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TA 141 Scene Design Techniques
3 creditsBeginning principles of scene design, with an emphasis on the techniques and materials used to create renderings and sketches of stage sets. Covers shading, perspective drawing, and color mediums. Students work with pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, acrylics, and markers.
3 creditsExplores basic principles and techniques of scenery construction, including theatre terminology, tools, woodworking, and shop practices. Students must also register for a lab section.
3 creditsExplores basic principles of stage costuming, with an emphasis on basic sewing skills, fabrics, and production planning. Students must also register for a lab section. Purchase of materials is required.
3 creditsIntroduces all aspects of the producing theatre. Offers an opportunity to view stage productions. Purchase of tickets is required.
3 creditsIntroduces common musical theatre dance styles, learning the language of dance, and techniques for picking up steps. For students with little or no previous dance experience.
3 creditsRequired for all freshman theatre majors. Introduces the collaborative art of theatre and all aspects of producing theatre. Acquaints new majors with the requirements, expectations, and opportunities within the theatre program.
3 creditsRequired for all freshman theatre majors. Develops students' ability to read and interpret dramatic material for direction, performance, or design. Discusses what makes plays unique from other forms of writing; how to initially read a play; how to plot the action of the play and its characters; and how to interpret information offered by the playwright by asking questions that illuminate the inner meaning of the play.
3 creditsRequired for all freshman theatre majors. Offers an intensive analysis and discussion of key works in dramatic literature. Involves application of critical skills developed in TA 166 and 167.
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4 creditsOffers a beginning study of the physical component of acting. Designed to develop an actor's awareness and use of his or her primary tool, the body. Emphasizes learning the fundamental skeletal and muscular structures, building strength, coordination, and stamina, and creating a basic, all-purpose warmup that is adaptable to individual physical needs and situations for an actor's process. Improvisational exercises explore awareness of the physical self, neutral alignment, physical creativity, and relaxation and breathing techniques. Corequisites: TA 224 and 248. Prerequisites: TA 247 and permission of instructor.
4 creditsContinues development of actor movement skills begun in TA 210. Special emphasis is on exploring different movement philosophies in conjunction with improvisational movement exercises as they relate to the process of acting, creating a character, and physicalizing text. Draws from techniques by Laban, Chekhov, Decroux, and others. Corequisite: TA 225. Prerequisites: TA 210 and permission of instructor.
4 creditsSpecialized movement course focusing on advanced development of an actor's physical skills through a variety of specialized movement techniques and disciplines. Encourages the physical articulation of the actor's process utilizing aspects of neutral and character mask work, hand-to-hand stage combat techniques, and advanced improvisational exercises in creating character and physicalizing text. Corequisite: TA 226. Prerequisites: TA 211, 248, and permission of instructor.
4 creditsProvides a beginning study of an actor's vocal instrument through an understanding of the basic physical structure, the mechanics of the voice, and the production of sound. Includes the creation of a basic vocal warmup that is adaptable to individual needs and situations. Exercises concentrate on natural breathing and a centered, tension-free body alignment and on how these relate to correct vocal production and expressiveness. Introduces exercises that help the actor cultivate muscular control and articulation skills and distinguish standard vowel consonant action and pronunciation. Corequisite: TA 248. Prerequisites: TA 247 and permission of instructor.
4 creditsContinues development of the actor's vocal instrument begun in TA 224. Students expand vocal strength and flexibility by refining and personalizing the vocal warmup. Attention is given to identifying areas of vocal tension and methods of realizing and opening body and breath. Addresses projection of a solid sound with ample, easy resonance. Emphasizes heightened articulation and language skills appropriate for classical theatre. Corequisite: TA 211. Prerequisites: TA 224, 248, and permission of instructor.
4 creditsSpecialized voice and speech course with a focus on the analytical and vocal skills specifically necessary for Shakespearean text, including punctuation, scansion, and text analysis of both verse and prose. Introduction of IPA and dialect work. Corequisite: Movement for the Actor sequence. Prerequisites: TA 225, 248, and permission of instructor.
3 creditsExplores the theories and practice of scene painting, including color mixing, textures, and various painting techniques. Purchase of lining brushes is required.
3 creditsCovers the artistic and technical aspects of sound production and design for theatrical applications.
3 creditsAddresses techniques of constructing furniture and properties for theatrical use. Includes prop management, finishes, upholstery, decoration, materials, and tool use. Prerequisite: TA 144.
3 creditsExamines basic theories and mechanics of stage lighting, with an emphasis on equipment, lighting instruments, control, and stage lighting graphics. Students must also register for a lab section.
3 creditsIntroduces figure drawing for costume design, as well as fabric rendering, media usage, and color theory, culminating in the application of these elements to theoretical design problems and play analysis.
4 creditsOffers an introductory exploration of stage acting theory and methodology through exercises and beginning scene/monologue work. Emphasizes use of the actor's individual energies, character analysis, theatrical technique, and application to contemporary dramatic realism. Admission to the class is by audition (see Admission to the Acting Sequence). Restricted to majors.
4 creditsFurther develops acting technique and theory through exercises, improvisation, and monologue/scene work. Emphasizes contemporary comedic realism, rehearsal procedure, and the actor/director relationship. Prerequisites: TA 247 and approval of instructor by application. Restricted to majors.
3 creditsInvolves analysis and application of stage makeup, with an emphasis on painted techniques.
1 to 3 credits each term - maximum 9 creditsProvides practical experience in acting, stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming, makeup, business management, promotion, house management, and stage management in scheduled theatre productions.
3 creditsFurther develops dance technique. Examines popular and theatrical dance styles of the twentieth century and musical theatre history. Emphasizes learning musical theatre dance routines. Prerequisite: TA 157 or demonstrated ability in dance technique.
4 creditsOffers an introductory explanation of acting theory and methodology through exercise and beginning scene/monologue work. Emphasizes use of the actor's individual qualities, character analysis, performance techniques, and acting as an aspect of life. Primary focus is on contemporary realism. Priority is assigned to non performance-oriented theatre majors.
Hst 110, 111; Core 101, 102, 103; TA 144, 147, 166, 167, 168, 245, 247, and 252 are prerequisites to all upper division classes.
3 creditsExplores the concepts and principles of stage management, concentrating on organizational and management skills. Students learn to anticipate potential production problems, determine causes, and develop solutions to help promote the artistic achievement in a production. Prerequisites: previous theatre production experience and consent of instructor.
3 creditsAddresses the art and practice of scene design, with an emphasis on developing skills for determining script requirements and integrating graphic design principles into scenery. May be repeated up to 9 credits. Prerequisite: TA 141.
3 creditsOffers advanced training in the use of sound in theatre. Focuses on recording techniques, acoustics, and live mixing. Prerequisite: TA 242.
3 creditsExamines the conventions and techniques of drafting, specifically oriented toward the types of drawings required for stage scenery and properties. Prerequisite: previous theatre production experience.
3 creditsContinues work in figure drawing, fabric rendering, and color theory, with an emphasis on historic research and the application of these elements to analysis and design of period plays. Prerequisite: TA 246.
3 creditsConsiders special problems in accessories construction, with projects in armor, millinery, masks, dyeing, and new techniques of accessory construction. Prerequisite: TA 146.
4 creditsCovers acting theory and technique for advanced improvisation, scene, and monologue work. Emphasizes detailed character development and relationship. Prerequisites: TA 248 and approval of instructor by application. Restricted to majors.
4 creditsInvolves study and practical development of skills for prepared auditions, cold readings, unions and guilds, professional options, interviewing, and résumé preparation. Includes job-hunting in the professional market and information about graduate schools. Requires application of advanced acting
skills. Prerequisites: TA 224, 248, and 348.
4 creditsProvides an overview of the directing process. Emphasizes play selection, analysis, and preproduction preparation. Explores theories and techniques through text analysis, in-class exercises, and short scenes. Prerequisites: junior standing, all lower division major requirements, and permission of instructor. Restricted to majors.
4 creditsEmphasizes play selection and preproduction preparation as the primary source for choice of ground plan, development of blocking strategies, and communication with the actor. Explores the rehearsal process through direction of a scene or one-act play. Prerequisites: TA 354 and permission of instructor by application. Restricted to majors.
3 creditsCombines dance with singing. Students learn complete choreographed musical numbers in a range of styles. Prerequisites: TA 257 and vocal training.
4 creditsAdvanced acting course that explores the craft of acting and the creation of performance work through improvisational philosophies and techniques. Uses improvisational methods based on the works of Augusto Boal and Viola Spolin to create original performance pieces. Prerequisites: TA 211, 225, 248, and permission of instructor.
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2 creditsCreative project, research, or experience supervised by a faculty advisor that draws upon the knowledge, skills, and interests a student has developed through theatre studies. A written component is generally expected. The capstone project may be developed in the context of an upper division, advanced level course. Prerequisite: senior year BA/BS candidates only.
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Credit to be arrangedInvolves preparation and presentation of a theatrical production or appropriate theatre project. Prerequisites: departmental approval; BFA candidates only.
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Credit to be arranged - maximum 9 creditsInvolves acting, business management, directing, design, or production experience with an established repertory, regional, stock, or summer theatre. Must be accepted by the company. Prerequisite: by permission only.
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4 creditsAn advanced acting class that bridges the gap between stage and film performance techniques. Explores classic and current trends in film acting. Includes exercises and projects in film and camera technique based on traditional, contemporary scene, and monologue work. Prerequisites: TA 348 and permission of instructor.
3 creditsPrinciples and methods of budgeting, promotion, box office management, and operations.
4 credits eachIntensive study of a limited number of Shakespearean plays, with textual focus. Plays are chosen to correlate with Oregon Shakespeare Festival offerings. (Cross-listed with Eng 436/536, 437/537, and 438/538.)
3 creditsInvolves discussions, individual projects, and student and lecturer observations. Offers opportunities to observe production techniques at OSF. Purchase of tickets is required. Restricted to majors.
3 creditsCovers all aspects of scene design, from conceptualization to supervision of construction. Students work as designers with directors and crew on actual productions. Prerequisite: students must be selected as designers for SOU productions or another approved company.
3 creditsAdvanced study of theatre sound, with an emphasis on providing practical experience in designing sound for various production styles. Prerequisite: TA 242.
3 creditsStudies stagecraft techniques, including scenic materials, metalwork, plastics, and stage equipment and machinery as it relates to theatre production.
3 credits - maximum 6 creditsAdvanced study of the artistic application of stage lighting, with an emphasis on providing maximum laboratory experience in designing lights for various theatrical styles and staging configurations.
3 creditsAdvanced work in all elements of costume design, with an emphasis on plays representing a range of nonrealistic styles. Students produce work with the goal of developing a portfolio and preparing to enter the workplace. Prerequisites: TA 246 and 345.
3 creditsIntroduces costume patterning through flat paper and draping methods. Emphasizes pattern manipulation, period pattern making, and construction techniques. Projects progress from paper to fabric mock-ups. Prerequisites: TA 146 and consent of instructor.
3 creditsSurveys costume and fashion from antiquity through the Renaissance. Emphasizes social motivation in the development of dress during key historical periods.
3 creditsSurveys costume and fashion from the Jacobean period through the modern era. Emphasizes social motivation in the development of dress during key historical periods.
4 creditsDevelops an understanding of performance skills unique to the particular nonrealistic acting styles of Greek tragedy and classical Commedia del l'Arte by exploring the world view of the plays and experimenting with improvisational and structured scene work. Prerequisites: TA 248, 348.
4 creditsDevelops an understanding of performance skills unique to those particular nonrealistic acting styles of Restoration and Comedy of Manners. Explores the world views of the plays and experiments with improvisational and structured scene work. Prerequisite: TA 450.
4 creditsIntensive study of the skills required when acting in Shakespeare's plays. Emphasizes scansion as a tool, verse speaking, text interpretation, exploration of the Elizabethan world of the playwright, and character development through both improvisational and structured scenes and monologues. Prerequisites: TA 326, 348, 451, and permission of instructor.
4 credits - maximum 8 creditsIntensive exploration of the process of developing ideas about the physical staging of a production and communicating with designers regarding scenery, costumes, lighting, properties, makeup, and sound. A major project involves the selection, casting, rehearsal, and production of a short one-act play or a portion of a full-length play. Prerequisites: TA 355 and permission of instructor.
1 to 3 credits each term - maximum 12 creditsAdvanced practical experience in acting, stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming, makeup, business management, promotion, house management, and stage management for scheduled theatre productions.
4 creditsDevelops an understanding of the performance skills suited to the acting of Shakespeare's plays, with an emphasis on scansion, verse speaking, text interpretation, exploration of the Elizabethan world of the playwright, and the unique worlds of the plays. Prerequisites: TA 248, 348.
4 creditsFurther intensive studies and applications of the performance skills required for Shakespearean acting through character development in improvisational and structured scene work. Prerequisite: TA 448.
3 creditsAdvanced study of techniques of construction, with a special emphasis on tailoring. Prerequisites: TA 146 and permission of instructor.
4 creditsOffers a critical analysis of the nature, dramatic forms, and characteristics of the theatrical event. Prerequisite: junior standing.
4 creditsExplores development of world drama and theatre, from antiquity to the Middle Ages. Involves intensive study of representative plays. Examines production techniques, theatre architecture, actors and acting styles, and significant political and cultural developments of the times. Prerequisite: upper division standing.
4 creditsExplores the development of world drama and theatre, from the Renaissance to the eighteenth century. Involves intensive study of representative plays. Examines production techniques, theatre architecture, actors and acting styles, and significant political and cultural developments of the times. Prerequisite: TA 466.
4 creditsExplores the development of world drama and theatre, from the eighteenth century to the present. Involves intensive study of representative plays. Examines production techniques, theatre architecture, actors and acting styles, and significant political and cultural developments of the times. Prerequisites: TA 466, 467.
This material is from the 2000-2001
Southern Oregon University Catalog.
Page revised August 8, 2000
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