Courses

Restricted to graduate students. Same as DNCE 4023 with the addition of written analysis and creative assignments. Formerly DNCE 5018. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Includes techniques for the patterning and construction of contemporary and period costumes. Hands-on format covers techniques, materials, and equipment particular to theatrical production. Prereqs., THTR 1105 and 1115. Formerly THTR 4025.

Studies Russian theatre history and the development of Russian drama from the 18th century to the present. Taught in translation.

Restricted to graduate students in dance. Same as DNCE 4036 with addition of readings and a paper. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance graduate students only.

Same as DNCE 4038 except graduate students are required to keep a log of the learning process involved in repertory to document and analyze each work in terms of stylistic differences, musical/sound accompaniment and trends. Dance majors may repeat up to 9 total credit hours with different instructors. Enrollment by audition only. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as THTR 4039.

Same as THTR 4041. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance graduate students only.

Same as THTR 4049. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Detailed study of a particular topic in theatre history (e.g., an era, a style, a country, or an organization). Topic specified in the online Schedule Planner. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours on different topics. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Restricted to dance majors with 87 credit hours or more. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance graduate students only.

Same as DNCE 4053. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance graduate students only.

Examines practical and philosophical issues in dance education. The goals and content of professional and recreational dance training are considered and strategies for effective teaching practice are discussed. Opportunity for practical application of theoretical material is provided. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Study of live performance forms, theory, and literature throughout Asia: performance history, production styles, and social functions of performance. Background in theatre, dance, or Asian studies recommended. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Investigates selected aspects of rhythm, accompaniment, and musical resources for dance and applications to performance, choreography, and teaching. Topics may include movement analysis and rhythmic clarity, self-accompaniment, working with accompanist/composers, relationship of music to dance, and survey of 20th century compositional techniques. Prereq., dance/music experience, or instructor consent. Restricted to graduate students in dance. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance graduate students only.

Advanced study of theory and practice of stage directing through examination of the work of leading directors, analysis of texts, and classroom exercises. Prereq., previous directing course work and/or directing experience.

Same as THTR 4085.

Open only to graduate dance majors. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

By audition only. Students should have previous experience. Restricted to graduate students. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Same as DNCE 4128.

Same as DNCE 4261. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Learn the principles of the Alexander Technique through class discussions, movement exploration, and individualized hands-on-lessons. Discover how to improve their overall functioning and learn to apply the technique to performance and teaching. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE-MFA) or Theatre (THTR or TBFA) graduate students only.

Same as DNCE 4701.

Open only to graduate dance majors. Encompasses range of dance forms that require multiple accompanists. May be repeated up to 12 total units. Restricted to graduate students. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as DNCE 1849 and DNCE 6849, at the graduate level.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.