2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

THTR 401. Post-WWII European Drama
This course will consider the historical and social trends embedded within the non-realistic theatre movements in Europe
after the Second World War. The course will ask students to understand the cultural fabric that was constructed in Europe
after 1945. Students will read works by major International playwrights during this time period including: Harold Pinter,
Vaclav Havel, Fernando Arrabal, and Tom Stoppard. In addition to reading examples from dramatic literature, students will
read supporting scholarly essays which contextualize the course’s selected playwrights. This Integrated Studies course can
fulfill a requirement in Section V of the General Education Curriculum. Credit, 3 hours.
THTR 410. Theatre Practicum
Practical experience is provided through involvement in the University of the Cumberlands Theatre productions. This
course may be repeated to fulfill requirements. Credit, 1 hour. Offered every semester.
THTR 417. Character Improvisation Lab for Theatre in Diversion
Supervised practical experience in creating a theatre company and mentoring young artists. Participants will teach drama
in the Court Designated Worker Program to area juvenile participants, using theatre improvisation to teach individual wellbeing,
acceptance of social rules, and good decision-making skills to juvenile participants and oversee the production of a class
showcase. Prerequisite: completion or current enrollment in THTR 437. Credit, 1 hour. Offered spring semester of even years.
THTR 418. Senior Colloquium
All majors are required to demonstrate their expertise through a public presentation during one of the last two semesters
before graduation. The subject will be of the student’s choosing with departmental approval. Each student will work closely
with a Communication and Theatre Arts faculty mentor who specializes in the chosen subject. Students may choose to
showcase their skills in the performing arts or may choose to present a paper detailing research they have conducted.
Students must present their work before an audience of the Communication and Theatre Arts faculty. This presentation
serves as the exiting examination for the department. Credit, 1 hour. Offered every semester.
THTR 431. Principles of Directing
A study of the theory and practice of directing plays, including selection of material, script analysis, casting, blocking,
and actor-director relationships. Recommended prerequisites include THTR131 and THTR 235 or Instructor’s permission.
Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester of even years.
THTR 433. Theatre History
A survey of dramatic art and history from its earliest beginnings to the present. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semester of odd years.
THTR 435. Arts Administration
A course considering topics within the field of arts administration. This course will expose students to the operational,
financial, and administrative tasks within an arts organization (such as theatre, opera, and dance). The course will refine
students’ ability to express the financial impact of artistic endeavors. Prerequisite: THTR 130 or instructor’s permission.
Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters of odd years.
THTR 437. Character Improvisation
This course is a highly focused study for the advanced acting student, which uses research methods and techniques in
conjunction with improvisation to explore characterization. Prerequisite: THTR 131 and THTR 232. Credit, 3 hours. Offered
spring semester of even years.
THTR 490. Independent Study in Theatre
An independent study course designed to provide students with further work in an area of their choice. Credit, 3 hours.
Offered as needed.
THTR 491. Internship
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to earn academic credit for professional work experience
in the fields of technical theatre, scenic and lighting design and acting. Three, six or twelve academic hours can be earned,
depending on the requirements of the approved internship and the recommendation of the student’s advisor. Students
cannot register for THTR 491 until they have successfully completed all appropriate applications and interviews leading
to the securing of an internship. This course is offered on an arranged basis. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and
permission of the student’s advisor.
THTR 492. Special Topics in Theatre
This course is designed to allow students to enroll in classes that are not normally scheduled. Suggested topics
include: Theatre in Education, Masks, Costumes, Acting Technique, Puppetry, Playwriting, Creative Drama, Scene Painting,
Computer Aided Design, Prop Construction, and others as interest is expressed. May be repeated once for credit when the
topic varies. Credit, 3 hours. Offered as needed.
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