2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

IDES-4020 Interior Space Design –Fa 3 hours This course is designed to focus on the development of the designer’s personal vision and preparation for careers in the area of interior design. Completed solutions will be created by the candidates through the understanding of human scale, consumer product trends, human interaction, interface, ergonomics, traffic patterns, interior design materials, etc. Prerequisite: IDES-3420 Three-Dimensional Presentation. IDES-4030 Transportation Design –Fa 4 hours This course is designed to focus on the development of the designer’s personal and client visions and for preparation with the career choice of transportation design. Completed solutions will be created through concept sketches exploring the world of mobility (aircraft, watercraft, automobile, etc.) Prerequisite: IDES-3420 Three-Dimensional Presentation. IDES-4040 Architectural/Exterior Space Design –Fa 4 hours Architectural exterior space design concentrates on the discipline of developing the designer’s expertise in utilizing structural materials to create the next generation of architectural design systems. Projects will include glass, metals, stone, and a diverse vocabulary of other materials that integrate the creative process to build confidence for this vocational choice. Prerequisite: IDES-3420 Three-Dimensional Presentation. IDES-4200 4 hours Professional and Ethical Practices in Design –Sp Based on the previous semester’s exposure to various disciplines within the industrial and innovative design degree, the candidate will focus on an area of specialization and, with staff assistance, develop a thesis statement. Further, candidates will receive coaching from professionals and staff in the areas of design business ethics. Prerequisite: IDES-4040 Architectural/ Exterior Space Design. IDES-4300 3 hours Design Project: Selection Statement, Research, and Scope –Sp With staff and professional support, the candidates will embark on a research journey to discover real-world, market-applicable design solution research within a selected area of specialization. Prerequisite: IDES-4200 Professional and Ethical Practices in Design. (Fee: $350) IDES-4400 Design Project and Presentation –Sp 11 hours In this capstone course, candidates will be assisted in completing their portfolio presentation skills, business case development, professional practices, and receive a professional written and oral critique of their work. Prerequisite: IDES-4300 Design Project: Selection Statement, Research, and Scope. Theatre (THTR) THTR-1230 Voice for the Performer –Fa 3 hours Practical approach to developing a healthy speaking voice for professional use. Voice physiology provides foundation for effective breathing, quality, projection, and articulation for performance. Stage dialects are explored briefly as application of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Appropriate for actors, singers, public speakers, and voice over artists. Crosslisted with COM-1230. THTR-1360 Introduction to Costuming –Sp 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student an overview of the numerous aspects of costuming for theatre, including basic knowledge of the role of the costume designer and the process he or she undertakes in creating designs, the practical skills of constructing and sewing a costume, and the communication and critical thinking skills involved in theatre collaboration for the costume designer. (Fee: $60) THTR-1410 Introduction to Theatre –Fa 3 hours Study of the history and development of theatre. Dramatic literature is considered a reflection of man and culture during various periods, dealing with philosophy, religion, and sociopolitical thought. A brief look at acting skills is also offered. THTR-1430 Stage Movement –Fa 3 hours A practicum in theatrical stage movement for performance with intensive studio sessions, starting with a foundation of anatomically sound knowledge of Alexander technique. Physical expressiveness is developed through exploration of industry- standard approaches such as Elements, Laban effort/shape movement, and Yakim’s social selves. Specific applications develop technique for age demonstration and safe stage combat. Appropriate for students in all performing arts. THTR-1440 Stagecraft I –Fa, Sp 1 hour This course is designed to acquaint the student with selected elements of play production on a practical level. Students are assigned a project in an area of stagecraft such as properties, lighting, costuming, makeup, or set construction/decoration in relation to the mounting of a theatre production. THTR-1450 Stagecraft II –Fa, Sp 1 hour Designed to give the student a production staff supervisory experience. Students are assigned an area of stagecraft in relation to the mounting of a theatrical production. Skills learned in Stagecraft I are further developed, and leadership responsibilities required. Prerequisite: THTR-1440 Stagecraft I. THTR-1460 Theatre Participation –Fa, Sp 1 hour Students who participate in a theatre-directed play may receive one hour of credit. Participation must occur over a minimum of four weeks of the rehearsal process. Credit may be applied only to the semester in which the participation occurs or the semester immediately following. Repeatable up to four hours. Credit/no credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. THTR-1490 Introduction to Stage Lighting –Fa 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student an overview of the numerous aspects of lighting design for the theatre, including basic knowledge of the instruments, technology, element of design, lighting plots, and procedures for implementation. Students will be provided the opportunity to explore their technical and creative skills with hands-on experience in the DeVries Theatre. (Fee: $60) (odd years) THTR-2130 Dramatic Literature –Sp 3 hours Study of the historical development of dramatic styles, theory, criticism, and construction. Can be applied to meet English or speech requirements, but not both. THTR-2350 Directing I –Fa 3 hours Practical study of play directing methods, theories, and techniques applied through class projects. Students will direct scenes with complete artistic oversight, fulfilling every role and function of a director. This course is also helpful to education majors who will have to assist in educational theatre productions. THTR-2410 Advanced Performance Techniques –Sp 3 hours An advanced course in solo theatre performance where students learn performance techniques in monologues and monodrama. Special emphasis is placed on the solo presentation of multiple characters in both narrative and dramatic literature. Prerequisite: THTR-2430 Acting I or permission of instructor. THTR-2430 Acting I –Fa, Sp 3 hours Study in the principle theories of realistic acting is balanced with practice in experiencing character creation. Principles of physical and emotional character development are explored. THTR-2440 Stagecraft III –Fa 1 hour This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to work on the execution of an assigned design for the mainstage. The student may execute a set piece, costume, or lighting design. Prerequisite: THTR-1450 Stagecraft II. 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 213 Course Descriptions IDES-4020 – THTR-2440 ART, DESIGN, AND THEATRE