| source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (X) |
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department Theatre (X) |
Practical work in the design, construction, and handling of scenery, lighting, sound, properties, costumes, and makeup for public performance. A minimum of forty hours of production activity to be arranged for each credit hour. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor required for non-theatre majors.
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Introduction to the arts of theater for non-majors, including acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, and playwriting, together with a survey of theatrical history, minority theater, and plays by women. Attendance at Department of Theater productions (ticket fee required). Credit not given for both
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Practical exploration of theatre production for Theatre majors with emphasis on the collaborative contributions of playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and dramaturges, culminating in final group projects in planning productions of one-act plays. Attendance at Department of Theatre productions required. Credit not given for both
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Introduction to stage scenecraft techniques: basic carpentry, rigging, and scene painting. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to Theatre majors.
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Introduction to stage costume design and technology: approach to design, basic costume skills, and craft techniques. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to Theatre majors.
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Introduction to stage lighting design and practice: approach to lighting design, basic lighting technology, light plots, and instrument schedules. Practical experience on realized productions required. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to Theatre majors.
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Introduction to stage makeup techniques: basic makeup painting, practice in corrective, aging, and character makeup, and introduction to creating facial hair and wigs. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to Theatre majors.
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Introduction to drawing, technical drafting, and model building for the theatre. Drawing and drafting supplies are required. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to Theatre majors only.
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Studies and training in materials, techniques, and processes used in executing scenery for the theater. Includes both classroom lectures and practical laboratory work in the Scenic Studio of Krannert Center. Enrollment limited to Theater majors in Scenic Technology or consent of instructor. Prerequisite:
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Study of the methods of acting, with emphasis on basic acting techniques; role of character in relation to the play as a whole, the play's internal and emotional values, and their interpretation through voice and action.
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Exploration and communication of experience through speech and action on the stage. Prerequisite:
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May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Approved for both letter and S/U grading.
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Surveys the history and literature, and studies dramatic works focused on the black experience through the rehearsal and performance of representative works of black dramatists. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
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Introduction to the study of plays for theatre practitioners employing analytical methods and plays from modern theatre. Requires paper or project assignments for each play. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor required for non-theatre majors.
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Focuses on the analysis and performance of literature. Students will become familiar with basic principles of rhetorical and dramatic interpretation and participate in the performance of various texts, from prose to poetry, as well as dramas and more formal literature. Prerequisite:
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Practical course in writing for the stage, including a study of basic dramatic construction and the analysis of weekly writing assignments, focusing on structure, style, and imagination, and culminating in a final term project of a one-act play. Prerequisite:
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Practical course in directing for the stage, focusing on script analysis, script preparation, casting, staging techniques, and design strategies, culminating in a directorial concept presentation of a contemporary play. Prerequisite:
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An introductory exploration/survey of the rich histories, theories, and practices of community-based and social issues theatre. Through discussion, participation, lecture, and performance, representative works, movement, and artists will be explored. Lively connections will be made to an array of social issues in today's world. Same as
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Survey of design elements in theatrical production including the function of scenery, costuming, lighting, and sound in conveying directorial concepts, style, and dramatic meaning. Intended for students not concentrating on theatrical design, this course requires both theoretical and practical projects. Prerequisite:
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Projects and lectures addressing basic technical and aesthetic skills of scene design. Enrollment limited to Theatre majors. Prerequisite:
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Studies in the basic principles of technical direction and practical laboratory training in the materials, techniques, and processes for scenic construction and associated technologies. Enrollment limited to Theater majors only. Prerequisite:
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Studio course analyzing current lighting practices and equipment by means of production oriented assignments.
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Introduction to Asian American theatre, with emphasis on theatre companies, actors, playwrights, and audiences, through the reading of major dramatic works, examining production histories, and viewing Asian American performances and film. Same as
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Introduction to the principal modes of dramatic expression from around 1870 to the present day. Prerequisite: Completion of campus Composition I general education requirement and
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Behavior in stage performance explored on the basis of the actor's relationship with self, with objects, and with other players; emphasizes analysis of playscript to discover action, environment, and relationships. Prerequisite:
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