2006-08 Course Descriptions - Catalog - University of Oklahoma

The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a logDrama (DRAM)1013 Introduction to Design. Intended to acquaint the student with theworld of design—the process of selection and rearrangement in bothnature and the man-made worlds. Students will examine the manyelements of design at work around us as children, moving through the waysdesign has shaped our world and lives. Explore the processes of theatricaldesign in the forms of scenery, lighting, and costume. (F, Sp)1114 Costume Construction. The theory and practice of the construction,finishing and handling of stage costumes. Includes practical productionapplications. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)1124 Stagecraft. The theory and practice of the construction, painting andhandling of scenery and props. Includes practical production applications.Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)1133 Drawing and Rendering. Exploring methods of using freehanddrawing to communicate design ideas. Skill building course: form, shape,color, texture, light. Includes some mechanical drawing. (F, Sp)1134 Stage Lighting. Acquaints the student with the technical procedures,instrumentation, equipment, organization and basic design of effectivelighting. Includes practical production applications. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)1141 Stage Management Seminar I. A weekly forum for sharing insightsand solving problems on current production assignments, as well as examiningthe bigger picture of stage management and theatre in America today. (F, Sp)1411 Makeup. To direct and provide experience in the effective applicationof makeup materials in creating an impression of character. (F, Sp)1503 Acting for Nonmajors. To develop a beginning understanding andappreciation of the art and skill of acting through the study of actingprinciples, dramatic scenes, and basic stage techniques. (F, Sp, Su)1513 Introduction to Acting. To acquaint the beginning student with thefundamentals of acting and to explore the basic elements of the actor’s art.Explores the physical, vocal, emotional and technical aspects of acting in aformat that encourages freedom of imagination and personal growth. (F)1523 Character Study for the Actor. Prerequisite: 1513. To develop andexercise basic acting skills through practical application of the fundamentalelements of the actor’s art. The student will become familiar with the actor’stools and learn how to utilize them on a rudimentary level. Emphasis will beplaced upon characterization and beginning script analysis required forcharacter study. (Irreg.)1603 Voice and Diction for Nonmajors. Improves the student’s voice,articulation, pronunciation and expressive intonation for effectivecommunication. (Irreg.)1643 Voice and Diction I. Prerequisite: 1523. Improves the student’svoice, articulation, pronunciation and expressive intonation for effectivecommunication, and performing for the stage. (Irreg.)1713 Understanding the Theatre. A service course for nonmajors thatcovers the history and evaluation of various forms of dramatic productionoffered on stage. (F, Sp, Su) [IV-AF]1911 Rehearsal and Production. Prerequisite: open to drama majors only.May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Study, practice andparticipation in every phase of dramatic production work andmanagement; attendance and critical discussion of plays. Kinds of serviceare given unit evaluations in terms of relative difficulty and timeconsumption. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)2053 Computer Aided Drafting I for the Theatre. Prerequisite: 1124 or1133 or 1134 and sophomore standing. Teach the use of computer aideddesign for theatrical drafting. Drafting in Vectorworks and Spotlight. (F)2141 Stage Management Seminar II. Prerequisite: 1141 or permission ofinstructor. A weekly forum for sharing insights and solving problems oncurrent production assignment, as well as examining the bigger picture ofstage management and theatre in America today. (F, Sp)2153 Scene Design. Prerequisite: 1124 and 1133. Acquaints the studentwith the practical and aesthetic principles involved, and providesexperience in designing scenery. (F)2223 Lighting Design. Prerequisite: 2214, permission. Acquaints thestudent with advanced design, presentation, visual awareness and “styles”in lighting design. Includes practical production applications. (Sp)2233 Introduction to Technical Production. Prerequisite: 1114, 1124,and major in drama. Survey of technical production skills in scenetechnology and costume technology including communications. Shopmanagement and safety. (F)Drama (DRAM)2243 Draping and Pattern Drafting I. Prerequisite: 2233, permission ofinstructor, and sophomore standing. Topics and experiences related todraping skills and pattern drafting for the theatre. Demonstrations andhands-on experience using techniques discussed. Laboratory (F)2253 Draping and Pattern Drafting II. Prerequisite: 2243. Continuationof 2243. Topics and experiences related to draping skills and patterndrafting for the theatre. Demonstrations and hands-on experience usingtechniques discussed. Laboratory (Sp)2323 Stage Movement. Prerequisite: 1523. To give the drama student anunderstanding of the use of the body as an expressive instrument throughdevelopment of flexibility, strength and coordination. (F)2343 History of Costume. Prerequisite: permission. Acquaints the studentwith the costumes worn by people of dramatically significant periods andcountries. (Sp)2513 Scene Study for the Actor. Prerequisite: 1523, 1643 and permission.Designed to develop the actor’s skill through the intensive study andperformance of scenes from modern realistic world theatre. Emphasis willbe placed upon building a character, milieu study, and scene structure. (F)2523 Performing Shakespeare. Prerequisite: 2513 and permission.Designed to develop the actor’s skill through the intensive study andperformance of scenes and monologues from Shakespeare and other versedrama. Emphasis will be placed upon handling language with believableand appropriate characterization. (Sp)2633 Black Theatre History. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.Development of black theatre and drama from its beginnings in ancientAfrica to the present, with the primary focus on the development of theatreby blacks in America and the contributions of black Americans to theAmerican theatre. Lectures and class discussions, the reading of plays andat least one outside research project. (Irreg.) [IV-WC]2643 Voice and Diction II. Prerequisite: 1643. Develops the actor’s vocalinstrument as an integrated and organic function of self and character.Focus on the expressive voice with verse texts. (Sp)2713 Introduction to Fine Arts. Lectures, illustrated with slides, motionpictures, recordings and readings, surveying the development of the finearts (architecture, drama, the visual arts and music) from prehistoric timesto the present. Background material will include the religious, political andeconomic conditions and changes affecting the arts. (F) [IV-AF]2813 Stage Management. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Designed togive theatre students the background and skills to function as a stagemanager for the theatre, dance, or opera productions. Introductory coursecovering the basics of scheduling, auditions, rehearsal procedures,technical rehearsals, and running the show. (Irreg.)3052 Illustration I: Dry Media. Prerequisite: 1133 and sophomorestanding. Studio class intended to facilitate illustration depicting theatrescenery and costume design through the use of colored pencil and pastelmedia. Focus on the human form clothed for theatre performance and onscenic rendering and/or vignettes. Exercises will stress the effect of light onthe objects and the creation of fullness/plasticity. (F)3053 Computer Aided Drafting II for the Theatre. Prerequisite: 1133and sophomore standing. Computer aided design for the theatre. Anexploration into the use of Renderworks and Spotlight as drafting andpresentation tools, and Photoshop as an image manipulation tool. Coverstopics of scenic renderings, lighting previsualization and costume designpresentation. (Sp)3062 Illustration II: Wet Media. Prerequisite: 1133 and junior standing.Studio class to build illustrative skill in communicating scenic and costumeideas for the theatre through the use of watercolor, gouache, and coloredinks, as well as learning to think in terms of lighted objects. (Sp)3141 Stage Management Seminar III. Prerequisite: 1141, 2141 orpermission of instructor. A weekly forum for sharing insights and solvingproblems on current production assignments, as well as examining thebigger picture of stage management and theatre in America. (F, Sp)3165 Design Projects I. Prerequisite: 1133, 2153, 2223, 3353. Providesthe student experience in design for the theatre combining the areas ofscene, costume and lighting design. Projects are team designed, supervisedand critiqued. Production involvement also required. Laboratory (Sp)3213 Draping and Pattern Drafting III. Prerequisite: 2243, 2253.Advanced topics and experiences related to draping skills and patterndrafting for the theatre. Demonstrations and hands-on experience usingtechniques discussed. Laboratory (F)Course Descriptions 54