Courses
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ThA 100: Solo Performance
3 cr.
Principles of performance studies with emphasis on critical analysis of literature and basic performance skills.
Prerequisite: Com 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 101: Stagecraft
3 cr.
An introduction to the various crafts of dramatic production: Scenery, props, lighting and makeup. Special emphasis is placed upon tools and techniques of stagecraft.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 105: Theatre History & Literature I
3 cr.
A history of theatre from Antiquity through the 18th century with a special emphasis on the relationship between text and performance.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:00–2:15 | FA219 |
ThA 200: Voice & Articulation
3 cr.
An integrated workshop approach to the study and development of the speaking voice in the contexts of performance and oral communication. Special emphasis on relaxation, breathing, resonance, vocal quality, articulation and projection.
Prerequisite: Com 101.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | PHALL |
| 3 | TTH | 1:00–2:15 | FA322 |
ThA 201: Scene Design
2 cr.
An introduction to the principles and elements of design and their relationship to scene design for the stage. Students study basic theory of scene design, complete exercises in conceiving and rendering designs, and present designs in a production meeting setting.
Prerequisites: DP 100 or DP 105 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 9:00–9:50 | PH 1 |
ThA 202: Lighting Design
2 cr.
An introduction to the principles and elements of design and their relationship to stage lighting. Students study basic theory of stage lighting, complete exercises in conceiving and executing light plots, and present designs in a lighting lab.
Prerequisites: DP 100 or DP 105 Prerequisite.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 203: Costume Design
2 cr.
An introduction to the principles and elements of design and their relationship to stage costumes. Students study basic theory of costume; complete exercises in conceiving and rendering designs; present designs in a production meeting setting; and learn about equipment, techniques and materials.
Prerequisites: DP 100 or DP 105 Prerequisite.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 205: Theatre History & Literature II
3 cr.
A history of theatre of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with a special emphasis on the relationship between text and performance.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 225: Appreciation of Theatre & Film
2 cr.
A general survey of the theatre and film with an emphasis on giving the student a biblical perspective of the history, literature, and practices of drama and film in our culture. Not applicable to a major in Theatre Arts.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 8:00–8:50 | FA101 |
| 2 | TTH | 2:00–2:50 | FA101 |
ThA 300: Stage Directing
3 cr.
The theory and principles of directing for the stage, including practical application in directing scenes from various plays.
Prerequisites: DP 100 or DP 105 Prerequisite.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 305: Design Collaboration Practicum
1 cr.
Students will execute designs for a production as part of a design team. Emphasis on developing collaboration skills.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 306: Acting
3 cr.
Internal and external techniques of acting as well as theory and practice in the art of creating a character for the stage.
Prerequisite: Com 101.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | RHALL |
ThA 307: Theatre Practicum I
1 cr.
Practical experience either in a role on stage or in a behind-the-scenes stagecraft assignment in a campus production.
Prerequisites: ThA 101, ThA 300, or ThA 306 Prereq.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 308: Theatre Practicum II
1 cr.
Practical experience either in a role on stage or in a behind-the-scenes stagecraft assignment in a campus production.
Prerequisite: ThA 307.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 310: Stage Movement
2 cr.
Beginning stage movement for the performer. Emphasis on period movements, alignment, flexibility, gesture and body composition, and physical characterization.
Prerequisites: ThA 100 or ThA 306 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:00–1:50 | RHALL |
ThA 317: Playwriting
3 cr.
Foundations of playwriting with lab work in monologue, scenes and one-act plays.
Prerequisites: CW 212 or DP 100 or DP 105.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 401: Portfolio Preparation
1 cr.
Guided preparation for the Theatre Arts' major as he/she prepares a culminating project and presentation of an academic portfolio.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ThA 402: Senior Portfolio
1 cr.
Guided preparation for the Theatre Arts' major as he/she presents a columinating project and portfolio.
Prerequisite: ThA 401.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ThA 407: Christian Drama Internship
1 cr.
Students will write, direct or design as part of a theatrical event sponsored by a Christian ministry, church or school group.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ThA 410: Staging Literature
3 cr.
Adaptation, direction and group performance of poetry, narrative fiction and compiled scripts.
Prerequisites: ThA 105 or ThA 100 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | PHALL |
ThA 413: Drama in Ministry
2 cr.
Discussion of the history, literature, philosophy and current trends in Christian theatre. Emphasis on development of a personal philosophy of ministry in the dramatic arts.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 600: Theories of Theatre & Performance
3 cr.
A survey of seminal theatre theories and performance techniques, with an emphasis on the writings of Aristotle, Konstantin Stanislavski, Bertolt Brecht, Artaud, Grotowski, and Peter Brook. Application will be made to current trends in theatrical and performance theory with a special emphasis on the nature and application of a Christian missional event.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 2:25–3:40 | RHALL |
ThA 601: Theatre History Survey
3 cr.
A historical, political, and theoretical survey of touchstone theatrical events. Special emphasis will be given to the nature of dramatic action and the relationship between live events and audiences in a given cultural and historical context.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 602: Playwriting
3 cr.
An examination of narrative theory and historical and contemporary trends in dramatic structures coupled with the creation of original full-length plays written in various styles all culminating in workshopped, laboratory productions.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:00–2:15 | RHALL |
ThA 603: Stage Directing
3 cr.
An exploration and application of core tenants of directing for the stage, with an emphasis given to collaboration, working with new texts, handling style, and visionary, entrepreneurial leadership.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 604: Acting
3 cr.
Advanced analysis and creation of performance analogues within a Stanislavski framework; a special emphasis on plays with poetic languages. Students will explore a variety of styles and their relationship to core acting principles.
Prerequisite: ThA 306.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 605: Theatre Arts Practicum
1 cr.
A practical examination of theatrical collaborative skills. Class discussions and projects culminate in a public performance event or theatrical artifact. Special attention will be given to theatrical events in a specific cultural context.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 5:00–5:50 | TBA |
ThA 606: Theatre Arts Practicum
1 cr.
A practical examination of theatrical collaborative skills. Class discussions and projects culminate in a public performance event or theatrical artifact. Special attention will be given to theatrical events in a specific cultural context.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ThA 607: Principles of Collaborative Design
3 cr.
A critical exploration and examination of fundamental principles for theatrical design in a collaborative ensemble setting with practical application made to a "poor theatre" context culminating in organic theatre designs for a variety of spaces and texts.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 608: Contemporary Narrative Performance
3 cr.
An examination of a variety of performance techniques, approaches, and conventions of narrative that have contributed to the formation of contemporary performance theory and practice. Performance approaches from the one-person show to performance art will be studied. The course will provide the student with the opportunity to critically engage performance traditions through workshop and polished performance, discussion and analysis, and extend discoveries to a variety of theatre applications.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 609: Experimental Adaptation
3 cr.
Examination of and practice in adapting a variety of sources for live, dramatic performance.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 610: Theories of Directing
3 cr.
An examination of major theatre theory with application made to a variety of directing styles and contexts and actor training. Practical application made with actors in workshopped scenes.
This course is not offered this academic year.
ThA 611: ThA Thesis Project
1 cr.
Within the context of an ensemble, individual and collaborative coaching is given in support of thesis projects in performance, directing, or writing for the stage. Students will examine a survey of relevant historical and theoretical work as well as make application of ideas to a live event.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ThA 612: ThA Thesis Project
1 cr.
Within the context of an ensemble, individual and collaborative coaching is given in support of thesis projects in performance, directing, or writing for the stage. Students will examine a survey of relevant historical and theoretical work as well as make application of ideas to a live event.
No sections offered in the fall semester…