THRE 310 ADVANCED DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE Selected topics in advanced design and technology with emphasis on contemporary skills and techniques. Prerequisite: 210. Three semester hours. THRE 315 ADVANCED DIRECTING FOR THE STAGE Application of the techniques for directing introduced in 215; includes preparation of a one-act play or excerpt from a full-length play for presentation. Prerequisite: 215. Three semester hours. THRE 320 THEATRE HISTORY I (WC) Survey of world theatre from its origins to the Restoration; emphasis on major periods, typical plays, important personages, and major architectural and production techniques. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Written Communication in the disciplines. Three semester hours. THRE 321 THEATRE HISTORY II (ER) Study of world theatre from the Restoration to the present; emphasis on major periods, typical plays, important personages, and major architectural and production techniques. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Ethical Reasoning in the disciplines. Three semester hours. THRE 325 INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING (ENGLISH 325X) Introduction to the major components of writing for the stage; emphasis on dramatic action, character, and dialogue; tools and techniques of playwriting; focus on the imagination and creativity of the student through the development of the one-act play. Three semester hours. THRE 335 MUSICAL THEATRE Survey history of musical theatre; emphasis on practical application of styles, periods, movement, dance, acting, voice, and interpretation; special emphasis on the American musical.This course satisfies the Modes of Inquiry requirement for Artistic Expression. Three semester hours. THRE 340 AUDITIONS Preparation for professional auditions. Strategies, audition techniques, examination of all aspects of acting as a career, and individualized coaching. One to three semester hours. THRE 350 SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE Topics for advanced study in theatre, chosen by the department in response to needs and interests of students. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. One to four semester hours. THRE 360X SHAKESPEARE (ENGLISH 360) THRE 400 SENIOR PROJECT Individually designed program of study developed in consultation with faculty in the department. Prerequisite: majors or minors in their senior year; departmental permission. Two semester hours. THRE 402 THEATRE PRACTICUM Training in acting, set design, construction, costumes and props, makeup, lighting, house managing, sound performance, and other stage production needs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. One half to three semester hours credit for each practicum, maximum credit of six semester hours per academic year. May be repeated for credit. THRE 415 THE BUSINESS OF THEATRE Understanding not-for-profit arts organizations and organizational structures; focus on personnel, unions, audience development, fund-raising, artistic mission, volunteer support, and fiscal control. Three semester hours. THRE 460 INDEPENDENT STUDY Advanced research in a specific area of theatre under the supervision of a faculty member in the department. Prerequisite: departmental permission. Three semester hours.
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