Theatre Arts - THE (26)
Administered by Department of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts
Effective Fall 2009
26.101 Career Seminar: A Theatre Life in Bloom (2) - Presents an introduction to the theater professions and to general theater practice. Individual goal-setting for participation in the major and in the profession. Required for theater majors.
26.102 Introduction to Theatre Arts (3) - Presents a survey of the literature, production and criticism of the theater. Required for theater majors. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.108 Theatre Practicum (0-1) - Participation in plays: acting or technical work. Grade awarded each semester. Participation for two semesters for 1 semester hour of credit. May be repeated for maximum of 3 semester hours.
26.111 Dance History Survey (3) - This course will explore dance from both a historical and contemporary viewpoint, while spanning the international dance globe. Examining the work of multiple communities, artists and companies, students will gain an awareness of how various cultures have added to the development of dance as we know it today, while also gaining an appreciation for how to view and discuss various dance forms. Additionally, this course will consider the numerous jobs and contributions of those who reside in the behind-the-scenes dance world, creating a broader context for the discussion and appreciation of the overall form. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.112 Fundamentals of Acting (3) - Introduces the theories and techniques of acting. Provides for individual and group exercises. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.200 Voice and Movement (3) - Second in a series of courses designed for performance training. Explores the concepts of kinesthetic awareness, proper use of the voice for the state and vocal interpretation of text. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.202 Understanding Plays: Script Analysis (3) - An introduction to the tools and methods used to develop an approach to understanding plays. Provides the basis for theatrical criticism and for an aesthetic appreciation of theater through development of the critical skills of script analysis expressed in both written and oral form. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.209 Theatre Appreciation (3) - Presents a survey of all aspects of theater: acting, criticism, design, directing, history and production. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.211 Theatre Production/Stagecraft (3) - Studies basic stagecraft: scene construction, painting, drafting and crewing of a show. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Laboratory work required.
26.215 Theatre History I (Spring) (3) - Surveys structures, production practices, plays and the theater's function in societies from ritual beginnings through the 19th century. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.219 Children's Theatre (3) - A survey of history, theory and production of theater for young audiences. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.221 Intermediate Ballet (3) - This course will explore ballet dance from an artistic, intellectual and physical approach. Through exposure to floor-barre, standing barre, traveling and center based exercises; students will gain a greater sense of alignment, anatomical principles, musicality, and self-awareness. Additionally, through studying the repertoire of professional ballet companies, students will be able to recognize the elements that define classical vs. contemporary ballet dance, and the importance of both to the dance landscape. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. *Prior exposure to ballet dance is preferred. Meets three hours a week, combination of lecture and dance.
26.222 Intermediate Modern Dance (3) - This course will focus on exploring the many principles that make up the medium of modern dance. Through the application of repeated exercises, students will experience how the body becomes an instrument of expression, consciousness, and a tool for self-development. Through a progressive warm-up, across the floor movement patterns, and center combinations, this course will guide students to obtain a deeper physical knowledge base, build stronger mental clarity of vast concepts such as space, weight and time, and reveal the relationship between physics and working anatomical principles. Additionally, through studying the repertoire of professional modern companies, students will be able to recognize the elements that define modern dance, and discuss the impacts of such works. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. *Prior exposure to modern dance is preferred. Meets three hours a week, combination of lecture and dance.
26.223 Intermediate Jazz Dance (3) - This course will explore jazz dance from an artistic, intellectual and physical approach. Students will explore multiple styles ranging from lyrical to Broadway to hip-hop/funk through various exercises and choreographic studies, while focusing on the development of expressive performance skills. Additionally, the life and work of the master jazz artist Bob Fosse will be examined in-depth through films and classroom based discussions. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. *Prior exposure to jazz dance is preferred. Meets three hours a week, combination of lecture and dance.
26.270 Fundamentals of Theatre Design (3) - An introduction to the elements and design for theatrical production, including scenery, costumes, make-up, lighting and sound. First in a series of courses designed for training in design technology for theater. For theater majors and other interested students. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.277 Costume Construction (3) - Introductory studio course in the tools and techniques of producing costumes for the stage. Provides a basic working knowledge of the construction of costumes. For theater majors and other interested students. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.311 Screen Design (3) - An introduction to basic movements and the methods, approaches, tools, materials and visual concepts of scene design. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.312 Intermediate Acting (3) - Explores the relationship between the personalized actor, his/her ensemble of fellow artists and the script. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: 26.112
26.314 Theory of Stage Lighting and Design (3) - Provides for intensive study of theory and design of lighting of a production supplemented by applied work on productions. Laboratory hours required. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.321 Theatre and Stage Management (3) - Prepares students for professionalism in production of plays and the management of a theater company. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.325 Theatre History II (3) - Provides an intensive examination of structure, production practices, plays and the theater's function in societies from the Renaissance to the mid 19th century. Required course for theater majors as well as a course for others interested in the art form of the theater and its history. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: 26.215.
26.340 Scriptwriting (3) - Studies dramatic structure, types and styles of drama. Students are required to write scripts for stage, film, radio or television. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: One writing course or consent of the instructor.
26.370 Stage Makeup (3) - Studio course covering aspects of stage makeup from basic modeling with paint to creating complex characterizations. Provides a basic working knowledge of the design and application of makeup for the stage. For theater majors and other interested students. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: 26.270
26.377 Costuming for the Stage (3) - The study and application of costume design for the theater including methods, tools, materials and visual concepts. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements.
26.401 Career Seminar: A Life in the Theatre (2) - Preparation for the move from college to the professional theater environment. Portfolio presentation. Evaluation of professional goals to the theater. Required for theater majors. Prerequisite: 26.101, senior standing, permission of the instructor.
26.411 Play Directing (3) - An overview of the principles and techniques of directing and the collaborative process with an introduction to script analysis needed for concept development. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: One course in theater. Prerequisites: 26.112 or 26.270 and one other design or performance course.
26.416 Modern Theatre (3) - Continues the study of theater history from 19th century through the theater of today. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: 26.215 or consent of instructor.
26.412 Advanced Acting (3) - Character analysis based on scriptwork. Students begin to focus on particular areas of development. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisites 26.112, 26.312
26.470 Independent Study (1-3) - Provides for individual work and study in one of the areas of theater. Student finds faculty sponsor and prepares a written proposal, which requires departmental recommendation and dean's approval, arranged through the chairperson. See Independent Study.
26.490 Seminar: Theatre (3) - Provides for a concentrated study of an individual artist, a period or a movement in theater. Offered on demand. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: 9 semester hours in theater or consent of the instructor.
26.491 Seminar in Technical Theatre and Design (3) - Provides opportunities for advanced studies and application of special topics as selected by the instructor. Examples might include advanced studies in lighting, costume or scene design or technical theater management. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisites: 26.270 and one other design or technical course and permission of the instructor.
26.492 Seminar in Performance Studies (3) - Provides opportunities for advance studies and application of special topics as selected by the instructor. Examples might include advanced studies in audition techniques, acting styles or performance theory. This course counts as a Group A, Humanities and The Arts General Education Requirements. Prerequisites: 26.112, 26.312 and permission of the instructor.
26.497 Integrates classroom experience with practical work experience in professional theatre or theatre related settings. Students must establish the academic integrity of their proposed experience and its relevance to course work in the major. Provides an opportunity for practical experience in professional theatre. Sufficient credit is available for students to (a) participate in full-time immersion experience and (b) work in location that is remote from the Bloomsburg University campus. Prerequisites: GPA 2.50, Minimum of 60 credits earned and You must have completed appropriate course work that matches the experience - including having finished at least six to seven courses in the major, three of which are in your area of concentration.