Theatre Courses
Theatre
| No. | Title/Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| THE107 | Theatre Practicum I (1) | Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions. |
| THE130 | Introduction to Theatre (3) | This course examines theatre history and its cultural relevance, traditions, theory, design, and production. |
| THE200 | Introduction to Dance (3) | A survey of the history and aesthetics of dance in relation to society and to the other arts. Includes instruction in basic dance techniques. |
| THE204 | Foundations of Theatre (3) | Through readings, lectures, demonstrations, and active participation behind the scenes in an actual production, the student becomes familiar with theatre history, design, and tradition. |
| THE207 | Theatre Practicum II (1) | Prerequisite: THE107. A continuation of THE107. |
| THE210 | World Drama (3) | Prerequisite: ENG 211. Study of western world dramatic literature from antiquity to Ibsen. Emphasis is on works which are examples of the major periods of drama. |
| THE220 | Modern Drama (3) | Prerequisite: THE 210. A study of dramatic literature from Ibsen to the present, illustrating the literary, historical, and social development of the modern era. |
| THE250 | Acting (3) | Laboratory class in the fundamentals, techniques, and practice of stage credibility and acting, emphasizing development of relaxation, self-exploration, stage presence, and other acting skills and actual participation in a live performance. |
| THE260 | Music Theatre I (3) | Prerequisite: THE 250. Development of skills in energizing, concentrating, and structuring. Energy concepts include physical, vocal, mental, and emotional energy. Concentrating concepts includes conceptualization and imagination. |
| THE300 | Interpretive Dance (2) | Prerequisite: THE 200 or consent of instructor. Theory and practice of techniques and composition. Emphasis is placed on execution of dance techniques for theatrical productions. |
| THE305 | Theatre History (3) | Prerequisite: THE 204. A survey of theatre from its primitive origins through the emergence of modern drama. Study of content and trends in dramatic literature and play production. |
| THE307 | Theatre Practicum III (1) | Prerequisite: THE207. A continuation of THE207. |
| THE360 | Music Theatre II (3) | Prerequisite: Audition. A continuation of skills stressed in Music Theatre I. Emphasis on singing, moving, isolation of vocal mechanisms, physical response, reflecting, and rhythmic patterns. |
| THE380 | Play Directing (3) | Prerequisite: THE 250. A study of play direction and play analysis, blocking, line learning, and correct character portrayal. Students prepare a prompt book which details the director’s plans. |
| THE404 | Stage Craft (3) | Study and guided practice in the theory, principles, techniques, materials, and development through plans of scene and lighting design for the contemporary theatre. |
| THE407 | Theatre Practicum IV (1) | Prerequisite: THE307. A continuation of THE307. |
| THE408 | Black Theatre (3) | Prerequisite: THE 204. Study of goals, careers, problems, dreams, and accomplishments of Black playwrights, actors, directors, choreographers, designers, critics, and theatre groups. |
| THE410 | Seminar in Theatre (2) | Prerequisite: Consent of faculty. Examination and discussion of the styles of theatre practices with special emphasis on elements. |
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For additional information, contact:
Dr. Lori Hicks | (502) 597-6497 | lori.hicks@kysu.edu