102. Script Analysis. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduction in analyzing dramatic structure as represented in European and American plays; focus on the art of the playwright.

110. Acting I: Fundamentals. (2-4). Credit 3. I, II, S
A Stanislavsky-based approach to the fundamentals of acting, which may include sensory exercises, relaxation, concentration, imagination, improvisation; character analysis adn scene work. Prerequisite: THAR 102

135. Theatre Technology I. (2-4). Credit 3. I, II
Survery of theatre performance spaces, basic tools and set construction, basic scenic, lighting, sound and properties design and construction; participation on departmental production crews required.

145. Basic Theatrical Design. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Elements and principles of design for the theatre; role of designer within the production team, theoretical and practical applications in the visual interpretation of plays; participation in departmental productions.

155. History of Western Dress. (3-0). Credit 3.
Evolution of dress in Western civilization; consideration of influences of politics and, religion, economics, visual arts and social mores on choices of dress.

201. Introduction to World Theatre. (3-0). Credit 3.
The theatre, its origin in and continuing influence on society; practical and aesthetic aspects of playwriting, criticism, design, theatre architecture, acting, directing; critical reviews of departmental productions.

210. Acting II: Characterization. (2-4). Credit 3.
Continuation of THAR 110; intermediate course which focuses on impovisation, voice, movement, scene study, ensemble, with emphasis on character development and analysis. Prerequisite: THAR 110.

250. Stage Makeup. (2-4). Credit 3.
An analytical approach to the visualization of characters focusing on research and design, application techniques and media. Prerequisites: THAR 102, 110 or approval of instructor.

255. Costume Technology I. (2-4). Credit 3.
Survey of the costume process from concept to realizatoin; basic hand and sewing machine techniques; basic patterning and fitting methods; and crafts techniques; participation on departmental production crews required.

280. History of the Theatre I. (3-0). Credit 3. I
Survey of the history of Western theatre from primitive times to the closing of the theatres in England in 1642. For non-theatre majors and minors only.

281. History of the Theatre II. (3-0). Credit 3. II
Survey of the history of Western theatre from the closing of hte theatres in England 1642 to the present; brief introduction to the theatre of the East. For non-theatre majors and minors only.

282. American Theatre. (3-0). Credit 3.
Surveys American theatrical production and drama from colonial times to the present; focus on various theatre artists and movements which have shaped; and been shaped by, American culture.

285. Directed Studies. (4-0). Credit 4.
Individual study of identified topics in the theatre for specific needs of theatre arts majors; formal report required. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.

289. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of theatre production, technology, history or criticism. May be repeated for credit.

290. Theatre Practicum. (0-4). Credit 1. I, II, S
Participation in departmental program of theatre production under supervision of theatre arts faculty. May be taken six times.

308. Stage Management and Arts Administration. (3-0). Credit 3.
Planning and managing artistic events and performances; basic concepts of management theories, creating budgets, stage and production management, and grant applications; attendence of departmental events required. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

310. Acting III: Period Styles. (2-4). Credit 3.
Exploration of acting techniques associated with various periods and non-realistic styles of theatre; scene work emphasized. Prerequisites: THAR 110 and 210 or approval of instructor.

320. Directing I. (2-4). Credit 3. I
Theatre forms and styles; director's function and responsiblility in producing plays; script analysis; directing laboratory scenes; participation in departmental productions. Prerequisites: THAR 102, 110, 381, 382 or approval of instructor.

335. Theatre Technology II. (2-4). Credit 3.
Planning, design and execution of scenic, lighting, sound and properties design construction; participation in departmental crews required. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: THAR 135; particpation in departmental productions.

345. Scene Design. (2-4). Credit 3.
Drafting techniques as applied to scenic design; scenic construction techniques; design projects to include perspective rendering, ground plans, elevations, working drawings and models. Prerequisites: THAR 102, 135 and 145 or approval of the instructor.

355. Costume Design. (2-4). Credit 3.
Role and responsibilities of costume designer; design projects to include rendering techniques, stylistic choices and alternative analytical approaches. Prerequisites: THAR 102, 145 or approval of instructor.

360. Lighting Design. (2-4). Credit 3.
Basic electricity; theatre lighting instrumentation and maitenance; color theory and color media; stage lighting theory and technique; preparation of light plot, instrumentation schedule and cue sheets; operation of lighting equipment; laboratory practice and participation on departmental production crews is required. Prerequisites: THAR 102, 135 and 145 or approval of instructor.

381. Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I. (3-0). Credit 3.
Survey of the history of theatre and drama from ancient times to c. 1700; examination of the evolution of theatre and drama from primitive rituals to highly stylized writing and performance in Europe and Asia. Prerequisites: THAR 102; for theatre arts majors and minors only; junior or senior classification.

382. Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II. (3-0). Credit 3.
Continuation of THAR 381. Survey of the history of theatre and drama from 1700 to the present; examines the evolution of theatre and drama in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Prerequisites: THAR 381; for theatre arts majors and minors only; junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.

407. Oral Interpretation. (3-0). Credit 3.
Instruction and practice in the arts of oral interpretation of poetry, prose and drama. Includes readers theatre and chamber theatre. Prerequisite: 3 credits of literature at 200- level or above.

485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 3. I, II, S
Advanced individual study of identified topics in theatre for specific needs of theatre arts majors; formal report required. Prerequisites: 24 hours of theatre arts; approval of instructor and the coordinator of theatre arts.

489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S
Selected topics in an identified area of theatre production, technology, history, or criticism. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior classification in theatre arts or approval of the instructor.

497. Senior Project. (3-0). Credit 3.
A culminating senior project in the student's primary focus in theatre; project may be creative or research/ scholarly activity proposed by the student and approved by head of Performance Studies as well as project advisor. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.