| Theatre 1000 | Introduction to Theatre History I | Yes | No | No | | A historical survey of the art of the theatre. The history of theatre will be studied in terms of the evolution of performance and of the physical theatre from their origins in a variety of social rituals and contexts through to their present plurality of forms. At the same time, the nature and function of the various components of theatrical performance (acting, directing, design, etc.) will be analysed in terms of period philosophical, social, cultural, political and religious contexts. These courses are open to non-theatre students.
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| Theatre 1001 | Introduction to the History of Theatre II | No | Yes | No | | is a historical survey of the art of the theatre. The history of theatre will be studied in terms of the evolution of performance and of the physical theatre from their origins in a variety of social rituals and contexts through to their present plurality of forms. At the same time, the nature and function of the various components of theatrical performance (acting, directing, design, etc.) will be analysed in terms of period philosophical, social, cultural, political and religious contexts. These courses are open to non-theatre students.
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| Theatre 1010 | Introduction to Acting | Yes | No | No | | An appreciation of the fundamentals of the craft of acting. Basic exercises in voice, movement, relaxation and concentration, improvisation and script analysis will introduce the student to the imaginative and physical skills required by an actor. This is a basic course for all theatre students regardless of their specific areas of interest. This course is open to non-theatre students. | | 6 Hours of Studio per week | | | |
| Theatre 1020 | Introduction to Stagecraft | Yes | No | No | | an appreciation of the basic vocabulary and techniques of the various technical and organizational structures and practices of staging plays. Areas of concentration will include scenic and costume construction, basics in lighting, painting, props, sound and stage management. This is a basic course for all theatre students regardless of their specific areas of interest. This course is open to non-theatre students. | | 6 Hours of Studio per week | | | |
| Theatre 1110 | Acting I | No | Yes | No | | an introductory course for those majoring in acting. Emphasis on voice, speech, movement and text analysis. Various learning methods will be employed, from sensitivity exercises to improvisation and creative imagination exercises. Participation in in-class performance is required. | | | 6 Hours of studio per week | Theatre 1000, 1010, 1020 | |
| Theatre 1120 | Stagecraft I | No | Yes | No | | an introductory course for those majoring in stagecraft. Emphasis on the fundamentals of scenic carpentry, wardrobe, sound, lighting, crewing, painting and stage management. Practical projects will be related to departmental productions. | | | 6 Hours of Studio per week. | Theatre 1001, 1010, 1020 | |
| Theatre 2010 | Acting II | Yes | No | No | | a second level course for Acting Majors. Emphasis on speech, text analysis and scene study. Various techniques and texts will be employed to root the student in the fundamental process of acting. A beginning approach to understanding the body as an instrument and the techniques required to use the instrument. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 1001, 1110 | |
| Theatre 2011 | Acting II | No | Yes | No | | a second level course for Acting Majors. Emphasis on speech, text analysis and scene study. Various techniques and texts will be employed to root the student in the fundamental process of acting. A beginning approach to understanding the body as an instrument and the techniques required to use the instrument. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 1001, 1110 | |
| Theatre 2020 | Stagecraft II | Yes | No | No | | a second level course for the Stagecraft Major. Emphasis on the fundamentals of drafting, stage management, model-making, props building, and painting. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 1001, 1120 | |
| Theatre 2021 | Stagecraft II | No | Yes | No | | a second level course for the Stagecraft Major. Emphasis on the fundamentals of drafting, stage management, model-making, props building, and painting. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 1001, 1120 | |
| Theatre 2080 | Production Acting | Yes | No | No | | either a semester's worth of work in one of the major productions, in a supporting capacity (i.e. a supporting role) or a significant role in a studio production. | | | 4 credit hours
12 hours of studio per week | Theatre 1110 | |
| Theatre 2081 | Production Acting | No | Yes | No | | either a semester's worth of work in one of the major productions, in a supporting capacity (i.e. a supporting role) or a significant role in a studio production. | | | 4 credit hours
12 hours of studio per week | Theatre 1110 | |
| Theatre 2090 | Production Stagecraft | Yes | No | No | | either a semester's worth of work in a major production in a supporting capacity (i.e. assistant stage manager, wardrobe assistant, etc.) or in a studio production in a major capacity. | | | 4 credit hours
12 hours of studio per week | Theatre 1120 | |
| Theatre 2091 | Production Stagecraft | No | Yes | No | | either a semester's worth of work in a major production in a supporting capacity (i.e. assistant stage manager, wardrobe assistant, etc.) or in a studio production in a major capacity. | | | 4 credit hours
12 hours of studio per week | Theatre 1120 | |
| Theatre 3010 | Acting III | Yes | No | No | | an intermediate level course for the Acting Major. Continued emphasis on speech, voice production, text analysis, etc. Intermediate level scene study on material including non-realistic plays. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2010, 2011, 2080,2081 | |
| Theatre 3011 | Acting III | No | Yes | No | | an intermediate level course for the Acting Major. Continued emphasis on speech, voice production, text analysis, etc. Intermediate level scene study on material including non-realistic plays. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2010, 2011, 2080, 2081 | |
| Theatre 3020 | Stagecraft III | No | Yes | No | | an intermediate course for Stagecraft Majors. Continued emphasis on carpentry, painting, lighting, sound, wardrobe, stage management, etc. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2020, 2021, 2090, 2091 | |
| Theatre 3060 | Master Class I (Stagecraft) | Yes | No | No | | a semester's worth of work for stagecraft students with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2020, 2021 | |
| Theatre 3061 | Master Class II (Stagecraft) | No | Yes | No | | a semester's worth of work for stagecraft students with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization. | | | 6 hours of studio per week. | Theatre 2020, 2021, 3060 | |
| Theatre 3070 | Master Class I (Acting) | Yes | No | No | | a semester's worth of work for acting students with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2010, 2011, 2080 | |
| Theatre 3071 | Master Class I (Acting) | No | Yes | No | | a semester's worth of work for acting students with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization. | | | 6 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2010, 2011, 3070 | |
| Theatre 3080 | Production-Acting | Yes | No | No | | work on a major production in a significant capacity (i.e. a principal role). | | | 4 credit hours
16 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2010, 2011, 2080, 2081 | |
| Theatre 3081 | Production-Acting | No | Yes | No | | work on a major production in a significant capacity (i.e. a principal role). | | | 4 credit hours
16 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2010, 2011, 2080, 2081 | |
| Theatre 3090 | Production-Stagecraft | Yes | No | No | | work on a major production in a significant capacity (i.e. stage manager, crew chief, head of props, etc.). | | | 4 credit hours
16 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2020, 2021, 2090, 2091 | |
| Theatre 3091 | Production-Stagecraft | No | Yes | No | | work on a major production in a significant capacity (i.e. stage manager, crew chief, head of props, etc.). | | | 4 credit hours
16 hours of studio per week | Theatre 2020, 2021, 2090, 2091 | |
| Theatre 3605 | Music Theatre Workshop | No | No | Yes | | an advanced performance course for singers and actors. It offers students the opportunity to experience the performance elements inherent in a professional level music theatre production through an intensive rehearsal period, a performance run and an extended tour. The goal of this course is to develop the students' skills in preparing a production for public performance at a professional level. (Offered in intensive intersession format only). | | | 6 credit hours
By audition
Same as Music 3605 | | |
| Theatre 4001 | Theatre Institute at Harlow | No | Yes | No | | full semester's work, utilizing both the Harlow Campus and Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, comprising a "thesis production" involving fourth-year acting and stagecraft students in major responsibilities. A practical component in Theatre Criticism utilizing the resources of the Harlow Campus proximity to London and Stratford. A series of Master Classes, Workshops, Field Trips and Guest Lectures offered by members of the theatre profession in England. A project in a selected area of theatre history. | | | 10 credit hours | Theatre 4010 or 4011, 4060 or 4070, 4080 or 4090, 4030 or 4040 | |
| Theatre 4010 | Acting IV | Yes | No | No | | an advanced course for acting majors. Concentration on advanced scene study on texts illustrating period styles or genres of plays. | | | 6 hours of studio per week. | Theatre 3010 and 3011, 3080 and 3081 | |
| Theatre 4020 | Stagecraft IV | Yes | No | No | | advanced course for Stagecraft Majors with individual concentration on specific technical skills. | | | 6 hours of studio per week. | Theatre 3020 and 3021, 3090 and 3091 | |
| Theatre 4030 | Theory of Directing and Design | Yes | No | No | | an examination and analysis of the nature and practice of directing and design from a theoretical and aesthetical perspective. A lecture/seminar course involving script analysis to examine the interpretive and imagistic processes of directors and designers. | | | | Theatre 3010 and 3011, Theatre 3020 and 3021, Visual Arts 2700/2701 and 18 credit hours in Dramatic Literature courses | |