Undergraduate - Clarion University

Clarion University of Pennsylvania 143THE 253: Introduction to the Theatre 3 s.h.Explores the techniques of the contemporary and historical theatre in the organization of dramatic material. Surveys the divisionof creativity and labor in the presentation of dramatic material. Analyzes literary concepts and the growth of sub genres to motivatethe contemporary audience. Each semester.THE 254: Acting I : Introduction to Acting 3 s.h.A beginning acting course. Familiarizes students with the skills and tools required of today’s professional actors. Suitable generalelective for non-theatre majors.THE 261: Drafting and Rendering for the Theatre 3 s.h.A practical study of the standard techniques used in drafting and rendering to convey textual information for design and construction oftheatrical set designs, lighting designs, and costume designs. Prerequisite: THE 161. Limited to theatre majors or minors, or consent ofinstructor. Spring, odd-numbered years.THE 262: Stage Lighting 3 s.h.Introduces the theory and practice of theatre lighting. Examines the purpose and aesthetics of lighting for the theatre and alliedfields of television, film, and concerts. Also examines mechanics and control, including sections on optics, electrical theory, and color.Student projects and required production labs provide practical experience in stage lighting. Prerequisite: THE 161. Limited to theatremajors or minors, or consent of instructor.THE 271: Costume Construction s.h.Explores the basic aspects of costume construction for the stage, including basic pattern generation, sewing, and fitting. Spring,even-numbered years.THE 301: Musical Theatre Dance Techniques I 3 s.h.A practical and historical study of Broadway dance styles. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between dance in musical theatreand the 20 th century popular social dance forms traced from minstrelsy and vaudeville to the present day. The stylization of theseforms is stressed through original musical theatre choreography from each decade. The main focus is in the jazz idiom; however,strong ballet and tap skills are required. Prerequisite: Dance I or permission of instructor. Spring, annually.THE 302: Introduction to Choreography 3 s.h.Introduces dance composition, emphasizing spatial design, sources of movement, and exploring the basic elements of space,time, and energy through improvisation, short movement studies, and dances which are presented, discussed, and reworked in class.Prerequisite: THE 301.THE 304: Dance Repertory 3 s.h.Provides students with the opportunity to learn and perform a complete dance choreographed in class by the instructor. Studentsgain experience as performers in an intensive company-workshop atmosphere and learn how an experienced choreographer uses skillsof dance composition and the strengths of the dancers to choreograph a new work. The finished dance is performed in class and aspart of a student dance concert on campus. Prerequisite: THE 301 or 302, or by auditioning and permission of instructor.THE 310: Acting the Song s.h.Provides advanced work in character analysis and text analysis through materials that are entirely sung. Explores songs as monologues,discovering where they can utilize and capitalize on previous training while developing new techniques unique to acting in musicals.A variety of musical theatre genres are explored as well as the historical significance of the musical theatre. Prerequisites: THE 254,MUS 126, 128. Fall, odd-numbered years.THE 311: Musical Theatre Dance Techniques II 3 s.h.This course is a continuing study of Broadway dance styles with the emphasis on significant choreographers and their work in 20 thcentury musical theatre to the present day. Technique and performance quality is stressed through the understanding and execution ofthe movement qualities used by historical and current musical theatre choreographers. The main focus is in the jazz idiom; however,strong ballet and tap skills are required. Prerequisite: Dance I or permission of instructor. Spring, as needed.THE 321: Musical Theatre Dance Techniques III 3 s.h.This course is a continuing study of Broadway dance styles. Emphasis is placed on the tap and modern work in musical theatreas well as dance auditioning skills. Technique and performance quality is stressed through the understanding and execution of themovement qualities desired in musical theatre dance auditions. Broadway tap, and modern dance, as it is applied to musical theatre,will be explored in greater depth. Prerequisite: Dance I or permission of instructor. Spring, as needed.THE 350: Summer Drama Workshop 3 or 6 s.h.Combines study and practice in the dramatic arts and includes formal, intensive study in acting, play production, direction, makeup,scene design, stage lighting, and stagecraft. In conjunction with the workshop, Clarion University sponsors a Summer Theatre Companyconsisting of members of the workshop, which produces major shows. Summer, annually.THE 351: Advanced Theatre Production 3 or 6 s.h.Advanced study and practice in the dramatic arts, including projects in scene design, theatre management, and acting. Studentswork with members of the Summer Drama Workshop in the production of major plays for the Clarion Summer Theatre. Prerequisite:CMST 120 or 350. Summer, annually.THE 352: Play Directing 3 s.h.A study of the fundamentals and procedures of play directing and problems faced in educational theatre. Includes script analysis,casting, and rehearsal methods. Students direct one-act plays for public presentation. Prerequisite: THE 253, 254, 362, or permissionof instructor. Fall, even-numbered years.pages i-viiCollege of Artsand Sciences