view of a variety of dance forms such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and musical theatre dance while fine tuning the body, building cardio-vascular health and giving each participant a sense of well being. Prerequisite: THE 122 or PED 122 or permission of instructor. (Same as PED 282) THE 340 PLAYWRIGHTING WORKSHOP / 3 credits An intensive writing workshop exploring the art of writing a play. Students will learn the art of rewriting, as well as the art of writing a play. Prerequisite THE 101 or permission of instructor. THE 343 ADVANCED DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR THEATRE / 3 credits The course explores style and form in set, lighting, and costume design as dictated by plays chosen from a range of historical periods and differing points of view. Practical application of design principles of is emphasized. Prerequisites: THE 101, THE 201 & 202 and THE 243. THE 353 PRINCIPLES OF DIRECTING / 3 credits The process of directing for the stage through the study of script analysis and the presentation in class of scenes from plays directed by the student. Prerequisites: THE 101, 210, 212, and 232. THE 360 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA / 3 credits Students will learn the techniques of acting used in film, episodic television and television commercials. These techniques can be used to create video resumes, commercials for businesses, law practices and short films for websites. Prerequisite: THE 232. THE 382 SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE / 3 credits Study of selected topics in theatre. Prerequisites will vary. HIS 383 WORLD THEATRE HISTORY / 3 credits A survey of world theatre from its ritualistic beginnings to the present day. It will include readings of selected plays from world cultures. Prerequisite: THE 101 or HIS 201 (same as THE 383). THE 399 THEATRE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSE: Variable topics / 1 credit Studies of varying topics in theatre, including a 2-week Nichols trip. Prerequisites will vary depending upon course topic. THE 401 MODERN DRAMA / 3 credits The seminar examines Western playwrights from George Buchner (1835) to the present through reading and discussion. The seminar will vary from a survey to a concentration on selected playwrights. Prerequisites: THE 383 or ENG 290 or ENG 291. THE 410, 412 SENIOR PRACTICUM I & II / 2 credits each Advanced level of focus on a specific area of theatre: acting, directing, design/technical to be applied to the fall and spring Harlequin Theatre production. Area of focus to be determined in consultation between student and faculty. Prerequisites: THE 201, 202, 210, 212, 232. THE 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY / variable credit Directed study in special areas of theatre. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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