THEATRE

Theatre Course Descriptions
Speech Course Descriptions

Program Faculty

Ken Bush kbush@eou.edu
April Curtis curtisa@eou.edu

2002 - 2003

http://www.eou.edu/artsci/

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The EOU Theatre Program, with a diversified curriculum leading to a B.A. or B.S. in theatre, places an emphasis on production, creativity, and hands-on learning.  Both the B.A. and the B.S. explore the role of theatre as a voice and a mirror for the cultural behaviors of all human beings.  Our objective is to prepare students in the theatrical world for either graduate work in the discipline, teaching, or other creative professional endeavors.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

MEANS OF ASSESSMENT

Theatre majors are evaluated in many distinct ways.  They complete the required and elective courses in the discipline that reinforce creative response, historical knowledge, and analytical thinking.  By acting in plays, students refine their physical instrument - the body - by creating believ-able characters.  By designing sets, lights, and costumes for plays, they are given avenues of expression in theatrical production and execution, which also provide “hands-on” experiences.  In directing and playwriting courses, theatre majors demonstrate a mastery of textual analysis, for, picturalization, and structure.  In pedagogy courses, students hone their abilities in public speaking, work with practical classroom application, and refine theatrical teaching methods. In their capstone experiences, they showcase abilities as a “culmination experience” in acting, design, directing, or playwriting.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE  IN THEATRE ARTS

(Foreign language competency is a require-ment of the B.A. degree.)

In addition to General Education require-ments, students should complete the following 64 credit hours in Theatre Arts.  B.S. degree candidates should also complete an additional 9 credit hours from the Additional Required Courses selection for a total of 73 credit hours. A grade of “C-“ or better is require in all Theatre courses counting toward the major.

Required Courses (For B.A. and B.S.)

THEA 212, 213, 214 Introduction to Theatre (9)

THEA 250 Acting I (3)

THEA 264 Technical Theater: Set Construction (3)

THEA 265 Technical Theater: Lighting (3)

THEA 266 Technical Theater: Costume (3)

THEA 255 Rehearsal & Performance (5-total)

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance (5-total)

THEA 353 Fundamentals of Play Direction (3)

THEA 406 Senior Project (3)

THEA 407 Seminar (1)

THEA 261, 262, 263 Theatre History (9)

Major Concentration*  (12-15)

Electives (3)

Additional Required Courses

(For B.S.only)

1.  Any college level Math course

2. Choose one of the following English courses:

ENGL 104 Intro to World Literature (4)

ENGL 107 World Literature I (3)

ENGL 108 World Literature II (3)

ENGL 109  World Literature III (3)

ENGL 201 Shakespeare (4)

ENGL 204  Major British Writers I (4)

ENGL 205 Major British Writers II (4)

ENGL 253 Major American Writers I (4)

3. Choose one of the following History courses:

HIST 101 Traditional Civilization (5)

HIST 102  World Civilization (5)

HIST 201 U.S. History (5)

HIST 202 .U.S. History (5)

4.  Choose one of the following Art courses:

ART 204   Art History I (3)

ART 205  Art History II (3)

ART 206  Art History III (3)

*The Theatre Major Concentration (see 64 credit hour requirement above) may be met by completing one of the following major concentrations:

1. Major Concentration in Acting

THEA 251 Acting 2  (3)

THEA 252 Acting 3  (3)

THEA 350 Acting 4  (3)

THEA 351 Acting 5  (3)

THEA 352 Acting 6  (3)

Total hours:  15

2. Major Concentration in Design

ART 129 Drawing & Design Fundamentals (5)

AND

THEA 324, 325  Scene Design (6)

OR

THEA 334, 335  Light Design (6)

OR

THEA 344, 345  Costume Design (6)

Total hours:  11

3. Major Concentration in Directing

THEA 251, 252, 350  Acting (9)

THEA 354 Advanced Directing (3)

Total hours:  12

4. Major Concentration in Education

THEA 251, 252  Acting 2,3 (6)

THEA 315 Creative Drama  (3)

THEA 415 Acting Pedagogy (3)

Total hours:  12

** THEA electives (see 64 credit hour requirement above) are to be selected from courses NOT in the student’s major concentration.

Theatre majors should exhibit data processing skills as taught in BA 131.  They should also be able to demonstrate computerized lightboard skills as expected in the basic Technical Theater: Lighting course.

THEA 464, 465, and 466  will satisfy Eastern’s requirements for writing intensive upper division courses.

The institutional capstone requirement may be met by completion of THEA 406, Senior Project.

TYPICAL FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM FOR B.A.

Fall

THEA 212 Introduction to Theatre: Production (3)

THEA 250 Acting 1 (3)

General Education and Electives           (10)

Winter

THEA 213 Introduction to Theatre: History (3)

THEA 251 or THEA 264 or THEA 266  (3)

General Education and Electives             (10)

Spring

THEA 214 Introduction to Theatre:

Dramatic Literature (3)

THEA 252 or THEA 264 or THEA 266  (3)

General Education and Electives             (10)

TYPICAL SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM FOR B.A.

Fall

THEA 350 or THEA 265            (3)

THEA 255 Rehearsal & Performance(2)

THEA 264 or 266   (3)

General Education and Electives             (8)

Winter

THEA 351 or ART 129  (5)

THEA 255 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

General Education and Electives             (8-10)

Spring

THEA 252  Acting 3 (3)

THEA 255 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

General Education and Electives             (11)

TYPICAL THIRD YEAR CURRICULUM FOR B.A.

Fall

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

THEA 353 Fundamentals of Play Direction(3)

THEA 324 or THEA 334 or

THEA 344 or THEA 315  (3)

Foreign Language  (4)

Electives  (4)

WPE

Winter

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance  (2)

THEA 325 or THEA 335 or THEA 345 (3)

Foreign Language  (4)

Electives   (7)

Spring

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance(2)

THEA 354 or THEA 415 (3)

Foreign Language  (4)

Electives (7)

TYPICAL FOURTH YEAR CURRICULUM FOR B.A.

Fall

THEA 261 Theatre History to 1850 (3)

THEA 415 or THEA 355 (3) or (2)

THEA 407  Senior Seminar (1)

Foreign Language (4)

Electives (6)

*Application for Graduation

Winter

THEA 262 Theatre History 1850 - 1950  (3)

THEA 355  Rehearsal & Performance (2)

THEA 407 Senior Seminar (1)

Foreign Language (4)

Electives (6)

Spring

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

THEA 406 Senior Project (3)

THEA 407 Senior Seminar (1)

THEA 263 Theatre History Since 1950 (3)

Foreign Language  (4)

Electives (4)

TYPICAL FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM FOR B.S.

Fall

THEA 212 Introduction to Theatre: Production (3)

THEA 250  Acting I (3)

General Education and Electives   (10)

Winter

THEA 213 Introduction to Theatre: History (3)

THEA 251 or THEA 264 or THEA 266  (3)

General Education and Electives  (10)

Spring

THEA 214 Introduction to Theatre: Dramatic Literature (3)

THEA 252 or THEA 264 or THEA 266  (3)

General Education and Electives  (10)

TYPICAL SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM FOR B.S.

Fall

THEA 350 or THEA 265   (3)

THEA 255 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

THEA 264 or THEA 266 (3)

General Education and Electives (8)

Winter

THEA 351 or ART 129 (5)

THEA 255  Rehearsal & Performance (2)

General Education and Electives   (8-10)

Spring

THEA 252 Acting 3 (3)

THEA 255  Rehearsal & Performance (2)

General Education & Electives   (11)

TYPICAL THIRD YEAR CURRICULUM FOR B.S.

Fall

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

THEA 353 Fundamentals of Play Direction (3)

THEA 324 or THEA 334 or

THEA 344 or THEA 315 (3)

Electives  (8)

WPE

Winter

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

THEA 325 or THEA 335 or THEA 345 (3)

Electives (11)

Spring

THEA 355  Rehearsal & Performance (2)

THEA 354 or THEA 415  (3)

Electives  (11)

TYPICAL FOURTH YEAR CURRICULUM FOR B.S.

Fall

THEA 261 Theatre History to 1850 (3)

THEA 415 or THEA 355 (3) or (2)

Electives  (11)

*Application for Graduation

Winter

THEA 262 Theatre History 1850-1950 (3)

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

Electives  (11)

Spring

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance (2)

THEA 406 Senior Project (3)

THEA 263 Theatre History Since 1950 (3)

Electives  (11)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN THEATRE ARTS

1. A minimum of 30 graded credits in Theatre are required for the minor:

Required:

THEA 212 Introduction to Theatre: Production (3)

THEA 213 Introduction to Theatre: History (3)

THEA 214 Introduction to Theatre:

Dramatic Literature (3)

THEA 250 Acting I (3)

THEA 264 Technical Theater: Set Construction (3)

Select 6 hours from:

THEA 251 Acting 2 (3)

THEA 315 Creative Drama  (3)

THEA 350 Acting 4 (3)

THEA 354 Play Direction (3)

THEA 364 Advanced Tech Theater: Set Const (3)

Select 6 hours from:

THEA 265 Technical Theater: Lighting (3)

THEA 266 Technical Theater: Costume (3)

THEA 267 Technical Theater: Makeup (3)

THEA 261 Theatre History to 1850 (3)

THEA 262 Theatre History 1850 - 1950 (3)

THEA 263 Theatre History Since 1950 (3)

Select 3 hours from:

THEA 255 Rehearsal & Performance (1-2)

THEA 355 Rehearsal & Performance (1-2)

(THEA 255/355 may be repeated)

2. A grade of “C-” or better in each course counting toward the minor.

3. A minimum of 10 credit hours counting towards the minor must be completed at Eastern.

THEATRE ARTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Theater Arts

THEA 110 - THEA 110

Credits:

THEA 210 - Selected Topics

Credits:1.00 to 6.00

THEA 212 - Intro: Production

Credits:3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
An overview of the process of putting a play into performance using directions, hands-on application, current productions, and dramatic literature. Emphasis on the elements of acting, directing, design and playwriting.

THEA 213 - Intro: History

Credits:3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
A view of theatre through the eyes of the historian. The course interprets the role of theatre and film in our culture as well as that of the changing world. Elements of instruction include discussion, film and theatre productions, and dramatic literature.

THEA 214 - Intro: Dramatic Lit

Credits:3.00
Gen Ed-Humanities
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
A view of theatre through the eyes of the playwright. Includes plays from all major periods and genres.

THEA 244 - Tech Theater

Credits:

THEA 245 - Tech Theater

Credits:

THEA 246 - Tech Theater

Credits:2.00

THEA 250 - Acting I

Credits:4.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
A performance-oriented overview of the acting process, aimed at providing a basic understanding of the elements of acting including character development, the actor's instrument, scene work and monologue work.

THEA 251 - Acting II

Credits: 4.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
A practical approach to acting technique as required by the demand of rehearsal. Students learn the vocabulary, discipline, and analytical skills needed to prepare a role in a full-length play. In addisiton, a workshop in auditioning develops monologue and cold reading skills.

Prerequisite: Acting 1 and consent of instructor.

THEA 252 - Acting III

Credits:4.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
(General Education: Artistic Creation) A practical application of performance techniques in the audition process. Includes audition preparation in monologues, scenes, singing, and dance.

Prerequisite: Acting 1, 2, and consent of instructor.

THEA 253 - Acting III

Credits:3.00

THEA 255 - Rehearsal & Perf

Credits:1.00 to 2.00
Application of principles of acting and dramatic production. Credit available for students acting in or handling technical demands of scheduled performances.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 264 - Tech TA:Set Construct

Credits:3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
Introduction to techniques and tools of designing and mounting stage productions. Labs based on currently-scheduled shows. Includes 20 hours of lab work.

THEA 265 - Tech TA:Lighting

Credits:3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
Demonstration and practice in the use of lighting equipment for the stage. Students will hang, focus, repair, and manipulate lights for current productions. Includes 20 hours of lab work.

THEA 266 - Tech TA:Costume

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
Demonstration of the basic working components of the costume designer including sewing, dyeing, painting, hat-making and mask-making for the stage. Students will also practice basic construction techniques while building costumes for current productions.

THEA 267 - Tech TA:Makeup

Credits: 3.00
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
Demonstration of and practice in the use of makeup for the stage - includes character, aging, hair, and three-dimensional technique.

THEA 310 - Selected Topics

Credits:1.00 to 6.00
Topics of current interest/relevance. Prerequisites on occasion.

THEA 315 - Creative Drama

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
The study of creativity and its function in the educational process. Focuses on the stimulation of individual and group creativity through dramatic activity.

THEA 319 - Proj in Theatre

Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
Opportunities for participation in special interest areas of theatre, such as readers theatre, theatre sports, or mime.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 320 - Theatre Mgmt

Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
A practicum class with hands-on experience in the following areas: ticket sales, publicity, stage management, house management, fund raising, graphics, and grant writing.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 324 - Scene Design

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
Theory and techniques of basic stage scene design, to include drafting, sketching, rendering, models, and presentation techniques.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 325 - Adv Scene Design

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
Continuation of 324, with emphasis on selected shows for production.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 334 - Light Design

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
Exploration of the manipulation of light for the stage.

Prerequisite: THEA 265 or consent of instructor.

THEA 335 - Adv Light Design

Credits: 3.00
Design and implementation of lighting equipment for a full scale Eastern production.

Prerequisite: THEA 334 or consent of instructor.

THEA 344 - Costume Design

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
Exploration of drawing, painting, design and history of character-appropriate costumes for the stage. Includes life-drawing, color theory and costume construction components.

Prerequisite: THEA 266 or consent of instructor.

THEA 345 - Adv Costume Design

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
Design and artistic techniques are explored in detail in this class including watercolor, gouache, marker and pen and ink. Emphasis will be placed on development of the costume designer's portfolio.

Prerequisite: THEA 344 or consent of instructor.

THEA 350 - Acting IV

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
New Gen Ed-Arts/Creative Proc
Expanding the actor's instrument, particularly the voice is achieved through the study of Shakespeare's verse and characters. Vocal diagnostic and exercises are employed as well as analysis of verse through scansion technique.

Prerequisite: Acting 1, 2, and 3, and consent of instructor.

THEA 351 - Acting V

Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Artistic Creation
The actor's movement and period styles are explored in this performance-oriented class. Using a variety of methods including Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques, actors will explore physical movement and external creation. Major literary periods will be interpreted by the use of the body in style work.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 352 - Acting VI

Credits: 3.00
An introduction to the specialized techniques required for film and video performance. Study includes understanding terminology, performing on a sound stage, using the camera as your scene partner and surviving a screen test.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 353 - Play Direction

Credits: 3.00
Exploring the principles and practices in beginning directing. Skills are learned through exercises and analysis, then applied to rehearsing a scene for public performance.

Prerequisite: THEA 212, 213, 214, and 2 of 3 technical theatre courses (THEA 264, 265, and 266), THEA 250.

THEA 354 - Advanced Directing

Credits: 3.00
Advanced projects in directing are designed to challenge and stretch basic technique. Students are encouraged to develop a personal approach to their craft through work on stylized material and one-act plays performed for the public. Prerequisite: THEA 353.

THEA 355 - Adv Rehears & Perf

Credits: 1.00 to 2.00
Application and principles of acting and dramatic production. Credit available for students acting in or handling technical demands of scheduled performances.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 364 - Adv Tech TA:Set Construc

Credits: 3.00
Continuation of THEA 264 with emphasis on advanced skills and theory.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

THEA 365 - Adv Tech TA:Lighting

Credits: 3.00
Advanced projects in stage lighting. Prerequisite: THEA 265.

THEA 366 - Adv Tech TA:Costume

Credits: 3.00
Advanced projects in costume construction including cutting and draping, large-scale mask construction, and dyeing and painting. Prerequisite: THEA 266.

THEA 382 - Telemedia

Credits: 4.00
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

THEA 405 - Read & Conf

Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
An intensive study of a playwright, a theatrical style, a theme, or other specialized topic not normally included in course offerings.

Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Restrictions:

May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

THEA 406 - Senior Project

Credits: 3.00
The design, research and implementing of a project that reflects the student's expertise in an area of theatre scholarship or production.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Restrictions:

May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

THEA 407 - Seminar

Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
Intensive study of theatre topics with emphasis on student and faculty information exchange. Shared presentations, resumes, graduate school information and Senior interests and ideas will be highlighted.

Prerequisite: Senior status.
Restrictions:

May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

THEA 409 - Practicum

Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
Selected students will gain practical supervised experience in some aspect of theatre productions.

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, THEA 212, 213, 214 or equivalent, admission to program, and consent of instructor.
Restrictions:

May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

THEA 410 - Selected Topics

Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

THEA 415 - Acting Pedagogy

Credits: 3.00
A practicum in developing a process of classroom instruction. Students will assist in teaching the acting courses while exploring their own technique for instruction.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

THEA 261 - Dev Thea to 1850

Credits: 3.00
(Writing Intensive)

A study of theatre in the western world from Classic Greek to 19th century European. Emphasis on the physical theater, actors, directors and criticism, with related dramatic literature.

Prerequisite: THEA 212, 213, 214.
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

THEA 262 - Theatre Hst 1850-1950

Credits: 3.00
(Writing Intensive)

Continuation of THEA 261with emphasis on 20th century developments in European and American theatre.

Prerequisite: THEA 212, 213, 214.
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

THEA 263 - Theatre Hst Since 1950

Credits: 3.00
(Writing Intensive)

Continuation of THEA 262 with emphasis on contemporary developments in theatre.

Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

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SPEECH PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

To provide theory and practical experience in oral communication.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Development of the speaker’s instrument (voice, body, imagination) through research and speaking exercises

- Ability to apply speech skills in the classroom

- Ability to apply intrapersonal and interpersonal theory to practical communication situations

- Application of interpretation and presentation skills in reading literature aloud

PROGRAMS

The degree available with an emphasis in speech and drama is:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (concentrations in speech and theatre).

If you are interested, you should consult your advisor.

SPEECH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SPCH 110 Selected Topics (1-6)

SPCH 111 Interpersonal Communication(3)

(General Education: Language/Logic)
A games and theory approach to communication between individuals and in small groups. Emphasis on meaningful interaction, with employment of theory as needed.

SPCH 112 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (General Education: Language/Logic)(3)

Theory of and practice in techniques of informing and presenting information to an audience, emphasizing the use of visual aids. Topics include informative, persuasive, extemporaneous and group speeches.

SPCH 115 Reading Literature Aloud (3)

Theory and practice in the oral interpretation of poetry, prose, and drama, to include children’s literature. Especially meaningful for elementary and secondary education majors.

SPCH 210 Selected Topics (1-6)

SPCH 310 Selected Topics (1-6)

SPCH 407 Seminar (Arranged)

SPCH 410 Selected Topics (1-6)

SPCH 507 Seminar(Maximum 6 hours) (Arranged)

This course permits one or several students to meet with the instructor, usually on a regularly arranged basis, to consider an agreed-upon topic which is not normally offered as part of the curriculum. Outside reading and/or research is expected, depending on the nature of the topics. Expectations commensurate with graduate level work.

Prerequisite: Graduate status; consent of instructor.