TH 193. Introduction to Theater
This course introduces the foundations of theater art. Emphasis is placed on the theatrical production process. Topics include theater spaces, directing, acting, scene design, and professional work opportunities. Theater experiences from the Greek festival theater to the present are discussed.
Credits: 3
TH 194. Technical Theater
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of stage craft. Topics include construction, costumes, scene painting, and the mounting and rigging of scenery. Other learning opportunities are incorporated depending on individual production requirements.
Credits: 3
TH 195. Musical Theater
This course is a survey of the musical theater from the late Nineteenth Century to the present. Emphasis is placed on the American musical, its historical antecedents, and recent production trends.
Credits: 3
TH 196. Theater Practicum
This course requires hands-on participation in a variety of theater activities, including set construction, stage management, running crew work, performance, and others. Placement is made by the program advisor and technical director. Prerequisites: Instructional faculty approval, HU191 Acting 1: Principles of Acting or HU192 Acting 2: Characterization and Scene Study.
Credits: 3
TH 197. Playwriting
This course teaches the fundamental of playwriting while stressing the role of the text in theatrical production. Prerequisite: EN102 English 2: Ideas &Values in Literature.
Credits: 3
TH 198. Introduction to Theatrical Design
The course introduces the theory and practice of theater production design. Emphasis is placed on lighting, set, and sound design.
Credits: 3
TH 283. Topics in Theater
This course provides the opportunity to explore a specific area or topic in the theater. Flexibility regarding traditional boundaries of disciplines, genre, time periods, and media give fresh perspectives and knowledge of theater. Prerequisite: TH193 Introduction to the Theater.
Credits: 3