal phrasing, manners
and movement, costume and carriage, and period
dance forms.
TPP 3310 Directing 1. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: THE 2020, TPA 3000, TPP 2110
Theoretical concepts of the director as master designer
and visionary. Play analysis as a basic tool for study
and performance.
TPP 3311 Directing 2. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 3310, TPA 3002.
Practical application of theoretical concepts of direct-
ing applied to scene study.
TPP 4140 Acting: Shakespeare and Period Styles. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 3141 and consent of instruc-
tor.
Experimentation and experience with classical litera-
ture: analysis and performance.
TPP 4220 Acting: Audition Workshop and Synthesis.
S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 4140 and consent of instruc-
tor.
Synthesis and exploration of techniques for audition-
ing; information and advice about the business of act-
ing-trade unions, contracts, agents, etc.
TPP 4531 Stage Combat. F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: TPP 2110, TPP 2111, TPP 3112,
TPP 3113.
An introduction to Stage Combat that teaches
unarmed, rapier and dagger, courtsword and broad-
sword techniques. Emphasis is on safety and control.
TPP 4600 Playwriting Workshop. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of instructor.
An introductory workshop in playwriting, culminat-
ing in the creation of a complete, one-act play by each
student.
TPP 4730 Advanced Studies in Voice and
Movement. S.
 Credits: 2; Prereq: TPP 3283.
Basic stage dialects with emphasis on standard British,
Cockney, American-Southern, American-New York,
Irish. (Using International Phonetic Alphabet.)
TPP 4930 Special Topics in Theatre Performance.
 Credits: 1 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 performance.






 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1996-97
Stein, J.M., Chair; Alexander, J.F.; Bartley, E.;
Cameron, T.; Crider, L.; Nicholas, J.C.; Schneider,
R.H.; Steiner, R.; Weismantel, W.; Wetterqvist, O. F.;
Zwick, P.
Urban and Regional Planning
 The department encourages students to enroll in
our courses as a means to learn more about improving
the quality of our man-made and natural environ-
ments. Urban Planning is concerned with social pol-
icy, transportation, housing, economic development,
urban design, and land use issues. Students from all
backgrounds should find these courses to be challeng-
ing and rewarding.


URP 2931 Introduction to Urban Planning and
Development (Honors).
 Credits: 3.
Represents an initial investigation into the dynamics
of urban planning and development. Course involves
case studies. (S)
URP 3001 Cities of the World.
 Credits: 3.
Comparative case studies of contemporary cities in
the U.S. and a series of foreign countries both industri-
alized and developing will be covered. Special consid-
eration will be given to energy consumption. (I)(S)
URP 4000 Preview of Urban and Regional Planning.
 Credits: 2.
An overview of the comprehensive planning process
designed for undergraduates who may be considering
a career in urban and regional planning or who may
be pursuing studies where some knowledge of the
planning process is desirable. (H)
URP 4905 Special Studies.
 Credits: 1 to 3; max. 6
Lecture, studio, seminar, or current interest in urban
planning. Topics vary by semester and range from
geographic information systems to transportation
planning.







 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1996-97
Dierks, R.E., Dean; Thompson, J.P., Associate Dean;
Courtney, C.H., Acting Associate Dean; Alleman, A.;
Allred, D.R.; Anderson, K.J.; Anderson, S.; Archbald,
L.F.; Asbury, A.C.; Bailey, J.; Barbet, A.F.; Bellah, J.R.;
Bennett, A.; Bertrand; S.; Bolser, D.; Braun, R.K.;
Brooks, D.E.; Brown, M.B.; Brown, M.P.; Buergelt,
C.D.; Burridge, M.J.; Burrows, C.D.; Butcher, G.D.;
Cardeilhac, P.T.; Castleman, W.; Chenoweth, P.J.;
Chrisman, C.L.; Clemmons, R.M.; Colahan, P.T.;
Collins, B.; Courtney, C.H.; Dame, J.B.; Davenport,
P.W.; Davidson, M.; Davis, J.; Donovan, G.A.; Drost,
M.; Edens, L.; Ellison, G.W.; Faulkner, C.; Forrester,
D.J.; Fox, L.E.; Francis-Floyd, R.; Gallagher, E.; Ganta,
R.; Gaskin, J.M.; Gelatt, K.N.; Gibbs, E.P.; Ginn, P.;
Green, E.; Greiner, E.C.; Gronwall, R.R.; Groves, C.;
Harvey, J.W.; Hawkins, D.; Heard, D.; Hill, R.; Homer,
B.L.; Jacobson, E.R.; Johnson, C.; Johnson, R.D.; King,
R.R.; Klein, P.; Ko, J.; Kunkle, G.A.; Laipis, P.; Lane,
T.J.; Larsen, R.E.; LeBlanc, M.M.; Lester, G.; Lewis,
Dan; Lewis, Diane; MacKay, R.J.; Madison, J.;
McGuire, P.; Mergia, A.; Merritt, A.M.; Moreland,
A.M.; Neilson, J.T.; Newell, S.; Nicoletti, P.L.; Pablo,
L.; Parker, R.; Pedrick, T.; Rae, D.O.; Raskin, R.; Reep,
R.L.; Richey, E.J.; Risco, C.A.; R.L.; Roberts, G.;
Roberts, S.M.; Samuelson, D.A.; Schaer, M.; Schoeb, T.;
Shearer, J.K.; Smith, P.; Snyder, P.; Swing, S.;
Thompson, F.; Thompson, J.P.; Tomson, F.; Uhl, E.;
Vickroy, T.W.; Webb, A.I.; Woodard, J.C.; Wronski,
T.J.; Yamamoto, J.; Young, M.D.
VME 4103 Livestock Health/Disease Prevention. S.
 Credits: 2; Prereq: Consent of instructor.
The principal diseases of livestock and practical meth-
ods for their prevention and control.


tt Grading is on S-U basis only.