400

THTR 400 Dramaturgy

Students will investigate the deep structures of dramatic texts through the lens of their chosen emphases/majors in order to realize these texts' full potential for performance. For purposes of this class, participants will become dramaturgs, the most recent creative addition to the American theater.

3

THTR 405 Drama Studies: Shakespeare in Ashland

The course involves an in depth study and analysis of specific works of William Shakespeare (and perhaps other playwrights), and attending productions of those plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Taught during a summer session. Fee: $350

3

Cross Listed Courses

PHL 339

THTR 409 Studies in Drama: Renaissance Theatre

An in-depth examination of theatre’s artistic, literary and technological advances during the Renaissance period of Western Europe, with an emphasis on the works of Elizabethan and Jacobean playwrights.
3

Prerequisites

THTR 307 or permission of instructor.

THTR 410 Studies in Drama: Classical Theatre

An in-depth study of western civilization's early masterpieces, which have influenced over two millennia of theater ever since. Special emphasis will be given to contemporary adaptations of Greek and Roman plays.

3

Prerequisites

THTR 307 or permission of instructor.

THTR 411 Studies in Drama: American Theater

An in-depth study of American dramatic literature from its foundations in colonial America up to the innovations of our own time. Participants will explore iconic works by O'Neill, Glaspell, Miller, Shepard, Wilson and Vogel, and consider the trends and movements that have advanced American theater.
3

Prerequisites

THTR 307 or permission of instructor

THTR 422 Advanced Acting

An advanced course designed to help the student integrate skills learned in previous acting classes, including vocal and physical work, and to develop new skills. The course uses material from Shakespeare as the acting texts for the course and addresses work on classical texts, acting style, and period context for his plays.
3

Prerequisites

THTR 322

Cross Listed Courses

THTR 522

THTR 424 Graduate Preparation Workshop

This course prepares the student for the rigors of graduate school auditions. The course focuses on building the audition portfolio from selection of contrasting pieces to obtaining professional head shots and developing an effective resume. It will also prepare students for the entire audition process.
1

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

THTR 427 Playwriting Workshop

Study of the aesthetics and techniques involved in the  written dramatic form for stage. Emphasis upon writing, workshop critiques and discussion of student's plays.
3

THTR 433 Advanced Directing for the Stage

This class will allow directing focused students in the Integrated Theater Emphasis to get an advanced level course which will prepare them for a Directing Capstone by giving them some advance directing training and a public performance component. Students will continue working on Script Analysis, Stage Pictures and Blocking, and developing a conceptual approach to a theatrical production.

3

Prerequisites

THTR 333

THTR 437 Audition Techniques

This course is designed to prepare the student for the entire professional auditioning process. It focuses on selection and performance of monologues, prepared auditions, cold readings, commercial and film auditions. It also covers creating appropriate resumes, getting the best head shots, and the details of getting a theatrical agent and working in union and non-union situations.
3

Prerequisites

THTR 322

THTR 445 History of Fashion

Surveys the history of fashionable western dress from Ancient Egypt through the 20th century. This class will explore the meaning of fashion in the broadest social context as it relates to the arts, theatre design and its function in society, and will also use an interdisciplinary approach examining fashion through a gender and women’s studies lens.

3

THTR 450 Production Stage Management

This course focuses on the theories and practice of stage, production, and artistic management. Topics include rehearsal management, budgeting, schedule work, costing, unions and season selection as they apply to both the educational, community and professional theatre.

3

THTR 451 Advanced Stage Lighting and Sound

Advanced course in study in lighting design that includes designing for thrust, arena, musicals, and dance. Work with projections, automated equipment and CADD. Sound work includes computer editing and cueing for theatrical production.
3

Prerequisites

THTR 351

THTR 453 Advanced Scenic Design

A course in stage design where students will be introduced to the more advanced practices of stage design, model building, and drafting. Students will apply learned theories and skills to several projects and written presentations.
3

Prerequisites

THTR 353 or permission of instructor

THTR 456 Scenic Painting and Decorative Arts

This course gives students a foundation in the decorative arts of painting and properties design for the stage as it applies to 5 different historical periods. Each period will have assigned projects where students will explore 3D painting, trompe l'oeil painting, stencils, murals, fabric crafts and lettering skills.

3

THTR 463 Advanced Costume Design

Students will participate in advanced discussions and projects in textiles, color palettes, silhouettes, and costume fashion research. These concepts will be implemented in formal costume design projects utilizing a variety of dramatic styles.
3

Prerequisites

THTR 363 or equivalent

THTR 467 Costume Craft and Technology

This course is designed to encourage students to master construction techniques through building their own designs with a variety of techniques. Puppetry, millinery and fabric manipulation will be emphasized. Students will be expected to provide fabrics and notions for most projects. (Sewing skills required.)

3

THTR 471 Theater Management

Course introduces students to the diverse issues involved in managing a theatre company. It begins with a history of the issues leading up to the regional theatre movement and includes an examination of the manager's role, budgeting, marketing, fundraising, the role of a board of directors, as well as an understanding of the modern context/trends/needs of artists which management supports.
3

THTR 490 Directed Study

Individualized programs which focus on a specialized area in theatre. These are available only when developed through a contractual agreement between the student and a supervising faculty member.
Variable

THTR 491 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

THTR 492 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

THTR 493 Research

Credit arranged.

Variable

THTR 497M Integrated Theater Internship

This course is to give a professional work experience to students in the Integrated Theater Emphasis in the BA Theater program. Students enrolled will secure an internship at a professional theater company in one area of focus; management, directing or dramaturgy.  This course requires a minimum 90 hours of work and is supervised by a theater faculty and the College of Arts and Sciences internship coordinator. 

3

THTR 498 Theater Capstone

Capstone course is required of all Theater majors. Each student, in consultation with a faculty mentor, designates a specific project to act as the culmination of their degree program. Projects are in areas of Performance, Design, Directing, Stage Management, and Dramaturgy. Documentation of project includes a written process and self-evaluation paper and a public presentation to students and Theater faculty.

3

THTR 499 Senior Thesis

Research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results. Requires approval of thesis director, department chair, dean, and the director of the honors program, when appropriate.
3

Prerequisites

Senior standing; 3.0 G.P.A. in the thesis area, or good standing in the honors program.