This course is a pass/fail requirement for theatre majors and minors to develop a greater sense of collaboration, community and ensemble as well as provide additional opportunities for continued development as a Christian artist. Most events also open to interested students outside of the department. Every semester. Zero hours

A survey of historical theatre practice in the West (with some attention given to Eastern styles); introduction to the elements of theatre production together with an examination of the various crafts comprising this collaborative art form: acting, directing, playwriting, design, and criticism. Offered every semester. Three hours. FA

A study of European, English and American masterpieces of drama from Ibsen to the present and the movements they represent. Every other spring. Three hours. HUM

This course is the first in a two-course sequence which aims to give students an introduction to and training of the stage actor’s tools: voice, body, imagination, concentration, etc., while also helping students to think Christianly about various ethical and aesthetic issues pertaining to acting and the production of plays for public consumption. Meets for three class sessions plus one lab session each week. Every fall. Four hours. FA

This is a survey course examining Western theatre history from the Ancient Greeks, through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Restoration up to the beginnings of Realism, as well as theatre traditions from Africa and Asia. Attention will be placed on the dramatic literature of various periods, conventions of production, subsequent interpretations of the literature, the larger historical context for each period and the changing relationship between religion and theatre. Every other spring. Three hours. FA

This course introduces students to the design process for the theatre in the areas of sets, costumes, lighting and sound. Emphasis will be placed on distilling a play into a design concept, developing a design from that concept and working with other designers to achieve a unified design. Every other fall. Three hours.

Lower division laboratory course in a variety of aspects of theatre performance and production. Project assignments in departmental productions. Every semester. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit two times. One to three hours.

An introduction to the conceptual and practical basics of the film production process. Through lectures, screenings, journals and hands-on production exercises students will be introduced to the essentials of screenwriting, script breakdown, film language, production management, lighting aesthetics and practice, camera technique, sound recording, shooting on-location, and picture editing. Particular emphasis will be placed on the artistic and practical challenges of low-budget location film production. Prerequisite: At least sophomore class status; art, English or theatre major, minor or concentration, or permission of instructor. Offered in May Term. Three hours.

This course offers opportunities for study in various topics of interest within the field of theatre and film studies. These may be short-term courses offered during the semester or during the summer term. Topics will be decided upon by the faculty as need and interest arise. Credit hours to be determined, one to three hours.

A course exploring the various tasks and arts which encompass the job of a stage manager in various venues including Equity houses. Prerequisites: THF 202. Offered every other spring. Three hours.

A study of Christian thought on the arts, with specific reference to dramatic forms. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; THF 202 or permission of instructor. Offered every two years. Three hours.

A workshop on the art and craft of playwriting with the goal of creating a professionally competitive one act or ten minute play for possible production. Plays should not only be creative, effective, and marketable, but will also be morally responsible in terms of a Christian aesthetic. Lectures on craft issues include voice, structure, format, and the play development process. Class members are expected to produce a one act or ten minute play, to evaluate their own work and that of others in the class, and to complete various exercises and assignments given throughout the semester. Prerequisites: ENG 111 with a grade of “B” or higher and THF 202, or permission of instructor. Every other spring. Three hours.

This course emphasizes the analysis and writing of film screenplays. It acts as a workshop for understanding story structure and development, and enables the scripting of scenes and short films through several informative lectures and workshops. The goal is to help the student identify and write a short script that is creative, marketable, and effective by Hollywood’s standards, while also reflecting a biblical Christian worldview. Prerequisite: ENG 111. English Composition with a grade of "B" or higher, or permission of instructor. Every other spring. Three hours.

A continued study of principles/practices introduced in Acting I; emphasis laid on scene study, with attention being given to various historic dramatic styles. Meets for three class sessions plus one lab session each week. Every other fall. Prerequisite: THF 235. Four hours.

A study of the history of clothing from Egyptian to present day. This class will bring into focus the silhouette and construction of the period, the natural progression from one fashion to the next and the historical context that affected the fashion of the period. Offered on demand. Three hours.

Upper division laboratory course in a variety of aspects of theatre performance and production. Project assignments in departmental productions. Every semester. Prerequisite: two semesters of THF 290. or equivalent, plus permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit two times. One to three hours.

Study in the elements of and practice in the production of various English dialects and foreign accents for stage and camera use, taken from the following list: American Southern, New York City, New England, Standard British, Cockney, Irish, Scottish, Italian, French, German, or others specially requested. Prerequisite: THF 235. Every other fall. Three hours.

Designed for the student who has demonstrated potential ability for independent study, this course allows him or her to choose and to explore, under the guidance of an instructor, an area of the discipline not fully covered in available courses. Credit to be determined in each case; maximum credit, three hours per semester.

A continued study of Christian thought on the arts, with specific reference to theatre and film. Prerequisites: THF 302, and sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Offered every two years. Three hours.

Experience working in various capacities, as assigned, in a professional theatre. Such capacities may include but need not be limited to acting, directing, stage management, house and publicity, design, set/prop/costume construction, make-up, crewing, work with theatre outreach and/or education ventures of the theatre. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Three hours.

An upper-division laboratory class in which students will learn the basics of directing plays for the stage as well as direct selections from plays. Prerequisites THF 202 and 235. Offered every other spring. Four hours.

The student will explore and analyze a topic related to the discipline of theatre and film studies in the light of Christian philosophy. The study may result in a written thesis, though often projects such as directing a play, performing a major role, designing a show, etc. are permitted if the student’s first reader deems that the student has successfully completed sufficient preparatory course work. Upon completion of the paper or project, there is a final oral exam. Two or three hours.