THEATRE AND DRAMA ARTS STUDIES AT EUREKA
The course
of study in theatre arts and drama is generalist in nature since the discipline
itself demands a vast, well-rounded understanding of the history, literature,
theory and practical applications of many art forms. The collaborative nature
of theatre allows the student critical thinking skills, keen powers of observation
and a true liberal arts preparation for advanced and graduate study in all areas
of theatre as well as law, communications and ministerial work. The major also
stresses overseas study and internships with major theatre groups, including our
exclusive arrangement with Playwright's Kitchen Ensemble in Los Angeles and other
major movie, television, and theatre produces.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN THEATRE ARTS AND DRAMA
38 hours with 12 at the 300 level, including the following:
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THA 130 |
Introduction
to Acting |
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THA
282W |
Dramatic Literature I |
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THA 283W |
Dramatic
Literature II |
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THA 330W |
Direction |
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THA 341W |
World
Theatre History and Theory I |
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THA 342W |
World
Theatre History and Theory II |
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THA 345 |
Senior
Seminar in Theatre |
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Plus at least 1 of the following: |
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THA 260 |
Theatre
Stagecraft |
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THA
261 |
Stage Design |
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THA 262 |
Stage
Lighting |
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Plus additional THA course work: |
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Total |
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All majors must complete 345, Senior Seminar in Theatre. Students majoring in Theatre Arts and Drama who plan to attend graduate school are strongly recommended to obtain the Bachelor of Arts degree.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN THEATRE ARTS AND DRAMA
A minor consists of 21 hours in Theatre Arts chosen in consultation with theatre faculty and approved by the Division Chairperson. A minimum of six hours must be at the 300 level.
SUGGESTED EMPHASIS - In addition to the required courses for the major, students who would like to specialize in a particular area of theatre arts and drama may select courses from the following groupings. Students electing to emphasize one of these areas may want to use the following list of courses to guide their selection of general education requirement courses.
THEATRE ARTS AND DRAMA COURSES
Some Theatre Arts and Drama courses are designed as Applied (A) or Theory
(T) for purposes of general education requirements.
100
Theatre Production -- 1 hours (A)
Credit for participation in an EC
Theatre production. Semester-long involvement is required. Course does not fulfill
general education nor Fine and Performing Arts requirements. Graded pass/fail.
Course may be repeated.
101 Theatre Workshop -- 1 hour(A)
Prerequisite: Consent of Eureka College Theatre faculty
College
credit for participation in the Learning-on-Location Arts Scholar Program in New
York City or London. This is a web-based course which requires work in addition
to the week-long travel study program administered by Learning-On-Location. Course
will consider the aesthetics of performance, performance and dramaturgical critique,
and historical study of theatre in New York or London. Course does not fulfill
general education or Fine and Performing Arts requirements at Eureka College;
credit can be used only to fulfill total number of credits required for graduation.
Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
104 Introductory Dance -- 1-3 hours (A)
All introductory and level one dance classes offered by the Central Illinois
School of Dance, a professional school of dance located in Peoria., currently
including ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, variations, repertory, choreography,
Irish dance, and music for dance. Classes held at the studios in Peoria. Student
is responsible for transportation, class supplies and clothing, and studio fee
(paid at the Eureka College Business Office). Along with THA 304, 3 credit hours
maximum may be counted toward theatre major and as an FPA general education requirement
fulfillment (enrollment in consecutive semesters or in the same dance style is
not necessary to fulfill general education requirements). A maximum of 6 hours
of THA 104/304 may be counted toward graduation requirement.
110
Introduction to Theatre Arts and Drama -- 3 hours (T)
Analysis of
the dramatic experience, introducing students to the history, literature, and
arts of playwriting, acting, directing, and designing. Crew experience in a College
production is required.
130 Acting I - Introduction
to Acting -- 3 hours (A)
Introductory course where the basic principles
of acting will be explored through reading, discussion, and class exercises. The
performance element will focus on development of two contrasting monologues for
an audition setting.
210 Auditioning, Theatrical
Movement, and State Combat -- 3 hours
Introduction to the techniques and
elements of auditioning along with basic theatrical movement, including elements
of the Alexander Technique and principles of unarmed and armed stage combat.
230
Acting II - Period Styles and Movement -- 3 hours(A) (Offered in alternate
years.)
Prerequisite: THA 130 or consent of the instructor.
Focus
on period styles and movement including "nonrealistic" drama and performance.
More advanced principles of acting will be explored through reading, discussion,
and class exercises. The performance element will focus on development of two
contrasting classical monologues for an audition setting. Voice and movement work
will be at the core of the class.
260 Theatre Stagecraft
-- 3 hours (A) (Offered in alternating 3-course cycle with THA 261
and 262.)
Study of stage construction techniques, scene painting and production
organization. Crew experience in College production is required.
261
Stage Design -- 3 hours(A) (Offered in alternating 2-course cycle with
THA 262.)
Design and construction of stage settings. Crew experience in
a College production is required.
262 Stage Lighting
-- 3 hours (A) (Offered in alternating 2-course cycle with THA 261.)
Study of lighting of stage settings. Crew experience in a College production is
required.
282W Dramatic Literature I -- 3 hours (T) (Offered in alternate years.)
Analysis and evaluation of the forms
and styles of theatrical texts from the Ancient Greeks to the 18th century (exclusive
of Shakespeare). This course fulfills the general education literature requirement.
283W
Dramatic Literature II -- 3 hours (T) (Offered in alternate years.)
Analysis and evaluation of the forms and styles of theatrical texts from the 18th
century to the present day. This course fulfills the general education literature
requirement.
290W Playwriting -- 3 hours (A)
The study of dramaturgy and script writing, including the study of the well-made
play and other general techniques in creative writing for the stage.
301W
Arts Administration -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: Fulfillment of FPA
General Education Requirements.
An interdisciplinary and introductory
course to focus on the business administration of the fields of art, music, and
theatre, especially noting the areas of audience and financial development. It
is strongly recommended that a student pursuing a career and/or graduate school
in arts administration minor in one or more of the particular arts fields or double
major in an arts field and become involved in the arts as co-curricular activity.
For additional information, see ARTS ADMINISTRATION EMPHASIS within the BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION MAJOR.
304 Advanced Dance --
1-3 hours
All intermediate and advanced dance classes offered by the Central
Illinois School of Dance, a professional school of dance located in Peoria., currently
including ballet, pointe, modern, tap, jazz, variations, repertory, choreography,
Irish dance, and music for dance. Classes held at the studios in Peoria. Student
is responsible for transportation, class supplies and clothing, and studio fee
(paid at the Eureka College Business Office). Along with THA 104, 3 credit hours
maximum may be counted toward theatre major and as an FPA general education requirement
fulfillment (enrollment in consecutive semesters or in the same dance style is
not necessary to fulfill general education requirements). A maximum of 6 hours
of THA 104/304 may be counted toward graduation requirement.
326
Problem Solving in Theatre Design -- 3 hours (A) (Offered by special arrangement.)
Prerequisite: THA 261 and 262 or consent of the instructor.
Advanced design course exploring the demands of design in a variety of physical
stages including thrust, in-the-round, and other nontraditional forms. Creation
of models, renderings and floor plans for several productions is required.
330W
Direction -- 3 hours
Prerequisite: THA 260, 261 or 262 or consent
of the instructor.
History, theory and techniques of directing, culminating
in a student directed production.
331W Acting III
-- Characterization -- 3 hours (A) (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: THA 130 or consent of the instructor.
Advanced acting theory
and performance class. Students will study and present several acting theories
to the class while developing a series of monologues which will culminate in a
one-person performance for the public.
341W World
Theatre History and Theory I -- 3 hours (T) (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: ENG 102W.
Exploration of artistic movements in world
theatre history, theory, and criticism from the Greeks through the mid-17th century.
The class will focus on the history of the physical theatre and all of the theatre
arts placed in their cultural context along with a special emphasis on theory
and criticism of the age and the writing of theatre history.
342W
World Theatre History and Theory II -- 3 hours (T) (Offered in alternate
years.)
Prerequisite: ENG 102W.
Exploration of artistic movements
in world theatre history, theory, and criticism from the mid-17th century to the
present day. The class will focus on the history of the physical theatre and all
of the theatre arts placed in their cultural context, along with a special emphasis
on theory and criticism of the age and the writing of theatre history.
343W
American Theatre History -- 3 hours (T) (Offered by special arrangement.)
Prerequisite: ENG 102W.
Exploration of artistic movements in American
theatre history and criticism from the "frontier" theatre of the 1500's
to theatre of the present. The class will focus on all of the theatre arts placed
in their cultural context.
345 Senior Seminar in Theatre
-- 1-3 hours
This course is required of all majors. Each student will
publicly present a significant paper/performance/original work normally during
the senior year. This presentation should represent a culmination of the student's
work in this field.
360W Theatre Pedagogy -- 3 hours
(T)
A central methods course in the pedagogy of theatre arts. Valuable
to theatre education at elementary, middle school and secondary levels and for
the student considering graduate work in theatre which may involve and lead to
teaching. While developing professional skills in classroom management and teaching
strategies-including appropriate technological skills-students will compare and
contrast perspectives of dominant and subordinate cultures and will represent
different perspectives and experiences.
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