Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2012-13

Process Date: 22-MAY-2013

THAR - Theatre Arts

111	INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to the Theatre

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:
Description:	A survey of the traditions of dramatic form and the contributing arts of the theatre presented in historical context. Students read representative playscripts and attend performances. Also offered at the London Centre.

135	STAGECRAFT	Active
	Long Title: Stagecraft

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	25	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:
Description:	An introduction to the technical aspects of theatre production. Laboratory experience in scenic construction and rigging, painting, lighting, sound, backstage organization, and management.

137	COSTUME CRAFTS & TECHNOLOGY	Active
	Long Title: Costume Crafts and Technology

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	12	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:
Description:	An introduction to the technical aspects of costume creation and production for the theatre. Course includes hands-on experience in costume construction, cutting, draping, millinery, and other costume crafts.

143	FUNDAMENTALS OF MOVEMENT	Active
	Long Title: Movement for the Theatre: Fundamentals of Movement

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	Yes	Enr Limit per Sec:	18	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:

Description:

Movement for the Theatre introduces students to the basic movement and gestural vocabulary of the dance discipline and promotes a fundamental understanding of how dance and movement serve as one of the contributing arts to the theatre. In each section, emphasis will be placed on basic technique, historical context, and their relationship to common theatre, musical, and opera production practices. Recommended for students who wish to participate in theatre, opera, and musical productions. Only 6 units of Movement for the Theatre (any type) can count toward the theatre arts major.

145	MOVEMENT THAR:BALLET	Active
	Long Title: Movement for the Theatre: Ballet

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	Yes	Enr Limit per Sec:	14	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:

Description:

147	MOVEMNT THAR:MODERN DANCE	Active
	Long Title: Movement for the Theatre: Modern Dance

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	Yes	Enr Limit per Sec:	18	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:

Description:

149	MOVEMNT THAR:SOCIAL DANCE	Active
	Long Title: Movement for the Theatre: Social Dance

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	Yes	Enr Limit per Sec:	18	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:

Description:

161	STAGE MAKE-UP	Active
	Long Title: Stage Make-Up

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	16	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:
Description:	A hands-on course offering experience in the proper design and application of stage make-up for students interested in theatre or music-theatre performance.

170	SHAKESPEARE IN LONDON	Active
	Long Title: Shakespeare London

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ENG 170	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	LU London Centre

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:	Must be attending Lawrence London Centre
Description:	Students will study several plays by William Shakespeare selected from among the current offerings by the Royal Shakespeare and other companies. Discussions will address the plays themselves, production techniques, and the audiences to whom they appeal. Students are required to attend performances of the plays under study. Offered at the London Centre.

187	ACTING I	Active
	Long Title: Acting I

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	12	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:	Freshman or sophomore standing or consent of instructor
Description:	We present a demystified, participatory approach to the craft of acting. Using the methods of Viola Spolin, students master the fundamental concepts of Stanislavsky and explore acting tools in the traditions of Grotowski and Meisner.

191	DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATRE	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work.

195	INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A010 - Internship
G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - Introductory Course

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required
Description:	An opportunity for students to apply their theatre skills in business and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international levels. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes readings, discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required.

211	INTRODUCTION TO LONDON THEATRE	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to London Theatre

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	LU London Centre

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
N020 - BM Study Abroad (07cmp)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course

Prerequisites:	Open to students attending the London Centre only
Description:	Introduction to a critical approach to theatrical performance. Students read play scripts before attending a wide range of plays in a variety of performance spaces in London, working towards a developed understanding of dramatic form. Study of literary and theatrical conventions is designed to enhance students' critical sophistication.

212	GREEKS THROUGH 18TH C	Active
	Long Title: Theatre Traditions I: Greeks Through the 18th Century

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
Description:	A survey of theatre in its cultural context from its Greek origins through the 18th century. Extensive readings from the dramatic literature of each period supplement the study of the physical theatre and production practices.

216	TOPICS IN DANCE STUDIES	Active
	Long Title: Topics in Dance Studies

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	MURP 222	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:		IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course

Prerequisites:

Description:

Examination and analysis of the history and theory of dance. Each topic will explore distinct and specific historical periods and theoretical ideas.

Topic for Fall 2012: Great Moments in Choreography
An interdisciplinary examination of select choreographic works in Western dance history from Romantic Ballet to Post-Modern Dance. Assignments will include reading, writing, and video-viewing. No previous dance experience required.

224	ROMANTICISM THROUGH PRESENT	Active
	Long Title: Theatre Traditions II: Romanticism Through the Present

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
Description:	A survey of theatre in its cultural context from Romanticism through the present day. Extensive readings from the dramatic literature of each period illustrate the ideas, aesthetic values, and staging innovations that led to the theatre of the 21st century.

229	PERFORMANCE OF LITERATURE	Active
	Long Title: Performance of Literature

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	16	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	A study of the principles involved in the oral performance of different forms of literature. Class involves practical platform training and experience with interpretive analysis and presentation.

231	INTRO TO DESIGN FOR THEATRE	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to Design for the Theatre

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	10	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	A survey covering all aspects of visual design for the theatre. Emphasis on the necessary techniques of drafting, painting, and modelmaking, with attention to aesthetic and practical problems of theatre design.

237	RECONTRUCTING COSTUME HISTORY	Active
	Long Title: Reconstructing Costume History: A Hands-On Costume History Survey

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course

Prerequisites:	THAR 137
Description:	A survey of the evolution of clothing in Western Civilization as it reflects historical events and social culture from Ancient Greece to the Elizabethan England. Hands-on patterning and draping provides an immersive experience as we explore period silhouettes and techniques unique to each period. We will also explore representative plays and theatrical conventions from each period.

241	CONTEMPORARY DANCE	Active
	Long Title: Contemporary Dance

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	MURP 220	Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	20	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Description:

Study of contemporary dance technique. Suitable for beginning through intermediate dancers. We will investigate flexibility, coordination, efficiency, articulation, strength, different ways to learn and perform movement, and even some of the physics behind our ability to move in space. Studio work will be informed by outside reading, writing, and video-viewing. Assignments will vary by student and term. May be repeated for credit.

245	BALLET TECHNIQUE	Active
	Long Title: Ballet Technique

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	MURP 225	Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	20	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	07 - Group Performance Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	An exploration of ballet technique using the traditional framework of the ballet class as well as through historical reading, writing, video-viewing, and discussion. Suitable for students at the advanced-beginner level and above. Assignments will vary by student and term. May be repeated for credit.

255	START-UP THEATRE	Active
	Long Title: Start-Up Theatre

Units:	1 OR 2	Cross-Listing Parent:	THAR 255	Repeatable:	Yes 6 units max
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Sophomore standing

Description:

This course will model the collaborative and entepreneurial process of starting a new theatre company in the manner of America's non-profit regional theatre tradition. In five meetings during the fall term, students will prepare for their two-week laboratory experience in December at Björklunden culminating in a public performance or exhibition. Open to students from theatre, economics, and other students interested in entrepreneurship in the performing arts. Topics change each year. May be repeated when topic is different up to 6 total units.

276	GREEK TRAGEDY	Active
	Long Title: Greek Drama

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	CLAS 465	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A002 - Foreign Language Instruction
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
G046 - Foreign Language GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
N011 - BM Foreign Lang GER (01cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course

Prerequisites:	CLAS 225 or its equivalent
Description:	A study of selected dramas such as Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound, the Agamemnon and Antigone of Sophocles, and Euripides’ Bacchae and Medea.

279	FRINGE THEATRE IN LONDON	Active
	Long Title: Fringe Theatre in London

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	LU London Centre

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Sophomore standing Must be attending Lawrence London Centre

Description:

This course will attempt to define Fringe Theatre (a movement started in 1968) and to categorize its main elements. The class shall attend a wide variety of plays and venues and come to an understanding of how the fringe has changed over the years. Discussions will address production techniques, the plays themselves, the audiences to whom they appeal, and to what extent the fringe is still an important theatrical force. Students are required to attend performances of the plays under study. Offered at the London Centre.

310	ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE I	Active
	Long Title: Alexander Technique I

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	Yes	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Instructor approval is required. The instructor will talk with each student about the hands-on aspects of the technique and the code of ethics that governs the work.
Description:	The Alexander Movement Technique (AMT) is an educational method for finding easier use of self in daily activity. The technique offers us insight into our own mental processes and perceptions of our body’s structure, and allows us to replace faulty habits with coordinated movement.

327	PLAYSCRIPT ANALYSIS	Active
	Long Title: Playscript Analysis

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	16	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing Recommended sophomore or junior year Recommended to be taken before THAR 527
Description:	The playscript is a blueprint for a construction that uses the media of space, time, color, speech, and action to reflect from the stage images of what it means to be human. This course will explore both technical and creative ways to decipher the play text.

340	MUSICAL THEATRE PROD OVERVIEW	Active
	Long Title: Musical Theatre Production Overview

Units:	3	Cross-Listing Parent:	MUEP 340	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD02 - Division of Humanities
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course

Prerequisites:

Description:

This course is designed to equip the future educator with a basic understanding of the various details and responsibilities involved in mounting a musical theatre production. Topics include: choosing a musical, rehearsal schedules, the audition process, costumes and makeup, stage direction and blocking, lighting and sound, advertising, budget, and problems in the "pit." This course will be offered every other year.

351	FILM IN GERMANY (IN ENG)	Active
	Long Title: Film in Germany (in English)

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GER 357	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Description:

This course selects from 90 years of filmmaking in Germany. Films range from expressionism to Nazi propaganda and from escapist comedies to avant garde art. Learning to “read” German films critically also means finding out how to understand movies from Hollywood and beyond. Possible topics include “From Caligari to Hitler,” “German Literature as Film,” and “What Makes Lola Run.” Taught in English. German majors and minors may participate in a two-unit tutorial in which discussions and some course readings will be in German.

Topic for Winter 2013: German Science Fiction Films
This course will trace the development of the science fiction genre in German-language cinema within the context of the radical political and social shifts of the 20th and 21st centuries. We will examine films from imperial Wilhelmine Germany, the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, the FRG, the GDR, Austria, and post-Wall Germany. Issues to be considered include: humanity’s relationship to technology, alien Others, the benefits and dangers of scientific progress, and the nature of human existence. Taught in English.

352	INTRODUCTION TO FILM	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to Film

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	SPAN 330	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	15	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	SPAN 202, its equivalent, or consent of instructor; not open to native speakers of Spanish.
Description:	An introduction to the critical analysis of Latin American and Spanish film. Selected films represent various countries, genres and directors from Latin America and Spain. Readings of relevant film theory, class discussions and composition tasks prepare students for other advances courses in the Spanish program.

355	THEATRE PRODUCTION LAB	Active
	Long Title: Theatre Production Laboratory

Units:	1	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	Yes	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	Practicum in theatre production. May be taken for one or more terms; six terms required of theatre arts majors, three terms required of minors. May be taken by any student involved in theatre production. May be repeated for credit.

357	MUSICAL THEATRE PROD LAB	Active
	Long Title: Musical Theatre Production Laboratory

Units:	1	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	Yes	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	Practicum in musical theatre. May be taken for one or more terms; can be used in partial fulfillment of the six terms of Theatre Arts 355 required of all theatre arts majors or the three terms of Theatre Arts 355 required of all theatre arts minors. May be repeated for credit.

361	TOPICS IN CHOREOGRAPHY	Active
	Long Title: Topics in Choreography

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	MURP 221	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	15	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Description:

An exploration of the multidisciplinary art of choreography. Each topic will be a distinct approach to and perspective on composing dances.

Topic for Winter 2013: Forms and Generative Constructs
The art of choreography is truly interdisciplinary; encompassing not only movement composition but also directing, design, and musicality. Beginning with the fundamental principles of movement composition, this class will expand to consider generative tools and constructs used by contemporary choreographers. Reading, video viewing, and discussion will feed our creation of practical choreographic studies. The class will culminate in a final showing of work.

Topic for Spring 2013: Dance and the Camera
An Exploration of Digital Technology in Dance Performance. A hands-on study of digital media’s many iterations within the creation and performance of contemporary dance. We will experiment creatively with a range of situations and techniques, while also examining some of the history and theory of dance’s relationship to the camera. Assignments will include video projects, reading, writing, and video viewing.

377	TECHNOLOGIES THEATRE PRODUCTIO	Active
	Long Title: Technologies in Theatre Production

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THAR 135 or consent of instructor
Description:	Theatre designers execute their vision of the dramatic world by exploring the available technologies of the theatre. This course examines modern technological protocol for theatre production. Topics will include: safety and efficacy for lighting, sound, special effects.

390	TUTORIAL IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor.

391	DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work.

395	INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A010 - Internship
G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL03 - Foundation/Gateway Course

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required
Description:	An opportunity for students to apply their theatre skills in business and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international levels. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes readings, discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required.

399	INDEP STUDY IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Advanced work in directing, design, performance, or criticism, arranged in consultation with department.

423	HISTORY OF AMER DRAMATIC LIT	Active
	Long Title: History of American Dramatic Literature

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL04 - Advanced Course

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of American theatre in its cultural context from its colonial beginnings to the present. Extensive readings of the works of principal playwrights.

425	AMERICAN MUSICAL	Active
	Long Title: Advance of the American Musical

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	THAR 425	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of this uniquely American theatrical form as it develops in response to our culture throughout the 20th century and into the 21st. Ability to read music helpful, but not required.

427	PLAYWRIGHTING	Active
	Long Title: Playwrighting

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THAR 327
Description:	Students will employ the vocabulary and dramaturgical insight we explored in Playscript Analysis to the task of writing for the stage. We will examine important plays in the one-act repertory while each student drafts a 25-40 minute play.

432	SHAKESPEARE	Active
	Long Title: Shakespeare

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ENG 425	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	20	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Junior standing, ENG 230, or consent of instructor
Description:	An introduction to Shakespeare’s plays and their literary, historical, and theatrical context.

434	RESTORATION & 18TH C COMEDY	Active
	Long Title: Restoration and 18th-Century Comedy

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ENG 445	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Junior standing, ENG 230, or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of English comedies as reflections of changing taste and thought in the period 1660-1800. Authors include Wycherley, Etherege, Congreve, Farquhar, Steele, Fielding, Goldsmith, and Sheridan.

436	RENAISSANCE DRAMA	Active
	Long Title: Renaissance Drama

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ENG 435	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Junior standing, ENG 230, or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of eight to ten plays from the early modern period, excluding Shakespeare. Readings include Marlowe, Jonson, Middleton and Webster.

440	MODERN DRAMA	Active
	Long Title: Modern Drama

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ENG 490	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Junior standing, an intermediate course in English, or consent of instructor
Description:	Studies in some of the major playwrights in Europe, England, and America from the time of Ibsen to the present.

477	ACTING II	Active
	Long Title: Acting II

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	04 - Standard Plus Lab	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 187 or consent of instructor
Description:	Continued, in-depth study of the elements covered in Theatre Arts 187 with added monologue, scenic work, and an introduction to acting Shakespeare. The department expects that students who take this course have had extensive performance experience between Acting I and Acting II.

479	STYLES OF ACTING	Active
	Long Title: Styles of Acting

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	12	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 187 or consent of instructor
Description:	Study of the acting of a particular period or style, based on the techniques acquired in Theatre Arts 187.

527	PLAY DIRECTING	Active
	Long Title: Play Directing

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	12	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 187 or consent of instructor
Description:	Examination of and practice in fundamental directing methods and techniques. In this course we focus on the directing tradition of Alexander Dean.

541	SEMINAR IN TECHNICAL THEATRE	Active
	Long Title: Seminar in Technical Theatre

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 135, 231 or consent of instructor
Description:	A seminar focusing on specialized technical areas of the theatre. Content varies to fit the availability of the technical staff. May be repeated as content changes. Topic for Spring 2013: Property Design

551	COSTUME DESIGN	Active
	Long Title: Costume Design

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 231 or consent of instructor
Description:	The theory and practice of costume design for the stage, focusing on period style and presentation technique. Laboratory responsibility in the costume shop required as part of course.

553	STAGE LIGHTING	Active
	Long Title: Stage Lighting

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 231 or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of basic lighting theory, design, and technique that enables students to assume responsibility, with knowledge and precision, for designing and executing lighting plots. Laboratory responsibility on lighting crews required as part of course.

555	SET DESIGN	Active
	Long Title: Set Design

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 231 or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of the role of the set designer in a theatrical production from the conceptual through the production phase. Emphasis on values of concept, inventive scenic solutions, and creative research as applied to a number of different dramatic styles. Laboratory responsibility in the scenic studio required as part of course.

557	SOUND FOR THE STAGE	Active
	Long Title: Sound for the Stage

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	15	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 135 or 231 or consent of instructor
Description:	An examination of the aesthetic and practical applications of sound creation and reinforcement as involved in all contemporary theatre performance. Laboratory experience on a sound crew is a required part of the course.

573	COMPUTING STAGE DESGN & PRODUC	Active
	Long Title: Computing in Stage Design and Production

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	12	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 135 or 231 or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of the range of areas wherein computing supports the efforts of the contemporary designer, including CAD, modeling, rendering, and animation applications. The course involves hands-on laboratory work in computing.

590	TUTORIAL IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor.

591	DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATRE	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work.

595	INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required
Description:	An opportunity for students to apply their theatre skills in business and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international levels. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes readings, discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required.

599	INDEP STUDY IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Advanced work in directing, design, performance, or criticism, arranged in consultation with department.

611	DRAMATIC THEORY & CRITICISM	Active
	Long Title: Dramatic Theory and Criticism

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G010 - Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - Fine Arts Div GER (01cr)
N004 - BM Language & Civ (95cr)
S041 - Theatre Arts Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Credit
UL05 - Capstone Course

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of dramatic theory and criticism from Aristotle to the present. Students, as theatre artists, research and apply concepts explored in class to playscripts.

627	ADVANCED PLAY DIRECTING	Active
	Long Title: Advanced Play Directing

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	10	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 527 or consent of instructor
Description:	Practical application of the principles learned in Theatre Arts 527. Students explore how Dean and Carra’s Five Fundamentals of play directing are used to clearly express dramatic type and theatrical style. Extensive scene work, presentations, and final project for public performance.

679	ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO	Active
	Long Title: Advanced Design Studio

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	15	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	THDR/THAR 231 or consent of instructor
Description:	Further exploration of design and design techniques, including rendering and drafting, focusing on portfolio preparation, taking into consideration the specific interests and needs of each student participating.

690	TUTORIAL IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Advanced work, arranged and carried out in consultation with an instructor.

691	DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work.

695	INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required
Description:	An opportunity for students to apply their theatre skills in business and the non-profit sector on the regional, national, and international levels. Arranged in collaboration with and supervised by a member of the department. Includes readings, discussion, report, and/or portfolio. Advance consultation and application required.

699	INDEP STUDY IN THEATRE ARTS	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Theatre Arts

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Counter Registration Required.
Description:	Advanced work in directing, design, performance, or criticism, arranged in consultation with department.