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Courses (THEA)105 Introduction to Modern Dance. (4)This class is an exploration of movement fundamentals for the purpose of developing and strengthening individual creativity and artistic expression in dance. Class work is designed to: 1) Give individuals a basic understanding of anatomical structure and kinesiological principles as a foundation for developing technical skills needed to create articulate and expressive movement; 2) Provide an embodied experience of time and energy principles as related to dance; 3) demystify dance as an art form and make it accessible and relevant to all. 113 Technical Production I. (4)Beginning theory and practice of scenography. Study of materials and techniques used in stage scenery. Also an introduction to the theories and equipment used in theater lighting and sound. Lab required. Fall. 117 Acting I. (4)Introduction to acting. Designed to develop the actor's imagination, observation and concentration through sense awareness, relaxation, pantomime and theater games. Techniques will be introduced with the purpose of bringing the actor’s body, voice and mind together onstage to fully communicate choices through strong psychological and physical action. Also an introduction to building the foundation of a good voice. Training in breathing, physical structure and relaxation. 200 Theater Audience. (4)A presentation of theater from the audience's rather than the performer's perspective. Designed to acquaint non-theater students with live theater as a meaningful and enjoyable event. Approached from the student's present exposure level. Lecture, group discussions and field trips to live performances required. 205 Dance Audience. (4)This course is an overview of dance designed to give students information about dance as an art form and tools for understanding, appreciating, and critiquing dance as audience members. The class combines lecture, discussion, studio work (actual movement participation), and attendance at live dance performances (approximately 8). The course will include a brief survey of dance history and various dance forms (e.g., ballet, modern, ethnic/folk) as well as an exploration of compositional elements, choreographic forms, and different artistic styles/techniques. There will be an emphasis on: 1)learning to look at movement without expectation of content or meaning; 2)being able to articulate, in class discussions and written papers, what was seen/what was presented on stage; 3)learning about the audience’s role and participation in a live performance. 210 Dance Studies: Technique, Improvisation, Choreography and Performance. (4)This course will offer students the opportunity to develop technical skills to improve flexibility, coordination, and strength and to use those skills to increase their range of abilities in creating and performing dance. Modern dance techniques will serve as the foundation for students to build a movement vocabulary, and students will be expected to develop their own movement material in improvisation and composition exercises. Choreographic elements, form, and styles will be explored to guide students in the creative process and performance will be an on-going focus within the class. The goal is for the students to be able to clarify and fulfill all movement so they can physically express their ideas and emotions in movement which is authentic and meaningful, i.e., dance. Prerequisites: 105, or audition and permission of instructor. Spring, alternate years. 211 Playwriting. (4)The theory and practice of writing plays for theater performance. Writing exercises and reading assignments will culminate in the writing of an original one-act play. Prerequisite: Successful completion of First-year Symposium. 213 Technical Production II. (4)A continuation of 113 pursuing an understanding of the standard practice in stage lighting and sound, culminating in the study of lighting and sound design. Spring. Prerequisite: 113 or instructor's permission. 217 Acting II. (4)Continuation of 117 with more advanced levels of theory and performance. Includes intensive scene and monologue work, with emphasis on text analysis and rehearsal techniques designed to expose the emotional and relational content of the scenes and monologues. Introduction to the training methods of Sanford Meisner. Furthers work on the voice including the development of tone, resonance, range, power, articulation and projection. Prerequisite: 117. 250 Make-Up. (2)Principles and application of various make-up techniques. Laboratory projects. Alternate years. 253 Introduction to the Costuming Process. (4)A basic comprehensive study of the process a stage costumer employs from character analysis to costume execution. Practical application and production-work are emphasized through laboratory experience. Spring. Prerequisite to all costume classes. 260 Theater and Youth. (2)This participatory course focuses on using the art form of theater both as a teaching tool and as a performance art. Creative drama and TIE are practiced as a form of pedagogy. The course will also include basic instruction on creating theatrical performances with child actors. Various forms of theater such as: puppetry, pantomime and improvisation will also be addressed. (Learning Area Three—Use and Interpret the Arts—of the Minnesota Graduation Rule is the foundation for this course.) Prerequisites for Elementary Education majors: EDUC 107, 200. Not offered after Academic Year 2003-2004. 271 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)Supervised reading or research at the lower-division level. Permission of department chair required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students. 321 Costume History. (4)A study of historic costumes from the primitive through the present through the use of great works of art from each period. Alternate years. Prerequisite: 253 or instructor's consent. 327 Drama Form. (4)Analysis, through representative dramatic texts and theories, of the development of literary and theatrical elements in the major dramatic forms and modes from the Greeks to the late 19th century. Open to sophomores. Fall. 328 Directing. (4)Laboratory course covering the basic responsibilities of the director. Concentration on developing the beginning director's rehearsal methods for working with actors. Script analysis, auditioning, rehearsal schedules and blocking will be addressed. Direction of class projects. Prerequisites: 113, 117, 217 and permission of instructor. Alternate years. 332 Basic Costume Design. (2)Introduction to the art of costume design through study of contemporary designers, assigned readings and weekly critiques of sketch problems. Prerequisite: 253 or instructor's consent. Alternate years. 334 Basic Scene Design. (2)Introduction to the art of scenic design through study of contemporary designers, assigned readings and weekly critiques of sketch problems. Alternate years. 337 History of Theater to 18th Century. (4)Survey of theatrical activity in the West: acting styles, theater architecture, dramatic literature and theory, production techniques such as costuming, scenery and directing in the context of the historical social milieus. Content will include Western and Asian theater. Alternate years. 338 History of Theater 18th Century to the Present. (4)A continuation of 337 from 18th century to the present. Alternate years. Spring. 353 Theater Materials and Techniques. (4)Advanced work in costume and set materials which are useful to the theater practitioner. Materials such as plastics, fiber glass, foams and fabrics will be investigated. Prerequisites: 113, 213, 253. Alternate years. 368 Modern Drama Seminar. (4)Analysis and interpretation of English, Continental and American drama from Ibsen to the present. Spring. 371 Individual Learning Project. (1-4)Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students. 385 Topics in Theater (4)Study of a major theater topic in design and technology, aspects of performance, dramatic literature or theory. Prerequisites: Vary according to the particular offering. Upper-class standing. Offered irregularly. 395 Senior Project in Theater. (1-4)Working with a faculty advisor, the student plans and implements a creative project, a research project, or a thesis. This project might be in any area of theater including acting, design, technical production, theater history, dramatic theory and criticism. Prerequisite: senior theater major. 397 Internship (4-16)A full semester or summer placement in a variety of professional theater settings doing supervised work. The individual projects are tailored to student needs/career. Subject to approval of faculty adviser and department chair. 398 Honors Senior Essay, Research or Creative Project. (4)Required for graduation with "All-College Honors" and "Departmental Distinction in Theater." Prerequisite: HONR 396 and approval of the department chair and director of the honors program. For further information see HONR 398.
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