T D - Theatre and Dance

Theatre and Dance: T D

Lower-Division Courses

T D X01. Introduction to Theatre.

A study of theatrical texts and practices of the past and present.

T D X02S. Arts Integrations for Multidisciplinary Connections.

Through readings, videos, in-class activities, discussion, field trips, micro-teaching, and written reflection, designed to develop a practical understanding of the techniques and skills associated with integrating the arts into various contexts. Provides experience in each art content area (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) to develop an introductory understanding of each of these disciplines.

T D X02T. Topics in Dance Technique.

Fundamental study of principles and vocabulary of dance.

T D X02T.1. Ballet I.

A study of the elements of classical ballet through exploration of movement principles as defined by traditional ballet technique.

T D X02T.10. Yoga: Moving into Stillness.

A study of yoga in order to develop the ability to coordinate movement and breathing in dance.

T D X02T.11. Hip-Hop for Beginners.

T D X02T.2. Ballet II.

A continuation of the study of the elements of classical ballet through exploration of movement principles as defined by traditional ballet technique.

T D X02T.3. Modern I.

A study of the multiple aspects of modern dance technique including Humphrey-Limon, Release Technique, Laban Movement Analysis, and Bartenieff Fundamentals.

T D X02T.4. Modern II.

A continuation of the study of the multiple aspects of modern dance technique as developed in Modern I.

T D X02T.5. Jazz I.

An introduction to four styles of twentieth and twenty-first century jazz dance through exploration of the fundamental principles of movement with a parallel study of the historical development of the jazz dance aesthetic.

T D X02T.6. Jazz II.

A continuation of the study of jazz dance as developed in Jazz I.

T D X02T.7. Afro-Contemporary Dance.

The study of contemporary dance informed by African aesthetics and vernacular movement found throughout the African diaspora.

T D X02T.8. Improvisational Dance.

The study and practice of improvisational dance.

T D X02T.9. Yoga for Dance.

The study of yoga as it pertains to movement in dance.

T D X03. Fundamentals of Acting.

Basic principles of acting and practical work in scenes from plays.

T D X03C. Training the Speaking Voice.

Exercising the fundamental principles of vocal production and speech.

T D X03V. Acting for Voice Performance Majors I.

Fundamental inquiry into the acting process.

T D X03W. Acting for Voice Performance Majors II.

Techniques for playing and shaping action within scene structures.

T D X05S. Topics in Black Theatre and Dance.

T D X05S.2. The Revolution Will Be Dramatized.

T D X05S.3. Toni Morrison and August Wilson.

T D X06. Introduction to Improvisational Drama.

General introduction to improvisational activities with application to the theatre.

T D X07K. Dance, Identity and Cultural Expression.

Analyze dance as a significant tool for defining and articulating the many varied and intersecting facets of identity such as gender, sexuality, race, class, and nationality among others. Examine many forms of dance occurring in diverse contexts from the modern dance innovators of the 1950s, to vogue and ballroom culture of the 1980s, to representations of dance across contemporaneous media platforms like Instagram. Explore how distinct dance communities enact a multicultural and non-static notion of identity in American culture.

T D X08K. Costume, Culture, and Change on Stage and Screen.

Explore costuming and costume design as an agent in our social reality, both reflecting and constructing the identities which we interact with daily. Engage with a wide range of archival materials, streaming video, live performances, creative group work, and interviews with locally and internationally renowned artists.

T D X09C. Musical Theatre Performing Ensemble.

Rehearsing and performing solo and group numbers from musical theatre and other genres in cabaret-style entertainment and musical revues for on- and off-campus events.

T D X09D. Studio Voice I.

Establishes foundational vocal technique for musical theatre singing. Develops successful vocal practice strategies and effective, healthy technique through the study of a comprehensive range of musical theatre styles including musical comedy, Golden Age musical drama, and concept and rock musicals.

T D X09E. Studio Voice II.

Continuation of Theatre and Dance 109D. Focus on vocal range, flexibility, and endurance. Text analysis through the study of music and lyrics, using these components as the basis of character development.

T D X09K. Musical Theatre on Stage and Screen.

Examine the various histories explored by musical theatre. Investigate the conventions utilized by musical theatre during their development and original productions. Consider the various types of musicals, and how these musicals explore historical and cultural events and persons through this unique medium.

T D X11. Languages of the Stage.

Introduction to the ways that performance communicates meaning, as a foundation for further study in theatre and dance.

T D X11C. Performance as Public Practice.

Examines current and historical performance policy in order to understand how the entertainment industry operates nationally.

T D X11D. Performance as a Collaborative Practice.

Explores and defines the creative process of performance collaboration.

T D X11T. Introductory Topics in Theatre and Dance.

Introductory topics in theatre and dance, including basic research methods, contemporary and local performance, the role of the artist in society, the philosophy of a fine arts education, and the exploration of campus resources.

T D X12. Freshman Movement and Physical Conditioning.

Principles and techniques of physical conditioning.

T D X12M. Movement Improvisation.

Exploration and study of elements of movement design.

T D X12N. Movement Composition.

Continuation of Theatre and Dance 312M.

T D X12P. Fundamental Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X12T. Topics in Dance Technique.

T D X12T.1. Somatic Practice.

T D X13C. Acting I.

Approaches to incorporating Stanislavski-based principles in acting, including dramatic action, given circumstances, subtext, sense memory, the magic if, and tempo/rhythm.

T D X13D. Acting II.

Continuation of Acting I. Application of Stanislavksi-based principles to scene work selected from realistic genres.

T D X13E. Acting III.

Continuation of Acting II, with greater emphasis on personalization of character needs, given circumstances, actor-to-actor communication, and emotional life.

T D X13F. Voice and Movement I.

Understanding the relationship between voice and body in acting, with a focus on freeing tension, releasing vocal power, and enabling physical expression.

T D X13G. Voice and Movement II.

Continuation of Voice and Movement I. Deeper understanding of the vocal-physical connection as a means of playing dramatic action.

T D X13K. Voice Laboratory I.

Advanced voice and speech work in breath, support, placement, focus, range, resonance, articulation and endurance. Emphasis placed on personalization of language and text from selected plays.

T D X13L. Voice Laboratory II.

Continuation of Voice Laboratory I. Advanced voice and speech work connected to personalization and truth in classical and heightened text.

T D X13M. Movement Laboratory I.

Using the body as an instrument for playing action and bringing the actor to a deeper understanding of physical stage presence.

T D X13N. Movement Laboratory II.

Continuation of Movement Laboratory I. The practice of physical theatre disciplines as a means of deepening the actor's understanding of character and behavior.

T D X13P. Projects in Acting and Directing.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X14C. Design for Performance.

Introduction to the techniques, practices, and processes in costume, lighting, scenic, and sound design.

T D X14M. Technical Theatre.

Introduction to the technical aspects of theatrical performance--in costumes, lighting, scenery, and media.

T D X14P. Production Laboratory.

T D X14Q. Production Shop.

Assist in the creation of props, lighting, costumes, projection, audio, or scenery for department productions.

T D X15. Playwriting I.

The study and practice of writing plays.

T D X15C. Foundations of Narrative Design.

T D X16D. Directing I.

Study and practice of the fundamentals of stage directing: composition, dramatic action, movement, and textual analysis.

T D X17C. Theatre History through the Eighteenth Century.

T D X17D. Theatre History since the Eighteenth Century.

T D X17M. Dance History I.

An exploration of world dance as an expression of cultural identity and change.

T D X17N. Dance History II.

Continuation of Theatre and Dance 317M.

T D X19S. Topics in Theatre and Dance.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Theatre and Dance. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

T D X22P. Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X23P. Advanced Projects in Acting and Directing.

T D X25P. Projects in Playwriting.

T D X26P. Projects in Theatre Studies.

T D X27P. Projects in History, Criticism, and Performance Studies.

T D X32P. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory I.

T D X32Q. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory II.

T D X52P. Projects in Dance Movement Studies.

Upper-Division Courses

T D X12P. Fundamental Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X13P. Projects in Acting and Directing.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X20J. Introduction to Creating New Media.

Introduces student actors to strategies to grow as generative artists and master the basics of a few common media production tools to give their creative voice a broader reach in the world.

T D X22. Dance Pedagogy.

Techniques and materials used in the teaching of dance.

T D X22C. Contemporary Dance Technique.

Intensive study of principles, technique, and vocabulary of contemporary dance.

T D X22D. Intermediate Contemporary Dance Technique.

Intensive study of intermediate-level theory, technique, and vocabulary of contemporary dance.

T D X22F. Ballet Technique.

Intensive study of principles, technique, and vocabulary of ballet.

T D X22G. Intermediate Ballet Technique.

Study of intermediate-level theory, technique, and vocabulary of ballet as a supporting style.

T D X22P. Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X23C. Directing I.

Study and practice of the fundamentals of stage directing: composition, picturization, movement, gesture, and unit structure.

T D X23D. Directing II.

Dramatic and environmental analysis of full-length plays.

T D X23E. Directing III.

Theory and techniques of play directing, with practical applications in projects and scenes.

T D X23F. Acting Shakespeare.

Incorporating language as action by applying basic acting principles to the demand of Shakespearean text.

T D X23G. Acting in Period Plays.

Exploration of classical and idiosyncratic texts to enable personal and artistic growth in actors.

T D X23P. Advanced Projects in Acting and Directing.

T D X24. Design and Technology for Performance.

Exploration of aspects of design and technology in performance, including costume, lighting, scenery, and sound.

T D X24E. Acting III.

Continuation of Acting II, with greater emphasis on personalization of character needs, given circumstances, actor-to-actor communication, and emotional life.

T D X24P. Advanced Production Laboratory.

T D X25. Playwriting II.

Emphasis on the form and writing of the full-length play or equivalent.

T D X25P. Projects in Playwriting.

T D X26. Dramatic Activities for the Classroom.

Theory, materials, and practice, including story dramatization, storytelling, puppets, pantomime, shadow plays, role-playing, and theatre games.

T D X26C. Theatre Studies: Creative Drama.

Theory and practice of creative drama for children, both as an art form and as a process for emphasizing creative expression and aesthetic growth.

T D X26D. Theatre Studies: Theatre for Young Audiences.

Theory and practice of all phases of play production for young audiences.

T D X26E. Theatre Studies: Directing the Young Performer.

Introduction to the theory and practice of directing and producing theatre with young performers, with emphasis on appropriate literature.

T D X26F. Creative Drama II.

Advanced investigation of drama and drama-based instructional strategies. Observation, teaching and/or co-teaching in one or more practical contexts during the semester as a way to hone skills needed to successfully plan, implement, and evaluate drama-based lessons.

T D X26P. Projects in Theatre Studies.

T D X26Q. Directing Project in Theatre Studies.

Producing and directing a play in an elementary or secondary school.

T D X27P. Projects in History, Criticism, and Performance Studies.

T D X29C. Musical Theatre Performance Workshop.

Private coaching, master classes, and small and large group rehearsals, culminating in staged public performances of musical revues and/or chamber musicals.

T D X29D. Studio Voice III.

Continuation of Theatre and Dance 109E. Emphasizes the synthesis of singing and acting skills.

T D X29E. Studio Voice IV.

Continuation of Theatre and Dance 129D. Refines, expands, and strengthens the specialized performance skills required of a musical theatre performer, including studio recording techniques.

T D X29S. Topics in Theatre and Dance.

T D X32M. Choreography.

Advanced study of the principles and practices of choreography.

T D X32N. Choreography: Design for Dance and Movement Theatre.

Continuation of Theatre and Dance 332M.

T D X32P. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory I.

T D X32Q. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory II.

T D X32R. Dance Pedagogy.

Principles, techniques, and materials used in the teaching of dance.

T D X32S. Dance Pedagogy Practicum.

Practical application techniques and materials used in the teaching of dance.

T D X40D. Advanced Techniques in Acting.

Explore advanced work with text and personal connection to character.

T D X50J. Topics in Performance Lab.

Subjects in acting including voice/speech, movement, character, composition and collaboration with directors.

T D X50J.1. Spectacle.

T D X50J.2. Classics.

T D X50J.3. Contemporary Plays.

T D X50J.4. Composition.

T D X50J.5. Actors.

Offers students experience and training in performance techniques and methods for working collaboratively with directors in rehearsal.

T D X50J.6. Language.

Offers students experience and training in performance techniques and methods for working collaboratively with directors in rehearsal.

T D X51F. Teaching Artists in Schools and Community Settings.

Explores how to use the arts to educate in arts and non-arts settings (professional arts organizations, after-school programs, schools, museums, and community sites). Engagement with a variety of local arts organizations that hire and train teaching artists including dancers, visual artists, and theatre professionals through service learning projects. Includes outside service learning projects with local community organizations or schools.

T D X51S. Seminar in Theatre and Dance.

T D X51T. Topics in Theatre and Dance.

T D X51T.2. Digital Storytelling with Youth and Communities.

Explores digital storytelling and applied theatre as tools for reflecting on self, building community, and fostering cultural engagement. Engagement in creative writing and devising through drama and digital technologies; collaborative development and documentation of digital stories and performance collages. Extra lab hours may be required for digital documenting and editing.

T D X51T.3. Drama and Theatre in Museums.

Explores the history and multiple contexts of drama/theatre applications in museum settings in the U.S. and international sites.

T D X51T.4. Immersive Theatre Lab Practice and Production.

T D X51T.5. Devised Theatre Lab.

T D X52. Experiential Anatomy.

Principles and techniques of physical conditioning with practical applications to injury prevention for dance and theatre practitioners.

T D X52P. Projects in Dance Movement Studies.

T D X52T. Topics in Dance and Movement.

Fundamental study of principles and vocabulary of dance.

T D X52T.1. Musical Theatre Dance I.

Explores original repertoire from a wide variety of musical theatre styles.

T D X52T.10. Intermediate/Advanced Hip-Hop.

Continued introduction to the foundation of street dance styles, specifically old school Hip Hop and House dance techniques. Exploration of these dance styles and their cultural origins through an investigation of movement principles, history, and philosophy of street dance.

T D X52T.11. Hip-Hop History.

Introduction to Hip-Hop dance as a culturally significant form. Explores history, the social and political forces at work, and the fundamental techniques (Campbell Locking, Popping, Breaking etiquette/movements, Hip-Hop Party Dance and House). Intellectual challenge is offered through the lens of critical race theory and historical context. Addresses the origin and evolution of American Hip-Hop dance rooted in a theoretical structure that springs from the elemental nature of the African Diaspora. Emphasis on the social, political, and economic environment in which it was fashioned.

T D X52T.12. Kinetic Storytelling.

Making use of tools found in Africanist performance traditions to explore issues and experiment with ways to craft a movement-based performance that expresses a specific point of view and draws out questions about our chosen issue or effort.

T D X52T.13. Advanced Tap.

T D X52T.14. Theory and Practice Pilates-Evolved Lab.

Explore daily mind/body practice of efficient alignment, core strengthening, movement re-education and execution using Pilates-evolved techniques, equipment, and readings to enhance movement expressivity in performance.

T D X52T.15. Yoga.

T D X52T.2. Musical Theatre Dance II.

Explores original musical theatre choreography from a variety of styles. Repertoire will require a higher level of skills.

T D X52T.3. Broadway Jazz I.

Refines and expands dance technique and skills essential to Broadway-style choreography. Original Broadway choreography requiring a high level of technique and character development.

T D X52T.4. Broadway Jazz II.

Continues to refine and expand dance technique and skills essential to Broadway style choreography. Original Broadway choreography requiring a high level of technique and character development.

T D X52T.5. Pointe.

A study and practice of classical and contemporary ballet pointe technique. Distinguishes between and practice various 'schools' of pointe technique, study its anatomical principles, and learn repertoire ranging from the nineteenth century to the current day. Increasingly complex combinations of movements, positions, and rhythms will be applied toward developing physical skills, cognitive skills, and performance quality. Individual expression and artistry is encouraged.

T D X52T.6. Tap.

T D X52T.7. Advanced Pilates: Evolved Lab.

Utilizes Pilates-evolved techniques, equipment, and readings to investigate a daily mind/body practice of efficient alignment, core strengthening, movement re-education and execution to enhance movement expressivity in performance.

T D X52T.8. Gyrokinesis.

T D X52T.9. Beginning Hip-Hop.

Introduction to the foundation of street dance styles, specifically old school Hip Hop. Exploration of the teachings of Philadelphia-born street dance pioneer, Rennie Harris, and his codification terminology and stylized movement vocabulary. Study of these dances and understand their cultural origins through an exploration of movement principles, history, and philosophy of street dance. Foundational House dance technique may also be introduced.

T D X53C. Devised Work.

A survey of contemporary devising techniques. Work explores present-day parallels for making performance for both individual and collaborative practices.

T D X53D. Acting and the Camera I.

Fundamentals of acting for the camera; adjusting from the stage to the demands of the camera.

T D X53E. Acting and the Camera II.

Advanced technique for the camera. Professional audition protocols and career preparation.

T D X53G. Application for Rehearsal.

T D X53K. Voice-Over and Narration.

Microphone technique and the use of the voice to create character in various media applications such as narration, video games, and commercial copy.

T D X53Q. Portfolio Preparation.

Selection and rehearsal of materials in preparation for professional acting interviews and auditions.

T D X53R. Business of Acting.

Survey of marketing oneself as an actor, the actor's relationship to agents and casting directors, and methods for initiating and maintaining a professional acting career.

T D X53T. Topics in Acting and Directing.

Topics in acting including voice/speech, movement, and directing.

T D X53T.1. Acting Shakespeare.

Incorporating language as action by applying basic acting principles to the demand of Shakespearean text.

T D X53T.11. Introduction to Creating New Media For Actors.

Introduces student actors to strategies to grow as generative artists and master the basics of a few common media production tools to give their creative voice a broader reach in the world.

T D X53T.2. Comedy Acting.

Focus on issues of acting in comedy. Address the problems that confront the actor when rehearsing and performing in extant comedy play scripts. Uses improvisational, non-theatrical, and original material for developing comedy skills. Participation as an actor is mandatory.

T D X53T.3. Dialects for the Stage.

Emphasizes dialect skills and good vocal production for actors pursuing professional work. Emphasis is placed on independent dialect study projects.

T D X53T.4. Advanced Singing in Musical Theatre.

Explore the significance of music, composers, shows, and singers as they relate to the use of voice.

T D X53T.5. Stage Combat for the Actor.

Introduction to theatrical fighting and violence. Explores the techniques used to create the illusion of stage fighting and violence both with and without weapons. Focus on the practical application of violence to tell stories on the stage and/or screen. An opportunity to have work observed in front of a Fight Master of the Society of American Fight Directors.

T D X53T.6. Audition Techniques.

Developing skills for bringing your personal self to acting and to the audition.

T D X54F. Foundations of Acting.

T D X54T. Topics in Design and Technology.

T D X54T.10. Costume Design Skills.

Fundamentals of research, drawing, rendering, and script/character analysis and critique for costume design.

T D X54T.11. Lighting Design Skills.

Fundamentals of research, paperwork communication, and technology for lighting designers.

T D X54T.12. Scenery Design Skills.

Fundamentals of designing, drafting, and model building of scenery for theatrical and film designers.

T D X54T.13. Stage Makeup.

Tools and products used by professional makeup artists. Includes techniques for natural, character, and special effects makeup in theatre, opera, dance, film, and TV.

T D X54T.14. Figure and Fabric Rendering.

Principles of figure and fabric painting from life.

T D X54T.15. Scene Painting.

Scene painting techniques for theatrical designers.

T D X54T.16. Automated Lighting II.

Advanced automated and computer-aided lighting theory and techniques.

T D X54T.17. Game Development Capstone: Two-Dimensional Games.

Participation in an interdisciplinary team to gain a thorough understanding of the two-dimensional game development process, through modeling of the environment and practices that are used in game studios.

T D X54T.18. Game Development Capstone: Three-Dimensional Games.

Participation in interdisciplinary teams to gain a thorough understanding of the three-dimensional game development process, through modeling of the environment and practices that are used in game studios.

T D X54T.19. Sound Design I.

Introduction to sound design for live performance.

T D X54T.2. Fabric Painting and Dyeing.

Fundamentals of textile surface design.

T D X54T.20. Sound Design II.

Advanced instruction in sound design for live performance.

T D X54T.21. Classical Tutu Design and Construction.

Fundamentals of classical tutu construction, including draping, pattern making, fitting techniques on a live model.

T D X54T.22. Puppet Design and Construction.

Theory and technique of puppet creation and performance. May include marionettes, hand and rod, and body puppets.

T D X54T.23. Armour and Fabrication.

Exploring the uses of leather as a medium for armour making. Shaping, tooling, coloring application for uses in theatre and film.

T D X54T.24. Design Skills: Scenic Renderings.

Fundamentals of drawing and color for renderings of scenery for theatre and film.

T D X54T.25. Portfolio for Designers.

Fundamentals of self-marketing for theatre artists.

T D X54T.26. Media Creation for Live Performance.

Introduction to the particulars of producing and integrating media into live performance environments.

T D X54T.27. Festival and Event Management.

Fundamentals of the stage management process for large public events.

T D X54T.28. Tailoring I.

Fundamental theory and techniques in tailoring for the live performer.

T D X54T.29. Tailoring II.

Advanced theory and techniques in tailoring for the live performer.

T D X54T.3. Mask Making.

Fundamentals of mask theory, design, and construction for theatre and live performance.

T D X54T.30. Wig Making and Styling.

Fundamentals of building and styling wigs for use in the theatre.

T D X54T.31. Scenic Design.

Introduction to the conceptualization and design of scenery for the theatre.

T D X54T.32. Stage Craft.

Fundamentals of scenery construction and assembly.

T D X54T.33. Projection Design.

Introduction to the field of projection design in live performance.

T D X54T.34. Entertainment Systems Design.

Explores interconnectedness between lighting, projection, and media that is commonly found in live entertainment environments.

T D X54T.36. Stage Management.

Fundamentals of the stage management process for theatrical production.

T D X54T.37. Advanced Stage Management.

Advanced instruction in stage management for theatrical production.

T D X54T.4. Millinery.

Fundamentals of hat design, fitting, and construction techniques.

T D X54T.5. Scenery Technology I.

T D X54T.6. Costume Rendering.

Fundamentals of costume research and drawing.

T D X54T.7. Drawing for Theatre Designers.

T D X54T.8. Painting.

T D X54T.9. Automated Lighting I.

Fundamentals of automated and computer-aided lighting for theatre and live performance.

T D X55. Playwriting III.

Focus on experiments in revising dramatic text in order to create a common vocabulary around narrative structure. Revision often includes the creation of multiple new drafts, digging through past drafts for abandoned themes, lost focus, and new inspiration as well as exploring character, narrative, and/or language.

T D X55T. Topics in Playwriting.

T D X56T. Topics in Theatre Studies.

Topics in theatre studies, including creative drama, theatre for children and youth, and theatre with young adults.

T D X56T.1. Puppetry.

T D X56T.2. Latino Theatre for Young Audiences.

T D X56T.3. Creative Drama in the Museum.

The application of creative drama methods in museum settings.

T D X57D. Dramaturgy.

T D X57T. Topics in History, Criticism, and Performance Studies.

T D X57T.1. Latin American Theatre and Drama.

T D X57T.11. Gwendolyn Brooks.

T D X57T.12. Reading Cannon.

T D X57T.14. Queer/Trans Performance.

Explore the ways performance serves as an alternative space of expression and worldmaking, a site of activism and resistance, and a creative outlet for queer and trans people in specific socio-cultural contexts.

T D X57T.2. Gender And Sexuality in Performance.

Consider what physical performance and dance tell us about gender, sexuality and the body. Previous knowledge of performance or gender studies is not required.

T D X57T.3. Theatre for Dialogue.

T D X57T.4. Confronting LGBTQ Oppression.

Serves two primary functions: to increase participant's knowledge on the issues facing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community; and to learn facilitation skills in order to talk about these issues on campus. Enrolled students will become peer educators in a team, and will give workshops across campus around LGBTQ issues during the spring semester.

T D X57T.5. Writing for Black Performance.

T D X57T.6. Performing LGBTQ+.

T D X57T.7. African Religious Culture and Creativity.

Examine religion as an aesthetic practice and explore the inventiveness of the imagination that underlines African religious practices. Study religious practices spanning from the pre-colonial and post-colonial eras to the contemporary period particularly in urban centers.

T D X57T.9. Greek Tragedies and Postcolonial Dramas.

Study the adaptation of great dramatic literature of the Greek civilizations to their phenomenal evolution into popular African performances. Putting classical writings from Ancient Greek in dialogue with texts that formed the background of African anti-colonial revolutions, analyze how Africans have used these works to re-shape literary canon and given their world and their histories universal purchase.

T D X72. Industry Internship.

Professional internship position in business and/or production.

T D X75H. Honors Seminar.

Comprehensive introduction to research in the area of theatre and dance.

T D X76H. Reading Tutorial in Theatre and Dance Problems.

Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision.

T D X79H. Thesis Course for Departmental Honors.

Graduate Courses

T D X12P. Fundamental Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X13P. Projects in Acting and Directing.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X22P. Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory.

Preparation and performance laboratory related to production.

T D X23P. Advanced Projects in Acting and Directing.

T D X25P. Projects in Playwriting.

T D X26P. Projects in Theatre Studies.

T D X27P. Projects in History, Criticism, and Performance Studies.

T D X32P. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory I.

T D X32Q. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory II.

T D X52P. Projects in Dance Movement Studies.

T D X80G. Topics in Production Skills for Actors.

T D X80M. Performance Studio.

Exploration and practice in the skills and craft of acting, voice, dance, directing, and playwriting.

T D X80N. Topics in Acting.

Topics, restricted or broad in scope, related to the theory of acting, stage combat, movement, and voice.

T D X80P. Advanced Projects in Performance.

Projects inappropriate to organized courses but pertinent to students' training and development in acting, directing, dance, and playwriting.

T D X81D. Seminar in Directing Theory.

Application of aesthetic and creative principles to directing theory; application of directing theory to textual analysis and production concept.

T D X81E. Topics in Directing Theory.

Topics, restricted or broad in scope, related to the theory of directing.

T D X81F. Topics in Advanced Acting and Directing.

Problems in the theory and practice of acting and directing for the theatre.

T D X81F.1. Advanced Acting.

Full exploration of the sources of dramatic action that reside in the self.

T D X81F.2. Classical Acting.

Training in the acting skills needed for the performance of Shakespeare and other verse dramatists.

T D X81F.3. Voice Studies I.

Training the actor in vocal coaching, voice anatomy, muscularity of speech, and vocal health.

T D X81F.4. Voice Studies II.

Application of vocal techniques.

T D X81G. Topics in Advanced Acting and Directing Laboratory.

Practical application of acting and directing techniques for the theatre.

T D X81G.1. Voice, Speech, and Movement I.

The basics of speech, phonetics, and mind and body awareness for the actor.

T D X81G.2. Voice, Speech, and Movement II.

The physical side of acting, and articulation as it is applied to various types of text.

T D X81G.3. Voice, Speech, and Movement III.

Stage dialects and physical character development.

T D X81G.4. Voice, Speech, and Movement IV.

Individual research projects and advanced movement techniques.

T D X81G.5. Acting for the Camera.

Fundamentals of on-camera acting techniques.

T D X81G.6. Acting Showcase.

Scenes and monologues to be used in the New York and Los Angeles evaluation showcases.

T D X81G.7. Directing.

Practical application of directing techniques for the theatre.

T D X81J. Directing: Modern Drama.

Theory, analysis, and practice in directing plays from the modern period.

T D X81L. Directing: Period Drama I.

Theory, analysis, and practice in directing plays from historical periods of drama.

T D X81M. Directing: Period Drama II.

Continuation of Theatre and Dance 381L. Theory, analysis, and practice in directing plays from historical periods of drama.

T D X82K. Seminar in Secondary School Theatre Curriculum.

Theory and design of secondary school theatre curriculum.

T D X83M. Topics in Theatre Outreach.

Topics, restricted or broad in scope, related to the theory and practice of theatrical outreach.

T D X83M.1. Theatre Outreach Methods.

Theory and design of a variety of outreach offerings.

T D X83P. Topics in Drama and Theatre for Youth.

Topics pertinent to students' training and development in drama and theatre for youth.

T D X83P.1. Puppetry.

Design, construction, and performance of puppets in children's theatre.

T D X83P.10. Myth, Legend, and Tale.

T D X83P.11. Creative Drama in the Museum.

The application of creative drama methods in museum settings.

T D X83P.19. Digital Storytelling with Youth and Communities.

T D X83P.2. Children's Dramatic Literature.

Comprehensive study of dramatic literature for children.

T D X83P.3. Children's Dramatic Literature--International.

Comprehensive study of international dramatic literature for children. Material is studied in translation.

T D X83P.4. Theatre in Education.

Theory and practice of interactive theatre in education.

T D X83P.5. Creative Drama.

Advanced theory and practice of creative drama in field and educational settings.

T D X83P.6. Practicum in Drama and Theatre for Youth.

Practical applications of approaches to drama and theatre for youth.

T D X83P.7. Youth Theatre Tour.

Rehearsal, production, and performance of theatre for children in schools.

T D X83P.8. Issues and Practices in Youth Theatre.

Issues in professional and community theatres for children.

T D X83P.9. Special Problems: Directing for Young Audiences.

Challenges in staging plays for young audiences.

T D X84. Topics in Special Problems in Theatre and Dance.

T D X85C. Topics in Theatre History.

Topics, restricted or broad in scope, chosen from the history of theatre, both Western and non-Western.

T D X85C.1. Theatre History, 1660-1900.

T D X85C.2. Medieval and Renaissance Theatre History.

European theatrical history from the medieval and Renaissance periods.

T D X85C.3. Classical and Asian Theatre History.

Survey of ancient Greek, Roman, and Asian theatrical history.

T D X85C.4. 20th-Century Theatre History.

T D X85C.5. French Theatre, 1945-2000.

T D X85C.6. Contemporary Theatre History.

T D X85D. Topics in Dramaturgy.

Topics pertinent to students' training and development in dramaturgical theory and practice.

T D X85D.1. Dramaturgy.

T D X85D.2. New Play Dramaturgy.

T D X85D.3. Production Dramaturgy.

T D X86. Topics in Dance.

Topics pertinent to students' training and development in dance and choreography.

T D X86.1. Dance in Academia.

T D X86C. Topics in the History, Theory, and Criticism of Dance.

Topics pertinent to students' training and development in the history and theory of dance and choreography.

T D X87D. Topics in Performance Studies.

Topics, restricted or broad in scope, related to performance studies.

T D X87D.1. Applied Drama and Theatre.

Survey of various applications of drama and theatre for communitarian and educational purposes.

T D X87D.10. Performance and Politics in the 1960s.

T D X87D.11. Performative Criticism.

T D X87D.12. Performing Black Feminisms.

T D X87D.13. Theatre of the Oppressed.

Overview of the movement inspired by Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed.

T D X87D.14. American Musical Theatre.

T D X87D.15. Body, Culture, and Performance.

T D X87D.16. Dance, Women, and Narrative.

T D X87D.17. Feminist Theory and Performance.

T D X87D.18. Performance and Activism.

T D X87D.19. Performance and Cultural Studies.

T D X87D.2. Performance Analysis.

T D X87D.20. Performance Theory Analysis.

T D X87D.21. Performative Writing.

T D X87D.22. Performing America, 1840-1940.

T D X87D.23. Queer Performance and Theory.

Current theories and practices of queer performance.

T D X87D.3. Performance Ethnography.

T D X87D.4. Performing Autobiography.

The overlapping territory between performing the self and performing the biographical other.

T D X87D.5. Seminar in Theatre History and Performance Studies.

T D X87D.6. Historical Case Studies.

T D X87D.8. Women and American Performance.

T D X87D.9. Adaptation for Stage and Screen.

T D X87M. Topics in Dramatic Theory and Criticism.

Topics, restricted or broad in scope, concerning theory and criticism as they relate to drama or theatre.

T D X87M.1. Dramatic Theory and Criticism, Ancient Greece to the Eighteenth Century.

T D X87M.2. Dramatic Theory and Criticism, the Eighteenth Century to 1960.

T D X87M.3. World Theatre in Context.

Practical application of dramaturgical case study for the actor.

T D X87N. Topics in Dramatic Form and Structure.

T D X87N.2. Devised Work.

T D X87P. Playwriting Workshop.

Theory and practice of dramatic writing.

T D X87R. Playwriting For Youth.

Advanced study and practice of writing plays for children and youth.

T D X88. Research Methods and Resources.

Theory and practice of academic research for theatre artists.

T D X88J. Topics in Advanced Design and Technology Studio.

Problems in the theory of scenic design, costume design, lighting design, and theatre technology.

T D X88J.1. Costume Design.

T D X88J.2. Costume Technology.

T D X88J.3. Lighting Design.

T D X88J.4. Scenic Design.

Fundamentals of scenic design.

T D X88J.5. Theatre Technology.

Theory and application of the technical direction process.

T D X88K. Topics in Advanced Design and Technology Laboratory.

Practical applications of production theory for theatrical designers and technicians.

T D X88K.1. Lighting Laboratory.

Practical and individual design experience in lighting.

T D X88K.2. Technology Laboratory.

Practical and individual design experience in theatrical technology.

T D X88K.3. Scenery Laboratory.

Practical and individual design experience in scenery.

T D X88K.4. Costuming Laboratory.

Practical and individual design experience in costuming.

T D X88L. Advanced Topics in Design and Technology.

Topics that are related to and support the study of theatrical design and technology.

T D X88L.1. Costume Rendering.

Fundamentals of costume research and drawing.

T D X88L.10. Draping II.

Advanced clothing construction for theatrical productions.

T D X88L.11. Mask Making II.

Mask theory, design, construction for theatrical and live productions.

T D X88L.12. Automated Lighting II.

Advanced automated and computer-aided lighting theory and techniques.

T D X88L.13. Scenic Rendering.

T D X88L.14. Millinery I.

Fundamentals of hat design, fitting, and construction techniques.

T D X88L.16. Rigging for the Theatre.

Historical and modern practices of theatrical rigging systems.

T D X88L.17. Tailoring I.

Fundamental theory and techniques in tailoring for the live performer.

T D X88L.18. Tailoring II.

Advanced theory and techniques in tailoring for the live performer.

T D X88L.19. Concert Lighting.

Use of automation, computers, and remote control in lighting for live performance.

T D X88L.2. Drawing for Theatre Designers.

Fundamentals of drawing and drafting for theatrical designers.

T D X88L.23. Fabric Painting and Dyeing II.

Advanced textile surface design.

T D X88L.24. Millinery II.

Advanced hat design, fitting, and construction techniques.

T D X88L.25. Audio Production.

Fundamentals of audio production for the stage and other live performances.

T D X88L.26. Costume Design Skills.

Fundamentals of research, drawing, rendering, and script and character analysis and critique for costume design.

T D X88L.27. Lighting Design Skills.

Fundamentals of research, paperwork communication, and technology for lighting designers.

T D X88L.28. Scenery Design Skills.

Fundamentals of drawing, drafting, and model building for theatrical designers.

T D X88L.29. Figure and Fabric Rendering.

Principles of figure and fabric painting from life.

T D X88L.3. Painting.

Painting techniques for theatrical designers.

T D X88L.30. Scene Painting.

Scene painting techniques for theatrical designers.

T D X88L.4. Automated Lighting I.

Fundamentals of automated and computer-aided lighting for theatre and live performance.

T D X88L.5. Mask Making I.

Fundamentals of mask theory, design, and construction for theatre and live performance.

T D X88L.6. Advanced Makeup.

Advanced theatrical makeup theory and techniques.

T D X88L.7. Fabric Painting and Dyeing I.

Fundamentals of textile surface design.

T D X88L.9. Draping I.

Basic clothing construction for theatrical productions.

T D X88R. Topics in Research and History for the Visual Theatre.

Study of the development of dress and decor, as seen in a general historical context, with an introduction to research methods appropriate for theatrical designers and technicians.

T D X90C. Professional Development Workshop.

New project development workshop for second year Playwrights and Directors who will collaborate with other students in teams to explore and develop new works.

T D X90K. Play Readings.

Weekly readings of plays in various stages of development.

T D X90L. New Playwriting Studio.

T D X91. Topics in Performance as Public Practice.

Topics, restricted or broad in scope, related to performance as public practice.

T D X91.1. Historiography.

The history of history, in practice, as a discipline, and in writing.

T D X91.2. Proseminar: Performance as Public Practice.

T D X91.3. Public Intellectuals and the Arts.

T D X91.4. Community-Based Theatre.

The practice of theatre as a tool for community and social change.

T D X91.5. Cultural Policy and the Arts.

T D X93. Topics in Seminar in Theory, Criticism, and Analysis.

T D X95. Topics in Readings in History, Theory, Criticism, and Performance Studies.

In-depth exploration of literature in specialized areas of interest, primarily as preparation for doctoral examinations and dissertation proposals.