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THEATRESchool of TheatreProfessors: S. Baker, Byrnes, Chappell, Judy, Karioth, Lazier, Muscha, Richey, Simmons, Wallace, Wise; Associate Professors: Degen, Gelabert, Hogan, Holshue, Jordan, Leahy, Lickson, Redmond, Simotes; Assistant Professors: Archbold, Coleman, Cooper, Edmondson, Gonzalez, Sandahl; Visiting Assistant Professor: Johnson; Assistant: Mayfield; Burt Reynolds Eminent Scholar Chair in Theatre: TBA; Hoffman Eminent Scholar Chair in Theater: TBA; Professor Emeritus: Fallon The School of Theatre is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre, and its degree requirements are in accordance with the latest published regulations of that association. The School of Theatre offers degrees and course work at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In order to major in theatre, a student must meet with an academic advisor in theatre. Several programs require an audition and/or interview for entrance. The bachelor of arts is a flexible, broad based liberal arts degree, providing a basic knowledge of, and experience in, theatre arts. The bachelor of fine arts (BFA) offers an intensive program of training in acting, design/technology, or music theatre. The master of arts/master of science (MA/MS) degrees offer a blend of academic courses and production training on an advanced level. The master of fine arts (MFA) degree provides training to achieve professional-level competencies in either acting, directing, scene design, costume design, lighting design, technical production, or theatre management. The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in theatre is a research degree that indicates the perfection of individual skills in theatre scholarship. The School of Theatre offers honors in the major to encourage talented students to undertake independent research. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Program and Honor Societies" section of this General Bulletin. For complete details of degree requirements, plus a description of the school, its facilities and opportunities, refer to the "School of Theatre" section of this General Bulletin. State of Florida Common Course PrerequisitesThe State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for this University degree program. These prerequisites are lower-level courses that are required for preparation for the University major prior to a student receiving a baccalaureate degree from The Florida State University. They may be taken either at a community college or in a university lower-division program. It is preferred that these common course prerequisites be completed in the freshman and sophomore years. The following lists the common course prerequisites or approved substitutions necessary for this degree program:
Definition of PrefixesTHE - Theatre (general) Undergraduate CoursesTHE 2000. Introduction to Theatre (3). For nonmajors. Historical development, basic elements for appreciation and evaluation of performances. THE 2020. Introduction to Theatre for Majors (3). A survey course of the field of theatre, its various divisions and the School of Theatre. Preparation for independent research and communication about the profession and the school. THE 2083r. Theatre Problems (3). Topics change per semester depending upon instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. THE 2100. Introduction to Theatre History (3). Survey of theatre history and drama from Greeks to present. This course is a prerequisite for THE 4110, 4111, 4236, 4244, 4245, 4260, and 4481. THE 3061. Introduction to Theatre in London (3). This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the components of the theatrical experience as they relate specifically to current dramaturgy and stagecraft in London. It is to be offered only at The Florida State University London Study Center. It should be viewed as a companion class to THE 3000 Introduction to Theatre, for majors and nonmajors, but may be taken independently. It makes use of the theatrical resources in the city of London, including attendance at leading theatres, backstage tours, and lectures by prominent theatre artists. THE 3931r. Special Topics in Theatre (3). (S/U grade only.) Topics change per semester depending upon instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. THE 3949r. Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.) THE 4110. European Theatre History I (3). Prerequisite: THE 2100. An in-depth study of European theatre history from the Greeks through the Renaissance. THE 4111. European Theatre History II (3). Prerequisite: THE 2100. An in-depth study of European theatre history after the Renaissance, with a major emphasis on the modern era (1870 to the present). THE 4233. History of African-American Drama (3). A survey of the history of African-Americans in the American theatre from the African Gove Theatre to the present, and of playwrights from William Wells Brown to August Wilson. THE 4236. A Cultural History of the American Theatre and Drama from Beginnings to Present (3). Prerequisite: THE 2100. Examination of American theatre and drama in its cultural and social context. THE 4244. Musical Theatre History I (3). Prerequisite: THE 2100; MUL 2211; DAN 4115; or instructor approval. A survey of the popular musical theatre from the beginnings to the 1940s, including the development of comic opera, operetta, the revue tradition, and musical comedy. THE 4245. Musical Theatre History II (3). Prerequisite: THE 2100; MUL 2211; DAN 4115; or consent of instructor. A survey of musical theatre in America since the 1940s, including Rodgers and Hammerstein, Weill, Lerner and Loewe, Loesser, Bernstein, Sondheim, the Black musical, and the rock musical. THE 4260. Historic Costume for the Stage (3). Prerequisite: THE 2100. Survey of history of Western clothing and relationship to stage. THE 4268. History of Architecture and Decor (3). Examination of principal periods of architectural development and interior design from Ancient Egypt through the Art Deco movement of the 1930's. THE 4305. Play Analysis (3). Line by line script examination, analyzing how playwrights of various periods achieved characterization, structure, and plotting. Prerequisite for TPP 4310 and THE 4481. THE 4432. Latin American and Caribbean Theatre (3). Prerequisite: THE 2100. Examination of the cultural and artistic origins of Latin-American and Caribbean Theatre. Course includes reading and discussion of plays and articles concerning theatre of various regions. THE 4433. Gender, Race and Performance (3). Advanced introduction to contemporary theories/practices of performance of race/gender on stage and in everyday life using feminist theories of performance. Read plays by women of color, white women, one African-American man. THE 4481. Dramaturgy (3). Prerequisites: THE 2100, 4305; and/or consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to production dramaturgy with emphasis on conducting research and preparing written reports. Topics include surveys of the critical literature, cultural background and biography, production history and text preparation. THE 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours. THE 4913r. Theatre Tutorial (1–3). (S/U grade only). Selected topics in theatre. Upper division theatre majors only. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. THE 4917r. Honors Work (3). Open only to students in the honors program. Covers specialized honors course work culminating in an honors thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours. THE 4923r. Theatre Encounters Workshop (3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A workshop production of a major dramatic work together with extensive study of the social, literary, and cultural contexts. Includes dramaturgical research and written assignments. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. THE 4935r. Selected Subjects in Theatre Studies (3). In-depth examination of various topics not covered in the regular course offerings. For seniors and juniors who have completed at least fifty percent of their major requirements. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. THE 4990r. Theatre Forum (0). (S/U grade only.) Required each semester for undergraduate majors. Attendance required at all school meetings and designated activities scheduled at other times. May be repeated up to thirty (30) times. TPA 2000. Creative Design for Theatre (3). Introduces the fundamental elements of design including spot, line, shape, and color while relating these elements to theatrical production design. TPA 2200C. Introduction to Stage Craft (2). Studies and practice in the construction, handling, rigging, and shifting of scenery. TPA 2201. Introduction to Technical Theatre (3). Corequisite: TPA 2201L. This class is an introduction to the technical elements required to produce a theatrical production. Elements from scene and costume construction, along with lighting, sound and stage management, will be discussed. TPA 2201L. Introduction to Technical Theater Laboratory (2). Corequisite: TPA 2201. Students will gain direct experience in scene, costume or lighting production. TPA 2211. Principles of Technical Theatre (3). Prerequisites: TPA 2201 and 2201L. Provide understanding of operation and management of scene shop as well as studying different and advanced techniques of theatrical production. New materials and adaptation of existing materials will be studied. TPA 2220C. Introduction to Stage Lighting (2). A study of the fundamentals of lighting and basic instrumentation, electricity, and design concepts. TPA 2248. Stage Makeup (2). Introduction to basic makeup for the stage. Emphasis is on modeling of the face with makeup. TPA 2290–2292. Technical Theatre Laboratory [one (1) hour each]. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Practical experience in the nonacting areas of theatre production, to include running the box office, disseminating publicity materials, constructing scenery and properties, applying basic techniques for costume construction in practical situations, and serving on lighting, running, or maintenance crews. TPA 3208. Drafting for the Stage (3). Prerequisite: TPA 2201. Introduction to tools and techniques, including preparation of plates showing construction details and perspective. TPA 3230C. Costume Techniques and Wardrobe Practices (2). To understand the contribution of costume technology to the theatre production process. Describes and analyzes the various positions held by persons practicing costume technology. To explore, by practical experience, various aspects of costume technology. Hands-on group projects required. TPA 3293, 3294. Technical Theatre Laboratory [one (1) hour each]. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced practical experience in the nonacting areas of theatre production, to include running the box office, disseminating publicity materials, constructing scenery and properties, applying basic techniques for costume construction in practical situations, and serving on lighting, running, or maintenance crews. TPA 4014. Model Making (3). This course acquiants students with current model building techniques and systems. Students will gain experience in constructing most of the elements commonly associated with models such as doors, windows, textures, fences, trees, and props. TPA 4020. Lighting Design I (3). Prerequisite: TPA 2201. This course acquaints students with the design process and the various tools by which a lighting designer researches and expresses his/her art. The course includes script analysis, producing light plots, and basic drafting. TPA 4021. Lighting Design II (3). Prerequisites: TPA 3208, 4020. This course is an overview of the lighting design process for a variety of spaces from concept to finished product. Emphasis is on script analysis. Content includes instruction in the creation and use of paperwork as well as practical aspects of lighting in both the proscenium and non-prosceneium venues. TPA 4024. Lighting Design III (3). Prerequisite: TPA 4021. This course encompasses lighting design for a variety of production styles such as musicals, opera, dance, comedy and tragedy. TPA 4040. Costume Design for the Stage (3). Prerequisite: THE 4260 or consent of instructor. Exploration of the elements and principles of design as they relate to stage costuming. Work includes design projects. TPA 4060. Principles of Scenic Design (3). Prerequisite: TPA 3208. Beginning design techniques including ground plan, perspective, and model building. TPA 4064. Scene Design Theory and Practice (3). Prerequisites: TPA 3208, 4060. This course demonstrates a clear process for developing a design idea and executing the final presentation. TPA 4071. Rendering for the Stage (3). Rendering techniques for the set, costume, and lighting designer in various media. Professional equipment required. TPA 4077. Scene Painting (3). Traditional scene painting techniques for theatre and film. Professional equipment required. TPA 4078. Advanced Scene Painting (3). This is an advanced studio course that will develop skills introduced in TPA 4077 with non-traditional scenic techniques and TPA 4084. Life Drawing for Designers (3). This course explores the problems of figure drawing as they relate specifically to the theatrical designer using live, nude and draped models. TPA 4217. Welding Techniques for Scenery Construction (3). A studio course that introduces the basic equipment, materials and techniques required for the cutting and welding of metals used in scenery construction. TPA 4223. Theatrical Lighting Technology (3). Prerequisite: TPA 2201. This course explores a variety of practical skills and tools that are necessary for a career as a master electritian, programmer or other non-design application. It encompasses work in electricity, trouble shooting, special effects, light board programming and advanced technology. TPA 4234. Costume Crafts (3). Exploration of various costume craft techniques and materials, including clay, plaster, leather, thermoplastics, casting, and metals, and their relationship to theatrical apparel. TPA 4238. Stage Costume Millinery Techniques (3). Exploration into various millinery techniques including the blocked, constructed buckram, straw, and restored hats with emphasis on both historical and theatrical interpretations. TPA 4239. Techniques and Sources of Historical Costume Reproduction for the Stage (3). Prerequisites: THE 4260; CTE 3734, 4751. Sources for and methods of evaluation of patterns for historical reproductions of clothing for stage use. TPA 4240. Costume Studio Management (3). Principles and methods of costume studio management. Course work includes the managing of a production currently being produced by the School of Theatre. TPA 4244. Fabric Modification for Stage Costumes (3). A survey of two-and-three-dimensional fabric modification techniques as they relate to theatrical costumes. Basic techniques covered include dyes, painting mediums, printing processes, sewing and off–loom techniques. TPA 4250. AutoCAD for the Stage (3). Students will learn to apply theatrical drafting standards to AutoCAD. This course will cover basic DOS commands and structure, drafting in 2D AutoCAD, and drafting in 3D AutoCAD (including basic modeling commands). TPA 4400. Theatre Management (3). Designed to provide an introduction to the economic and managerial aspects of American theatre especially as they apply to nonprofit and professional theatre. TPA 4601. Stage Management (2). Methods and techniques of managing simple dramatic shows to complex multiscene productions. Must be taken before stage managing a Mainstage production. Consent of instructor required. TPA 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours. TPA 4922r. BFA Design/Technology Workshop (2). Prerequisite: BFA candidates only. Evaluation and supervision of all design/technology work. May be repeated to a maximum of eight (8) semester hours. TPA 4940r. Internship in Stage Design, Technical Theatre, and Management (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Completion of all course work in theatre, approval of faculty in appropriate specialist area. Resident internship in an approved professional theatre, shop, or enrichment center. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. TPP 2110r. Acting Technique I: Basic Process (3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduction of the basic acting process. Emphasis on living truthfully in imaginary circumstances through honest listening and response. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. TPP 2111r. Acting Technique II: Contemporary American Realism (3). Prerequisites: TPP 2110r; and/or permission of instructor. Scene study and basic characterization. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. TPP 2120. Creative Improvisation: Form and Idea in Acting (2). Introductory course in acting; examines fundamental interrelationships between the actor's physical, vocal, and psychological potential in creating a clear and simple dramatic statement. TPP 2185. Orientation to Acting (3). General survey of the development of acting and actor training, Stanislavsky to Hagen, with exercises in the basics of the actor's process and audition technique. TPP 2190L, 2191L, 2192L, 4193L–4195L. Theatre Rehearsal and Performance [two (2) hours each]. (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Assignment of a specific role and/or responsibility. Opportunity for student to receive additional supervision and critique, as well as credit, for participation in rehearsal and performance. TPP 3510r. Movement Techniques for Theatre I (3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Exercises for self-awareness, physical strength, flexibility, and versatility for the actor. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. TPP 3511r. Movement Techniques for Theatre II (3). Prerequisite: TPP 2510r; and/or permission of instructor. Styles of movement and dance, creative presentations, and daily warm-ups. May be repeated to a maximum of (6) semester hours. TPP 3531. Stage Fight I (3). This course explores how actors use physical text to expand choices in their work, including hand-to-hand combat and found weapons. Paramount to the structure of the class is examination of the emotional/psychic strain this work creates for actors. TPP 3532. Stage Fight II (3). Prerequisite: TPP 3531. A continuation of Stage Fight I, this class focuses on the use of found weapons, quarter-staffs, and rapiers/daggers in combat. Hand-to-hand work and tumbling are essential to class progression. TPP 3710r. Voice Techniques for Theatre I (3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Basic vocal skills, creation of a free and flexible voice; control of speech variables. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. TPP 3711r. Voice Techniques for Theatre II (3). Prerequisite: TPP 2710r; permission of instructor. Exercises in diction and articulation, study of International Phonetic Alphabet, correction of regionalisms. TPP 4112r. Acting Techniques III: Acting Problems in Genre and Style (3). Prerequisites: TPP 2110r, 2111r, 3711; and/or permission of instructor. Acting workshop oriented to particular problems the actor confronts in dealing with historic periods in dramatic literature or material of postrealistic and contemporary styles and thought. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. TPP 4224. Audition Techniques (3). Course is designed as a workshop for advanced actors who are preparing to enter graduate study programs or seek professional work in theatre with some attention paid to work in film and television. This course will examine the audition process from the perspectives of both the aspiring performer and the prospective employer. TPP 4310. Directing I (3). Corequisite: THE 4305. A basic techniques course with emphasis on script analysis, fundamentals of staging, and work with actors. TPP 4311. Directing II (3). Prerequisites: TPP 4310; permission of instructor. Advanced undergraduate directing with emphasis on practical scene work. TPP 4512r. Advanced Movement for the Theatre (3). Prerequisite: TPP 2510r, 3511r; and/or permission of instructor. Advanced movement techniques and exploration of repertory and choreography. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. TPP 4600. Fundamentals of Playwriting (3). Introductory course to the craft of playwriting. Functions as a workshop and focuses on the mechanics of structure, form, and marketing. TPP 4712r. Voice Techniques for Theatre III (3). Prerequisites: TPP 2710r, 2110r, 3711; and/or permission of instructor. The incorporation of vocal techniques into acting problems. Exercises in acting styles. Vocal characterization. Emphasis on vocal freedom and flexibility. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. TPP 4730r. Dialects for Stage (3). Prerequisites: TPP 2710r, 2110r, 3711; and/or permission of instructor. The techniques of acquiring a dialect for stage performance. Scene study and monologues performed in dialects. Content may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. TPP 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours. TPP 4922r. Performance Workshop in Acting/ Directing (2). Prerequisites: BFA candidates only; permission of instructor. Course provides evaluating systemization, supervision, and critiques for performance work required for BFA program. May be repeated to a maximum of ten (10) semester hours. TPP 4923r. Musical Theatre Workshop (2). Prerequisites: BFA candidates only; permission of instructor. Course provides evaluation, systemization, supervision, and critiques of all performance work undertaken to isolate acting and musical problems which occur in musical theatre and to seek their solution in performance. May be repeated to a maximum of eight (8) semester hours. TPP 4940r. Internship in Theatre Performance (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Completion of all course work in theatre, approval of faculty in appropriate specialist area. Resident internship in an approved professional theatre, shop, or enrichment center. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. Graduate Courses
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