2009-2010 - Bowie State University

THEA 420 CHOREOGRAPHY II 3 CREDITS
This course is designed for the aspiring choreographer to continue his/her studies, learning about the theoretical and creative aspects of
choreography for small groups. Principals of dance composition and the elements of choreography
will be reviewed and expanded upon by the student. Production of the student’s work will be required. Pre‐requisite THEA 300 or permission
of instructor
THEA 421 LAYWRITING I 3 CREDITS
Principals of playwriting are taught through practices; development of techniques required for dramatic scripts include original writing and
adaptations with emphasis on play construction, character development, dialogue and mood. Students will work with acting and directing
classes to study the play‐ability of their scripts.
THEA 422 PLAYWRITING II 2 CREDITS
A laboratory continuation of THEA 421: Playwriting I
THEA 431 SCENE WORKSHOPS 3 CREDITS
This workshop is designed to give seniors intensive experiences in advanced acting, auditioning, movement and technical theatre. Plays,
monologue cutting, dance movement, chamber and Reader's theatre productions will be prepared outside of class and presented before
audience for showcase constructive criticism. Class and lab. Majors only or instructor permission
THEA 432 SCENE WORKSHOPS 3 CREDITS
This workshop is designed to give seniors intensive experiences in advanced acting, auditioning, movement and technical theatre. Plays,
monologue cutting, dance movement, chamber and Reader's theatre productions will be prepared outside of class and presented before
audience for showcase constructive criticism. Class and lab. Majors only or instructor permission
THEA 441 SCENE DESIGN 3 CREDITS
Preparation of sketches based on the principal styles and periods in the theatre; balance, composition, color, and unity of stage settings as
applied to a script. Study and practice through the use of various techniques and media stressing
line, mass, color. lighting and form. Prerequisite(s): Stagecraft, Lighting, Technical Production. Recommended: ART 101 Design, and ART 102‐
103 Drawing.
THEA 461 SENIOR SEMINAR I: SCHOLARSHIP 3 CREDITS
This coursed provides the student with a systematic examination of and practical experience in the advanced principles and methods of
scholarly research and writing in theatre arts. The student is expected to select and research individually a specific question or problem,
culminating in a paper worthy of a scholarly presentation or to exercise their creativity in developing a theatre project that focuses on theatre
as a pedagogical tool. Majors only or instructor permission
THEA 462 SENIOR SEMINAR II: PRODUCTION 3 CREDITS
Advanced individual project in acting, directing, design, dramaturgy, or experimental theatre includes some scholarly research and culminates
in a type of theatrical production or experience to be viewed in laboratory theatre.
Majors only or instructor permission
THEA 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY 2‐3CREDITS
This course is designed to guide students through close scholarly examination of a topic of their choosing. The culminating work may be in the
form of a research paper or artistic project. Majors only or instructor permission
398 2009‐2010 Undergraduate Catalog