University of Missouri - Kansas City : Theatre (THEATRE)

(A, B, C, D) This course provides students with an opportunity to explore special offerings in theatre practice. No prerequisite. Does not fulfill general education course requirement in the Fine Arts or Humanities. May count for elective credit in the Theatre major. Different sections of the course may be repeated. On demand.

1-3 hrs

THEATRE 101 Introduction To Acting

An introductory course to acquaint the freshman theatre major and non-major student with the process of acting through relaxation and improvisational exercise.

3 hrs

THEATRE 113 Introduction To Technical Production

An introduction to the technical production process with emphasis on production organization, planning and scenic construction techniques. Required laboratory work.

3 hrs

THEATRE 121 Oral Interpretation Of Literature

Principles of interpretation, analysis and oral reading of prose and poetry. Emphasis upon platform performance: body language, vocal control and performance techniques.

3 hrs

THEATRE 130 Foundations Of Fine Arts Theatre

An introduction to theatre arts and a general orientation to the creative and technical aspects of live performance. Includes historical overview, analysis of the components of a play, and observation of and critical reaction to theatrical productions. Frequent guest speakers.

3 hrs

THEATRE 180 Theatre Production I

A practicum course in theatre to be elected for one credit each semester during the freshman and sophomore years. The student will be assigned to a different area each semester. High school students may elect for college credit. Every semester.

1 hr

THEATRE 210 Introduction To Design For The Theater

An introduction to aesthetics and design for the theater in the areas of scenery, costume, lighting and sound. The emphasis is upon the theory, vocabulary, form, style, historical influences and process in each area. Attendance at theater productions is required. Course is taught by design faculty from each area.

3 hrs

THEATRE 295 Speech For The Theatre I

Training in voice and articulation and the techniques of adaptation to the needs of the artist-performer in the theatre: exercises to free the voice, develop effective breathing, tone production, articulation, flexibility of vocal production, and projection.

3 hrs

THEATRE 295 B Speech For The Theater I

3 hrs

THEATRE 298 Movement For Actors

Basic movement training including relaxation and alignment techniques, exercises to increase physical facility and skills to enhance rhythmic coordination and physical characterization. THEATRE 298A prerequisite for THEATRE 298B. Fall/winter.

3 hrs

THEATRE 300 Acting I

Basic principles of dramatic performance: training in voice, movement and language as an organic developmental whole.

3 hrs

THEATRE 300 CH Cluster Course: Healing And The Arts

This course explores the healing potential of theatre fine arts, music and narrative literature in the lives of their creators, those who experience the works of art and in society as a whole. This course fulfills the Cluster Course Requirement. Prerequisite: None Offered: Winter Semester

3 hrs

THEATRE 300 CR Interdisciplinary Studies:Special Topics

Faculty from at least two different departments (one of which must be a department in the division of humanities, including history) may determine the topic and syllabus, subject to the approval of the director of Integrated Studies and the programs advisory committee in addition to the approval of the departments involved. This special topics course will satisfy the interdisciplinary course requirement for the B.A. Winter.

3 hrs

THEATRE 300 CS Cluster Course: History Of Russian Culture

3 hrs

THEATRE 315 Acting II

Textual analysis, characterization and building a role. Prerequisite: Acting I ( THEATRE 300).

3 hrs

THEATRE 317 Scene Design

Introduces the mechanics of layout: perspective, basic drafting techniques, front elevation and floorplan execution. Second half of the semester emphasizes scenic design as an art form. Prerequisite: THEATRE 113 (THEATRE 4311 recommended) or consent of instructor.

3 hrs

THEATRE 325 Acting III

Study and practice of period and contemporary styles of acting. Prerequisite: Acting II (THEATRE 315) . Each semester.

3 hrs

THEATRE 329 Master Class In Acting

(A,B,C,D) Class in advanced studies in acting. May be repeated for credit up to eight hours and guest artist change. Prerequisite: Acting III.

2 hrs

THEATRE 331 Advanced Oral Interpretation

Oral interpretation of poetry and prose. Careful analysis of selected masterpieces as art forms and an application of the aesthetic discipline to the oral reading of literature.

3 hrs

THEATRE 333 History Of Costuming I

The study of the history of European costume, with emphasis on the social and economic ramifications of costuming through the ages.

3 hrs

THEATRE 340 Stage Makeup

Lecture and laboratory work in the fundamentals of makeup for the stage.

1 hr

THEATRE 350 Theatre History I

Development of theatre art, including the physical stage, technical production elements, dramatic literature, and audience behavior from primitive origins to the 18th century.

3 hrs

THEATRE 351 WI Theatre History II

Development of Theatre art, including the physical stage, technical production elements, dramatic literature, and audience behavior from the 18th century to the present.

3 hrs

THEATRE 352 History Of Costuming II

The study of the history of Non-European costume, with emphasis on the social and economic ramifications of costuming through the ages.

3 hrs

THEATRE 371 Stage Lighting

First half of the course introduces the student to the technical aspects of stage lighting through lectures, laboratory and crew work. Second half of semester involves the student in the fundamentals of design theory and procedure.

3 hrs

THEATRE 373 Master Class In Technology

Class in advanced studies in technology. May be repeated for credit up to eight hours as content and guest artist change. Permission of instructor or head of area required.

2 hrs

THEATRE 378 Stage Management I

A functional analysis of the duties and responsibilities of the stage manager, with particular reference to the organization and conducting of rehearsals and performances, professional practices and union requirements. Requires student to be an assistant to a stage manager on a University or an KC Rep production. The first of a two-semester requirement in stage management for theater majors.

3 hrs

THEATRE 379 Master Class In Design

Class in advanced studies in design. May be repeated for credit up to eight hours as content and guest artist change. Permission of instructor or head of area required. Undergraduate students elect THEATRE 379.

2 hrs

THEATRE 380 Theatre Production II

(A,B,C,D) A practicum course in theatre to be taken one hour each of the last four semesters. The student will work in various areas each semester, to be selected from: (1) scenery construction, (2) scene painting, (3) stage crew, (4) wardrobe, (5) properties, (6) lighting, (7) house management, (8) assistant stage management. As advanced theatre majors, each student will be expected to accept crewhead responsibilities and demonstrate proficiency in the areas selected. Prerequisite:THEATRE 113. Fall/winter/summer.

1 hr

THEATRE 395 Speech For The Theatre II

(C,D) THEATRE 395 is a continuation of THEATRE 295. The objective of these classes is: training in voice and articulation and the techniques of adaptation to the needs of the artist performer in the theatre: exercises to free the voice, develop effective breathing, tone production, articulation, flexibility of vocal production, and projection. Prerequisites: THEATRE 295A and THEATRE 295B.

3 hrs

THEATRE 400 Special Problems In Theatre

(A-M) Research and/or production projects for advanced upperclass students. No more than three hours with any one instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (A) Acting; (B) Children's Theatre; (C) Costumes; (D) Scenic Design; (E) Directing; (F) History; (G) Lighting; (H) Playwriting; (I) Sound; (J) Stage Management; (K) Technical Production (L) Theatre Management; (M) Theory and Criticism.

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 A Special Problems In Theatre: Acting

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 B Special Problems In Theatre: Design

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 C Special Problems In Theatre: Costumes

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 CC The Practice and Theory of Creativity - Cluster Course

A team taught multidisciplinary course for undergraduate students that fosters awareness of the nature and power of creativity, One third of the class covers current literature on the creative process. The remainder uses arts as a catalyst for creative individual and group projects that foster communication and remove barriers to creativity. Throughout the course processes are taught which integrate creativity with the discipline necessary to realize the creative objective. Cross-listed with CONSVTY 434CH

3 hrs

THEATRE 400 CH Special Problems In Theatre

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 D Special Problems In Theatre: Scenic Design

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 Special Problems In Theatre: Directing

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 F Special Problems In Theatre: History

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 G Special Problems In Theatre: Lighting

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 H Special Problems In Theatre: Playwriting

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 I Special Problems In Theater: Sound

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 J Special Problems In Theatre: Stage Management

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 K Special Problems In Theatre: Technical Production

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 L Special Problems In Theatre: Theatre Management

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 M Special Problems In Theatre: Theory And Criticism

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 N Special Problems In Theatre: Dramaturgy

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 P Special Problems: Storytelling Art And Technique

1 hr

THEATRE 400 R Special Problems In Theatre

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 S Special Topics In Theatre

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 T Special Problems In Theatre

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 U Special Problems in Theater: Costumes

3 hrs

THEATRE 400 U Special Topics In Theatre

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 V Special Problems in Theater

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 400 X Special Problems In Theatre

1-6 hrs

THEATRE 401 CH Cc: The Practice And Study Of Creativity

This cluster course will provide students with a deep understanding of the mechanics value power and challenges of creativity in all aspects of their lives, allowing them to continually adapt themselves to a rapidly changing world and to become outstanding community leaders. The class will foster awareness of the nature and power of students' creativity from three different perspectives: visual arts/art history, theatre/dance, and music composition/performance. This course is cross-listed with CONSVTY 497CH.

3 hrs

THEATRE 403 Theatre Company & Production

This course serves (1) as a weekly company meeting for Theatre majors, (2) an organizing point for production assignments and duties for the semester, and (3) a study of a special topic which will change each semester. Fall and Spring only. Course is repeatable. Required of Majors for every semester they are enrolled. Restricted to Majors and Minors.

1 hr

THEATRE 415 Beginning Directing

Theory and process of play production, including interpretation, composition, picturization, movement, rhythm, and character interpretation.

3 hrs

THEATRE 418 History of American Musical Theatre

A survey of trends in the American musical theatre from the 18th century to the present. This course includes material on creators and repertory in addition to the discussions of stylistic, analytical, social, aesthetic, and commercial aspects of musical theatre.

3 hrs

THEATRE 425 Advanced Directing

Continuation of work in THEATRE 415, with special attention to proscenium, arena, and thrust staging techniques. Prerequisite: THEATRE 415 or equivalent experience.

3 hrs

THEATRE 431 Rendering Techniques For The Theatre Designer I

Introduces the mechanics of handling black and white media to develop three-dimensional technique with an emphasis on observational training and object drawing.

3 hrs

THEATRE 432 Costume Design

The practice of the theatrical costume design, leading to the preparation of designs for production, and the execution of designs in actual costuming for the stage.

3 hrs

THEATRE 432 A Costume Design

3 hrs

THEATRE 432 B Costume Design

3 hrs

THEATRE 432 C Costume Design

3 hrs

THEATRE 432 D Costume Design

3 hrs

THEATRE 437 Playwriting I

Theory and practice of writing for the theatre with emphasis on the basic techniques.

3 hrs

THEATRE 438 Playwriting II

Theory and practice of writing for the theatre with emphasis on advanced techniques.

3 hrs

THEATRE 476 Theatre Sound And Electronics

Study of electronic principles used in audio and control devices. Concentrates on applying knowledge to using the equipment employed in the theatre such as sound-effect systems, inter-communication equipment, and includes a special section on the creation of sound and music for theatre productions.

3 hrs

THEATRE 478 Stage Management II

Practicum course in stage management. Requires stage management of a University production and/or assistant stage management of an KC Rep production and/or assistant stage management of a main stage University production. Prerequisite: THEATRE 378 or consent of instructor. Fall/ winter/summer.

2 hrs

THEATRE 489 Seminar In Professional Theatre

This course shall be conducted by a visiting artist who is in residence with either Kansas City Repertory Theatre or the academic theatre. Both student work and the work of the visitor shall be analyzed and criticized in this semester. Fall.

1 hr

THEATRE 497 Repertory Theatre

Apprentice-level responsibilities for THEATRE 497 are as follows: apprentices will be used in as many production areas as possible: (1) as actors in small roles and/or extras or supers; (2) as understudies if possible; (3) as needed in the following departments: (a) properties; (b) carpentry and the shop; (c) lighting; (d) costumes; (e) house management; (f) stage management; (g) running crews. Prerequisite: Selection for apprenticeship by departmental chairman. Each semester.

3-6 hrs

THEATRE H130 Foundations Of Fine Arts Theatre

3 hrs

THEATRE H400 V Special Problems in Theater

1-6 hrs

THEATRE H415 Beginning Directing

Theory and process of play production, including interpretation, composition, picturization, movement, rhythm, and character interpretation.

3 hrs