Technical Theater/AmeriCulture Arts Program
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designates courses in the Quantitative Scientific Cluster |
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the Ideas and Events Cluster |
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the Human Behavior Cluster |
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the Literature, Language and Arts Cluster |
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Multicultural |
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Interdisciplinary courses
Multicultural and interdisciplinary courses also fulfill a cluster designation. |
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Asterisk indicates that the course may be offered less than once every two years. |
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Undergraduate Day School |
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Undergraduate Evening School |
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Courses having a more narrow focus than those taught on a regular basis of courses being taught on an experimental basis can be taught as Topics courses. These courses will be assigned numbers based on the student level for which they are intended-first, second, third or fourth year. |
Theatrical Design Skills
TETA 2100 3 cr. 4 hr.
This is a lecture/laboratory course presenting basic problem solving skills in scenic and costume craft covering terminology and processes of stage production including integration of design elements/materials, basic drafting, stage carpentry, rigging, equipment use and shop safety.
Prerequisites: ITEC 1200, 1300, 1400.
Fundamentals of Stage Lighting Design
TETA 2300 3 cr. 4 hr.
The course is a lecture/laboratory course dealing with the application of the elements of design relating to lighting for the theater and dance. Mechanics of basic electricity, color theory, instrumentation, distribution and control are discussed.
Prerequisite: ITEC 1000.
Scene Design
TETA 2400 3 cr. 4 hr.
The course is a lecture/laboratory study of the historical and contemporary contribution of space and environment atmospherics to the creation of the world of the play/dance and the theater experience as a whole. Rendering, graphic media, specification writing and scenic models are addressed.
Prerequisites: TETA 2100, ITEC 1000.
Costume Design
TETA 2500 3 cr. 4 hr.
The history of fashion silhouette is explored along with the design elements used in developing a character's costume. Students will apply historical perspective and utilize the design elements of line, texture, color and gesture in designing costumes.
Prerequisite: TETA 2100.
Advanced Stage Lighting Design
TETA 3300 3 cr. 4 hr.
The class is a lecture/laboratory study of the problems of stage lighting for the proscenium and non-proscenium stages. Students are expected to develop and apply concept and historical lighting techniques in various theater and dance genre (musical-comedy, cabaret, modern and jazz dance). Computer applied lighting will be used in a production environment.
Prerequisites: TETA 2300, ITEC 2410.
Advanced Scene Design
TETA 3400 3 cr. 4 hr.
Advanced Scene Design is an advanced course emphasizing approaches and techniques relating to the design, development and implementation of scenic concepts. Students will utilize approaches to research design and develop scenic concepts. Concepts will be developed, rendered, constructed and rigged to production standards.
Prerequisites: TETA 2400, ITEC 2410.
Stage Makeup
TETA 3600 3 cr. 4 hr.
This is a lecture/laboratory course investigating the principles, techniques and materials of character stage makeup and practical application. Students will apply, in a production setting, principles, techniques and materials of character stage makeup. They will identify historical justification for period makeup and apply techniques for live animation, clowning and dramatic character.
Prerequisite: TETA 2400.
Stage Management
TETA 4100 3 cr. 4 hr.
Stage Management is a lecture/laboratory study of the professional union approach to stage management and personnel mediation in stage production. Students will apply knowledge and technique related to contract and union policy in various repertory scenarios. The aspects of prompt books, blocking documentation, call-sheets, rehearsal set-up and running and calling the show will be implemented.
Prerequisite: senior status.
Portfolio Presentation
TETA 4200 3 cr. 4 hr.
This course will provide the Technical Theatre student with practical application for presenting a professional portfolio. Practical application of common professional practices along with interviewing skills will be applied through lectures, demonstrations and projects designed to build the student's portfolio and confidence in presenting their work to the professional world.
Theater Internship
TETA 4950 3 cr.
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