THE - Theatre Courses

THE 100 Technical Theatre Lab
1-3 credits
THE 100 provides students with safety training for working with equipment used for technical theatre, as well as hands-on experience in one or all of the following areas: stage lighting, set construction, stage properties, costuming and makeup.

THE 104 Basic Costume and Apparel Construction
3 credits
THE 104 provides students with training in cutting and sewing techniques, as well as knowledge of fabric types, qualities, uses, and cleaning.

THE 105 Introduction to Theatre Arts
3 credits
THE 105 includes discussions, workshops, and lectures designed to discover, analyze and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism and theory.

THE 109 Basics of Pattern Drafting
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 104 or permission of instructor.
THE 109 provides students with basic techniques in pattern drafting. Techniques will include   exploring computer design as well as traditional drafting methods.

THE 111 Acting I
3 credits
THE 111 covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and script analysis. The course includes practical application through classroom performance.

THE 112 Acting II
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 111 or permission of instructor.
THE 112 continues to explore basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and intermediate script analysis. The course includes practical application through classroom performance.

THE 116 Technical Theatre
3 credits
THE 116 introduces hands-on methods of constructing and painting scenery and properties and operating stage lighting. Students also learn the proper procedures of using shop equipment and serving on stage crews.

THE 120 Drafting for the Performing Arts
3 credits
Prerequisites: THE 116 or permission of instructor.
THE 120 teaches students to apply basic drafting techniques to various performing arts applications and venues such as ground and lighting plots for stage, film, dance and music. Other projects will include design layouts, working, detailed and isometric drawings. Attention will be given to drawing symbols, notations, dimensions and blueprint reading.

THE 125 Individual Singing Lessons for Musical Theater
0.5 credit
THE 125 focuses on basic vocal technique including breath support, belt technique, diction, body alignment, expressive communication, stage presence and microphone techniques. Various repertoire and styles are explored. The course includes a final performance before an invited audience.

THE 126 Auditioning for Musical Theater
3 credits
THE 126 builds a confident, talented and exciting audition. The course includes a mock video taped audition, and covers resumes, head shots, repertoire choices, stage fright, 16-bar audition and dressing for success. This course is presented in conjunction with producers from regional theaters providing valuable feedback for the participants.

THE 131 Theatre Production I
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 111, THE 112, or permission of instructor.
THE 131 allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available.

THE 132 Theatre Production II
3 credits
Prerequisites: ENG 060, REA 090, THE 111, THE 112, or permission of instructor.
THE 132 allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available.

THE 135 Stage Makeup I
2 credits
THE 135 covers makeup design and application techniques. Techniques include basic corrective, character, old age, and fantasy application.

THE 136 Stage Makeup II
2 credits
Prerequisite: THE 135
THE 136 continues to explore theatrical makeup design and application techniques. In addition, prosthetics, hair design and other more advanced applications will be explored.

THE 140 Stage Dialects
1 credit
THE 140 teaches students to develop skills in nine dialects and accents.

THE 141 Improvisation I
1 credit
THE 141 helps students learn improvisation skills for performance and character development. Emphasis is placed on "Second City" style of improvisation.

THE 142 Improvisation II
1 credit
Prerequisite: THE 141, THE 111 or permission of instructor.
THE 142 helps students continue developing improvisation skills learned in THE 141. Exercises are more advanced and difficult. Level of instruction is appropriate for experienced and/or advanced actors.

THE 143 Basic Acting Technique
1 credit
THE 143 offers scene work and acting exercises for people with little or no training or experience in the theatre. The Stanislavski System of character analysis and development is stressed.

THE 144 Scene Study
1 credit
Prerequisite: THE 143, THE 111 or permission of instructor.
THE 144 emphasizes the Stanislavski approach. Students will explore acting skills through advanced material, including avant garde and classical.

THE 145 Audition Techniques
1 credit
Prerequisite: THE 143 or THE 144, or THE 111 or permission of instructor.
THE 145 focuses on the selection and preparation of audition materials, including prepared monologues, cold readings and improvisation techniques. The basics of resume preparation are also discussed.

THE 151 Stagecraft I
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 116 or permission of the instructor.
THE 151 focuses upon fundamental theories and construction of flats, platforms, stair units, soft scenery and other aspects of stagecraft.

THE 152 Production Stage Management I
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 116 or permission of the instructor.
THE 152 focuses on the basics of stage management, including making a stage manager's book, organizational methods and protocols of production, calling cues in production and personnel relationships and responsibilities.

THE 165 The Costume and Fashion Industry
3 credits
THE 165 provides students with an overview of the Theatre Costume and Fashion industries. Students will be introduced to many facets of both industries providing information that will assist in making career choices.

THE 200 Paint, Draw, Render, Model Techniques
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 105 or permission of instructor.
THE 200 introduces art techniques that are needed specifically in theatrical design. Techniques will include painting, rendering of scenic, lighting, costume designs, and model construction techniques.

THE 210 Singing for Actors
3 credits
THE 210 allows students to explore and perform Musical Theatre songs. Students use a pedagogical approach to evaluate their vocal structure and formulate a systematized series of vocal and whole body exercises to develop and enhance their self-confidence and vocal instrument through in-class performance and variety show presentation.

THE 211 Development of Theatre I
3 credits
THE 211 surveys the history and evolution of drama from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and performance.

THE 212 Development of Theatre II
3 credits
THE 212 surveys the history and evolution of drama from the Renaissance to the present, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to the analysis of dramatic literature and performance.

THE 213 Intermediate Acting I
3 credits
THE 213 continues THE 112. Emphasis is on artistic concentration of voice and movement. A detailed character biography is required.

THE 214 Intermediate Acting II
3 credits
THE 214 emphasizes artistic concentration of voice and movement. Detailed character biography is required.   This course is a continuation of THE 213.

THE 215 Playwriting
3 credits
THE 215 gives students the opportunity to learn and practice playwriting techniques, thereby improving creative writing skills. Elements of dramatic structure dialogue, styles, and theatrical practices are emphasized.

THE 216 Theatre Lighting and Design
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 116 or permission of the instructor.
THE 216 focuses on the theory and practice of stage lighting. Topics include basic electrical theory, color theories, rigging and design of lighting for the performing arts.

THE 220 Directing I
3 credits
Prerequisite: Acting I or consent of instructor.
THE 220 covers basic techniques for stage directing in contemporary theatre. Topics to be covered include stage composition, script analysis, work with actors, and the collaborative role of the director.

THE 221 Set Design
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 116 or permission of instructor.
THE 221 emphasizes two-and three-dimensional drawings and designs and color theory. Basic methods of artistic analysis and coordinating with other creative personnel are included. Students construct 3-D models and a theatrical stage set.

THE 225 Sound Operation and Design (Pending approval in CCCNS)
2 credits
THE 225 will work to understand and apply fundamental processes required to create a conceptual sound design for a stage play.        

THE 230 Directing II
3 credits
Prerequisite: Directing I or permission of the instructor.
THE 230 continues to explore basic technique for stage directing in contemporary theatre. Subjects to be covered are stage composition, script analysis, work with actors, and the collaborative role of the director. Student will direct a one-act theatre piece for final project.

THE 231 Theatre Production III
3 credits
THE 231 allows students to continue to put into practice the theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage-managing and administration are available.

THE 232 Theatre Production IV
3 credits
Prerequisites: THE 111, THE 112 or faculty consent.
THE 232 allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available.

THE 235 Costume Shop Organization
2 credits
THE 235 explores the various aspects of a costume shop, including organizing stock, materials and budget management.

THE 237 History of Costumes and Fashion
3 credits
THE 237 provides an examination of the clothing and accessories used by humans around the world from Prehistoric to Modern times.

THE 240 Theater Voice and Diction
3 credits
THE 240 provides students with individual tutorials, which define, design and apply specific vocal techniques to abate singing and speech difficulties. Master class performances provide the opportunity to conjure the energy, charisma and stage command necessary for presentations.

THE 241 Stage Properties
3 credits
Prerequisite: THE 116 or permission of the instructor.
THE 241 offers the fundamentals of set dressing/stage properties theory and practice, including plot design, period style, set props, hand props, production paperwork and scene changes.

THE 245 Basic Costume Design and Construction
3 credits
Prerequisites: THE 106 and THE 108
THE 245 explores the basics of costume design and color theory. Construction techniques using regular and industrial sewing machines will be applied in constructing costumes and accessories. Students will be introduced to pattern drafting.

THE 260 Resume and Portfolio Development
1 credit
THE 270 will allow students to assemble a portfolio and resume for classroom presentation and job applications.

THE 275 Special Topics: Theatre
1-6 credits
THE 275 explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the named discipline.

THE 280 Internship (Field Education)
1-3 credits
THE 280 provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.

THE 284 Internship
1-6 credits
THE 284 provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.

THE 285 Independent Study
1 credit
THE 285 emphasizes structured and guided, individualized study that is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student.

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