2009-2010 - Bowie State University

THEA 123 FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERN DANCE 3 CREDITS
This course will include an introduction to basic movement and skills in various modern dance styles. Students will also utilize the combined
elements of modern dance technique: body alignment, strength, efficiency of motion, musicality,
and dance vocabulary.
THEA 200 DANCE HISTORY 3 CREDITS
This course of study of dance as a form of communication and as an art form. Students will be given a survey of the theories and styles of dance
and their development through history.
THEA 201 PLAY PRODUCTION 2 CREDITS
In this lab course, majors are offered co‐curricular hands‐on experiences in developing departmental theatre productions. This will involve
participation in at least one of the many areas in play production including design, acting, dramaturgy, stage managing, stagecraft or other
technical crew areas. Students are required to work 20‐30+ hours. An acting journal or reflective paper is required at the end of the
experience. Majors only.
THEA 202 PLAY PRODUCTION 2 CREDITS
In this lab course, majors are offered co‐curricular hands‐on experiences in developing departmental theatre productions. This will involve
participation in at least one of the many areas in play production including design, acting, dramaturgy, stage managing, stagecraft or other
technical crew areas. Students are required to work 20‐30+ hours. An acting journal or reflective paper is required at the end of the
experience. Majors only.
THEA 205 BALLET TECHNIQUE 3 CREDITS
Students will be introduced to traditional ballet and center work with an emphasis on body alignment, strength, flexibility and coordination.
Students will gain knowledge of ballet terminology and a critical awareness of ballet as a dance art form.
THEA 206 ACTING II (SCENE STUDY) 3 CREDITS
Emphasis will be placed on assimilation of rehearsal and performance techniques. Ensemble acting will be developed through scene study with
two or more participants. Introduction of on camera techniques will be included. Majors only or instructor permission
THEA 208 SINGING FOR THE STAGE 3 CREDITS
Students will be given the opportunity to develop their vocal instruments for the various singing styles incorporated in musical theatre
performance, including, stage projection, microphone techniques, and recording techniques.
THEA 215 SURVEY OF THEATRICAL MUSIC 3 CREDITS
The history of Broadway musicals will be studied, as the students receive coaching and instruction in developing a familiarity with standards of
the theatre. This course is primarily for students whose skills include vocal
performance.
THEA 221 STAGECRAFT I 3 CREDITS
Development and construction of scenic units, use of tools, stage equipment, and materials, as well as exploration into various techniques,
conventions, and technologies of technical theater.
THEA 222 STAGECRAFT II 3 CREDITS
Continuation of Stagecraft I, with exploration into design elements of technical theatre. Pre‐requisite THEA 221
THEA 231 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I: Greeks to Renaissance 3 CREDITS
An in‐depth historical investigation of Greek to Renaissance theatre architecture, playwrights, trends and practices for the purposes of
understanding the development of theatre arts. Representative examples of dramatic literature will be read to illustrate those trends. Prerequisite
THEA 105
THEA 232 HIST OF THE THEATRE II: Renaissance to Modern 3 CREDITS
An in‐depth historical investigation of Renaissance to Contemporary theatre architecture, playwrights, trends and practices. Representative
examples of dramatic literature will be read to illustrate those trends. Pre‐requisite THEA 105
THEA 241 SOUND IN THE THEATER 3 CREDITS
The student gains experience with sound reproduction equipment such as tape recorders, record players, various kinds of speakers, amplifiers,
and mixers for application in theatre and gains recording skills to create sound tracks and sound effects used in theatrical productions. Class
and Lab.
THEA 250 MODERN DANCE INNOVATIONS 3 CREDITS
This course will include an introduction to basic movement and skills in various modern dance styles. Artists who have made an historical
impact on the diverse American modern dance form will be presented and studied in this dance
technique course. Students will also utilize the combined elements of modern dance technique: body alignment, strength, efficiency of motion,
musicality, and dance vocabulary.
THEA 251 JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUE 3 CREDITS
This course will teach the fundamentals principles of movement through the stylized technique of jazz dance. The basic exercises and steps
used in jazz will be taught during each class period consisting of a warm‐up, movement patterns
across the floor, and jazz combinations. A critical awareness of jazz dance movement will be achieved through attendance of dance
performances and reflecting on one's progress through the course.
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