| TRE 1110: () Offerings |
| A study of the theatre as both a distinctive art form and a social instrument, considered from three viewpoints: those of the artist, the spectator, and the critic. Requires attendance at three to four evening theatrical performances. Extra fees required for events collected in class. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
Restrictions:Theatre Majors are excluded. |
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| TRE 1310: () Offerings |
| Intended for non-theatre majors or minors. An introduction to the actor's task in preparation for the dramatic performance; focuses on developing sensory awareness, observation skills, selective imagination, and ensemble relationships through improvisation and scene work. No credit for students who have taken TRE 1340. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| TRE 1340: () Offerings |
| Designed for intended theatre majors or minors or others with extensive acting experience. Prepares students for dramatic performance through intensive work in sensory awareness, observation skills, and selective imagination. Develops ensemble relationships through improvisation and scene work. No credit given for students who have taken TRE 1310. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| TRE 1720: () Offerings |
| An introduction to the backstage crafts of theatrical production and management, intended to give the student a broad understanding of the basic principles and technical procedures used in theatrical production management and the design and production of scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound. |
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| TRE 1810: () Offerings |
| Foundational approaches to problems of script analysis. Reading and analysis of representative plays from the distinct perspectives of playwright, actor, designer,and director. Attendance at selected theatrical productions and critical response. |
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| TRE 1930: () Offerings |
| Offered for performance or directing-related activity associated with approved theatrical productions. May be repeated an unlimited number of times. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| TRE 1931: () Offerings |
| Offered for design, technical theatre, or management activity associated with approved theatrical productions. May be repeated an unlimited number of times. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| TRE 2304: () Offerings |
| University Players May be repeated an unlimited number of times. |
| Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| TRE 2320: () Offerings |
| Specialized movement for the actor including work in physical flexibility, balancing, equilibristics, circus techniques, hand-to-hand combat, and use of theatrical masks for performance. Offered alternate years. |
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| TRE 2340: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: TRE 1310, 1340, or permission of instructor. Improvisation and scene work exploring the problems of characterization as developed through both internal and external performance techniques. Offered alternate years. |
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| TRE 2350: () Offerings |
| A study of vocal production as related to the actor's craft. Analysis and exercises designed to promote relaxation, natural breathing, organic vocal production, articulation, phrasing, and projection. Offered alternate years. |
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| TRE 2420: () Offerings |
| The nature of tragedy and tragic expression in the theatre as revealed by selected playscripts and theoretical works drawn from the history of Western civilization. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| TRE 2421: () Offerings |
| Principle theories of the comic as presented in the theatre and preserved in playscripts drawn from the history of Western civilization. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
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| TRE 2733: () Offerings |
| Instruction in the basic scene painting practices and techniques for the stage. Includes blending, spattering, wood, brick, marble, stenciling, and foliage, as well as surface-material preparation. Extra fees for materials and supplies. Offered alternate years. |
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| TRE 2740: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: TRE 1720. Introduction to stage lighting and sound, covering theatrical sound equipment, lighting equipment and instruments, and the principles of lighting, and sound design. Offered alternate years. |
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| TRE 2950: () Offerings |
| Topic and credits to be announced in Time Schedule when offered. Topics offered usually only once, and only upon evidence of significant student interest. Possible topics include great themes of drama, medieval drama, the Asian theatre, theatre architecture, contemporary playwrights and the like. |
| Restrictions:Non-Matriculated are excluded. |
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| TRE 3321: () Offerings |
| An introduction to the theory and practice of mime, the language of gesture. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| TRE 3340: () Offerings |
| Explores analysis and performance techniques for plays of specialized historic and stylistic genre, including scene work drawn from classical, Elizabethan, mannerist, and other dramatic materials. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| TRE 3710: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: TRE 1810 or permission of instructor. Consideration of the aesthetics and techniques of directing through exercises in achieving visual, auditory, and kinesthetic effects. Includes play selection, organization, casting, and rehearsing. Practical application. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 3720: () Offerings |
| An introduction to the techniques and application of stage makeup for straight and corrective character, old age character, fantasy, special character effects, and crepe hair techniques. Extra fees for materials and supplies. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| TRE 3733: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: TRE 1720. An introductory course of scene design with emphasis on analysis and interpretation of the script, use of research material and a developmental process of design. Includes an introduction to and the application of standard practices of drafting. Extra fees for materials and supplies. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| TRE 3750: () Offerings |
| An introductory, developmental course with emphasis on analysis and interpretation of the script for costume plot, designer's sketches, and presentation. Also includes a survey of period styles of costume, architecture, ornament, furniture, and its application to stage design. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| TRE 3780: () Offerings |
| The goal of this course is to develop students' abilities to view films critically and to deepen their understanding of the film experience. The course first teaches analysis of narrative strategies, shot properties, mise-en-scene, editing, acting and the use of sound in film, particularly classical Hollywood cinema. The course then focuses on the study of different genres of films and how they present ideological points of view and fulfill certain wishes of the spectator. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| TRE 3800: () Offerings |
| Explores contemporary methods and trends in the teaching of theatre, emphasizing management of a production program; critical response to artistic experiences; contexts of theatrical works; connections within the arts; and pedagogy. Attention is give to AATE standards and Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements in the Arts. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 3930: () Offerings |
| Offered for performance or directing-related activity associated with approved theatrical productions. May be repeated an unlimited number of times. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 3931: () Offerings |
| Offered for design, technical theatre, or management activity associated with approved theatrical productions. May be repeated an unlimited number of times. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4304: () Offerings |
| University Players May be repeated an unlimited number of times. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4760: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: TRE 1810 or permission of instructor. Seminar discussion and conferences in the writing of actual playscripts. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4770: () Offerings |
| Presents a workshop exploring methods to move children from their inner circle of knowledge and experience to their outer circle of thought, expression, and product through the use of creative drama. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4899: () Offerings |
| This capstone course in theatre explores the interdependence of theatre and Christian theology and worship. Its primary focus is on theatre and its inter-relationships with religious experience, but explores some aspects of its related arts of music, visual arts, dance and architecture, especially as they relate to religious experience and Christian worship. Included in the course is an opportunity to plan and implement a group worship experience using the arts as an integral part of that worship event. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4900: () Offerings |
| Independent Study in Theatre May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4910: () Offerings |
| Survey of the history of the theatre from preclassical to contemporary times, tracing development and changes in theatre architecture, social purpose, the role of the theatre artist, and the nature of theatrical experience. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4930: () Offerings |
| For advanced students who wish to assist as peer academic mentors in UCOR 1000 courses. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| TRE 4943: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: 15 credits of B or better work in theatre; an internship plan approved by the theatre faculty. Supervised application of theatre skills in the marketplace. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Theatre Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4950: () Offerings |
| Topic and credits to be announced in Time Schedule when offered. Topics offered usually only once, and only upon evidence of significant student interest. Possible topics include great themes of drama, medieval drama, the Asian theatre, theatre makeup, theatre architecture, contemporary playwrights, advanced stagecraft and the like. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Theatre Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| TRE 4961: () Offerings |
| Individual research and conferences in area of specialization within the theatre discipline, culminating in the presentation of a project. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Theatre Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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