Courses

Academic Courses  

Opera 

  • MUS R241 Introduction to Musical Theater (2 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. Concepts of musical theater (musical comedy, operetta, and opera). Stage terminology, direction, and technology. Rehearsal techniques.
  • MUS R300 Scenic Design for Opera (3 cr.) Applied study and practice of scenic drawing, drawing from nature, and architectural design. Five hours of studio class per week.
  • MUS R301 Advanced Scenic Design for Opera (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. The practice and study of opera and ballet scenic design techniques, including research and analysis, floor plan drafting, model construction, and rendering techniques.
  • MUS R320 Workshop in Scenic Technique (3 cr.) Study and practice of opera scene construction, painting, lighting, costumes, and makeup. Five hours of studio class and eight hours of laboratory per week.
  • MUS R325 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Techniques of costume construction, including pattern and fabric selection, cutting, draping, sewing, decoration, and fitting.
  • MUS R326 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction II (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Continuation of R325 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction I.
  • MUS R330 Seminar in History of Stage Design and Architecture (2 cr.) History of stage design and architecture from Greek theater to the present. Three hours of studio class per week.
  • MUS R391 Principles of Acting in Opera (2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Basic techniques for the singing actor. Movement, use of body language, use of props, techniques of interpretation, and analysis of text and music.
  • MUS R392 Dramatic Coaching (2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Development of role interpretation individually and in groups with an emphasis on the integration of musical and acting values.
  • MUS R400 Undergraduate Readings in Opera (arr. cr.) This course is exempt from the Incomplete rule.
  • MUS R451 Problems of Opera Production (3 cr.) Choosing repertory, securing materials, translation, budget planning, and promotion.
  • MUS R452 Styles in Opera Acting (3 cr.) Advanced survey and practice of styles of operatic acting according to historical period and national characteristics.
  • MUS R453 Project in Opera Stage Direction (1 cr.) Actual staging for public performance of a one-act opera with piano accompaniment and minimal decor. This course is exempt from the Incomplete rule.
  • MUS R463 Individual Projects in Opera Stage Design (1 cr.) Complete design and execution of a one- or two-scene opera production. This course is exempt from the Incomplete rule.
  • MUS R464 Individual Project in Opera Technical Direction (1 cr.) Complete technical direction of a one- or two-scene opera production. This course is exempt from the Incomplete rule.
  • MUS R471 Opera Workshop I (3 cr.) Technical and performing aspects of the production of light and grand opera as they pertain to singing actors and ensembles.
  • MUS R472 Opera Workshop II (3 cr.) Technical and performing aspects of the production of light and grand opera as they pertain to singing actors and ensembles.
  • MUS R491 Dramatic Coaching III (2 cr.) P: R391 Principles of Acting in Opera and R392 Dramatic Coaching. Instruction in portrayal of individual operatic roles.
  • MUS R492 Dramatic Coaching IV (2 cr.) P: R391 Principles of Acting in Opera and R392 Dramatic Coaching. Instruction in portrayal of individual operatic roles.
  • MUS R493 Vocal Styles in Opera (2 cr.) Exploration of vocal styles and performance practices in opera from Gluck to the present.
  • MUS R502 Stage Management (1 cr.) Survey of the duties and responsibilities of the stage manager in opera. The student is expected to serve as stage manager for at least one of the productions of the IU Opera Theater. Preparation of the production book is emphasized.
  • MUS R503 Seminar in Opera Production Project (2 cr.) A guided study of research and preparation for an opera that the student director will attempt to realize on the stage.
  • MUS R504 Opera Production Project (1 cr.) Staging of a one-act opera or its equivalent and submission of the director’s prepared prompt book.
  • MUS R505 Opera Stage Direction Technique I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Basic language and analytical technique for interpreting operatic scores. Techniques for organization and producing works of music theatre. Written analysis of scenes, practice in staging scene projects.
  • MUS R506 Opera Stage Direction Technique II (3 cr.) P: R505 Opera Stage Direction Technique I. Basic language and analytical technique for interpreting operatic scores. Techniques for organization and producing works of music theatre. Written analysis of scenes, practice in staging scene projects.
  • MUS R507 Opera Stage Direction Technique III (3 cr.) P: R505 Opera Stage Direction Technique I and R506 Opera Stage Direction Technique II. Basic language and analytical technique for interpreting operatic scores. Techniques for organization and producing works of music theatre. Written analysis of scenes, practice in staging scene projects.
  • MUS R508 Opera Stage Direction Technique IV (3 cr.) P: R505 Opera Stage Direction Technique I, R506 Opera Stage Direction Technique II, and R507 Opera Stage Direction Technique III. Basic language and analytical technique for interpreting operatic scores. Techniques for organization and producing works of music theatre. Written analysis of scenes, practice in staging scene projects.
  • MUS R510 Graduate Project in Scene Design for Musical Production (4 cr.) Complete design for one opera or ballet production including sketches for scenery, costumes, props, makeup, floor plans, working drawings, etc.
  • MUS R512 Advanced Scene Painting Laboratory Project (4 cr.) Applied techniques in the execution of the scenery painting for one complete musical production as assigned.
  • MUS R514 Graduate Seminar in History of Stage Design and Architecture (2 cr.) Detailed examination of the history of stage design and architectural styles from Greek theater to the present. Three hours of studio class per week and individual research projects as assigned.
  • MUS R515 Graduate Technical Direction (2 cr.) Technical direction for one complete musical production, including setup scheduling, cue sheets, and working plots.
  • MUS R516 Graduate Lighting Design (2 cr.) Lighting design and execution for one complete musical production.
  • MUS R517 Graduate Stage Management (1 cr.) Complete execution of stage management for a musical production.
  • MUS R518 Graduate Stage Direction for Designers (1 cr.) The student assists the stage director in regard to rehearsal techniques, prompt book preparation, and production planning for one musical production.
  • MUS R571 Opera Workshop (3 cr.)
  • MUS R572 Opera Workshop (3 cr.)
  • MUS R581 Advanced Opera Skills I (3 cr.) The development of techniques needed for performance on the operatic stage: movement, acting, character analysis, pantomime, and scene study.
  • MUS R582 Advanced Opera Skills II (3 cr.) The development of additional techniques needed for performance on the operatic stage: period movement and dance, improvisation, mask work, and scene study, including trios and larger ensembles.
  • MUS R589 Physical Alignment in Singing (2 cr.) Hands-on work on the relationship between the mental, skeletal, and muscular systems of the body and efficient movement, posture, breath, and resonance.
  • MUS R591 Principles of Acting in Opera (2 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Basic techniques for the singing actor. Movement, use of body language, use of props, techniques of interpretation, and analysis of text and music.
  • MUS R592 Dramatic Coaching (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Development of role interpretation individually and in groups with an emphasis on the integration of musical and acting values.

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