Courses

Continued development of acting technique and tools for play analysis, with particular emphasis on scene study. Special attention will be given to the Master Teachers of Acting and their pedagogies. Prereq., THTR 3013 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Theatre (TBFA) majors only.

Surveys basic musical notation and terminology, elements and forms of music, and historical styles, supported by guided listening to representative works within western musical tradition. Special emphasis on 20th century techniques and on the relationship of various music to dance. Prereq., DNCE 2014. Restricted to dance majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DBFA) majors only.

Introduces 20th century international drama. Discusses selected plays by major African, Asian, and European authors and explores different dramatic traditions and their increasing interactions throughout the 20th century.

Allows students to undertake an acting project, either within the major season or approved departmental production. Requires detailed preparational research, rehearsal commitments, and public presentation of theories and concepts in practice. Following the performance, students present written reports and evaluations. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours. Prereq., THTR 2003 or 2043.

Practical production projects within a designated area of technical theatre, design, stage management, normally related to the department's season. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Prereqs., THTR 1105 and 1115.

Students are assigned to work with production artisans of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. While there are many possible areas, production designs for each season determine the number of available positions. May substitute for two credits of THTR 3035. Prereq., THTR 1105 or 1115.

Designed for dance majors. Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to 16 total credit hours.

Opportunity for students to increase knowledge and understanding of dance composition elements as they relate to group forms, theme, development, and phrase manipulation. Prereqs., DNCE 2033 and DNCE 2021, 3041 or 4061. Restricted to dance majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) majors only.

Continues the work begun in THTR 2043. Studies advanced vocal techniques with the goal of integrating these skills into the working process of the performing artist. Prereqs., THTR 2043 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.

Covers stage management from the inception of a production concept through the process of mounting aproduction, focusing on the interrelationships of the various artists involved, management and scheduling of time, and the psychology of handling a wide range of personalities. Prereq., THTR 1105 or instructor consent.

Continuation of the techniques introduced in the beginning acting courses (THTR 1003 and 2003). Emphasis is placed on monologues and scene study of contemporary plays. Basic techniques in developing a character are explored. Prereq., THTR 1003 or 2003. Prerequisites: Restricted to Theatre, Music, Music Arts or Film Majors only.

Introduces the craft of stage lighting design through experimental lighting labs, lecture/demos, hands-on production experience, and theoretical projects. Subject matter includes aesthetics of light, colortheory, lighting for performance, design graphics, and basic lighting technology. Prereq., THTR 1105 or instructor consent.

Study and application of the principles of sound technology and design, emphasizing concepts of electricity, acoustics, equipment, and their application to the stage. Prereq., THTR 1105 or instructor consent.

Surveys topics in western dress from ancient civilizations to contemporary time: the garments, accessories, materials, and technologies of personal adornment in the context of philosophical, political, social, and technological change. Priority given to majors. Replaces THTR 2085.

Practical studio training in ballet at the advanced/professional level with a professional company. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Prereq., DNCE 2141, 3161,or 4181. Designed for dance majors. Enrollment by audition only.

To explore and identify a wide range of professional opportunities connected to personal strengths and interests in theatre by studying current professional practices, trends and cross-disciplinary connections. Instructor will: provide information/learning needed from representative professionals; open avenues to find/create employment opportunities (including those not limited to theatre related fields) towards internship consideration/post-graduation; and mentor structured self-assessment/professional development. Prereq., THTR 1019. Recommended prereqs., THTR 1105 or 1115.

Covers the general vocabulary of classical ballet technique and enchainements of medium complexity. Multiple pirouettes in all positions are required. Audition required. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.

Designed for the experienced jazz dancer. Includes dance techniques that further improve alignment, strength, flexibility, and coordination within the jazz idiom. Greater emphasis on style and rhythm and challenging dance combinations. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereqs., DNCE 1200 and 1220. Formerly DNCE 2241.

The Alexander Technique is a method for changing habits that impede the performance of movement and speech. Through class discussions, movement exploration, and individualized hands-on lessons, actors and dancers gain understanding of the technique and its benefits to performance. Restricted to theatre and dance majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) or Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.

Designed for dance majors. Encompasses range of dance forms that require multiple accompanists. Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to 16 total credit hours.

Same as DNCE 1849, at the junior level.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

Offers special courses in the technique series. Topics or forms of dance will include world dance forms and/or social dance forms. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Instructor consent may be required.

Advanced studio course building on experiences and techniques studied in THTR 3005, with additional emphases on portfolio quality rendering technique and costume production technology as it affects and is affected by the designer. Prereq., THTR 3005.

Provides practical experience in producing formal and informal dance concerts. Introduces basic familiarity with production and promotional responsibilities, backstage and front-of-house duties and procedures. Prereq., DNCE 1012 or equivalent. Restricted to DNCE and DBFA majors. Same as DNCE 5012. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) majors only.