2009–2010 - Grove City College

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THEA 260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive background in
Theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: sophomore
standing, Theatre minor and permission of the instructor. Application deadline: end of the semester
preceding the proposed study. Semester course, one, two or three hours.
THEA 261. STAGECRAFT. This course covers the technical work of set-design, lighting, sound
design, and stage rigging as well as administrative/budgetary management of technical theater. A practical
course taught both in the classroom and in hands-on settings. Students will be required to assist
in various productions and live performances throughout the semester.
Semester course, three hours.
THEA 262. DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE. Provides practical experience for the student in the
various aspects of set design and lighting design for the theatre. Students will study principles of play
analysis for design and will engage in the following design activities and projects: For set design -
thumbnail sketches, ground plans, section views, color renderings, and front and rear construction elevations;
For lighting design - light plots, instrument schedules, channel and dimmer hookups, and color
schedules. Semester course, three hours.
THEA 270. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in
Theatre. Sophomore standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are
required. Semester course, one, two or three hours.
THEA 290/390. STUDIES IN THEATRE. Subject matter varies each semester, to allow an in-depth
study of aspects of theatre not covered in as much detail in other courses.
Semester course, three hours.
THEA 320. STAGE DIRECTION. Theories and techniques of directing plays for the stage.
Principles of play analysis, blocking, characterization, and rhythm are studied. The student will direct
laboratory scenes, prepare production scripts, do script analyzes, and produce an extended scene.
Prerequisite: Theatre 251. Fall semester only, three hours.
THEA 351. ADVANCED ACTING. Study and practice of advanced techniques of acting. Students
will also focus on vocal production, movement, and elements of style related to the performance of
plays from various periods of theatre history. Prerequisite: Theatre 251.
Semester course, three hours.
THEA 360. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive background in
Theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: junior standing,
Theatre minor and permission of the instructor. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding
the proposed study. Semester course, one, two or three hours.
THEA 370. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in
Theatre. Junior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required.
Semester course, one, two or three hours.
THEA 460. INDEPENDENT STUDY. An opportunity for students with extensive background in
Theatre to do intensive independent study or research on specialized topics. Prerequisite: senior standing,
Theatre minor and permission of the instructor. Application deadline: end of the semester preceding
the proposed study. Semester course, one, two or three hours.
THEA 470. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research in
Theatre. Senior standing and permission of the department chair and a faculty sponsor are required.
Semester course, one, two or three hours.
THEA 480. INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE. Students pursuing a minor in Theatre may, with prior
consent of the Department, earn academic credit for work done (normally off campus) under the direct
supervision of a professional in a theatre-related field. Students must keep a daily log of activities and
submit an academic paper summarizing the experience. A maximum of six credits of internship may
apply toward graduation. Semester course, one to six hours.