Theater Studies Course Descriptions

Fall, spring. A theoretical and practical initiation to theater as a collaborative art. Includes script analysis as well as basic instruction in acting, improvisation, stage design, and play direction.

Fall, spring. A theoretical and practical initiation to theater as a collaborative art. Includes script analysis as well as basic instruction in acting, improvisation, stage design, and play direction.

Fall, spring. An introductory course on the principles and practice of the actor's craft.

Fall, spring. An introductory course on the principles and practice of the actor's craft.

Fall, spring. A theoretical and practical initiation to technical theater. Practical assignments will be oriented toward mounting productions staged by Theater Emory.

Fall, spring. A theoretical and practical initiation to technical theater. Practical assignments will be oriented toward mounting productions staged by Theater Emory.

An introductory seminar on a special topic in theater studies.

A required course for all majors and minors, but must be taken at least once at Emory. Students undertake a substantial technical theater responsibility in a Theater Emory production

Fall, spring. The close reading of plays with a view to production. Exercises and projects explore how a text emerges in performance from the combined perspectives of actors, directors, designers, and audience.

Fall, spring. The close reading of plays with a view to production. Exercises and projects explore how a text emerges in performance from the combined perspectives of actors, directors, designers, and audience.

(Same as English 215.) Fall. A general history of Western drama from its origins to the neoclassical period, focusing on representative dramatic works and on the influences of the actor, staging, and the audience.

(Same as English 216.) Spring. A general history of Western drama from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries, focusing on representative dramatic works and on the influences of the actor, staging, and the audience.

An introduction to the challenges of acting scenes. This process-oriented course will focus on the development of character relationship through principles of objective, circumstance, habit, activity, age, and emotion.

An introduction to the challenges of acting scenes. This process-oriented course will focus on the development of character relationship through principles of objective, circumstance, habit, activity, age, and emotion.

An introduction to the challenges of acting scenes. This process-oriented course will focus on the development of character relationship through principles of objective, circumstance, habit, activity, age, and emotion.

A systematic approach to the art of conjuring another time and place. Each student will develop several narrative speeches of audition length. Topics include storytelling, sound sense, movement, shaping, and opposites.

An overview of voice and diction for actors. Through group exercises and individual instruction, students will learn techniques to achieve proper breath support, vocal production, vocal range, and articulation necessary for stage performance.

A course designed for the physical actor. This laboratory-focused course will explore and develop a variety of processes unique to the construction of the actor's physical form and coordination. Topics include center, balance, kinesthetics, and rhythm in the context of stage combat, mime, clowning, and physical relationship in scene work.

A theoretical and practical understanding of the process involved in conceiving and executing a stage design and the interrelationship of the various design disciplines.

Prerequisite: Theater 230 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of costume design. Includes script analysis from a visual perspective as well as exercises to develop basic design skills.

Prerequisite: Theater 230 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of scene design. Includes historical research, script analysis from a visual perspective, and exercises to develop basic design skills.

Prerequisite: Theater 230 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of lighting design, including script analysis from a visual perspective as well as classroom and practical exercises.

Prerequisite: Theater 230 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of sound design, including script analysis and practical exercises in analog and digital sound.

A lecture/laboratory course on how artists accomplish their work in the face of changes in values, government mandates, and the economy

A lecture/laboratory course on how artists accomplish their work in the face of changes in values, government mandates, and the economy

Fall. Prerequisites: Theater 201 or a 200-level or higher acting course, or permission of instructor. A theoretical and practical introduction to the art of staging plays, including script analysis, rehearsal techniques, and presentation of scenes.

Fall. Prerequisites: Theater 201 or a 200-level or higher acting course, or permission of instructor. A theoretical and practical introduction to the art of staging plays, including script analysis, rehearsal techniques, and presentation of scenes.

Individual courses on special topics in theater at the 200-level. This course may be repeated.

This course will give the advanced design, technical or stage management student the opportunity to work as an assistant to a professional artist on a Theater Emory production.

A consideration of several representative Greek tragedies and comedies with regard to the possibilities and problems involved in staging.

A consideration of several of Shakespeare¿s plays and the possibilities and problems of staging. A related laboratory covers acting issues in detail, including: scansion, emphasis, and shaping; gesture, movement, and space; soliloquy; images and antitheses.

A history of the American theater and its plays, including consideration of the actor, staging, audience, and their influence on the development of American theatrical art, performance style, and dramatic literature.

A study of the history and forms of musical theater in America since the turn of the twentieth century.

A systematic reading of a group of plays from a major period. Course will focus on the style and historical context of the period.

A systematic reading of plays through dramatic structure as genre, exploring such major forms as tragedy or comedy.

A consideration of the work of a major theatrical figure (dramatist, director, designer).

Variable credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An introduction to the many roles of the dramaturg. Research assignments focus on the dramaturgical work surrounding a Theater Emory production.

Variable credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor or consent of department. A course in a specialized area of acting, normally connected with a dramatic literature course and/or a Theater Emory production. [Beginning Fall 2010, this course will carry the number THEA 400R.]

Prerequisite: Theater 221. Advanced work on character and relationship through a variety of approaches.

Prerequisite: Theater 221. Advanced work on character and relationship through a variety of approaches.

Prerequisites: Theater 222 and permission of instructor. Each actor works on two substantive roles, with an emphasis on generating and shaping through-lines.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced work on scenes in a variety of period styles. Topics include center, sticking point, kinesthetics, fashion and manner, mask, language/text work, characterization, and status.

Variable credit. Prerequisite: Theater 131 or permission of instructor. An advanced tutorial on practical problems in properties and craftwork for theater.

Prerequisite: Theater 230 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of costume design. Includes script analysis from a visual perspective as well as exercises to develop basic design skills.

Prerequisite: Theater 231 and/or permission of instructor. An in-depth approach to the art, practice, and history of costume design. Work will center on conceptualization, research, and design.

Prerequisite: Theater 230 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of scene design. Includes historical research, script analysis from a visual perspective, and exercises to develop basic design skills.

Prerequisite: Theater 232 and/or permission of instructor. An in-depth approach to the art, practice, and history of scene design. Work will center on conceptualization, research, and design.

Prerequisite: Theater 230 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of lighting design, including script analysis from a visual perspective as well as classroom and practical exercises.

Prerequisite: Theater 233 and/or permission of instructor. An advanced course in the theory and practice of lighting design, including lighting for the theater, dance, concert, film, and video.

Prerequisite: Theater 230 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of sound design, including script analysis and practical exercises in analog and digital sound.

Prerequisite: Theater 234 and/or permission of instructor. An advanced course in the theory and practice of sound design, including sound design for theater, dance, and film.

(Same as Journalism 340WR.)

Prerequisite: Theater 241 and/or permission of instructor. A lecture/laboratory course focused on practical problems in theater administration, including budgeting, contracting, publicity, and stage management. Practical assignments oriented to Theater Emory's season.

Prerequisite: Theater 251 or permission of instructor. Includes continued script investigation of a major play, visualization, actor coaching, and analysis of the throughlines of characters in the play.

Prerequisite: Theater 251 or permission of instructor. Includes continued script investigation of a major play, visualization, actor coaching, and analysis of the throughlines of characters in the play.

(Same as English 365WR.) Development of modern drama from the late nineteenth century to 1950, including dramatists such as Ibsen, Shaw, Yeats, Synge, O'Neill, and Williams.

(Same as English 366WR.) Selected works of the contemporary theater since 1950, including dramatists such as Beckett, Bond, Fornes, Gems, Pinter, Shepard, and Wilson.

Prerequisites: 200-level theater class or permission of instructor. A workshop for the creation of new works by actors, designers, directors, and writers. Projects may include performances created from improvisation, adaptations of fiction or nonfiction, experimentation with classics, and self-scripted monologues. [Prior to Fall 2010, this course carried the number THEA 370R.]

Prerequisites: 200-level theater class or permission of instructor. A workshop for the creation of new works by actors, designers, directors, and writers. Projects may include performances created from improvisation, adaptations of fiction or nonfiction, experimentation with classics, and self-scripted monologues. [Beginning Fall 2010, this course will carry the number THEA 370.]

Maymester Course. An experiential theater production course developing, mounting and presenting an original theater piece. This highly collaborative "Summer Stock" course will give advanced students an opportunity to adapt, direct, act, design and produce a short play based on one of Shakespeare's "The Tempest", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" or "Twelfth Night." May be repeated for credit when the play changes.

(Same as English 372RWR.) Workshop in writing plays.

(Same as English 375RWR.) Prerequisite: Theater 372RWR or permission of instructor.Intensive workshop in writing plays for advanced students.

Individual courses designed to introduce students to special topics in theater.

Spring. A one-credit course required for majors and minors. Must be taken twice to complete major/minor. Comprised of lectures, workshops, and panel discussions with faculty, guest artists, and alumni in addition to attendance at other arts events.

Variable credit. Prerequisite: permission of department. Special projects, research, and readings under the direction of a faculty member.

Variable credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An advanced course focused on specified individual needs and interests of an advanced student actor. Can be taken only twice. [Beginning Fall 2010, this course will carry the number THEA 420R.]

For work with Theater Emory as playwright, director, designer, dramaturg, or lead actor. [Prior to Fall 2010, this course carried the number THEA 421R.]

Fall. Prerequisite: Theater 201WR. A seminar, capstone to the theater studies major, covering major critical texts that interrogate the nature of the theatrical event.

Variable credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An introduction to the many roles of the dramaturg. Research assignments focus on the dramaturgical work surrounding a Theater Emory production.

Variable credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An advanced course focused on specified individual needs and interests of an advanced student actor. Can be taken only twice. [Prior to Fall 2010, this course carried the number THEA 400R.]

Variable credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor or consent of department. A course in a specialized area of acting, normally connected with a dramatic literature course and/or a Theater Emory production. [Beginning Fall 2010, this course will carry the number THEA 400R.]

Prerequisite: Theater 231 and/or permission of instructor. An in-depth approach to the art, practice, and history of costume design. Work will center on conceptualization, research, and design.

Prerequisite: Theater 232 and/or permission of instructor. An in-depth approach to the art, practice, and history of scene design. Work will center on conceptualization, research, and design.

Prerequisite: Theater 233 and/or permission of instructor. An advanced course in the theory and practice of lighting design, including lighting for the theater, dance, concert, film, and video.

Prerequisite: Theater 234 and/or permission of instructor. An advanced course in the theory and practice of sound design, including sound design for theater, dance, and film.

Prerequisite: Theater 241 and/or permission of instructor. A lecture/laboratory course focused on practical problems in theater administration, including budgeting, contracting, publicity, and stage management. Practical assignments oriented to Theater Emory's season.

Prerequisites: Theater 351 and/or consent of department. Advanced problems in staging plays, including a fully mounted production of a one-act or full-length play.

Prerequisites: Theater 351 and/or consent of department. Advanced problems in staging plays, including a fully mounted production of a one-act or full-length play.

Individual courses designed to introduce students to special topics in theater at the 400-level

Fall. Prerequisite: Theater 201WR. A seminar, capstone to the theater studies major, covering major critical texts that interrogate the nature of the theatrical event.

Variable credit. Prerequisites: qualification for honors and consent of department. A supervised project in any area of theater.

Variable credit. Prerequisite: consent of department. A supervised project in any area of theater for seniors. [Beginning Fall 2010, this course will carry the number THEA 497R.]

A supervised project in any area of theater for seniors. [Prior to Fall 2010, this course carried the number THEA 497.]

Variable credit. Prerequisite: consent of department. A supervised project in any area of theater.