Theatre Department | Major,
Minor
Lower Division Courses |
Upper Division Courses
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: THE 240 or permission. By contract. Stage lighting practicum in a creative leadership capacity linked to production. Practical application of acquired knowledge. A written report of the process is required.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: THE 115 or permission. By contract. Stage costuming practicum in a creative leadership capacity linked to production. Practical application of acquired knowledge plus a written report of the process.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: THE 270 or permission. By contract. Theatre management practicum in connection with a main stage production. It focuses on the practical application of acquired knowledge and requires a written report of the production management process.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: THE 215 or permission. By contract. Acting practicum linked to a main stage or senior project production. Practical application of acquired knowledge plus a written report of the process.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: THE 240 or permission. By contract. Scenery practicum in a creative leadership capacity linked to production. Practical application of acquired knowledge plus a written report of the process.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: THE 315 or permission. By contract. Directing practicum in a creative leadership capacity linked to production. Practical application of acquired knowledge plus a written report of the process.
Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 215 or permission. Theory and practice in staging a play, including performance analysis, composition, picturization, movement, pantomime dramatization, tempo and pace, rehearsal techniques and problem solving.
Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 215 or permission. An exploration in acting, emphasizing the importance of character in plays belonging to a period style including Shakespeare, Restoration Comedy and others such as Ancient Greek, Moliere and Coward. Students will gain knowledge and technique through combining scene work with period dance. Use of props and elements of costume may also be incorporated.
Fall. Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 115 recommended. A survey of world theatre history from 5000 B.C. to Medieval (1400), including the reading of representative plays.
Spring. Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 115 recommended. A survey of world theatre history from 1400 A.D. to mid-1800, including the reading of representative plays.
Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 115 recommended. a survey of world theatre history from 1870 (Beginning of Realism) to the present, including the reading of representative plays.
Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 240 or permission. Principles and techniques for creating the stage environment through scenery and lighting. Includes theoretical concepts, presentation of the design idea and design technology culminating in the creation of a concrete design.
Alt. years. Prereq,: THE 215. This course focuses on the challenges of bringing the plays of William Shakespeare to life on stage. Students will incorporate various techniques to comprehend and communicate the works of Shakespeare. These include: defining of words, acting approaches derived from the written structure of the verse; study of the First Folio; and vocal/emotional connection to the text.
Prereq.: THE 215. An introduction to the principles and practice of a game-based, improvisational approach to theatre. Focus on improvisational games and open scenes to explore acting/storytelling without scripted materials as well as examination of other problems in performance.
Fall. Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 215 or permission. Theory and technique for use in armed and unarmed stage combat. This course will allow students to polish their skills in illusionary stage violence while promoting safety and strong technical skills. Students will learn falls, rolls, hand to hand, and rapier fighting techniques (dagger, broadsword and/or quarterstaff techniques may be explored if time allows). Extra fee for weapon rental.
Fall. Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 315. A more in-depth examination of the art of stage direction using advanced methods, live performance study, advanced theory and culminating in each student directing a one-act play for public performance.
Winter. Alt. years. Prereq.: THE 240. An introduction to theatrical scene painting techniques and execution. This course will explore painting equipment and supplies, priming and preparation of surfaces and materials, standard techniques and use of texture for ornamental effects. Extra fee.
Prereq.: permission. An advanced individual integration of knowledge and experience in theatre performance, design and technology or management. Supervised by faculty who serve as a jury for demonstration of skills in the area addressed. A senior project proposal must be submitted in the junior year to be considered for inclusion in the senior year. (INDEPENDENT WORK)
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Advanced problems in theatre not covered in courses normally available. See independent study guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Individually arranged and supervised internship with a sponsor such as The Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Designed to provide practical experience in the student's area of interest. Periodic reports and papers may be required. See internship guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)