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THEA
2301 Scene Design for the Stage
(2-4-3)
This course will introduce the student to the fundamental elements of scenic
design. Several styles of staging, proscenium stage, black box, outdoor and
variations of theatre in the round, will be discussed. Students will learn the
basics of stage drafting and scale modeling in order to convey basic design ideas
to others. Period design and decoration will be discussed.
Prerequisites: THEA 2100 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
THEA
2306 Lighting Design for the Stage
(2-4-3)
This course will introduce the student to the fundamental elements of lighting
design. Through discussion of lighting equipment (dimming and fixtures) and
accessories (color medium, projeciton patterns, effect generators), technique and
style, the student will gain basic knowledge of stage lighting and its impact on
theatrical production.
Prerequisites: THEA 2100.
Offered: Fall.
THEA
2312 Sound Design for the Stage
(2-4-3)
This course will acquaint the student with the process of sound design for
theatrical production. Basic instruction will deal with the equipment and technique
necessary to reproduce sound effects and background music for the stage.
Prerequisite: THEA 2100.
Offered: On demand.
THEA 2315 Computer Applications for the Stage
(2-2-3)
This course will provide the student with an overview of computer applications as
they relate to theatre production. CAD for stage design and computer enhanced
stage equipment will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Technical Theatre Certificate Programs or by
permission of instructor.
Offered: On demand.
THEA
2500 Production Workshop
(3-0-3)
This course enables students to collaborate as a production team to present one
or more plays in public performance. Fundamental theories of play selection,
casting, scheduling, budgeting, design choices, publicity, stage management,
and rehearsal techniques will be applied to the process of play production.
Prerequisites: THEA 1100 or THEA 1105 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.
THEA 2540 Introduction to Performance
(3-0-3)
An introduction to the field of performance studies and the performance of non-
dramatic texts. The construction of solo performance pieces from dialogues,
narrative, ethnography and literature is the primary focus of the course.
Prerequisites: THEA 1100 or THEA 1105 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: Spring
