Courses
Arts and Letters
Theatre (THTR)
- THTR-T 105 Appreciation of Theatre (3 cr.) Introduction to the art of the theatre through a study of major dramatic forms and theatrical techniques. No credit for theatre/drama major concentration.
- THTR-T 115 Oral Interpretation I (3 cr.) Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: oral and visual presentation of literature for audiences.
- THTR-T 120 Acting I (3 cr.) Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: body movement, voice and diction, observation, concentration, imagination. Emphasis on improvisational exercises. Lectures and laboratory.
- THTR-T 130 Stage Makeup (1 cr.) Techniques and styles of makeup in theatre. Lecture and laboratory. Theatre majors have registration priority.
- THTR-T 220 Acting II (3 cr.) P: THTR-T 120 and permission of instructor. Techniques for expressing physical, intellectual, and emotional objectives. Study, creation, and performance from varied dramas.
- THTR-T 221 Movement for the Actor (3 cr.) Designed to develop awareness of the body as an instrument of communication in the study of acting. Technical skills will be mastered through practice of exercises for flexibility, limberness, balance, coordination, and creative exploration of body movement in space as an individual and as a group member.
- THTR-T 222 Voice of the Actor (3 cr.) Designed to develop physiological and psychological understanding of the voice as it applies specifically to the study of acting. Provides a series of exercise/techniques to free, develop, and strengthen vocal pitch, range, resonance, breath control, and articulation. Includes an introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and stage directions.
- THTR-T 225 Stagecraft I (3 cr.) Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: analysis of practical and aesthetic functions of stage scenery, fundamentals of scenic construction and rigging, mechanical drawing for stagecraft. Lecture and laboratory.
- THTR-T 230 Stage Costuming I (3 cr.) Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: materials, construction techniques, pattern drafting, wardrobe work, and decorative processes. Lecture and laboratory.
- THTR-T 236 Readers Theatre I (3 cr.) Exploration of theory and techniques. Practical experience with a variety of materials: fiction and nonfiction, poetry, prose, dramatic dialogue.
- THTR-T 270 Introduction to History of the Theatre I (3 cr.) Significant factors in primary periods of theatre history and their effect on contemporary theatre. Review of representative plays of each period to illustrate theatrical use of dramatic literature. Credit not given for both THTR-T 470 and THTR-T 270.
- THTR-T 271 Introduction to History of the Theatre II (3 cr.) Continuation of THTR-T 270. Significant factors in primary periods of theatre history and their effect on contemporary theatre. Review of representative plays of each period to illustrate theatrical use of dramatic literature. Credit not given for both THTR-T 471 and THTR-T 271.
- THTR-T 275 American Theatre: The Black Experience (3 cr.) Historical survey of the black influence in the American theatre; a critical study of early and contemporary plays concerning black social problems and depicting black culture; the contributions of black actors and black playwrights to the American stage.
- THTR-T 310 Creative Dramatics (3 cr.) Theory and technique of guiding children in spontaneous activity; specifically, creating scenes or plays and performing them with improvised dialogue and action. Although theories will be discussed, the emphasis will be on practical activities that may be useful to prospective teachers, recreation leaders, etc.
- THTR-T 315 Oral Interpretation II (3 cr.) P: THTR-T 115. Study of the oral and visual presentation of literature, with emphasis on analysis of intellectual and emotional values.
- THTR-T 320 Acting III (3 cr.) P: THTR-T 220 and audition. Character analysis and use of language on stage. Study and performance of characters in scenes from Shakespeare.
- THTR-T 325 Voice and Speech (3 cr.) Anatomy and functions of vocal mechanism; introduction to phonetics; improvement of student's voice and diction through exercises and practical work in area of student's special interest.
- THTR-T 326 Introduction to Scenic Design (3 cr.) An entry-level studio course introducing the process of scene design, concept development, and the communication and presentation of theatrical ideas.
- THTR-T 335 Stage Lighting (3 cr.) P: THTR-T 225. Introduction to the process of determining and implementing a lighting design. Analytical skills, concept development, design methods, lighting technology, and practical applications are covered.
- THTR-T 340 Directing I: Fundamentals of Directing (3 cr.) P: THTR-T 120. Introduction to theories, process and skills (text analysis, working with actors, staging, and telling a story), culminating in a final project.
- THTR-T 349 Theatre Practicum (1-3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor/director. Practicum credit for students participating responsibly in a performance capacity is available by special arrangement with the instructor/director as casting decisions are confirmed. Repeatable for credit up to 6 credits.
- THTR-T 363 Modern Plays for Stage Interpretation (3 cr.) Production of realistic, naturalistic, and expressionistic plays on level representative of Pulitzer Prize and Drama Critics Circle selections.
- THTR-T 385 Theatre Laboratory (1-3 cr.) P: THTR-T 225, THTR-T 424, THTR-T 425; or consent of instructor. Practicum credit for students participating responsibly in production capacities is available by special arrangement with the instructor, with current IU Southeast theatre productions serving as the core of study. Students will engage in script analysis, comparison, detailed research, and production planning as required and then actual implementation of plans in a specific key area (e.g., set design or construction, costumes, lighting, promotion, etc.) contracted on an individual basis with the instructor.
- THTR-T 390 Creative Work in Summer Theatre (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of director. Work in summer theatre productions. Repeatable for credit up to six credits.
- THTR-T 400 Arts Management (3 cr.) Business theory and practice in contemporary arts organizations, both profit and not-for-profit. Emphasis on practical application. Laboratory required.
- THTR-T 410 Movement for the Theatre (3 cr.) P: THTR-T 120. Introduction to theories, methodologies, and skills in developing a flexible, relaxed, controlled body for the theatre. Emphasis on relaxing body tensions, alignment, eye training, tumbling, and stage combat.
- THTR-T 424 Stagecraft II (3 cr.) P: THTR-T 225; or consent of instructor. Using theatrical drafting as a vehicle, special techniques, new materials and techniques, and problems of construction are explored. Continued exploration of production duties is included.
- THTR-T 433 Costume Design (3 cr.) P: THTR-T 230 or consent of instructor. Design and selection of costumes, with an emphasis on the relationship of costume to character and production.
- THTR-T 446 Theatre for Children (3 cr.) Purposes, principles, and problems of staging plays for young people.
- THTR-T 453 Playwriting I (3 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. Introduction to theories, methodology, and skills: principles of dramatic structure, practice in writing. Conferences and class evaluation.
- THTR-T 458 Screenwriting (3 cr.) Structural analyses of cinematic models, culminating in the creation of an original full-length narrative screenplay.