Theater Arts (THE) 1 THE212. Rehearsal and Production. 2 Credits. THEATER ARTS (THE) This course is designed to give the students a means of earning liberal arts credit for research, execution and evaluation of work directly related THE193. Theatre Art Select Topic. 1-12 Credits. to the process of preparing a production for public presentation. Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on Attributes: a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule • Practicum - Non-Clinical of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as • Creative Works elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of • Research the course changes. May be repeated for credit • Liberal Arts THE199. Modular Course. 0 Credits. May be repeated for credit May not be repeated for credit THE213. Rehearsal and Production. 3 Credits. THE208. Latin American Drama and Performance. 3 This course is designed to give the students a means of earning liberal Credits. arts credit for research, execution and evaluation of work directly related A broad survey course introduces students to cultural ideas that to the process of preparing a production for public presentation. influence the development of Latin American performing arts. Viewings Attributes: and readings provide context for discussions of art within major regions • Practicum - Non-Clinical of Latin America. • Creative Works Attributes: • Research • Effective Expression/Aesthetic • Liberal Arts • Liberal Arts May be repeated for credit • GE4: World Civilizations • GE3: WRLD THE230. Introduction to Acting. 3 Credits. An introductory acting course designed to increase student Restrictions: understanding and appreciation of the actor and the art of acting. • Must have the following level: Undergraduate Attributes: • Practicum - Non-Clinical May not be repeated for credit • Creative Works THE209. Live Theatre Experience. 3 Credits. • Research Students witness New York City theatre productions and New Paltz • GE3: ART productions. Through lectures, discussions, and written assignments, the course examines the appeal and ingredients of live theatrical • GE4: The Arts presentations. Focus will be on plays and musicals, rather than on dance • GE2A: ART and opera. FEE FOR TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION. • GE2: ASXP, list 1 Attributes: • Effective Expression/Aesthetic • GE3: ART • Liberal Arts • GE4: The Arts • Performance • Effective Expression/Aesthetic • Liberal Arts May not be repeated for credit Prerequisites: THE231. Introduction to Performance. 3 Credits. A practical exploration of the art and craft of acting, with emphasis on the • ENG160 Minimum Grade of C- or English Placement Level Minimum body, voice, and actor’s imagination. This course provides the beginning Score of 4 or ENG170 Minimum Grade of C- or ENG180 Minimum student with basic techniques and vocabulary through exercises, Grade of C- or ENG206 Minimum Grade of C- or ENG 002 Minimum monologues, and scene work. Grade of TC- Attributes: May be repeated for credit • Practicum - Non-Clinical THE211. Rehearsal and Production. 1 Credit. • Creative Works This course is designed to give the students a means of earning liberal • Research arts credit for research, execution and evaluation of work directly related • Critical Thinking Introductory to the process of preparing a production for public presentation. Attributes: Restrictions: • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or • Practicum - Non-Clinical concentration): Theatre Arts (567) • Creative Works • Research May not be repeated for credit • Liberal Arts May be repeated for credit 2 Theater Arts (THE) THE233. Western Drama 1. 3 Credits. THE236. Play Analysis. 3 Credits. A survey of drama from the Greeks through the Romantic period. Play analysis is the study of a critical approach to dramatic literature. Examination of classical dramatic literature and its relevance in modern The course will focus on methodologies for study and understanding the theatre. play as a literary genre in relationship to theatre. Emphasis will be placed Attributes: on critical analysis of structure, genre, theme, style, character, language, • GE3: ART dramatic event and point of view. Discussion of each play will result in • GE4: The Arts an essay based on research of the playwright, research of the historical • GE2A: ART context of the play and structural analysis of the play. Attributes: • GE2: ASXP, list 1 • Liberal Arts • Effective Expression/Written • Writing Intensive • Information Mgmt Intro • Liberal Arts Restrictions: • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or May not be repeated for credit concentration): THE234. Western Drama II. 3 Credits. • • Theatre Arts (567) A survey of plays and playwrights from Henrik Ibsen and the introduction • Theatre Arts (THE) of Realism through movements of the twentieth century to the present day. Examination of dramatic literature as the basis for making theatre. May not be repeated for credit Attributes: THE237. African American Drama. 3 Credits. • GE2: ASXP, list 1 African American Drama is a survey course in African American and • Effective Expression/Written Caribbean Drama. Students analyze historical and contemporary plays • GE3: HUM and study play production in the cultural context of the United States. • GE4: Humanities COURSE FEE APPLIES TO SOME SECTIONS. Attributes: • GE2A: HUM • GE3: DIVR • Liberal Arts • GE2A: DIVR May not be repeated for credit • Effective Expression/Oral THE235. Introduction To Theatre. 3 Credits. • Liberal Arts Traces the origin of Western theatre, explains the structure of drama and May not be repeated for credit analyzes the component parts of playmaking, experiencing theatre and creating theatre, through lecture, discussion and live performance. Fee for THE239. History of Western Fashion. 3 Credits. tickets and transportation. Western/European costume from prehistoric times through the first half Attributes: of the twentieth century. Students examine the social implications of • GE2A: ART clothing and dress and how this impacts and mirrors the development of • GE2: ASXP, list 1 human culture. Attributes: • Ethical Reflection • Information Literacy • GE3: HUM • Liberal Arts • GE4: Humanities • GE3: WEST • Liberal Arts • GE4: Western Civilization May not be repeated for credit May not be repeated for credit THE240. History of World Dress. 3 Credits. An exploration of the evolution of dress and adornment from early humans through the present day in culturally diverse regions of the world. Attributes: • Information Literacy • Liberal Arts • GE4: World Civilizations • GE3: WRLD Restrictions: • Must have the following level: Undergraduate May not be repeated for credit Theater Arts (THE) 3 THE251. Foundations: Theory and Collaboration. 3 THE260. Introduction to Design. 3 Credits. Credits. A fundamental course examining basic techniques and methods This course explores the synthesis of theatrical theory and practice as a employed in theatrical design. This course will explore the principles and preparation for imaginative and creative work in the theatre. This course elements of design as applied to scenic, lighting, costume and sound builds skills of collaboration, communication, and creative problem design (Scenographic technique). solving amongst the students to prepare them for production work in Attributes: the department while also laying the foundational groundwork for other • Practicum - Non-Clinical classes within the core curriculum by incorporating theatre theory. • Creative Works Attributes: • Research • Practicum - Non-Clinical • Creative Works Restrictions: • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or • Research concentration): Theatre Arts (567) • Critical Thinking Introductory • Information Mgmt Intro May not be repeated for credit • Liberal Arts THE261. Drawing and Painting for Theatre. 3 Credits. Drawing, illustration, painting and other artistic techniques most useful to Restrictions: theatre design and technical students will be introduced. Course content • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or will include perspective drawing, color theory, painting techniques, texture concentration): Theatre Arts (567) and fabric rendering, and figure drawing. May not be repeated for credit Attributes: • Practicum - Non-Clinical THE252. Introduction to Theater Production. 3 Credits. • Creative Works Introduction to basic materials and techniques used in technical theater production. This course will include the study of Stagecraft, Lighting • Research Technology and Audio Engineering techniques in current use. Practical Restrictions: application in departmental productions. • Must have the following level: Undergraduate Attributes: • Practicum - Non-Clinical May not be repeated for credit • Creative Works THE293. Selected Topic. 3-12 Credits. • Research Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on • Liberal Arts a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as Restrictions: elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or the course changes. concentration): Theatre Arts (567) May be repeated for credit May not be repeated for credit THE295. Indep Study Theatre Arts. 1-6 Credits. THE253. Costume Production I. 3 Credits. May be repeated for credit An introduction