Theatre Arts
Thea 110 — Introduction to Theatre 3
Surveys the elements of theatrical production including dramatic styles, acting, directing, design, and technical execution of design. Explores the major movements in dramatic literature from antiquity to today including: tragedy, comedy, modernism, and multicultural theatre, bringing them from the page to the stage. Includes background discussions, play reading, and play viewing. Fall
An introduction to acting for the theatre through physical and vocal training, creativity and emotional recall exercises, and actual performance. Provides liberal arts students with the opportunity to try this most popular of the theatre arts. Fall, Spring
Thea 170, 270 — Stagecraft .5 - 1
A practicum in which students receive hands-on experience with the arts of stage management, set building, lighting, costume, and other technical production areas. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
Thea 200 — Summer Theatre Workshop 1 - 4
Participation in Dickinson State's own summer theatre program in an outdoor amphitheater environment. May be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Thea 220, 320 — Acting Workshop .5 - 1
Practicum in which students learn acting through production experience. Must be cast in a major university production. Students register after the audition process is complete. May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Continued study of acting techniques including: character work, script analysis,
acting Shakespeare, auditioning, voice training, and advanced acting exercises.
Students will rehearse and present at least one monologue and two scenes. Prerequisite:
Thea 161 — Beginning Acting. Spring 57
Thea 310 — Directing 3
Selecting, analyzing, casting, rehearsing, and producing plays of various styles. Includes in-class scene studies and ends with a public performance of a one-act play. Prerequisites: Thea 110 — Introduction to Theatre and Thea 260 — Acting. Spring
Thea 325 — Theatrical Design 3
Development of techniques in design for the theatre with application to stage scenery, lighting, and costumes. Includes drafting, painting, and shop work. Prepares students for independent study or senior project in one of the three application areas. Fall, alternate years
Thea 340 — Creative Dramatics 2
Explores the use of drama as a tool for teaching across the elementary school curriculum. This practicum class offers teachers the opportunity to create dynamic lessons which foster creativity and imagination in students of all grade levels. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education. Fall, Spring
A survey of significant highlights in the development of western theatre from ancient times to the present. Students read representative plays from each period and conduct a project in historical research. Prerequisite: Thea 110 — Introduction to Theatre.
Thea 450 — Senior Project 2 - 4
Special project of research or production in theatre arts, designed, and executed in consultation with a faculty advisor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Thea 491 — Seminar in Theatre 1 - 3
Advanced research in a specialized aspect of theatre arts. Subjects are dependent on interest of instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Thea 494 — Independent Study in Theatre 1 - 3
Opportunity for individual student to conduct studies in area of special interest. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Provides students with the opportunity to experience and critique professional theatre. Some travel expenses are usually involved. May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Thea 499 — Special Topics in Theatre 1 - 3
Advance practical experience in an area of theatre production. Subjects are dependent on interest of instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a total of eight credits.