Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

325 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I 3 credits
Theatre history from the Greeks to the Restoration with emphasis on the physical theatre, stage conventions
and theatre architecture of each period.
330 DRAMATIC LITERATURE I 3 credits
Prerequisites: 230 or permission of instructor. An in-depth exploration of stage plays from the
Classical Greek period to 1800, with emphasis on the relationship of plays to various cultures.
351 ADVANCED VOICE AND MOVEMENT 3 credits
Prerequisites: 145, 151. Advanced training in movement techniques and vocal work, integrating the
performer’s physical and vocal instrument.
355 STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN 3 credits
Prerequisites: 100, 265. The art and technique of stage lighting design: light plotting, color theory, and
optical effects.
371 DIRECTING II 3 credits
Prerequisites: 271 and permission. Advanced course in practical techniques of staging plays from
major theatrical periods as well as principles of working with the actor.
373 ACTING II 3 credits
Prerequisite: 172. Continuation of 172. Further emphasis on the psychology of the actor and development
of performing techniques through scene study.
374 ACTING III 3 credits
Prerequisite: 373. Further in-depth actor training with emphasis on the language and interpretation of
classic plays including Shakespeare.
403 SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE ARTS 1-4 credits
(May be repeated as different subject areas are covered, but no more than 10 credits may be applied
toward B.A. degree) Prerequisite: permission. Traditional and nontraditional topics in theatre arts, supplementing
courses listed in the General Bulletin.
421 MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION 3 credits
Designed to make the theatre student aware of the total creative process involved in mounting a
stage musical.
425 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE II 3 credits
Prerequisites: 325 or permission of the instructor. Theatre history from the 18th century to the present
with emphasis of the physical theatre, stage conventions, and theatre architecture of each period.
430 DRAMATIC LITERATURE II 3 credits
Prerequisite: 330 or permission of instructor. An in-depth exploration of stage plays from the 19th
Century to modern times with an emphasis on the relationship of plays to various cultures.
436 STYLES OF SCENIC DESIGN 3 credits
Prerequisite: 365. Theatrical styles and periods in scenic design and scenography.
467/567 CONTEMPORARY THEATRE STYLES 3 credits
A detailed examination of representative plays of the contemporary theatre with an emphasis on
plays of the 1980s and 1990s.
471 SENIOR SEMINAR 1 credit
Prerequisite: upper class standing and permission from the theatre advisor. A forum to develop professional
skills to make the transition to a theatre career: artistic, academic, business and professional.
475/575 ACTING FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE 3 credits
Prerequisites: 172 or permission of instructor. A scene study course in analyzing and performing roles
in American musicals. Accompanist provided.
480 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits
Practice, study, and/or research in selected elements of theatre arts and production including preparation
and presentation of creative and technological projects..
THEATRE ORGANIZATIONS
7810:
100 PRODUCTION LABORATORY-DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY‡* 1 credit
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Provides student
with practical experience in technical aspects of theatre.
110 PERFORMANCE LABORATORY* 1 credit
(May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Provides student
with practical performance experience theatre productions.
200 PRODUCTION LABORATORY-DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY‡* 1 credit
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Provides student
with practical experience in technical aspects of theatre.
210 PERFORMANCE LABORATORY* 1 credit
(May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Provides student
with practical performance experience in theatre productions.
300 PRODUCTION LABORATORY-DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY‡* 1 credit
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Provides student
with practical experience in technical aspects of theatre.
310 PERFORMANCE LABORATORY* 1 credit
(May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Provides student
with practical performance experience in theatre productions.
400 PRODUCTION LABORATORY-DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY‡* 1 credit
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Provides student
with practical experience in technical aspects of theatre.
* Required of all theatre majors.
‡ Majors are required to enroll in at least one credit production lab every semester they are in
residence.
410 PERFORMANCE LABORATORY* 1 credit
(May be repeated for a total of 12 credits) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Provides student
with practical performance experience in theatre productions.
DANCE
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115 DANCE AS AN ART FORM 2 credits
Survey of dance for novice observer: aesthetics, philosophies, methods of training. Lecture and
discussion of readings, viewing of film, videotape and live performances.
119 MODERN I 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits) Exploring the basic principles of modern dance with
an emphasis on body alignment and muscular awareness.
120 MODERN II 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits) Prerequisite: permission. Continuation of 119.
Increasing movement vocabulary, muscular strength and coordination of modern dance.
124 BALLET I 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits) Emphasis on body placement, muscular awareness.
125 BALLET II 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits) Prerequisite: permission. Continuation of 124. Basic
exercises of classical ballet.
130 JAZZ DANCE I 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits.) Basic jazz dance technique and jazz dance origins.
144 TAP DANCE I 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits.) Basic tap dance technique and terminology.
145 TAP DANCE II 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits.) Prerequisite: 7900:144 or permission. Refinement of
Tap technique and stylistic range of Tap dance.
150 BALLROOM DANCE I 1 credit
(May be repeated for a total of four credits.) Introduction to the basic patterns and techniques of
major ballroom dances.
200 VIEWING DANCE 3 credits
Prerequisite: 3400:210. To explore dance as an art form through experiential activities, dance literature,
film and live performance for non-dance majors.
219 MODERN III 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits) Prerequisite: Permission. Continuation of 120.
Introduction to current modern dance styles and techniques.
220 MODERN IV 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits.) Prerequisite: Permission. Continuation of 219.
Application of basic modern dance theory of current modern dance styles and techniques.
224 BALLET III 3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisite: Permission. Continuation of 125.
Emphasis on barre and developing strength.
225 BALLET IV 3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisite: 224 or permission. Continuation of 224.
Emphasis on the increase of strength and flexibility.
230 JAZZ DANCE II 2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits.) Prerequisite: 130. Continuation of basic jazz technique
and stylistic range of jazz dance.