Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

336 / THEATRE ARTS
THEA 121
Basic Stagecraft Lab
0 Semester Hours
A practical study of modern theatrical practice in a lab
format which provides hands-on work in the scene shop.
Corequisite: THEA 120.
Offered for Credit/No Credit only.
THEA 210
Scene Study and Presentation
3 Semester Hours
Concentrated approach to scene analysis and presentation.
Emphasis on further development and integration of
acting skills in voice, movement, interpretation, and
characterization for performance. (Fall)
Prerequisites: THEA 111 or equivalent experience, Theatre
Arts majors/minors only.
THEA 212
Genre Performance Workshop
3 Semester Hours
An intensive study of the vocal, physical, and textual
elements of selected styles and genres: Chekhov, Brecht,
Shakespeare, or musical theatre. (Spring)
Prerequisites: THEA 210 or consent of instructor, Theatre
Arts majors/minors only.
THEA 220
Introduction to Basic Scene, Lighting, and Costume
Design
3 Semester Hours
A practical study of the elements and principles inherent in
all modern theatrical design with the purpose of developing
the students’ awareness of and sensitivity to design in the
world around them.
Lab included.
THEA 221
Visual Communication 2D
3 Semester Hours
This course refines the sense of color and design begun in
earlier courses by enhancing students’ responsiveness to
visual form, organization, and structure. By learning basic
sketching and painting techniques in a variety of media,
this course examines methods and procedures for effective
communication and realization of visual concepts.
Prerequisite: THEA 220 or consent of instructor.
THEA 222
Visual Communication 3D
3 Semester Hours
Building on the lessons learned in THEA 221, this course
applies various sceno-graphic techniques used in the various
stages of planning and executing a setting for the theatre.
It seeks to bring together for the special use of drafting
techniques selected portions of descriptive geometry,
pattern making or developments from engineering drawing,
model construction, and the graphics of perspective.
Prerequisite: THEA 221 or consent of instructor.
THEA 225
Basic Stage Make-Up
2 Semester Hours
The art and application of stage make-up. Recommended
for acting students and cast members.
THEA 240
Western Theatre History and Literature I
3 Semester Hours
A study of the theatre (literature, playhouse, performance
conventions) of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, the
Medieval world, the Renaissance, and the Elizabethan
period. (Fall)
THEA 245
Western Theatre History and Literature II
3 Semester Hours
A study of the theatre (literature, playhouse, performance
conventions) from the 17th century to the 20th century.
(Spring)
THEA 250
Theatre Practicum: Crew
1-3 Semester Hours
Participation in production in Theatre and Dance
presentations.
May be repeated for credit up to 9 semester hours.
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts majors/minors only.
THEA 251
Theatre Practicum: Performance
1-3 Semester Hours
Participation in performance in theatre presentations.
May be repeated for credit up to 9 semester hours.
Prerequisite: By audition.