Theatre Arts Courses
TART 100 Introduction to Theatre (EA) [AC]
Engaged understanding of the nature of theatre, and of those whose creative and
collaborative processes bring texts to the stage through informed choices.
TART 110
The Art of Public Speaking (EA)
Emphasis on intrapersonal, interpersonal, problem solving discussion, and public
address. A module bearing AC Odyssey credit may be available.
TART 120
Voice for the Theatre (EA) [AC]
Focus on freeing the natural voice, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and text
reading.
TART 140 Beginning Acting (EA) [AC]
Students study Stanislavski as a basis for scene work. The approach frees the actor
from mechanical, self conscious behavior on stage and enhances the awareness of
the given circumstances and finding truth in the moment.
TART 150 Movement for the Theatre (EA) [AC]
A study of the performer in movement through theatrical space.
TART 210
Script Into Performance: Text Analysis (EA, LS)
Study and analysis of dramatic texts for the purpose of transforming scripts into
theatrical productions.
TART 260 Theatre Production: Scenery and Lighting (EA) [AC]
Techniques of lighting, sound, scenery and property construction for the theatre.
TART 275 The Art of Stage and Properties Management (EA) [AC]
This course offers students an opportunity to explore the philosophies, tools, and
techniques used in theatrical productions by stage managers, properties managers,
and properties artisans. The course explores the development of research, organizational
and time management skills, as well as the construction and craft skills crucial
to the production of effective stage props.
TART 280 Theatre Production: Costume and Make-up (EA) [AC]
Techniques of make-up and costume design and construction for the theatre.
TART 290 Beginning Playwriting (EA) [AC]
Construction of the dramatic text through in-depth research and disciplined creativity.
TART 295 CAD: Computer Aided Design (EA) [AC]
This course allows students of all disciplines to explore the basic mechanics of
2-D drawing and 3-D modeling. Basic concepts presented can be applied to most drafting
and visualization programs and are particularly useful to students interested in
art, architecture, film, animation, interior design, engineering, and theatrical
design.
TART 310 History of the Theatre and Drama I (HP, LS, W2)
Study of Theatre history and dramatic texts from the Classical Era through the Eighteenth
Century. Offered in alternate years.
TART 311 History of the Theatre and Drama II (HP, LS, W2)
Study of Theatre history and dramatic texts from Romanticism through Modernism.
Offered in alternate years.
TART 390 Advanced Playwriting (EA) [AC]
An extension of TART 290. Construction of the dramatic text through in-depth research
and disciplined creativity.
TART 391 Special Topics in Acting (EA) [AC]
Specific topics in theatrical, textual, and kinesthetic studies, determined by student
interest and faculty availability. Can be repeated with emphasis on various topics
within acting. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.
TART 392 Special Topics in Design (EA)
Specific topics in theatrical, textual and kinesthetic studies, determined by student
interest and faculty availability. Can be repeated with emphasis on various topics
within design. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.
TART 393 Special Topics in Performance (EA)
Specific topics in theatrical, textual and kinesthetic studies, determined by student
interest and faculty availability. Can be repeated with emphasis on various topics
within performance. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.
TART 430
Stage Directing (EA)
Study of play analysis and of the techniques of staging plays. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor.
TART 450 Production Design (EA) [AC]
Process of unified design for the technical elements of a play. Prerequisites: TART
260 and TART 280 or consent of instructor.
TART 497 Senior Seminar (EA) [AC]
A collaborative synthesis: Theory transformed into theatrical practice. Prerequisite:
Senior Theatre Arts Majors or consent of instructor.
Theatre Production Practicum
Practicum offers the student extensive experience in play production. Students interested
in taking this course should not pre-register. Students should contact department
faculty members during the week of orientation and registration in fall or during
the first week of classes in the spring. The grade earned in each Practicum is included
in the computation of the student’s grade point average. Students must complete
all four areas of practicum in order to receive a full course credit, EA credit
and Odyssey [AC] credit. Theatre Practicum fractional credits may NOT be combined
with any other fractional credit for whole course credits.
- TARA P 21 House & Publicity, Assistant Stage-Manager, or Properties (EA) [AC,
PL]
- TARA P22 Acting, Stage-Manager, Dance Captain, Sound or Choreography (EA) [AC,
PL]
- TARA P23 Scenery & Lighting (EA) [AC, PL]
- TARA P24 Costume & Make-up (EA) [AC, PL]
Dance Courses
DANC 160 Reading and Writing Dance: An Introduction (EA) [AC]
An introduction to dance design and focusing on the interpretive processes of viewing
through the Liz Lerman critical response process or “reading” dance and the creating/revising
processes of choreographing “writing” dance using historical and contemporary dance
artists and styles as the foundational “grammar.”
DANC 215 Modern Dance Technique (EA) [AC]
A modern dance technique class focusing on developing the basic fundamentals, theories,
vocabulary and theatricality of modern dance along with a holistic approach to a
life-long learning of physical health and fitness.
DANC 216 Ballet Dance Technique (EA) [AC]
A ballet technique class, focusing on developing the basic fundamentals of classical
ballet movement and alignment, vocabulary, theories and style along with a holistic
approach to a life-long learning of physical health and fitness.
DANC 217
Jazz Dance Technique (EA) [AC]
A jazz dance technique class focusing on the introduction to and the development
of various styles, vocabulary and theories of jazz along with a holistic approach
to a life-long learning of physical health and fitness.
DANC 325 Choreography (EA)
A study of the fundamentals of the craft of choreography through a variety of improvisational
components, a study of contemporary choreographers, theory and process.
DANC 394
Special Topics in Dance (EA)
Advanced analysis of specific topics in theatrical, textual and kinesthetic studies,
determined by student interest and faculty availability. Can be repeated with emphasis
on various topics within dance.
DANA A30 Dance Ensemble (EA, PA) [AC]
A performance ensemble of choreographed dance that may accrue 1/4 course credit
per semester. Acceptance is by audition. Two semesters of DANA A30 fulfill the two
Physical Activities capacities requirement toward graduation. Students may only
count one whole credit of DANA A30 toward graduation.