2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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TA 245 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 . Introduction to interpretation of literature in performance, designed to develop and heighten the performer’s responsiveness to the literary text. Includes principles of selecting, cutting, and adapting. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 300 - Theatre Arts Research and Junior Research Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 , TA 302 , TA 310 . The Theatre Arts Junior and Senior Seminars essentially function together as a practicum. A practicum combines the artistic and scholarly aspects of the theatre emphasis by following the research model common to the fine arts, that of creative research. In this course, the student will choose a script, or create a performance text, and conduct textual analysis, and research in the historical, theoretical and aesthetic aspects of the piece. The student will complete a Senior Thesis Proposal, along with a proposal for a Senior Showcase. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 302 - Theater History 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 or permission of the instructor. A study of theatrical forms from Classical Greece to Contemporary times; focus on theatre, architecture, scenery, costume, methods of staging, and production, as well as the study of representative works from both western and nonwestern cultures. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 304 - Introduction to Design 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 220 . Historical and conceptual survey of basic design elements of production scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and their relationship to the theatrical production process. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 307 - Voice Production for the Performer 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 & EN 132 . Techniques for freeing the vocal mechanism breathing phonation, movement to enhance the performer’s craft. Exercises in articulation and dialects as techniques for conveying dramatic intention and character. International Phonetic Alphabet, Standard American Dialect. (FA, SP)
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TA 310 - Acting III 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 , EN 132 & TA 210 or permission of the instructor. Audition required for students without TA 210 background. This course is designed to emphasize styles of acting. Special emphasis on plays drawn from various historical periods. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 320 - Narrative Theatre 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 245 . Directing techniques for staging literary texts not originally written for the theatre, including script adaptation of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction prose. Directing projects required. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 330 - Performance Repertory 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 101, TA 307 , TA 245 . Prospective students must audition for and be cast in the performance troupe. Group performance in dramatic and narrative theatre styles, as well as theatre movement. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 402 - Black American Drama 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 101, EN 131 and EN 132 or permission of the instructor. A study of representative Black American Theatre. This course looks at the development of the African- American Play through works by playwrights such as Dodson, Mitchell, Hansberry, and Wilson. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 420 - Script Interpretation 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132 , TA 302 . Exploration of the script as a blueprint for realization of the artistic stage image. Special attention given to plot, structure, character treatment, and language style, as they relate to performance, direction, and scenography. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 421 - Directing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 302 , TA 420 . Exploration of conceptual, planning and implementation skills of stage director from script interpretation to rehearsal and performance; to both traditional and nontraditional theatrical modes and images. The course employs creative exercises in an imaginative use of space, time, and materials as they relate to stage direction and design. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 430 - Performance Repertory II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 101 and TA 420 . Prospective students must audition for, and be cast in the performance troupe. Group performance in dramatic and narrative theatre styles, as well as theatre movement. This course is a continuation of TA 330 and involves the staging of more advanced works, in more sophisticated theatrical styles. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TA 490 - Internship 6 Credit Hours
Students and student success coaches will identify an appropriate work arena and site location in the area of theatre arts to provide students with intensive hands-on-work experience. (FA, SP, SU)
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TA 499 - Senior Seminar in Theatre Arts 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: TA 302 , TA 420 , and permission of the instructor. This course is devoted to the completion of work begun in TA 300 . The research culminates in application in the form of a Senior Thesis consisting of two sections; analysis, and historical/theoretical research, as well as an aesthetic and critical self-evaluation of artistic performance and process. In addition, the student presents a Senior Showcase, followed by an oral defense of the paper, and a post-performance critique. (FA, SP) (1-2yrs Rotation)
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TAA 103 - A Tra-Co-Dram Seminar 1 Credit Hour
The Tra-Co-Dram Seminar course is a studio based course designed to teach basic principles in acting and theatrical production. Students will be engaged in a variety of physical acting exercises, explorations, and applications as related to the theatre, forensics and oral interpretation. The assignments in the course draw on principles from a variety of acting and performance techniques and include elements theatre production, arts administration and directing. Students are required to participate in a public performance and keep a journal of classes and exercises. (FA, SP) (FA, SP)
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TAB 103 - A Dance Seminar 1 Credit Hour
The Dance Seminar course is a studio based course designed to teach basic movement principles in a variety of dance genres/styles. Students will be engaged in a variety of physical exercises, explorations, and applications as related to the art of dance and movement expression. The exercises in the course explore principles from a variety of dance techniques and include elements of body conditioning, African dance, yoga, ballet, jazz, improvisation, and choreography. Students are required to participate in a public performance and keep a journal of classes and exercises. Under the new General Education curriculum, this course can be used to satisfy the PE activity requirement. (FA, SP)
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TAC 103 - A Public Speaking Seminar 1 Credit Hour
A study of the fundamentals of Oral Communication through practice for the purposes of organizing and delivering effective oral messages in a variety of settings. The course prepares students to improve ability to speak before an audience, to listen and analyze speeches, and to increase awareness of the role of communication in our complex society, including the online environment. (FA, SP)
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