THEATRE (THE)

101 Introduction to Theatre. 3 hrs.
Fundamentals of theatre arts.

112 Theatre Appreciation. 3 hrs. I, II, S.
Development of an appreciation and an understanding of theatre as a fine art. For non-theatre majors.

150 Introduction to Technical Theatre. 2 hrs.
Introduction to scene design, lighting, set construction, and other aspects of technical production. 150 and 151 should be taken concurrently. 152 should be taken the following semester.

151-152 Introduction to Technical Theatre Laboratory. 1; 1 hr.
Practical experience in building, painting, dressing, and lighting scenery. Work in conjunction with Marshall University Theatre productions.

220 Stage Movement. 3 hrs.
Exercises for flexibility and control; stage terms and techniques; pantomime; improvisation; manners and dances from major theatrical periods; and acting scenes with usual movement.

221 Stage Voice and Dialects. 3 hrs.
Vocal techniques for the actor, including the study of dialects

222 Acting III: Scene Study. 3 hrs.
Development of skill through exercises and analytical study of scenes. (PR: THE 220 and 221 or permission of instructor)

225 Creative Dramatics. 3 hrs.
Methods and techniques of creation of informal drama for all ages.

230 Auditioning Techniques. 3 hrs.
Techniques of auditioning for stage plays and musicals. (PR: THE 222)

250 Introduction to Costuming. 3 hrs.
The history, design, and construction of theatrical costumes.

255 Stage Makeup. 2 hrs.
The application of script analysis to determine appropriate straight, corrective, aged, and/or character makeup designs. Practical knowledge of anatomical structure, drawing, pancake, latex prosthetics and facial hair are utilized. (PR: THE 150)

260 Theatrical Drafting and Rendering. 3 hrs.
The application of drafting and rendering conventions utilized in the planning and execution of theatrical productions. Mechanical drawing, computer assisted drawing, freehand sketching and color application techniques will be employed. (PR: THE 150, 151)

261 Stage Decor. 3 hrs.
A historical view of period style, furniture, accessories and motifs as they relate to interior decoration and architecture. Student renderings of documented research will constitute portfolio for subsequent design and applications.

270 Theatre Practicum. 1 hr.
Acting, directing, or technical work in Marshall University Theatre productions. Register only with permission of instructor. Open to all students. May be repeated for a total of four hours.

320 Acting Styles. 3 hrs.
Interpretation of roles from classical, romantic, neoclassical, and modern plays. (PR: THE 222)

322 Advanced Stage Dialects and Accents. 3 hrs. I.
Study and practice of dialects and accents that are commonly used in acting plays. (PR: THE 221)

325 Readers Theatre. 3 hrs.
Oral interpretation of dramatic text with emphasis on public performance. (PR: THE 220, 221)

350 Stage Lighting I. 3 hrs.
Play analysis, production concepts, elementary electricity, lighting instrumentation, color theory, intensity control, mechanical and AutoCAD drawing, cueing, and design documentation are utilized for lighting proscenium designs. Student light plots required. (PR: THE 150, 151 and 152)

355 Costume Design. 3 hrs.
Practical and psychological aspects of design. Study of design theory, script analysis, rendering techniques, fabric choices. Development of designs from initial concept to final renderings. (PR: THE 250)

356 Costume Construction. 3 hrs.
A hands-on approach to the techniques of theatrical costuming. Period method by machine and hand, industrial machine, and some pattern making. Work on classroom projects and university productions. (PR: THE 250)

360 Scene Design I. 3 hrs.
Practical application of aesthetic and technical principles of scene design for the proscenium stage. Script analysis, production concepts, architectural research, mechanical and autoCAD drawings, white models, painter's elevations are utilized. (PR: THE 150, 151 and 152)

361 Theatrical Scene Painting. 3 hrs.
Exploration of various techniques utilized by scenic artist including the generation of painter's evaluations, interpretive design renderings, estimating scenic demands, media selection, and execution of designs in full scale. (PR: THE 261 or permission of instructor)

362 Stage Management. 3 hrs.
The responsibilities of stage management are explored to prepare students entering the profession. Principles and practices of stage management are applied through scheduling, budgeting, running, cueing, and safety. (PR: THE 150 and 350 or permission of instructor)

370 Theatre Practicum. 1 hr.
Acting, directing, or technical work in Marshall University Theatre productions. Register only with permission of instructor. (PR: Open only to Theatre Majors.) May be repeated for a total of four hours.

410 Playwriting. 3 hrs.
Study of dramatic structure, characterization, dialogue, themes, sounds, and spectacle, including the writing of one-act plays. (PR: THE 101 or permission of instructor)

420 Acting for Musical Theatre. 3 hrs.
Analysis of musical scripts, study of spoken and musical scenes, staging musical numbers, and preparation of audition material. (PR: THE 222)

421 Acting for the Camera. 3 hrs.
Projects in acting for the camera. Video taping of selected acting exercises. (PR: THE 222)

423 Stanislavski System Acting. 3 hrs.
Study of the Stanislavski System of acting and using it in preparing and performing excerpts from plays. (PR: THE 222)

437 Directing I. 3 hrs.
Introduction to theories, principles, techniques, and history of directing. (PR: THE 150, 151, 152 and 222)

438 Directing II. 3 hrs.
In-depth study of directorial approaches. Analysis of contemporary movements and leaders in the field. Students must stage productions as part of class requirement. (PR: THE 437)

440 Theatre History to 1660. 3 hrs.
Survey of man's activities in the theatre from primitive times to 1660. (PR: THE 101 or permission of instructor)

441 Theatre History Since 1660. 3 hrs.
Survey of man's activities in the theatre from 1660 to present. (PR: THE 101 or permission of instructor)

450 Stage Lighting II. 3 hrs.
Advanced study in lighting design principles utilized for non-proscenium stages and/or impressionistic productions will be emphasized. Combined visual, manual and computer generated documentation will comprise portfolio for final critique. (PR: THE 350)

460 Scene Design II. 3 hrs.
Advanced work in the process and styles of design for the stage. Abstraction, non-traditional materials and computer design utilization for various theatre forms will provide portfolio documentation for final critique. (PR: THE 261, 360)

480 Special Topics in Theatre. 1-4 hrs.
Program of study not normally covered in other courses. Topics vary from semester to semester.

485-488 Independent Study. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.
Courses taught by tutorials; directed independent readings or research; problem reports, and other activities designed to fill the needs of individual students. (PR: Permission of chairman)

490 Theatre Internship. 1-4 hrs.
Supervised off-campus contractual work-study arrangement with external agencies or theatrical institutions. (PR: Permission of chairman)

491-494 Theatre Workshop. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.
Practical, participatory courses for advanced students and professionals. Experience in new techniques, theories, and principles. (PR: Permission of instructor)

495H-496H Honors in Theatre. 1-3; 1-3 hrs.
Readings for honors in theatre. (PR: Permission of chair)

499 Senior Capstone Project. 3 hrs.
The capstone project serves to demonstrate the student's proficiency in the major field of study. It is the culmination of coursework in the concentration (performance, directing, design, playwriting, stage management, etc.) (PR: permission of instructor)

UNIVERSITY HONORS (HON)
Honors Seminar Substitution for a Department Major Requirement or a College General Education Requirement. Substitution of an Honors seminar for a department major requirement or a college general education requirement should be requested before the course begins, or no later than the completion of the course. No such request will be honored during the second semester of the senior year. See the Executive Director, CAE (Old Main 230), for instructions and necessary forms.

101 Introduction to Honors. 1 hr. I.
Students meet their peers, learn about the Honors Program, and through small group discussion talk about college life and plan their academic future. Enriched section of New Student Seminar. (PR: ACT 26 and 3.3 GPA)

150 Critical Issues. 4 hrs. II.
Study and critical analysis of thought-provoking reading material. Examination of logical reasoning versus fallacious reasoning. Designed to prepare the student for critical thinking in subsequent honors courses. (PR: 3.3 GPA)

195-197 Interdisciplinary Honors. 4; 4; 4 hrs.
(195, Science and the Arts; 196, The American Experience; 197, Ideas in Social Sciences). These courses are subject to periodic changes in content. (PR: 3.3 GPA)

294 Interdisciplinary Honors. 4 hrs.
Ideas in Social Science. This course is subject to periodic changes in content. (PR: 3.3 GPA)

295 Interdisciplinary Honors. 4 hrs.
Ideas in Natural Science. This course is subject to periodic changes in content. (PR: 3.3 GPA)

296 Interdisciplinary Honors. 4 hrs.
Ideas in the Humanities. This course is subject to periodic changes in content. (PR: 3.3 GPA)

395-396 Interdisciplinary Honors. 4; 4 hrs.
Open to distinguished sophomores and upperclassmen of the undergraduate colleges and schools. Course content varies each semester. (PR: 3.3 GPA)

480-483 Special Topics. 1-4 hrs.
A study of special topics not listed under current course offerings. (PR: 3.3 GPA)

495H-496H Departmental Readings for Honors.
See individual departmental listings.

WOMEN'S STUDIES (WS)

101 Introduction to Women's Studies.

YEAGER SCHOLARS (YGS)

161 Seminar in Communications and Computers. 5 hrs.
Development of skills in oral communication; knowledge of the nature and impact of t he mass media; ability to use the computer as a tool of communication and research.

162 Seminar in Humanities, Texts, and Values. 5 hrs.
Explores values in the life of the individual and society; examines ideas and modes of inquiry common to the humanities by exploring the works of selected Western thinkers.

271 Seminar in Theories of Natural and Social Sciences and Statistics. 5 hrs.
ISC credit. Introduction to the nature of scientific thought, methods, and theories in the natural and social sciences; explores concepts in statistics relevant to the development of hypotheses and theories.

272 Seminar in Arts and History. 5 hrs.
WAC credit. Introduction to the nature of the arts and their role in societies; understanding the nature and value of history.