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2015-2016 Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Theatre Arts

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • THTR 368 - Acting for the Camera


    An exploration and application of techniques and approaches for actors reflected currently in the film and television industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 260, THTR 261, acceptance into THTR 360.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 370 - Play Direction


    Theory and practice of stage direction including selection of play, casting and blocking. Production of a scene for public performance is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 160; THTR 210; THTR 212; THTR 228; or instructor permission.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 371 - Directing Projects


    Individualized practicum in directing for the stage. Repeatable up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 370
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 380 - Theatre History I


    Development of theatre to the Renaissance.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 101 recommended, THTR 228
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • THTR 381 - Theatre History II


    Development of theatre from the Renaissance to the beginning of realism.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 101 recommended, THTR 228; THTR 380 recommended
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • THTR 382 - Theatre History III


    Development of theatre from the beginnings of realism to contemporary theatre.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 101 recommended, THTR 228; THTR 380, THTR 381 recommended
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • THTR 383 - Costume History


    Evolution of costume from ancient Greece through present-day fashion with reference to theatrical production.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 384 - Introduction to Dramatic Writing


    Beginning exercise in dramatic writing, with emphasis on primary forms and conventions.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 228 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 385 - Topics in Intermediate Costume Technology and Construction


    Course focuses on varied costume technology and construction methods. Repeatable up to 6 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 216
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators


    This arts education course provides future teachers with a foundation in the elements and principles of Visual Art, Dance, Music and Theatre and their applicability to the elementary classroom. (Also offered as ART 398, MUS 398 and DNC 398).

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to a teacher education program leading to an elementary endorsement.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • THTR 411 - Advanced Scenic Design


    Contemporary stage design practice and theory with an emphasis on artistic interpretation of dramatic literature and music as a visual design.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 311 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 412 - Advanced Stagecraft


    Technical analysis of scripts, special effects, computers and properties. Laboratory work on productions.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 212, THTR 312.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 413 - Advanced Lighting Design


    Concepts and techniques of drafting and computer-assisted drafting, text work sheets, and application programs related to lighting design.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 313.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 414 - Theatre Business Practices


    Examination of the theories and approaches to business management in the theatre as well as practical application of those theories discussed including budgeting, promoting and producing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 314; THTR 101 recommended.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 416 - Advanced Costume Design


    Exploration and execution of complete designs of costumes for the modern theatre with emphasis on the development of the design concept and interpretation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 316, THTR 382, THTR 383.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 420 - Advanced Theatre Design and Portfolio Development


    Exploration and project execution of complete design paper project including all supporting technical and research materials leading to a final presentation of designer portfolio.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 212; and one from THTR 411, THTR 413, THTR 416
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 428 - Topics in Theatrical Performance


    The in-depth exploration of an individual playwright or group of playwrights, or performance genre such as devising, opera, theatre and community, or theatre for social change. Courses will be taught as seminar only and/or combination seminar plus lab. Credits vary from three to four dependent on course offered. Repeatable under separate topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 222 or THTR 228.
    Credits: 3 or 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 450 - Theatre for Youth II


    Advanced techniques in youth theatre. Each student selects and prepares a script for performance for and/or by youth.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 350.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 452 - Secondary Theatre Techniques


    Exploration of techniques and curriculum for use in secondary theatre classrooms. Creation of lesson plans and projects aimed specifically for theatre students. This course has a required academic Service-Learning component.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 351; acting and directing courses strongly recommended.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 455 - Advanced Production and Design


    Directly supervised practice in theatre design/large group leadership. Students work as collaborators in scenic, lighting, costume, sound, makeup, property design, set dressing, technical direction or stage management. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 355 and permission of Instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 460 - Acting Studio III: Style - Shakespeare


    Continued refinement of skills and techniques presented in Acting Studio II, adding the physical, vocal and emotional styles of performing Shakespeare plays.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition and permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 461 - Acting Studio III: Personal Performance


    Continued refinement of skills and techniques introduced in previous studios, with special emphasis on individual acting problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition and permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 462 - Advanced Acting Topics


    Students study specific advanced acting techniques and styles and apply them directly through production performance. Repeatable with different topics up to a maximum of 10 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition and permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 463 - Audition Preparation


    Preparation of several contrasting monologues and development of specific performance skills to best demonstrate the varied talents of the individual actor in an audition format. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition and permission of instructor.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • THTR 464 - Movement Studio III: Advanced Suzuki/Viewpoints


    An advanced exploration of the Suzuki and Viewpoints actor training movement systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition and permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 465 - Summer Stock II


    Offered only summer quarter. Contact director of theatre for details. Repeatable once.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Written permission of director of Summer Stock. Offered only summer quarter.
    Credits: 1-15
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 470 - Play Direction II


    Producing and directing a one-act play for public performance; special emphasis on working with the actor.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 314, THTR 370; 30 hours in the major and permission of instructor
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 471 - Advanced Directing Projects


    Individualized practicum in directing for the stage. Repeatable up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 470
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 480 - Devising Production


    Students devise an original work for the main stage theatre season through phases of research, creation, and development. All students write, design, and perform the piece.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Audition Course - Permission of Instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 485 - Dramatic Writing Workshop


    Opportunity for disciplined expression in writing for stage, film, television or other media. May be repeated under separate topics to a maximum of 12 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 384 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • THTR 495 - Internship


    Qualified third- and fourth-year students may apply to apprentice with theatre companies, performing arts agencies or producing organizations. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Junior status or above and permission of Chair.
    Credits: 1-12
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • THTR 496 - Senior Project


    Capstone course demonstrating accomplishment in the departmental concentration.

    Credits: 1-4
    Grade Mode: Letter

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • WGSS 211 - Introduction to Women Studies


    Introduction to the issues, questions, conceptual frameworks and methods basic to a study of human societies, their institutions and cultural artifacts from a perspective that comprehends women’s experience.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • WGSS 212 - Feminist Theory and Expression


    This course will engage students in critical thinking, reading and writing about multicultural and global perspectives that women have developed from a feminist consciousness. Class material may include oral, written, and visual texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101; 30 credits.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: CCOM
  
  • WGSS 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • WGSS 311 - American Women Studies: 1620-1850


    Women’s role in American society from colonial times to the mid-19th century, with attention to differences of race and class. Emphasis on changing sex roles for both women and men as a result of changes in the structure of the family, immigration, urbanization, expansion of the frontier, education, religion, development of the nation and industrialization.

    Prerequisites & Notes: HIST 103 or 104 or ENG 216 or other WGSS course.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • WGSS 313 - American Women Studies: 1850-Present


    Factors influencing the female gender role as it changed in the last century and a half from the ‘Cult of True Womanhood’ to the ‘New Woman’ to the ‘Feminine Mystique’ to the ‘Liberated Woman.’ Emphasis on the impact of changing modes of American capitalism; women’s efforts for equal rights and social reform; changing patterns of fertility; women’s increased participation in the work force; changes in women’s role in the domestic sphere.

    Prerequisites & Notes: HIST 103 or 104 or ENG 216 or other WGSS course.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • WGSS 314 - Global Women


    Introduces the concepts of transnational feminism. Examines the experiences of women in a global economy, explores the strategies women develop to resist global patriarchal structures, and to organize and mobilize globally.

    Prerequisites & Notes: WGSS 211 or four credits of 300-level Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • WGSS 315 - Issues of Women’s Movement


    Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 101, SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • WGSS 320 - Topics in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies


    Focus on special topics in women, gender, and sexuality studies. Readings and/or topic area to be determined by instructor. Repeatable up to 10 credits with different topics, including original course. May be taken only once for GUR credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes: WGSS 211 or instructor permission
    Credits: 3-5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • WGSS 331 - Studies in Gender Theory


    This course will examine gender theory, with varying emphases, including but not limited to feminist, queer, trans, intersectional and critical race theory. Repeatable with different topics up to 10 credits including original course. Also offered as ENG 331.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202 or WGSS 211
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • WGSS 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • WGSS 411 - Senior Project


    Projects serve as a capstone experience for minors and majors in which students demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge of subject matter and methodology. Students are encouraged to develop interdisciplinary research or field projects that gives them opportunity to put into practice the theories and skills they have been learning during the course of their study. Students are encouraged to develop project internships with women’s community organizations. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Completion of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies core.
    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • WGSS 453 - Women of the Global South


    Explores women’s economic, religious, political and familial roles through topics such as development and globalization, violence, and women’s movements. Student contributions to course topics emphasized through individual papers and group panel work. Also offered as ANTH 453.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Fifteen credits of 300-level Anthropology or related discipline; WGSS 211; ANTH 353 highly recommended; or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
 

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