Theatre Courses
THR 101, 201
THR 301, 401 (1-3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Theatre Practicum (0+Var.) h
Participation in drama workshop or lab production as performer or technical
staff member. Credit in this course may not be applied to a major program in
theatre.
THR 121 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Fundamentals of Acting (3+0) h
Basic stage acting techniques for persons with little or no prior acting
experience. Emphasis on physical, emotional and imaginative awareness. Scene
work fundamentals introduced.
THR 161 (3 Credits) Fall
Introduction to Alaska Native Performance (2+3) h
(Same as ANS 161)
For Native and non-Native students with no prior acting or theatre
experience. Includes both academic and practical components to examine
traditional Alaska Native theatre mythology, ritual, ceremony and performance
methods. Application of exercises and developmental scenes drawn from the
Alaska Native heritage.
THR 190 (0 Credits) Fall
Audition and Review Participation
Participation is required in auditions or portfolio review every semester as
declared theatre majors. Attendance expected at all departmental productions
(tickets are provided free). Must attend departmental meetings.
THR 191 0 Credits Spring
Musical Audition and Review Participation
Participation is required in auditions or portfolio review every semester as
declared theatre majors. Attendance expected at all departmental productions
(tickets are provided free). Must attend departmental meetings.
THR 200X (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Aesthetic Appreciation: Interrelation of Art, Drama, and Music (3+0) h
(Same as ART 200X and MUS 200X)
Understanding and appreciation of art, drama, and music through an
exploration of their relationship. Topics include the creative process,
structure, cultural application and diversity, the role of the artist in
society, and popular movements and trends. Materials fee: $25.00.
(Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.)
THR 215 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Dramatic Literature (3+0) h
Studies of drama and forms of plays such as tragedy, comedy, melodrama,
farce, tragic comedy. Reading plays of the classic theatre designed to give
basic knowledge of masterpieces of the world drama. (Next offered: 1996-97.)
THR 220 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Voice and Diction for the Theatre (2+2)
Development of fluency and clarity in the voice, study and practice to
improve speech and eliminate faults of articulation and pronunciation. Emphasis
on preparing the student for vocal work in theatre, radio, and television,
including individual analysis and tape recordings. (Prerequisite: Any 100 level
oral communication course or permission of instructor.)
THR 221 (3 Credits) Spring
Intermediate Acting (1+4) h
Continued development of physical, emotional and imaginative awareness.
Text and character analysis, scene and monolog study and presentation.
Introduction to improvisation. (Prerequisite: THR 121 or permission of the
instructor.)
THR 225 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Movement for the Actor (1+4) h
Principles of stage movement, body awareness, and control as explored
through analysis, exercise, study of historical dance and scene work. (Next
offered: 1997-98.)
THR 241 (4 Credits) Fall
Basic Stagecraft (2+5) h
Materials of scene construction, painting, lighting design and their use;
safe use of standard construction tools; fundamentals of theatre drafting.
Theatre majors are encouraged to fulfill this requirement by their junior year.
THR 245 (3 Credits) Fall
Stage Management (3+0) h
Organizational skills for a successful stage manager, completion of a prompt
script including creating all forms and schedules necessary, working with
actors, directors and designers. (Prerequisites: THR 121, THR 211, THR 241 or
permission of instructor.)
THR 247 (3 Credits) Fall
Introduction to Theatrical Design (3+0) h
Introduction to all the design elements used in the theatre. Analysis of
line, texture, color, and how they relate to designing for the theatre
including costumes, scenery and lighting.
THR 254 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Beginning Costume Design and Construction (3+0) h
Introduction to theory and practice of costume design for the theatre,
methods used to make costumes out of a variety of media. Projects include
simple hatmaking, maskmaking, stenciling, hot gluing and body padding.
THR 290 0 Credits Fall
Production Participation or Review
Participation is required in auditions or portfolio review every semester as
declared theatre majors. Attendance expected at all departmental productions
(tickets are provided free). Must attend departmental meetings.
THR 291 0 Credits Spring
Musical Production Participation or Review
Participation is required in auditions or portfolio review every semester as
declared theatre majors. Attendance expected at all departmental productions
(tickets are provided free). Must attend departmental meetings.
THR 321 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Advanced Acting I (1+4) h
Refinement of physical, emotional and imaginative awareness. Introducing a
variety of character building methods. Study and performance of scenes and
short plays. Introduction of audition techniques. (Prerequisite: THR 221, or
permission of the instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 329 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Children's Theatre (1+6) h
Rehearsal and performance of children's plays. Rehearsals during the first
half of the semester will be followed by performances. Emphasis on
audience-actor interaction and performance style for the child audience.
(Prerequisites: Audition, THR 121, THR 221, or permission of instructor.)
THR 331 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Fundamentals of Stage Direction (1+4) h
Introduction to the history, theory, basic concepts of stage direction,
interpretative script analysis, creative visualization, conceptualization, use
of space, working with actors and designers. Direction of short scenes and
plays. (Prerequisite: THR 221 or permission of instructor. Next Offered:
1996-97.)
THR 334W (3 Credits) Spring
Film and Drama (3+0) h
Comprehensive overview of film acting process for non theatre students:
theoretical and practical frameworks of acting; screen performance as the means
of dramatic communication.
THR 341 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Intermediate Stagecraft (2+2) h
An examination of the less common scenic materials with methods and
techniques for their use. Students will spend approximately $40 for materials.
(Prerequisite: THR 241 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 343 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Scene Design (3+0) h
Principles and techniques of theatrical scene design. Includes designing
projects directed at solving particular scenic problems or in a specific scenic
style with specific physical limitations. Materials fee: approximately $40.
(Prerequisite: THR 241 or permission of the instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 347 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Lighting Design (3+0) h
Principles and techniques of theatrical lighting design. The student will
conduct practical experiments and design projects applying the experience gained
from the experiments. Materials fee: approximately $40. (Prerequisite: THR 343
or permission of the instructor. May be taken concurrently with THR 343. Next
offered: 1996-97.)
THR 348 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Sound Design in the Theatre (2+2) h
Exploration and application of the elements of design as they relate to
sound for theatre, dance, other art forms, and life in American and other
cultures. Production work is required. (Prerequisite: THR 241 or permission or
the instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 351 (3 Credits) Spring
Makeup for Theatre (1+4) h
Theatrical makeup for actors, teachers, directors, and other theatre
workers; makeup materials and use, straight and character makeup, illusory and
plastic relief, national types, and influence of lighting. Materials fee:
approximately $85. (Prerequisite: Any lower division theatre course or
permission of the instructor.)
THR 355 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
History of Fashion and Dress (3+0) s
Social history of costume in Western Civilization, from Ancient Greece to
the present time. Includes instruction in the methods of research used to find
visual source material, and assignments that exercise these research skills.
(Prerequisite: HIST 101 or HIST 102 or permission of the instructor. Next
offered: 1996-97.)
THR 361 (3 Credits) Spring
Advanced Alaska Native Performance (2+3) h
(Same as ANS 361)
In-depth study of Alaska Native theatre techniques and tradition, including
traditional dance, song and drumming techniques, mask characterizations and
performance application and presentation of a workshop production developed by
the students during the semester. (Prerequisite: ANS/THR 161.)
THR 380 (3 Credits) Alternate Years
Film and Video Directing (1+6) h
Introduction to the history, theory, basic concepts of film and video
direction, script preparation, story board, blocking actors and staging the
camera, sound, editing. Direction and shooting short videos. (Prerequisite: THR
331 or ENGL 217 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1996-97.)
THR 411W (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Theatre History I (3+0) h
Theatrical form and practice from its origins in storytelling and ritual
through the French Neoclassic Theatre. (Prerequisites: Junior standing and THR
211 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 412W (3 Credits) Alternate Years
Theatre History II (3+0) h
Theatrical form and practice from the English Restoration through the
present. (Prerequisites: Junior standing and THR 211 or permission of
instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 413W (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Playscript Analysis (3+0) h
Investigation of the structure of playscripts designed to develop skills in
analysis and interpretation for performance. (Prerequisites: Junior standing,
THR 211 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 416W (6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Lab Theatre I "Write Theatre" (3+9) h
(Same as NORS 616)
An intensive course for actors, directors and playwrights interested in
script development/training with the participation of Russian professionals.
Experience working in a multicultural environment developing new scripts up to
stage readings. Selected dramatic material will be workshopped under Russian
and/or American directors. Work required: dramatic scenes, writing, acting,
keeping a journal. (Prerequisites: Basic theatre classes/training. Letter of
application and resume. Russian language desired but not necessary.)
THR 418 (6 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Lab Theatre II "Do Theatre" (3+6) h
(Same as NORS 618)
Production oriented course for actors, directors, stage managers, technical
directors, and designers. Hands-on experience in a professional environment for
a multicultural audience, with a mixed Russian and American cast and crew.
Exposure to new artistic concepts and production traditions through search for
theatricality and visualization in performance. Includes a one week run of each
show within a repertory season. (Prerequisites: Basic acting and/or technical
courses. Letter of application and resume. Russian language desired but not
necessary.)
THR 421 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Advanced Acting II (1+4) h
Acting techniques for periods and styles. Intensive scene and monologue
work. Introduction of ensemble work. Public performance of short plays.
Intensive audition work. (Prerequisite: THR 221 or permission of the
instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 435 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Advanced Stage Direction (1+4) h
Major theories and current trends in stage direction including different
styles, periods and stage configurations. Emphasis on practical preparation for
production, from concept to execution, of a one act play for public
performance. (Prerequisite: THR 331 or permission of instructor. Next offered:
1997-98.)
THR 447 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Lighting Design II (2+2) h
Further exploration and application of elements of design (color, texture,
intensity, line, composition) as they relate to lighting for theatre, dance,
other art forms, and life. Production work required. (Prerequisite: THR 347 or
permission of the instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
THR 456 (3 Credits) Spring
Advanced Costume Design and Construction (3+0) h
Examination of the methods and materials used in the design and construction
of costumes for the theatre. Special projects in design, pattern drafting, and
advanced construction. (Prerequisite: THR 254 or permission of instructor.)
THR 461 (3 Credits) Spring
Tuma Theatre Seminar (2+4) h
Advanced study and application of Alaska Native Performance techniques.
Active participation in playwriting, acting, directing or designing in the
development and performance of either a workshop or fully mounted Tuma Theatre
production. (Prerequisites: ANS/THR 161, ANS/THR 361 or permission of
instructor.)
THR 499 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Thesis Project (1+4) h
Final step in acting/directing/design or playwright training which involves
performing a leading role on main stage, or a one-person show, or a
directing/designing/writing project for the UAF season. (Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.)