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| THE100 |
Theatre Production Ensemble |
0.5 credit |
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This course is designed to provide students with practical experience in
the many facets of theatre production. Course members audition and
interview for performance and production staff positions. Course may be
repeated. (1/2 credit)
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| THE101 |
Mass Media and Society |
4 credits |
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Examines the historical development, organization and structure of the
mass media in contemporary society, as well as related issues and
problems. Suggests Christian perspectives on use of and participation in
the mass media. Cross-referenced in communication studies. (4 credits)
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| THE111 |
Public Speaking |
2 credits |
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(general education option under speech) This course emphasizes the
improvement of public speech habits and the development of proficiency in
the organization and presentation of ideas. (2 credits)
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| THE112 |
Performance Studies |
4 credits |
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An introduction to the use of performance as a means of interpreting,
analyzing and celebrating literature, and as a tool for experiencing
cultural diversity and enacting social change. By providing training in
the principles and techniques of performing various genres of literature
before an audience, this course seeks to expand students' understanding
of the relationships between text and performer, performer and audience,
and written and oral forms of literature. Assignments include solo and
group performances from poetry, narrative fiction and oral history. (4
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| THE113 |
Theatre as a Fine Art |
4 credits |
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(general education option under fine arts) A survey course dealing with
theatre as an art form, which emphasizes its history, literature and
production techniques. Does not count toward a major or minor. (4 credits)
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| THE114 |
Stagecraft |
2 credits |
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A practical course which introduces students to the organization, skills
and materials necessary for mounting a stage production. (2 credits)
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| THE130 |
Introduction to Design |
2 credits |
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An introduction to the concepts of design necessary to approach, create
and critically evaluate a theatrical performance environment. Study of
the processes of script analysis, design research and communication.
Breakdown of aspects and elements that define the most commonly held
principles of scenery, costume, lighting and sound design. (2 credits)
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| THE133 |
Ballet |
1 credit |
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A study of the form and techniques of ballet. Dance courses may be
repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits. (1 credit)
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| THE135 |
Jazz Dance |
1 credit |
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A study of the form and techniques of jazz dance. Emphasis will be on the
integration of modern musical performance. Dance courses may be repeated
up to a maximum of 4 credits. (1 credit)
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| THE206 |
Playwriting: The One-Act |
2 credits |
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| THE215 |
Acting |
4 credits |
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A study of the theoretical framework of the craft of acting. (4 credits)
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| THE226 |
Scene Design |
2 credits |
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| THE227 |
Introduction to Lighting Design |
2 credits |
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| THE230 |
Costume Design |
2 credits |
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A study of methods and approaches to costume design for the theatre.
Prerequisite: THE130. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| THE240 |
Argument and Debate |
2 credits |
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This course provides both written and oral advanced training in the art
of negotiation, mediation and debate to better prepare students for
future environments in which good and ethical use of argumentation (both
written and verbal) are needed. Students learn to use critical-thinking
on a very high level and will understand that the best argumentation
acknowledges different points of view, avoids personal prejudices and
carefully evaluates the evidence and assumptions used in argumentation.
Students will prepare cases, learn note taking and listening and argue
with a partner in parliamentary style debates. Prerequisites:
Theatre/Speech 111 and English 184 or ACT English score of 30 or above.
(2 credits)
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| THE260 |
Drama Ministries Ensemble |
0.5 credit |
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A performance group emphasizing preparation of scripts for presentation
in worship services and worship-related settings. Members are chosen by
audition. Course may be repeated. (1/2 credit)
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| THE305 |
Story and Worship |
4 credits |
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This course examines drama within worship, as well as the drama of
worship, including the study of liturgical drama, story-formed worship
and worship leadership. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| THE308 |
Methods of Teaching Secondary English and Speech |
2 credits |
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A study and practice of methods for teaching English and speech in high
school and junior high school. Topics include language and language
learning, composition, oral language, planning, curriculum and
assessment. Does not count toward a major or minor. Cross-referenced in
English. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| THE312 |
Directing |
4 credits |
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Beginning directors review the guiding principles of theatrical art and
then apply these to script selection, development of a prompt script, and
the complete rehearsal process. Each student prepares a short play for
public performance. Prerequisites: Theatre/Speech 113 and 215 or
permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| THE315 |
Acting: Scene Work |
4 credits |
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Students perform scenes from classical, modern and contemporary
literature. Emphasis is placed on script analysis. Prerequisite:
Theatre/Speech 215. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| THE328 |
Advanced Lighting Design |
2 credits |
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An opportunity to apply the basic skills, technology and artistic
principles of lighting design to script response, visual research and
creative exploration. The capstone experience of the course will be for
students to design lighting for a mounted one act play. Prerequisites:
THE130 and 227. (2 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| THE343 |
History and Theory I |
4 credits |
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A study of the development of the history and theory of theatre from its
origins through the neoclassical period. (4 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| THE344 |
History and Theory II |
4 credits |
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A study of the development of the history and theory of the theatre from
the English Restoration through the postmodern era. (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| THE365 |
Acting for the Camera |
3 credits |
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Study and practice of acting skills and techniques in front of cameras
using scenes from television, film, commercials and industrial scripts.
Course also includes sections on audition techniques and the business of
acting. Cross-referenced in communication studies. Prerequisite: Theatre
215, Communication Studies 202, or permission of instructor. (3 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| THE398 |
Directed Study |
2-4 credits |
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| THE405 |
Practicum in Christian Theatre |
2 credits |
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A theatre laboratory experience using drama in a Christian context.
Prerequisites: theatre major and a career concentration in Christian
theatre ministries. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. (2 credits)
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| THE406 |
Topics in Dramatic Literature |
2 credits |
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Specific subject matter of this course will vary from semester to
semester, but will focus on the study of dramatic literature from one
genre or one playwright or one geographical area or one theme/value. The
course will be designed to welcome both majors and non-majors. The course
may be taken more than once as long as the topic of study is different.
Prerequisite: Theatre/Speech 113. (2 credits)
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| THE407 |
Playwriting: The Full-Length |
4 credits |
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This continuation of the study of playwriting focuses on the challenges
of the long form. The course includes the processes of writing according
to classic structural principles, rewriting, formatting and submitting
plays for publication. Prerequisite: THE206 or permission of
instructor. (4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| THE417 |
Internship |
6-8 credits |
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(4 credits may apply toward the major)
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| THE465 |
Selected Topics in Theatre and Speech |
2-4 credits |
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This course will focus on various issues of theatre and speech that are
not covered in current course offerings. Possible topics might include:
auditioning; stage management; musical theatre; contemporary theatre
since 1967; specific genres (comedy, tragedy, theatre of the absurd,
Greek, etc.); theatre as social criticism; ethnic theatre; theatre as
historical documentary. May be taken more than once, provided a
different topic is studied. (2-4 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| THE499 |
Honors Research |
2-4 credits |
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