THEA 400
Advanced Theatre Projects (1-6 per semester) Individual and group-directed study of in-depth projects involving reading, discussion, performance, and critical analysis by faculty.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing or 12 credits in theatre or related areas
THEA 401Y
(IL)
Theatre History I: Ancient to 1700 (3) Survey of drama and theatre from primitive rites through the Renaissance.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 402
Theatre History II: From 1700 to Present (3) Survey of European drama and theatre from the eighteenth century through the modern period.
Effective: Spring 2012
Prerequisite:
THEA 401Y
THEA 405
(US)
Theatre History: American Theatre (3) Survey of American drama and theatre from the colonial period to the present.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 407
(US)
(WMNST 407)
Women and Theatre (3) A study of theatre practice and dramatic literature as informed by issues of gender, race, and ethnic background.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 408
(US)
History of American Musical Theatre (3) A survey of the history of American musical theatre presented in a social, cultural, and aesthetic prospective.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 410
Play Analysis (3) Advanced skills in textual analysis of plays and screenplays.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 412
(US;IL)
(AF AM 412)
African American Theatre (3) Exploration of the development of African American theatre from its roots in Africa through the diaspora, to the present time.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 420
Scene Study I (3 per semester/maximum of 9) Advanced monologue and scene study techniques. Principal focus on realism.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
THEA 221 AND APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT
THEA 423
Musical Theatre Performance III (2) Studio training in the unique performance skills, repertoire and business of professional musical theatre.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
THEA 224 seventh-semester standing in the Musical Theatre Option
THEA 424
Musical Theatre Performance IV (2) Studio training in the unique performance skills, repertoire and business of professional musical theatre.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
THEA 423
THEA 425A
B.F.A. Acting Studio II (2) Scene Study
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
THEA 115, THEA 225A
Concurrent:
THEA 425C
THEA 425C
B.F.A. Voice/Speech Studio II (2) Advanced voice and speech training for BFA Musical Theatre students.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
THEA 225C
Concurrent:
THEA 425A
THEA 426
Children's Theatre (3) Theories and practice of theatre for children.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
THEA 150, THEA 220
THEA 427A
B.F.A. Acting Studio III (2) Continuation of THEA 425A
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
THEA 425A
Concurrent:
THEA 427C
THEA 427C
B.F.A. Voice/Speech Studio III (2) Stage Dialect Studies
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
THEA 425C
Concurrent:
THEA 427A
THEA 429
Theatre Performance Practicum (1-3 per semester) Supervised experience in rehearsal and performance of significant roles.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
admission by audition only
THEA 434
Introduction to Directing (3) Introduction to principles and procedures of play direction.
Effective: Summer 2012
Prerequisite:
THEA 114 orTHEA 410;THEA 170 orTHEA 180
THEA 436
Directorial Processes (3) Preparing a play for production including the scoring of thescript, developing ground plan, casting, and staging projects in American realism.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite:
THEA 434 and approval of instructor prior to registration
THEA 437
Artistic Staff for Production (1-6) To provide students with experience in choreography, dramaturgy, combat, staging, voice/speech, musical direction, assisting in direction, for major productions.
Effective: Summer 1989
Prerequisite:
approval of the proposed assignment by the instructor prior to registration
THEA 440
Principles of Playwriting (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Structure, dramatic effect, characterization, and dialogue; the writing, reading, and criticism of original one-act plays.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 447
Make-Up Design for Production (1-6) Materials, research, preparation, design, execution of make-up for major University Theatre productions.
Effective: Summer 1989
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed assignment by the instructor prior to registration
THEA 450
Advanced Topics in Scene Design (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Design emphasis on a variety of production techniques, genre, and styles.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
THEA 250 or portfolio review
THEA 451
Drafting, Drawing, and Painting for the Theatre (1) Drafting, freehand drawing including perspective methods and property development, rendering techniques, and painters' elevations.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite:
THEA 251, THEA 252 and prior approval of instructor; first-year MFA theatre candidacy
THEA 453
Advanced Scene Painting (1 per semester, maximum of 12) Practicum study in painting techniques currently in professional use. Exploration of tools, available paints, and texturing materials.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite:
THEA 253
THEA 454
Period Research for the Theatre (3) History of decor, styles, and movements in art and architecture.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite:
BFA theatre arts candidacy or permission of instructor
THEA 456
Scenic Projects for Production (1 per semester, maximum of 6) Special projects for production; painting, properties, design assistance.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed projects by instructor prior to registration
THEA 457
Scene Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of production projects.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration
THEA 458
Digital Imaging for the Theatre (1) Introduction to imaging software and its application in theatrical design and production.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
Design or Visual Arts major or permission of program
THEA 459
Theatre Portfolio & Business Practices (2) Life as a professional theatre designer. Contracts, taxes, record-keeping, resumes, portfolios, interviewing, job hunting, and legal considerations.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
B.F.A. Theatre candidacy
THEA 460
Advanced Topics in Costume Design (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Developing and executing a design concept in a variety of the performing arts.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
THEA 260, THEA 464
THEA 461
Advanced Topics in Costume Construction and Technology (3 per semester/maximum of 6) A specialized course in advanced costume construction techniques and theatrical costume technologies.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
THEA 261
THEA 464
History of Fashion (3) Survey of dress from Egyptian period to contemporary fashion.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 465
History of Fashion II (3) Survey of dress from 1800 to contemporary fashion.
Effective: Summer 2004
Prerequisite:
THEA 100 orTHEA 105
THEA 466
Costume Construction for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Execution of production projects in construction and shop management.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration
THEA 467
Costume Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of production design projects.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration
THEA 470
Advanced Topics in Lighting Design (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Advanced Topics in Lighting Design will rotate through opera, dance, non-traditional spaces, architecture, advanced technology, and color theory.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
THEA 270
THEA 471
Stagelighting Design II (3) Advanced training through lectures and laboratory experience with color, shape, and form as it relates to the specifics of illumination.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite:
THEA 470
THEA 472
Lighting Technology (3) An introduction to the basics of electricity, dimmer protocols, lightboard programming, lighting paperwork, and master electrician & assistant lighting design practices.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
THEA 270 or equivalent
THEA 477
Lighting Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of design projects.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration
THEA 480
Advanced Topics in Technical Direction for the Theatre (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Advanced study of the methods, materials, equipment, facilities, concepts and processes associated with Technical Direction for the Theatre.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
THEA 280
THEA 480B
Technical Production IV (3) Discussion of problems of the technical director: personnel management, time management, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and the technical drawing of production.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite:
THEA 381
THEA 481
Stage and Production Management (3) Production planning, scheduling, assignment of personnel, rehearsal procedures, and budgeting.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
THEA 170, THEA 180
THEA 484
Sound Recording Techniques (3) Multi-track audio recording and post production techniques.
Effective: Spring 2011
Prerequisite:
INART 258A orTHEA 285
THEA 485
Sound for Theatre Production (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Aesthetics of live and recorded sound; recording and editing techniques for the stage.
Effective: Fall 2012
Prerequisite:
THEA 100, THEA 150
THEA 486
Stage Management for Production (1-9) Stage manager for University Theatre production.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed assignment by instructor prior to registration
THEA 487
Technical Projects for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Execution of practical production projects.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration
THEA 489
Theatre Production Practicum (1 per semester) Supervised experience in production techniques. For theatre majors only.
Effective: Summer 2012
Prerequisite:
THEA 160 orTHEA 180
THEA 494H
Research Projects - Honors (1-12 per semester/maximum of 12) Supervised student activites on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Spring 2012
THEA 495
Internship Practicum (1-6 per semester/maximum of 12) Professional field experience in theatre performance, production, and management assignments.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
approval of internship by instructor prior to registration
THEA 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
THEA 496H
Independent Studies - Honors (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2012
THEA 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
THEA 497A
Properties and Scenic Crafts (3) Advanced work for design and technical students.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
THEA 497B
Advanced Acting Studio for Musical Theatre (3) Acting Studio for advanced Musical Theatre students.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
permission of program
THEA 497C
Acting for the Camera (3) Camera acting workshop for advanced actors.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
THEA 497D
Professional Preparation (3) Professional preparation for the theatre business.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
BFA or BA majors
THEA 497E
Dramatic Literature for BAs (3) This course is being offered to give students caught in the BA transition the opportunity to fulfill a requirement for framatic literature.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
by instructor invitation only
THEA 497J
Comedy Writing Workshop (3) A writing workshop in the comedy genre.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
THEA 497K
Writer's Room (3) Workshop for students writing the script for the School of Theatre/College of Communications sitcom.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
THEA 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1994
THEA 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies--Theatre Arts (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
approval by department
THEA 500
Theatre Research: Sources and Procedure (3) Source materials and techniques as applied to theatre research; the form and content of theses and monographs.
Effective: Winter 1978
THEA 502
Creative Collaboration (3) Theory and process of creative collaboration between the theatre artistic and production staffs.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite:
MFA theatre candidate
THEA 505
Masterpieces in Production I (3) Dramatic structure, theatrical validity, production viability of great plays from Greek to eighteenth-century. Drama as blueprint for production.
Effective: Summer 1990
THEA 506
Masterpieces in Production II (3) Dramatic structure, theatrical validity, production viability of masterworks of theatre. Drama as the blueprint for production. Offered in London, England.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
THEA 500, THEA 505
THEA 507
Masterpieces in Production III (3) Dramatic structure, theatrical validity, production viability of major American plays from Tyler to the present. Drama as blueprint for production.
Effective: Spring 1990
THEA 508
Experiential Analysis of Italian Design Styles (3) Applications of Historical and Cultural Perspectives in Dramatic Production. Offered in Italy.
Effective: Fall 2009
THEA 509
Experiential Analysis of Eastern European Styles (3) Applications of Historical and Cultural Perspectives in Dramatic Production. Offered in Prague and Budapest.
Effective: Fall 2009
THEA 510
Experiential Analysis of Period Style (3) Applications of Visual/Spatial History in Dramatic Production. Offered in London, England.
Effective: Spring 2004
THEA 524
Acting V (2) Advanced scene study and class projects; development of individual student repertoires.
Effective: Spring 1996
Prerequisite:
THEA 523A
THEA 526
Acting for the Camera (2) Development of techniques and skills necessary for media performance: commercials, soap operas, television drama, etc.
Effective: Spring 1996
Prerequisite:
THEA 524, THEA 525
THEA 529
Performance Monograph (1-2 per semester, maximum of 4) The development and presentation of M.F.A. monographs in acting, design/ production, or directing.
Effective: Spring 1996
Prerequisite:
permission of graduate supervisor
THEA 530
(THEA 222)
Rehearsal Methods for the Director (3) Theory and practice in approaches, procedures, and techniques in mounting a play.
Effective: Fall 1985
Prerequisite:
THEA 410, THEA 434, permission of instructor prior to registration
THEA 531
Directorial Styles and Approaches (2) Seminar in advanced theory and directorial practice. Designed for the advanced student of directing.
Effective: Fall 1999
Prerequisite:
THEA 530
THEA 532
Directing Seminar (2) Career orientation: resume preparation, interviewing, unions, survey of directorial opportunities, and review of major contemporary directors and practices.
Effective: Fall 1999
Prerequisite:
THEA 531
THEA 537
Artistic Staff for Performance in Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Practical experience in choreography, dramaturgy, combat, special staging, voice/speech work, musical direction, or assisting in stage direction for university theatre productions.
Effective: Spring 1990
Prerequisite:
approval of the assignment by the produced (Chair) prior to registration
THEA 539
Projects in Directing (1-2) Approved directing projects for the M.F.A. directing student.
Effective: Spring 1990
Prerequisite:
THEA 410 ; admission to the M.F.A. directing program
THEA 543
Projects in Playwriting (1-9) Preparation of the script for revision during and following production of the student's original play.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
production approval
THEA 550
Scenic Design III (3 per semester/maximum of 9) Advanced design, concentration on conceptualization, visual communication skills, portfolio production.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
THEA 450 portfolio review
THEA 551
Scenic Design IV (1-6) Advanced projects in scenic design.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
THEA 550 or protfolio review
THEA 552
Scene Design III (3) Design and project execution of plays and industrial installations.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite:
THEA 551 MFA theatre design candidacy
THEA 553
Scene Design IV (3) Design of plays for proper theatre and mass media.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite:
THEA 552 MFA theatre design candidacy
THEA 559
Portfolio Presentation (1 per semester, maximum of 2) Current practice in portfolio development and presentation to client and employer.
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite:
prior approval of faculty
THEA 560
Costume Design III (3 per semester/maximum of 9) Advanced costume design with emphasis on total production concept.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
THEA 460 or portfolio review
THEA 562
Costume Design: Rendering Techniques (3) Exploration and development of various rendering techniques with application to costume design.
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite:
MFA candidacy
THEA 568A
Costume Design for Related Performance Arts (3) Exploration and development of costume design with application to the other arts (opera/dance/film).
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite:
MFA candidacy
THEA 568B
Costume Design: Production Concepts (3) Exploration and development of costume design for specific production concepts.
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite:
MFA candidacy
THEA 569
Costume Construction: Crafts (3) Exploration and development of various crafts techniques with application to costume construction (i.e. masks, jewelry, armor, millinery, footwear, wigs).
Effective: Spring 2010
THEA 570
Stage Lighting Design III (3) Advanced techniques in the art of theatrical lighting design.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
THEA 470
THEA 571
Stage Lighting Design IV (3) Course addresses individual problems in the stage lighting design process concentrating on the development of skills necessary for processional examination.
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite:
THEA 570
THEA 580A
Technical Production VII (3) Mechanical design for the theater; calculation for and specification of, DC motors and controls, sprockets, chain drives, gearboxes, gearing, shafts for the movement of scenery.
Effective: Summer 2011
THEA 580B
Technical production VIII (3) Planning of the theater shop; emphasis on space design, renovation, upgrade, planning, outfitting, and safety; selection of tools and tool support systems.
Effective: Spring 1994
Prerequisite:
THEA 480B
THEA 585
Theatre Planning (3) Processes and problems in planning and designing theatres: performance, audience, and technical requirements.
Effective: Winter 1978
THEA 589
Design/Production Monograph (1-4) The development and presentation of M.F.A. monographs in design/production.
Effective: Summer 1995
THEA 590
Colloquium (1-3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
Effective: Spring 1987
THEA 595
Internship (1-3) Professional field experience in theatre performance, production, and management assignments.
Effective: Spring 1987
Prerequisite:
approval of internship by instructor prior to registration
THEA 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1987
THEA 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.
Effective: Spring 1987
THEA 597A
Internship Journal Report (3) Individual time with instructor to complete and review internship journal.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
THEA 597C
Singing (1) Vocal singing technique and familiarization of vocal music.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
admission to MFA Acting Program
THEA 600
Thesis Research (1-15) No description.
Effective: Fall 1983
THEA 602
Supervised Experience in College Teaching (1-3 per semester/maximum of 6) Teaching of theatre and film classes under senior faculty supervision.
Effective: Fall 1983
THEA 610
Thesis Research Off Campus (1-15) No description.
Effective: Fall 1983
THEA 811
International Studio Intensive (1-9) The course enhances the ability of the actor to meet the voice and speech demands for the performance of Shakespeare.
Effective: Fall 2007
THEA 811A
International Production Studio Intensive (1 per semester/maxium of 9) Intensive studio application of processes and procedures within specific theatre disciplines as influenced by the work of international professionals.
Effective: Summer 2009
Prerequisite:
THEA 500, THEA 505
THEA 820A
Acting I (4) Exercises, monologue, and scene study. Principal focus on realism.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
admission to the MFA performance acting program
THEA 820B
Movement for Actors I (2) Techniques and skills in physical expression, awareness, control, and stage movement.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
admission to MFA performance acting program
THEA 820C
Voice and Speech I (2) Vocal techniques for the actor: articulation, voice control, support, and projection.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
admission to the MFA performance acting program
THEA 821A
Acting II (3) A continuation of THEA 520A.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 820A
THEA 821B
Movement for Actors II (2) A continuation of THEA 520B.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 820B
THEA 821C
Voice and Speech II (2) A continuation of THEA 520C.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 820C
THEA 822A
Acting III (3) This course will focus on the research and development of skills necessary to perform the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 821A
THEA 822B
Movement for Actors III (2) Advanced techniques and skills in physical expression.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 821B
THEA 822C
Voice and Speech III (2) Advanced voice and speech training for the actor: articulation, resonance, and vocal technique related to verse and heightened language drama.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 821C
THEA 823A
Acting IV (3) Students prepare audition material for their New York Showcase for theatrical agents.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 822A
THEA 823B
Movement for Actors IV (2) Fundamentals of unarmed and armed stage combat with emphasis on enactment of safe and effective stage fights.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 822B
THEA 823C
Voice and Speech IV (2) A study of stage dialects.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 822C
THEA 824
Acting for the Camera (6) This course introduces the actor to the skills necessary for successful performance in television, film, video and commercial venues.
Effective: Summer 2009
Prerequisite:
THEA 823A, THEA 823B, THEA 823C
THEA 825A
Acting Professionally/NYC Showcase (3) Development of audition repertoire; study of business topics; development, rehearsal and performance of NYC showcase.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
THEA 823A, THEA 823B, THEA 823C
THEA 825C
Professional Repertory Performance (3) Rehearsal and performance of theatre productions at Penn State featuring third year MFA actors and professional guest artists.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
THEA 823A, THEA 823B, THEA 823C
THEA 830
Interdisciplinary Theatrical Design Studio (3-6 per semester/maximum of 36) Advanced analysis, graphic, and presentation techniques for evolving and communicating design for the stage.
Effective: Fall 2009
THEA 857
Scenic Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of production design projects.
Effective: Summer 2010
THEA 861
Costume Design and Construction (1-6 per semester/maximum of 18) Advanced special projects for the graduate designer and costumer.
Effective: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
THEA 461 orTHEA 560
THEA 863
Costume Construction: Draping (3) Exploration and development of various draping techniques with application to costume construction.
Effective: Spring 2010
THEA 865
Costume Construction: Period Reconstruction (3) Exploration and development of reproduction techniques relating to period clothing, and their application to costume construction.
Effective: Spring 2010
THEA 866
Costume Construction for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Execution of production in construction and shop management.
Effective: Summer 2010
THEA 867
Costume Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of production design projects.
Effective: Summer 2010
THEA 877
Lighting Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of production design projects.
Effective: Spring 2010
THEA 887
Technical Projects for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Execution of assigned technical projects for theatre production.
Effective: Summer 2010
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