Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students

Thtre 106. Introduction to the Performing Arts
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. An audience oriented, broad-based, team-taught survey of the performing arts which emphasizes theatre and includes segments on television, radio, film, dance, and music.

Thtre 110. Theatre and Society
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. An introduction to Theatre focusing on its impact on society from the Greeks to modern times. Particular emphasis on the contemporary world theatre.

Thtre 151. The Actor’s Voice
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Study and practice of fundamentals of vocal production: breathing, quality, articulation, projection, and expressiveness for the performing artist.

Thtre 224. Concert and Theatre Dance (Same as Dance 224.)
See Health and Human Performance, Dance.

Thtre 250. Theatre Practicum
Cr. 1 or 2 each time taken, maximum of 6 credits. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Practice in various aspects of technical theatre production. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Thtre 251. Acting I
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Theory and practice in fundamentals of acting.

Thtre 252. African American Theatre Production (Same as Af Am 252.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. An exploration of African American Theatre in production; aesthetic foundations, history and contributions to American Theatre.

Thtre 255. Introduction to Theatrical Production
(3-3) Cr. 4. F.S. Standard structure and procedures, historical overview of performing arts production including the design and creation of scenery, costumes and lighting.

Thtre 263. Script Analysis
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Theory and analysis of scripts for production.

Thtre 290. Special Projects
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: 3 credits in theatre; permission of instructor; approval of written proposal.

Thtre 316. Creative Writing—Playwriting (Same as Engl 316.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Engl 105, not open to freshmen. Progresses from production of scenes to fully developed one-act plays. Emphasis on action, staging, writing, analytical reading, workshop criticism, and individual conferences. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Thtre 351. Acting II

(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 251, Dance 120 recommended. Theory and practice of techniques of acting with emphasis on character and scene analysis.

Thtre 352. Stage Combat
(1-2) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: 351. Theory, history, and practice of theatrical combat. Includes tumbling, hand-to-hand, quarterstaff, broadsword, rapier, and dagger.

Thtre 354. Musical Theatre I
(2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: 251 or Music 236 or 3 credits in Dance. Theory, history and practice of musical theatre techniques. Designed to develop the musical theatre performance skills of singers, dancers, and actors.

Thtre 355. Musical Theatre II
(2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: 354. Theory, history and practice of musical theatre techniques. Designed to develop the musical theatre performance skills of singers, dancers, and actors.

Thtre 357. Stage Make-up
(1-2) Cr. 2. F. Theory and practice of make-up and hair-styling techniques for the performing arts: Theatre, Opera, Dance, Television and Film. Lab required.

Thtre 358. Oral Interpretation
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Principles of oral interpretation: practice in analysis, in reading aloud of literary selections, and in reader’s theatre.

Thtre 359. Theatre for Children and Youth
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Study and practice of directing, acting, and the production of theatre for children and youth.

Thtre 360. Stagecraft
(3-2) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 255. Tools, materials, and techniques of planning, constructing and painting of performing arts scenography. Basic principles of lighting technology. Technical drawing for performing arts production.

Thtre 365. Theatrical Design I
(2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 255. An exploration of the elements, principles and art of theatrical design.

Thtre 366. Theatrical Design II
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 365. Intensive application of the principles introduced in 365. In-depth study and practice of the graphic skills of rendering and drafting.

Thtre 367. Stage Management
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 255. The responsibilities and techniques of stage management for the performing arts.

Thtre 393. Workshop
Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S.SS. Prereq: 3 credits in theatre. Offered to explore special topics.

                A. Minority Theatre

                B. Repertory

                C. Children’s Theatre

                D. Musical Theatre

                E. Creative Dramatics

                F. International Storytelling

Thtre 451. Acting III
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 351 and permission of instructor. Analysis and practice of period scenes.

Thtre 455. Directing I
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 255; 263; 251 recommended. Theory, techniques, and practice of directing.

Thtre 456. Directing II
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 455. Practical and theoretical experience in directing the stage play.

Thtre 461. Theatrical Design Studio
(3-2) Cr. 4 each time taken, maximum of 12. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Focuses on the art and craft of specific areas of theatrical design. Each semester the student will focus on one or two of the following: scenic, costume, or lighting design.

Thtre 465. History of Theatre I
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Hist 201 or equivalent. Theatre history from ancient times to 1800. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Thtre 466. History of Theatre II
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 465. Theatre history from 1800 to present. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Thtre 469. Advanced Theatre Practicum
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken, maximum of 3 credits per semester, maximum of 6 credits total. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits in theatre courses; junior classification. Practicum in production with ISU Theatre, with opportunities for specialization within various areas. Required: Approval of written proposal.

Thtre 490. Independent Study
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits in theatre, approved written proposal, junior classification. Only one independent study enrollment within the department is permitted per semester; no more than 9 credits in Thtre 490 may be counted toward graduation.

Thtre 497. Senior Seminar
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 15 credits in theatre courses; senior classification. Directed study of a theatre issue or problem identified by each student. Students synthesize relevant theory and research culminating in senior project or paper.

Thtre 499. Theatre Internship
Cr. var. 1 to 8 each time taken, maximum of 8. F.S.SS. Prereq: 18 credits in theatre, other courses deemed appropriate by faculty adviser; 2nd semester junior or senior standing; cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 overall and 3.0 in theatre courses. Supervised application of theatre in professional settings.

Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, open to qualified undergraduates

Thtre 504. Seminar
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits in theatre. Topics may include the following:

                A. Musical Theatre 
                B. Acting Techniques 
                C. Acting Styles 
                D. Design and Technical Theatre 
                E. Arts Management