THEA-1010 Theatre Appreciation
3 Credits
The examination of theatre as a performance art by the study of its origins through contemporary times, and how contemporary theatre practitioners approach their crafts. Performance not required.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0985 Introduction to College Literacies or appropriate score on English Placement Test, or departmental approval. Note: ENG-0980 Language Fundamentals I taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.
THEA-1430 Introduction to Scenery and Stagecrafts
3 Credits
Workshop in technical theatre to include scenery, lighting, costumes, properties and sound by classroom study and laboratory work. Interested students may be assigned to productions. Repeatable. No more than six credits may be applied to elective degree requirements.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OAH028.
THEA-1500 Acting I
3 Credits
Exploration of theory and practice of basic tools of acting: body movement, vocal production, and imagination. Introduction to character analysis, scene study and improvisation.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OAH027.
THEA-1510 Acting II
3 Credits
In-depth exploration of theory and application of basic techniques of acting: actors tools, improvisation, character analysis and scene analysis. Introduction to auditioning. Emphasis on refining imaginative, vocal and physical skills required for creating character.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1500 Acting I, or departmental approval: prior acting experience.
THEA-1520 Improvisation and Performance I
3 Credits
Synthesizes concept and technique through the direted practice of improvisational performance. Utilizes the communal/ensemble exercises provided in Spolin's 'Improvisation for the Theatre', to explore the seven aspects of spontaneity and create narrtive improvisations. Also explores concepts of character, behavior in envinroment, creating the who? what? and where? of dramatic sceens, creating from givn circumstances, and will involve themselves with the special problems of improvisation in performance. Course is primarily active and participatory in nature and culminates with a public performance based on this exploration and discovery.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
THEA-1540 Rehearsal and Performance
2 Credits
Practical experience for students accepted as cast members of College theatre production. May be repeated twice - no more than 4 credits to be applied to elective degree requirements.
Other Required Hours: Concentrated practice: 14 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval: by audition.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OAH025.
THEA-1550 Practicum in Technical Theatre
2 Credits
Practical experience in stage work in a department production or department approved special project. Emphasis on backstage assistant, carpentry, painting, design assistant, assistant stage manager, stage manager or assistant technical director. Repeatable. No more than four credits may be applied to elective degree requirements.
Other Required Hours: Concentrated practice: 14 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1430 Introduction to Scenery and Stagecrafts, or concurrent enrollment.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OAH026.
THEA-1600 Acting for the Camera I
3 Credits
Basic studio and on-location techniques, video performance training, and audio broadcast techniques to acquire mass media experience for use in professional settings or for personal advancement.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
THEA-2010 Script Analysis
3 Credits
Principles, theories and techniques of play script analysis for actor, director, designer, dramaturg, or playwright. Additional time required outside of class to attend at least two theatre productions over the length of the course.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1010 Theatre Appreciation.
OAN Approved: Transfer Assurance Guide OAH024.
THEA-2100 Arts Management
3 Credits
Introduction to principles and methods of management of arts and cultural institutions. Detailed study of organizational structures, funding and revenue, facilities scheduling and production, marketing, community relations and legal issues.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
THEA-2210 History of Theatre and Drama I
3 Credits
Emphasizes the historical and critical study of theatre and drama from its origins to the Renaissance. An overview of the development of the physical theatre, the evolution of dramatic presentations, and representative playwrights.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1010 Theatre Appreciation, or ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test to place into ENG-1010 College Composition I. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.
THEA-2220 History of Theatre & Drama II
3 Credits
Emphasizes the historical and critical study of theatre and drama from the Renaissance to present-day theatrical conventions. An overview of the development of the physical theatre, the evolution of dramatic presentations, and representative playwrights.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-2210 History of Theatre and Drama I, or departmental approval.
OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.
THEA-2400 Playwriting
3 Credits
Preparation and analysis of short scripts for the stage.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I or THEA-1010 Theatre Appreciation or departmental approval.
THEA-2450 Drafting for Theatre
3 Credits
Drafting techniques for theatre design and technology students. Topics include plans, elevations, sections, detailed drawings and light plots.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1430 Introduction to Scenery and Stagecrafts.
THEA-2500 Acting III
3 Credits
Advanced exploration and refinement of acting techniques as applied to various approaches to creating character. Refinement of audition technique. Focus on scene study and methods of characterization.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1510 Acting II, or departmental approval: prior acting experience.
THEA-2510 Acting IV
3 Credits
Application of scene analysis skills and methods of characterization to advanced scene styles. Consideration of period demands. Identification of individual approach to acting.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-2500 Acting III, or departmental approval: prior acting experience.
THEA-2520 Improvisation and Performance II
3 Credits
Synthesize concept and technique through the directed practice of long-form improvisational performance. Aplly the skills discovere din Improvisation and Performance to the creation of long-form narrtive structures. Develop an advanced improvisational ensemble that performs regularly before a public audience. Apply Spolin's seven aspects of spontaneity to create narrative improvisations from minimal given circumstances. Explore advanced forms of improvisation including musical improvisation, script development from improvisation, subject and incident specific performances and "Harolds". Course is primarily active and participatory in nature and reuqires participation in numberous public performances based on this exploration.l
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1520 Improvisation and Performance I.
THEA-2540 Advanced Rehearsal Performance
2 Credits
Advanced practical experience for students involved in a college theatre production as cast members or stage managers. May be repeated twice - no more than 4 credits to be applied to elective degree requirements.
Other Required Hours: Concentrated practice: 14 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1540 Rehearsal and Performance
THEA-2550 Advanced Practicum in Technical Theatre
2 Credits
Advanced practicual experience in state work in a department production or department approved special project. Emphasis in management of the following: offstate operation, carpentry, painting or set and lighting design. Title positions can include Assistant Stage Manager or Assistant Technical Director. Repeatable. No more than six credits may be applied to elective degree requirements.
Other Required Hours: Concentrated practice; 14 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1430 Introduction to Scenery and Stagecrafts.
THEA-2600 Acting for the Camera II
3 Credits
Video performance training leading to preparation of sample tapes, audition procedures and conduct, financial aspects of local and national market, director for camera, interaction and shot composition.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): THEA-1600 Acting for the Camera I, or departmental approval: prior experience.