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TEACHER EDUCATION

Teaching programs require additional courses in educational
methods.  The professional education courses are included in
this listing.  See the Department of Educational Studies and
Teachers College for the descriptions of these courses and
other professional requirements of the teacher education program.

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COURSES:

DANCE (DANCE)

100 Introduction to Dance History. (3)
Provides an understanding and appreciation of dance as an expression of people's imaginative and creative urges. Dance from the primitive to the twentieth century is explored within its social and historical context.

110 Ballet 1. (1)
Classes in ballet technique for beginners with special emphasis on body placement and alignment.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.
Open to all students.

111 Ballet 2. (1)
Classes in ballet technique for advanced beginners with special emphasis on the use of épaulement.
Prerequisite: DANCE 110 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

120 Modern 1. (1)
Introduction to modern dance techniques and performance skills with emphasis on alignment and body awareness in moving through space.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

121 Modern 2. (1)
Designed to continue development of the basic techniques and dance performance skills for advanced beginners in modern dance.
Prerequisite: DANCE 120 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

130 Introduction to Luigi: Jazz Dance Technique and Philosophy of Movement. (1-3)
An introduction to dance technique and theatre movement for the nondancer interested in a movement technique philosophy. The movement technique can be used for theatre dance or athletic warm-ups, and the philosophy applies to all learning and performing situations.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

131 Introduction to Musical Theatre Tap Styles. (1)  
Introduces basic meters used in musical theatre tap styles, such as soft shoe, waltz clog, and military. Develops tap vocabulary for performers and choreographers.

132 Jazz Styles 1. (1)
Continuation of jazz dance techniques on an advanced beginning level for those with some previous dance training or practical experience through performance.
Prerequisite: DANCE 130 or permission of the instructor.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

210 Ballet 3. (2)
Ballet technique on a beginning-intermediate level for those with previous training.
Prerequisite: DANCE 111 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

211 Ballet 4. (2)
Continuation of ballet technique for students on an intermediate level.
Prerequisite: DANCE 210 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

220 Modern 3. (2)
Designed for students with training in modern dance and introduction to improvisational performance skills.
Prerequisite: DANCE 121 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

221 Modern 4. (2)
Designed to prepare students for advanced modern dance skills.
Prerequisite: DANCE 220 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

230 Jazz 2. (2)
Designed for students with dance training who have interest in developing technique in various jazz styles.
Prerequisite: DANCE 132; permission of the instructor.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

231 Tap 2. (1)
Advanced tap dance techniques for the dance student with previous tap dance training.
Prerequisite: DANCE 131 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

232 Musical Theatre Dance Styles. (2)
Survey of historical musical theatre dance and related social dances influencing Broadway stage choreography from c. 1900 to the present. Emphasizes origins of early musical comedy through minstrelsy, burlesque, vaudeville, and musical revue extravaganzas.
Prerequisite: DANCE 132; permission of the instructor.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

242 Ethnic Dance Styles. (1) 
In depth study of the unique movement styles in ethnic dance. Styles covered will vary each semester and will include Appalachian Clogging and the traditional dances of Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. 
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

280 Ball State Ballet. (1)
A broad-based dance company, emphasizing ballet technique, with performance interests extending from tap, jazz, and experimental to classical ballet.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.
Open only to students by audition.

281 Dance Theatre. (1)
Experience in performing with a company of dancers who plan, rehearse, and perform both informal and formal dance presentations.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.
Open only by audition.

287 Choreography 1. (2)
Work in choreographing dance by exploring musical and dance forms.
Prerequisite: DANCE 211, 221 or permission of the department chairperson.

300 Ballet History. (2)
A survey of ballet from its inception to the present time.
Prerequisite: DANCE 100.

301 Dance History 1. (3)
Tribal to Petipa. Study of early dance forms and the development of ballet. The influence of African and Asian tribal and ritual forms on the development of dance. Development of ballet from the Renaissance through Romantic and Classical periods.

302 Dance History 2. (3)
Twentieth-Century Dance. Study of dance since the 1890s with primary emphasis on Western developments in ballet, modern, jazz, and musical theatre forms throughout the twentieth century.

310 Ballet 5. (2)
Intermediate-advanced level of ballet technique.
Prerequisite: DANCE 211 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

311 Ballet 6. (2)  
Advanced ballet technique.
Prerequisite: DANCE 310 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

315 Partnering. (1)
Study of the art of partnering.
Prerequisite: DANCE 211 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 2 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

320 Modern 5. (2)
Advanced modern dance techniques.
Prerequisite: DANCE 221 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

321 Modern 6. (2)
Designed to continue development of advanced modern dance performance skills and improvisational techniques.
Prerequisite: DANCE 221 or permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned; but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

330 Jazz 3. (2)
Advanced jazz dance emphasizing technique work in complex rhythms, syncopation, jazz jumps, and jazz turns.
Prerequisite: DANCE 230 (2 semesters); permission of the instructor.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

332 Advanced Musical Theatre Dance. (2)
Intermediate to advanced level study of dance forms from the Broadway and nightclub stage. Emphasizes technique using styles of contemporary choreographers who have made major contributions to the art of musical theatre dance.
Prerequisite: 4 hours (2 semesters) of DANCE 230; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

380 Dance Production. (2)
Designed to acquaint students with various technical and performance elements of dance production.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

487 Choreography 2. (2)
Work in choreographing traditional and nontraditional dance forms.
Prerequisite: DANCE 287 or permission of the department chairperson.

488 Dance Pedagogy. (1)
In-depth study of teaching methods for beginning, intermediate, and advanced dance students, includes pedagogy from pre-school through adult level. Includes rehearsal technique for performance preparation.
Prerequisite: DANCE 211, 221.
A total of 2 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

489 Dance Practicum. (0-1)
Intensive experience in stage management, scenery and costume preparation, running crews, dance management, and other elements of production.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

490 Creative Project. (2) 
Designed as a project in choreography for advanced dance students. 
Prerequisite: senior standing. 
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

496 Directed Study in Dance. (1-9)
Individual and directed study of research or creative projects related to dance that meet the approval of the dance faculty.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

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THEATRE (THEAT)

100 Introduction to Theatre. (3)
A University Core Curriculum course that surveys plays selected from the major periods of dramatic productivity from the ancient Greeks through contemporary times and the historical and social elements that helped to shape them. Introduces students to an understanding and appreciation of the many faces of dramatic creativity.
Open only to students not majoring in theatre.

102 Computers in Theatre and Dance. (3)
Introduction to computer usage in theatre and dance. Emphasizes computer competency and the development of simple computer applications.

103 Aesthetics of Theatre 1. (3)
Introduces the art and practice of theatre by examining a variety of analytical tools useful in analyzing and deriving meaning from any play. Covers theatre from the Greeks to the English Restoration, exploring significant works as both written scripts and potential performances.

104 Aesthetics of Theatre 2. (3)
Introduces the art and practice of theatre by examining a variety of analytical tools useful in analyzing and deriving meaning from any play. Covers theatre from the Neoclassical period to contemporary modern and postmodern plays, exploring significant works as both written scripts and potential performances.

105 Freshman Experience. (0)
Introduces departmental, collegiate, and university courses, programs, practices, and policies. Intended to assist transition to university life.
Open only to majors in theatre and dance.

107 Design Awareness for Theatre and Dance. (3)
A team-taught, practical study for the awareness of basic design elements, principles, and concepts and their creative integration into theatre and dance for the performer and technician. Students will gain experience through “hands-on” manipulation of design elements as well as application of principles in major
at-home projects.
Open only to theatre and dance majors.

220 Stagecraft. (3)
A practical introduction to the fundamentals of the crafts involved in theatre production at the school, college, and community theatre levels. Two hours of lecture and three arranged hours of laboratory a week.

223 Theatrical Costuming. (3)
An introduction to the fundamentals of costuming for educational and community theatre with attention given to stage makeup. Two hours of lecture and three arranged hours of laboratory a week.

225 Theatrical Drafting. (3)
Design studio emphasizing the basic principles and practices of technical theatre hand- and computer-aided drafting techniques. An introduction to two- and three-dimensional theatrical environments of scenic and
light designs.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Open only to theatre and dance majors.

229 Principles of Stage Makeup. (2)
An investigation of the principles, techniques, and materials of stage makeup and practical experience in their application.

232 Acting 1. (3)
A lecture-laboratory class stressing the basic principles of acting in combination with script analysis.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

233 Acting 2. (3)
A lecture-laboratory course on the principles of acting with major emphasis on character analysis and development.
Prerequisite: THEAT 232.

250 Directing 1. (3)
An introduction to the theories and practices of directing for the stage. Exercises in analysis, interpretation, staging, and collaboration.
Prerequisite: THEAT 103, 104 and permission of the instructor.

280 Theatre Practicum. (0-1)
Intensive experience in acting, stage management, scenery and costume preparation, running crews, theatre management, and other production areas. Students should complete practicums in six different areas.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.

291 Theatre Stage Management. (3)
An introduction to the artistic and organizational work of a stage manager. Emphasizing advanced problem-solving techniques and group organization dynamics along with professional standards for stage management forms, procedures, and protocols.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to theatre and dance majors.

299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (0-12)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles to be announced before each semester.
A total of 12 hours of credit may be earned.

317 Pre-Modern Theatre History to 1700. (3)
Study of the theatre from its ancient origins up to 1700, with emphasis on the material conditions of theatrical production, dramatic/performance theory, and representative dramatic literature.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

318 Advanced Topics in Theatre History. (3)
In depth study of special topics in theatre history depending upon expertise of instructor. Topics may include the history of acting, of musical theatre, of directing, of design, of Feminist theatre, etc.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

319 Modern Theatre History. (3)
Study of theatre since 1700, with emphasis on the material conditions of theatrical production, dramatic/performance theory, and representative dramatic literature.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

320 Theatrical Design Skills. (2)
A lecture-laboratory class to present basic problem-solving skills involving theatrical design artwork. Emphasizes the development of technique and media competence.
Prerequisite: THEAT 220.

321 Rendering for the Theatre. (3)
Hands-on individual instruction in the processes and techniques of using selected media for the rendering of scenic and costume designs for the theatre.
Prerequisite: THEAT 223.

326 Stage Lighting Design. (3)
Lecture-laboratory in the basic concepts, materials, hardware, and design principles of stage lighting. Practical laboratory work in stage lighting of university productions.
Prerequisite: THEAT 220; permission of the department chairperson.

328 Voice Lesson. (1)
One private half-hour lesson, and 2-hour master class weekly. Students study musical theatre, Italian and English art song repertoire. Freshmen study contemporary musicals; sophomores study musicals of the 1960s-1980s; juniors/seniors: musical theatre repertoire from the early 1900s-1960s. Prerequisite: studio assignments given by the MTO coordinator.
A total of 8 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 in any one semester or term.
Open only to musical theatre option students.

340 Playwriting 1. (3)
Introduction to the art and craft of playwriting. Emphasizes plotting and the use of dramatic language in the writing of effective scenes, culminating in a one-act play.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

380 Advanced Theatre Practice. (1-9)
Students design and execute a theatre project: scenery designs, lighting, properties, acting, directing, oral interpretation, and house management.
Prerequisite: 12 hours of credit in theatre courses; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

420 Scene Design. (3)
Advanced training and experience in the problems of set design and lighting for theatrical productions in many forms and styles, including elements of television design.
Prerequisite: THEAT 320.

421 Advanced Scene Design. (3)
A detailed lecture-laboratory class for design students emphasizing advanced problems of scenic rigging and design. Covers preparation and implementation of various genres including the musical theatre.
Prerequisite: THEAT 420.

423 Theatre Costume Design. (3)  
Practice in the research, design, and building techniques involved in the preparation of period costumes for use in theatre productions.
Prerequisite: THEAT 223, 320.

426 Advanced Stage Lighting Design. (3)
Training and experience in the problems of stage lighting design for the proscenium and non-proscenium stage. Practical laboratory work in stage lighting of university productions.
Prerequisite: THEAT 326; permission of the department chairperson.

435 Performance of Shakespeare. (3)
A study of Shakespeare’s works through analysis and performance. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

450 Directing for the Stage 3. (3)
Advanced practice in analysis, staging and collaborative process with special reference to working in various styles, periods, and modes of theatre. Prerequisite: THEAT 350 or the equivalent; permission of the instructor.

491 Theatre Management. (3)
Study and practice in box office procedures, house management, publicity, and promotion as related to college, community, and professional theatres.
Prerequisite: 9 hours of theatre courses.

496 Directed Study in Theatre. (1-9)
Individual and directed study of research or creative projects in design, playwriting, acting, interpretation, or directing, meeting the approval of the theatre staff.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.

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