2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

hours. Students may enroll each semester up to a maximum
of six semesters. (SEM)
THE 108
Theatre Activities 1-2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Students who were
involved either backstage as a technician or designer or
onstage as a performer for any Marian University Department
of Performing and Visual Arts production may register for one
credit per production the following semester. Students will be
responsible for producing a thesis paper that provides an indepth
analysis of their theatre experience. Students may
enroll each semester up to a maximum of six semesters.
(SEM)
THE 120
Beginning Acting 3 credits
Fundamental techniques in acting with practice in
pantomime, improvisation, movement and vocal production.
Students learn through performing in class exercises,
improvisations and scenes while also learning to observe and
evaluate their classmates’ work and the work of professional
actors. (FAL)
THE 200
Backstage Laboratory in
Technical Theatre II 2 credits
Prerequisites: THE 100 and instructor approval. An advanced
laboratory experience in all phases of theatre production.
Students are assigned specific projects and given upper-level
responsibilities regarding the successful completion of tasks
in the following areas of theatre production; building and
painting sets, lighting, costuming, prop management, or
house management. Students will be expected to participate
and complete projects outside of regular class hours. (SEM)
THE 231
Design for Theatre I 3 credits
Prerequisite: ART 106. This course is an introduction to the
history, styles, and techniques of stage scenery, lighting, and
costumes. Students will learn the development of conceptual
ideas, which are inspired by a dramatic text, to the finished
product on the stage. A strong understanding of the
theatrical vernacular is emphasized as students are
encouraged to communicate their ideas through several
mediums including written presentations, sketches, drafting,
rendering, and three-dimensional models. (SPR)
THE 235
Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 credits
See COM 235. (ADD)
THE 260
Theatre Arts Practicum 3 credits
Prerequisites: Departmental permission and sophomore or
higher class standing. Students work in supervised industry
positions related to theatre arts. Practica are expected to be
entry-level positions giving students an introduction to any
number of fields within the theatre arts (carpentry,
costuming, painting, electrical, etc.). Placements may or may
not be paid positions. Students are evaluated both by their
workplace supervisor and by means of a paper submitted as
an end-of-course project to the monitoring faculty. A
minimum of 60 hours of actual work experience is required to
earn one credit. Graded S/U. (SEM).
THE 360
Internship in Theatre 3 credits
Prerequisites: Departmental permission and junior or senior
class standing. Students work in supervised industry positions
related to theatre arts. Internships are expected to be higher
than entry level placements, and may or may not be paid
positions. Students are evaluated by both their onsite
supervisor and by means of a paper submitted as an end-ofcourse
project to the monitoring faculty. A minimum of 60
hours of actual work experience is required to earn one
credit. Graded S/U. (SEM).
THE 380
Special Topics in Theatre 3 credits
Explores specialized areas of study in theatre. Topics may
include, but are not limited to, advanced studies in design or
performance in theatre, dramatic literature, technical
theatre, and etc. The course may be repeated for credit since
subject matter varies each semester. (ADD)
THE 499
Independent Study in Theatre 3 credits
Prerequisites: Departmental permission and junior or senior
class standing. Course may include guided readings, research
or production projects. (SEM)
THL 100
The Practice of Prayer 1 credit
An enrichment course with the primary emphasis on the act
of praying. The focus is on personal spiritual development.
Specific prayer experiences determined by individual
facilitator(s) each semester. Enhancement courses, such as
THL 100, may be repeated for credit, with a maximum of 12
credits earned toward a bachelor degree or six credits toward
an associate degree. This course does not apply toward the
general education requirement in the theological and
philosophical reasoning category. (SEM)
THL 103
Catholic Beliefs and Practices 3 credits
An opportunity for students to become acquainted with,
claim, or reclaim Catholic identity through a discussion of
basic Catholic beliefs and practices. This course does not
apply toward the general education requirement in the
theological and philosophical reasoning category. (FAL)
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