THEA 1000
Introduction to Theatre
The introductory course in theatre, tracing the historical development of drama as an art form and examining, within a historical context, individual plays which represent major periods and types.
Prerequisite: None, Lecture/Discussion

THEA 1030
Written Theory I for Musical Theatre Majors
This course is designed for the student interested in pursuing a major in Musical Theatre. It uses an integrated approach toward the fundamentals of music and written harmony. Students cannot get graduation credit in both THEA 1030 and MUSC 1030.
Prerequisite: None, Corequisite: THEA 1035, Lecture

THEA 1035
Aural Theory I for Musical Theatre Majors
This course is designed for the student interested in pursuing a major in Musical Theatre. It uses an integrated approach of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic exercises to teach the fundamentals of melody and harmony. Students cannot get graduation credit in both THEA 1035 and MUSC 1035.
Prerequisite: None, Corequisite: THEA 1030, Lecture/Lab

THEA 1100
Beginning Acting I
The basic course in principles and practice of acting, examining the fundamental principles of oral and physical interpretation and providing practical experience in a variety of theatrical activities.
Prerequisite: None, Lecture/Performance

THEA 2100
Acting II
This course will continue to use "you" (yourself) as the source and foundation of true emotion and behavior.  Skills of relaxation, trust, observation, substitution, sense memory, emotional memory, imagery, inner objects, professionalism, concentration, actor scoring, script analysis, and believability will be examined more thoroughly than in Beginning Acting through participation in class acting exercises, monologue and scene work, analysis and improvisation.  Emphasis will be placed on learning multiple approaches to organic character development and relationship.  Specific topics of study include: energy, connection, breath, spatial awareness, inner objects, endowing, the "moment before," centers physicality, animal work and other image based characterization, and improvisation.
Prerequisite: THEA 1100, Lecture

THEA 1110
Acting For Musical Theatre I
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of acting in musical theatre. Topics of focus will be song interpretation, truthful acting, and auditioning for musical theatre.
Prerequisite: THEA 1100,  Lecture

THEA 2110
Acting For Musical Theatre II
This course will provide a more thorough study and application of a musical theatre performer's tools.  Students will learn to perceive and project detailed aspects of vocal, physical, and psychological performance energies in musical theatre contexts.
Prerequisite: THEA 1110, Lecture

THEA 1120
American Musical Theatre History & Literature
This course covers the origins and development of the musical from “The Black Crook” to the present. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of the structure of the musical, its components, and cultural connections.
Prerequisite: None, Lecture

THEA 1200
Scenographics I
This course is designed to introduce students to basic theatre drafting techniques.
Prerequisite: None, Lecture/Lab

THEA 2148 Scenographics II
This course is designed to develop basic theatre drafting techniques acquired in Scenographics I and apply them to perspective drawings.
Prerequisite: THEA 1200, Laboratory/Skill

THEA 1460
Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble
This course is designed to enable students to learn and rehearse the actual music portion of musical theatre productions. This class may be taken up to four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission, Laboratory

THEA 2050-2055
Theatre Practice I-VI
This course provides practical experience for students interested in participating in college-sponsored drama activities and production. Areas of interest include stagecraft, lighting and technical support as well as acting. Students will be required to perform 30 lab hours for each credit hour. (May count 4 sections toward graduation.) Prerequisite: Instructor Permission, Corequisite: THEA 1460 when a musical is being produced, Practicum/Laboratory

THEA 2120 Oral Interpretation
Students will perform prose, poetry, and drama utilizing interpretive skills.  Students will analyze form and content as it relates to performance.  Students will gain experience with many types of repertoire as well as the physical techniques necessary to execute interpretive performances.
Prerequisite: None, Lecture/Demonstration

THEA 2125 Beginning Scenic Design
This course will prepare the student to understand the fundamentals of scenic design and how computer technology can help with the design process.  This study will start with the research process and work through the entire design process.  Following that, the course will cover the responsibilities of the scenic designer throughout the build and rehearsal process.  Finally this course will help students learn the collaboration process as well as the communication required in theatre.  Topics will include research process, concepts, design elements, computer drafting, renderings, model making, and technical rehearsals.
Prerequisite: THEA 1200, Lecture/Laboratory

THEA 2150
Stage Management
This course is a practical study of the art of stage management. Techniques necessary for efficient theatre production and a conceptual overview of the rehearsal and performance process will be stressed. This course will prepare the student to work as a stage manager in any performance art setting, including pre-production work, how to run the rehearsal process and the responsibilities of the stage manager during a performance. Finally the course will cover human behavior within a theatre organization and will help develop the student’s ability to manage such an organization. Topics will include production research, planning, organization, auditions, rehearsal rules, managing rehearsals, information distribution, technical and dress rehearsals, pre-performance preparation, running a show, organizational structure, and human behavior.
Prerequisite: None, Lecture

THEA 2160
Stage Make-up
This class is designed to teach students fundamental techniques in stage make-up design and application. Prerequisite: None, Lecture/Laboratory

THEA 2165
Beginning Directing
This course provides an analysis and application of the techniques of theatrical directing.  The course will be divided into two parts: working with actors, and the interpretive process.  Topics include creating ensemble, rehearsal methods, director values and concept, casting, staging, script selection, analysis, and factors of preparing a production.  Upon completion, students should be able to plan, execute, and critically discuss student-directed scenes.
Prerequisite: THEA 1100, Lecture

THEA 2220
Stagecraft
A study of fundamental skills and concepts necessary to create a theatrical environment utilizing image and function. Prerequisite: None, Lecture

THEA 2230
Stage Lighting
A study of stage lighting equipment and basic design concepts for lighting a play.
Prerequisites: None, Lecture

THEA 2370
Summer Theatre
This course will focus on the preparation and presentation of several plays for the College's summer stock theatre company.  Students enrolling in this class will participate in all phases of production in the summer stock theatre company.  Company members will be responsible for all technical and management preparations of the productions.  They will also be performing in or running each production.  Additionally, these students will work with youth in the preparation of a youth production.
Prerequisite: By Audition Only, Laboratory/Skill/Practicum

THEA 2500
Theatre Portfolio
This course will provide students with the opportunity to prepare a comprehensive portfolio which may help them transfer to another college or gain employment.  Students will also complete a project in their primary area of emphasis with a final presentation juried by the faculty within the selected discipline.  This course does not fulfill the WWCC Assessment requirement for graduation.
Prerequisites: Must have completed 45 credit hours toward an AFA or AA degree, Lecture/Discussion

THEA 2610
Sound Reinforcement I
This course is the introduction to the theory, techniques, and equipment used in sound reinforcement.  Skills will be developed through theory and application discussion, as well as hand-on training with professional sound equipment.  Projects will include setting up and running an audio reinforcement system.
Prerequisite: None, Lecture/Laboratory

THEA 2615
Sound Design
This course will prepare the student to understand the fundamentals of sound design and how to use computer software in that process.  This study will start with the research process and work through the entire design process.  Following that, the course will cover the responsibilities of the sound designer throughout the design and rehearsal process.  Finally this course will help student learn the collaboration process as well as the communication required in theatre.  Topics will include the history of sound, the future of sound, research process, concepts, design elements, special effects, and technical rehearsals.
Prerequisites: THEA 2610, Lecture/Laboratory

THEA 2971
Technical Theatre Internship
This course will provide practical technical theatre work experience.  Students enrolling for this course will be trained and will work in the theatre doing lights, set, sound, costume, props, and rigging assignments.  Interns will also be responsible for preparing and running the technical aspects of every event in the theatre.
Prerequisite: Interview with Instructor Required, Internship

THEA 2972
Theatre Management Internship
This course will provide practical technical theatre management experience.  Students enrolling for this course will be trained and will work in the theatre office doing publicity, tour planning, events coordination, house management, patron donations, box office, bookkeeping, payroll, requisitions, recruiting, soliciting advertising, program compilation, correspondence and/or other secretarial work.
Prerequisite: Interview with Instructor Required, Internship

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