Survey of theatre arts; lectures, with lab experience available. Note: Students may not take both THEA 115 and this class. F, S GE-6 CD-Related
Performance scenes and exercises for the beginner. F, S GE-6
Acting in a Mainstage or approved production. Pre: Consent F, S GE-11
Work on stage or house management, or public relations. Pre: Consent F, S GE 11
Work on stage crew in a Mainstage production. Pre: Consent F, S GE-11
Work on costume crew in a Mainstage production. Pre: Consent F, S GE-11
Work on lighting crew in a Mainstage production. Pre: Consent F, S GE-11
Work on sound crew in a Mainstage production. Pre: Consent F, S GE-11
Performance scenes and acting exercises for the beginning theatre major. Pre: Consent F
A basic investigation of the theatrical arts of acting, directing, design and playwrighting through active learning. Every student will obtain hands-on experience both in the classroom and working on MSU productions. Note: Students may not take both THEA 100 and this class. F, S GE-6, 11
Instructs the student through a series of dance exercises in body alignment, breathing and coordination. The student will gain a basic knowledge of dance vocabulary. Pre: Consent F CD-Core
Fundamentals of beginning jazz dance techniques. S GE-11 CD-Core
Fundamentals of beginning jazz dance techniques explored through Afro-Caribbean historical underpinnings. ALT-F CD-Core
Fundamentals of beginning ballet techniques. F GE-11
Fundamentals of tap dance techniques utilized in musical theatre. S GE-11
Fundamentals of beginning modern dance technique and improvisation. F GE-11
Performing in a Mainstage dance production. Pre: Consent F, S
Introduction to the various career opportunities directly in or appertaining to the theatrical arts. Pre: THEA 100 ALT-F
The process of character structuring through script analysis and scene work. Pre: THEA 110 or consent F
The development of a repertoire of audition pieces to increase the ability to perform with confidence on short notice. Pre: THEA 110 or consent. S
Expanding jazz dance technique moving into musical theatre dance combinations. Pre: THEA 123 or consent. GE-11 CD-Core F
Cross-cultural survey of dance with emphasis on historical, social, and anthropological dimensions. Including the interface of dance with race, gender and class. Pre: THEA 125, 126 or 128 ALT-S GE-8 CD-Core
Expanding ballet technique with emphasis on longer and more complex adagio, petite allegro, and grand allegro sections. Pre: THEA 126 or consent S GE-11
Expanding tap dance techniques including advanced combinations utilized in musical theatre. Pre: THEA 127 or consent F GE-11 CD-Core
Expanding modern dance technique with emphasis on center floor combinations and longer, more complex travelings combinations. Pre: THEA 128 or consent. S GE-11
Acquiring a fundamental understanding of dance/movement element skills, and applying these concepts to the pre-school through elementary school curriculum. Pre: THEA 101 and consent. F, S GE-11
Introduction to the theory and practice of directing for the theatre. Pre: THEA 100 or 101 or 110 F
Introduction to the concepts, process, and practices of theatrical scenic, lighting, and costume design including script analysis and historical overviews. Pre: THEA 100 SAH
Fundamental concepts of technical theatre; an overview of basic stagecraft, costuming, lighting, and sound in the contemporary theatre. Pre: THEA 100 S
Introduction to theory and practice of construction techniques used in theatre. Pre: THEA 100 ALT-F
Theory and techniques in stage costume construction. Pre: THEA 100 S
Theory and practical laboratory work in stage makeup applications. Pre: Consent F
Exposes K-12 teachers to a practical methodology of applying stage makeup. Pre: Consent F
The study of lighting technology and its effect on lighting design. Pre: THEA 100 F
The study of sound technology and its effect on sound design. Pre: THEA 100 F
A survey of literature, artists and performances with specific regard to the theatre of diversity including, but not restricted to: Feminist Theatre, Gay and Lesbian Theatre, African American Theatre, Asian American Theatre, Hispanic Theatre, etc. ALT-S GE-1C, 6, 7 CD-Core
Pre: Consent F, S
Work on the actual mounting and performance of a touring theatrical production. Pre: Consent S
Technical work and/or acting in summer theatre productions. Pre: Consent, Sum
A considerable production responsibility which utilizes skills in script analysis, actor coaching, design coordination and general production management. Pre: Consent F,S
A considerable production responsibility dealing with the preparation and performance of a major acting role. Pre: Consent F, S
Special assignments in stage management, house, and/or concessions management, public relations or related areas. Pre: Consent F, S
Preparation and execution of a major scene design assignment. Requires a design and construction schedule, preliminary and final design concepts, and necessary drafting details. Pre: Consent F, S
A considerable production responsibility dealing with some technical aspect including technical drawings, budget management, or construction techniques. Pre: Consent F, S
Full and assistant costume design assignments for theatre productions. Pre: Consent F, S
The construction of costumes for theatre productions. Pre: Consent F, S
Preparation and execution of a major lighting design assignment. Requires a design with appropriate schedules, supervision of hanging, focusing and cues. Pre: Consent F, S
Preparation and execution of a major sound design assignment including all sound effects, reinforcement and amplification. Pre: Consent F, S
Study of dance making, dance structure, dance accompaniment, and dance criticism through the creation of dance works. Pre: THEA 125, 126, and 228 ALT-F
Exploration of teaching creative dance and dramatics in the K-12 setting. Pre: THEA 121, 128 ALT-S
Advanced modern dance technique with emphasis on performance skills, elevation and turns. Pre: THEA 228 F, S
Individualized teaching experience of dance in the private or public sector. ALT-S
Introductory survey of American Musical Theatre history and repertoire, as well as performance techniques for the singing actor. Pre: Consent ALT-F
Study and exercises in vocal development emphasizing the demands of stage speech. Pre: THEA 210 or consent ALT-F
Continuation of Theatre Speech I. Pre: THEA 412 ALT-S
A study and practice of vocal dialects most often used in performance. Pre: THEA 210 ALT-S
Advanced scene studies with a focus on analysis and the varied approaches to developing motivations. Pre: THEA 210
The development of individual performance craft and advanced acting methodologies. Pre: THEA 210 ALT-F
Advanced scene studies in classical and stylized dramatic literature. Pre: THEA 210 ALT-S
Development of performance craft for the media. Pre: THEA 210 ALT-F, ALT-S
Pedagogy of ballet, modern, jazz and creative dance techniques. Includes rhythmic analysis, dance accompaniment and simulated teaching, and practicum situations. Applies to secondary through college-age populations. Pre: Consent ALT-S
Specialized training in a variety of physical techniques. Pre: Consent ALT-F
An exploration of basic skills involved in unarmed combat and a variety of historical weapons systems with primary emphasis on theatricality and safety. Pre: Consent F
This course represents a culminating experience for all dance minors. Individually paced and directed, this project can take either choreographic or written (academic) form. Periodic meetings will occur between student and instructor to assess progress. Pre: Completion of all dance minor requirements. S
Exposes students to the functions of theatre managers through case studies, discussions, practical application and readings. Pre: THEA 235 ALT-S
Advanced studies in script analysis, actor psychology and staging techniques culminating in performance projects with critical analysis. Pre: THEA 235 S
Development of techniques and skills in the creation of scenery. Pre: THEA 252 or consent F
Refinement of model building and drawing skills in theatrical design. Pre: THEA 440 S
Provides information on materials and techniques of scenic painting with a large amount of lab time for experimentation with technique. Pre: THEA 252 or consent ALT-F
Enhances the advanced theatre studentÕs ability to show complex elements of a theatrical design in a clear manner using accepted theatrical drafting methods. Pre: THEA 255 or consent ALT-F
Explores all facets of technical direction, construction techniques, and project management. Pre: THEA 252 and 255 ALT-F
Theory and techniques in costume design and execution. Pre: THEA 252 or consent F
Advanced costume design theory and techniques. Pre: THEA 460 ALT-S
Survey of costume history from ancient Egypt to 1900. Pre: Consent S
Practical application of advanced make-up techniques. Pre: THEA 265 ALT-S
The study of lighting equipment, usage, techniques and stage lighting design. Pre: THEA 252 ALT-F, ALT-S
Solving particular lighting design challenges. Pre: THEA 470 ALT-S
Production and sound effects, electronic sound reinforcement of live performance, choice and operation of sound equipment, as well as basic music styles and terminology. Pre: THEA 252 S
Survey of theatrical history from its origins to 1700. Pre: THEA 100 ALT-S
Survey of theatrical history from 1700 to the present. Pre: THEA 100 ALT-S
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