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Theatre and Cinema |
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THEA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 , THEA 227 , THEA 231 .
An overview of the directing process through scene work, lectures and discussion. Study of theoretical, critical and historical writings is a major component.
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THEA 360 - Theatre Participation II Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 260 or junior standing.
Provides students with an experiential application of advanced principles in a theatrical production and its related fields. Typical experiences will include but not be limited to: leadership positions, acting, box office, costume production, dramaturgy, lighting implementation, makeup creation, publicity, scenic production, stage managing, sound production.
Note(s): May be repeated for up to four (4) semester hours of credit.
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THEA 366 - Travel Study Credits: (1-12)
Academic study involving domestic and/or international travel.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit with different topics or areas of study.
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THEA 370 - Dramatic Writing Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
The basic principles of dramatic writing are explored in a forum involving the reading and discussion of student plays, films, or screenplays. Students complete a dramatic play or equivalent screen play. Completed scripts are sought for production.
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THEA 374 - Survey of Drama Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 and sophomore standing.
Undertakes the study and analysis of significant plays from the classical, modern, and contemporary theatre repertoire. Drawing from theatre practice and script analysis for production, students examine plays from the global theatre past and present.
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THEA 375 - Theatre History I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 and junior standing.
Investigates theatre from its ritualistic beginnings to the Renaissance, examining aspects of theatrical performance, design, architecture, audiences, literature, and theory/criticism. Theatre is contextualized in the cultures, styles, and politics of past societies, with emphasis on the influence of ancient theatre in today’s world.
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THEA 376 - Theatre History II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 and junior standing.
Investigates theatre from the Renaissance through the modern and contemporary theatre repertoire, examining aspects of theatrical performance, design, architecture, audiences, literature, and theory/criticism. Theatre is contextualized in the cultures, styles, and politics of past societies, with emphasis on the influence of theatre in today’s world.
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THEA 381 - Foundations of Cinematic Aesthetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
An exploration of the aesthetic process of cinema through the examination of films recognized by film scholars to be seminal in shaping the way that we make and view cinematic art.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 280 and THEA 381.
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THEA 382 - Genre Study: Horror Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
An exploration of the evolution, aesthetics and process of the cinema of horror through the examination of films, film makers, techniques and critical thought which focuses on this genre.
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THEA 383 - Genre Study: Science Fiction Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
The course explores the history and evolution of science fiction film engaging cultural, social, political, and technological issues and dilemmas through its common narrative structures, tropes and openness to new types of discourse.
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THEA 410 - Voice and Speech Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 297 .
The work begun in Voice and Movement is extended through continuing physical awareness with an emphasis on vocal range along with parallel work on articulation and other speech elements.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 326 and THEA 410.
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THEA 425 - Acting IV: Scene Study Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 227 and THEA 327 .
An advanced acting course designed for theatre majors interested in pursuing professional acting. Through the application of scene work students will continue to develop their individual acting process and craft. Focus will be a range of genres, reinforcing rehearsal and performance vocabulary and techniques and deepening ensemble skills.
Note(s): Can be repeated for academic credit.
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THEA 428 - Auditioning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 227 and THEA 297 or permission of instructor.
Advanced level coursework in auditioning for professional theatre, musical theatre, television and film. Preparation of an actor/singer’s repertoire, improvement of the performer’s interviewing and cold reading skills, and research into professional theatre casting and business practices.
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THEA 430 - Theatre Design IV Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 334 .
Advanced study of design for scenery, lighting, and costuming. Students may, but are not required to, limit their focus to one area of design.
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THEA 450 - Directing II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 227 , THEA 327 , and THEA 350 ; or permission of the instructor.
The study of various significant figures and theories of stage production. Students are required to complete a final advanced project for public presentation of a one-act play. A final portfolio is also required.
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THEA 475 - Theatre Problems Credits: (1-3)
Contains a concentrated study of particularly significant people, events, movements or aspects of theatrical venues not covered in depth in other course offerings.
Note(s): May be repeated (on different topics) for maximum of 12 semester hours credit.
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THEA 476 - Production Practicum Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Provides the student with an experiential application of the principles of theatrical production and its various aspects. Typical experiences will include, but not be limited to: acting, box office, design and production, directing, dramaturgy, makeup design, publicity, and management. This course is intended for students who wish to extend their classroom experience by applying it practically to a realized project.
Note(s): May be repeated for up to twelve (12) semester hours for credit.
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THEA 478 - Internship in Theatrical Production Credits: (1-12)
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, acceptance of Internship application by the faculty and the theatre designated for internship residency.
Short or long term professional theatre/film residency in one of the following areas: box office/house management, development, directing/acting, drama enrichment/education, literary, marketing, stage management and technique production and design: scenic costume, lighting and sound.
Note(s): May be taken again for maximum of 12 semester hours credit.
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THEA 480 - Film Theory and Criticism Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
The study of critical thought in cinematic arts from its inception to current times.
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THEA 482 - Documentary/Nonfiction Film Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
An overview of documentary/nonfiction film from its primitive beginnings in the shorts of the Lumiere Brothers to an examination of contemporary artists, directions and visions.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 380 and THEA 482.
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THEA 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, senior standing, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in theatre.
The project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works and the student’s major program area. (Honors project may be a written or performance-based project.) In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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University 100 & 150 |
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UNIV 100 - Introduction to Higher Education Credits: (1-2)
Prerequisites: First year students and/or first semester transfer students by permission.
Explores the meaning and value of a comprehensive liberal arts education, teach problem solving and decision-making processes, and promote academic success through selected readings, presentations, discussions, and experiential learning opportunities. Students will learn and practice a variety of specific techniques for learning and self-management.
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UNIV 150 - Achieving Academic Success Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites:
Fewer than 24 RU hours attempted and cumulative GPA below 2.00.
This course is designed to support academically-deficient students in their quest to return to good academic standing. Using structured exercises, reading assignments, self-reflection, and presentations, students will establish realistic academic goals, learn strategies through which those goals can be achieved, and become familiar with campus resources available to support their ambitions.
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Visual and Performing Arts |
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CVPA 266 - Travel Study in Visual and Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Academic study involving international travel. Locations and study focus vary with each section, but may include Greece (for art), Italy (for music), England (for theatre), and so on.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Visual and Performing Arts.
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Women’s and Gender Studies |
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WGST 200 - Women in the World: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/discussion.
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women’s and Gender Studies through global and multicultural perspectives. It provides an overview of women’s experiences and their activism to achieve equality over time and across the world, with attention to how intersections among gender, race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, physical ability, age and global location affect women’s lives.
Note(s): This course establishes a foundation for further coursework in the Women’s and Gender Studies Minor. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Global Perspectives. Students cannot earn credit in both WMST 101 and WGST 200.
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WGST 290 - Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: WGST 200 or permission of instructor.
Concentrated study on specific areas in Women’s and Gender Studies.
Note(s): May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be approved by the Women’s and Gender Studies Advisory Committee.
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WGST 400 - Senior Portfolio in Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Women’s and Gender Studies minor, WGST 200 , completion of two electives toward the WGST minor, senior standing.
Serves as the required capstone experience for students minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies. Students will prepare a Senior Portfolio of work produced in previous courses and revised under the direction of the faculty mentor to demonstrate competence in all four learning outcomes for the Women’s and Gender Studies minor. Students will prepare a public presentation of one of these examples of work.
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WGST 490 - Special Topics Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: WGST 200 and Sophomore status.
Concentrated study on specific areas in Women’s and Gender Studies.
Note(s): May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be approved by the Women’s and Gender Studies Advisory Committee.
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WGST 499 - Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours experiential, and advisement.
Prerequisites: Approval by the Women’s and Gender Studies committee; junior status or higher; WGST 200 and one other accepted elective course in the minor.
The student will be placed in an agency, department, or program with a focus on women’s lives. In this environment, the student will participate in ongoing functions, including training.
Note(s): The student will also meet regularly with a faculty member to process the internship experience and to relate it to readings in Women’s and Gender Studies.
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