Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2001
Theatre (THEA)

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THEA 301   ACTING I                                 Credits 3.00  Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
An introduction to the art and theory of acting focusing on the actor's
fundamental tools: voice, body, emotional life and imagination. Enrollment
limited to 12.
Prereq- permission of instructor.
001 HH AUD - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM      Ramont, Mark              Enr: 13 Max: 12

THEA 302   ACTING II                                Credits 3.00  Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Text analysis and scene study for the actor with a particular emphasis on a
thorough investigation of given circumstances and dramatic action. Enrollment
limited to 12.
Prereq- THEA 301 or permission of instructor.
001 HH AUD - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM      Ramont, Mark              Enr: 9 Max: 12

THEA 303   INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE                  Credits 3.00  Spring 01
A survey course of the art and theory of the Theatre through an examination of
dramatic literature from the Greeks through the modern era. The course will
also explore the craft of the theatre as it is practiced today. Also offered as
Engl 390.
001 HH AUD - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM      Ramont, Mark              Enr: 4 Max: NA

THEA 304   COSTUME DESIGN                           Credits 3.00  Spring 01
Study of the principles of costume design through the analysis of character and
their relationships to other characters and the world of play. Emphasis on
research, written and visual presentation of ideas, rendering techniques,
production organizaiton, and collaboration with other theatre artists and
directors. Enrollment limited to 12.
Pre-req- THEA 200 or permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM         Rigdon, Patricia          Enr: 6 Max: 12

THEA 305   LIGHTING DESIGN                          Credits 3.00  Spring 01
Study of the role that lighting plays in a production and the lighting
designer;s place as an artist in the collaboration process with emphasis on the
practical application of the basic theories of light and the use of lighting
instruments and controls through a series of projects requiring visual and
written presentation of ideas, technical drawings, and accompanying paperwork.
Enrollment limited to 12.
Pre-req- THEA 100 and THEA 200 or permission of instructor.
001 HH AUD - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM      Rigdon, Patricia          Enr: 5 Max: 12

THEA 329   SPECIAL PROBLEMS: TECHNICAL PRODUCTION   Credits   Spring 01
Independent study.
Course may be repeated for credit.
Pre-req- Permission of in instructor required.
001 TBA - TBA                           Ramont, Mark              Enr: 3 Max: NA
                                        Rigdon, Patricia

THEA 431   SPECIAL PROBLEMS: HISTORY, LITERATURE    Credits   Spring 01
Independent study.
Course may be repeated for credit.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA                           Ramont, Mark              Enr: 2 Max: NA
                                        Rigdon, Patricia

THEA 432   SPECIAL PROBLEMS: DESIGN, DIRECTING      Credits   Spring 01
Independent study.
Course may be repeated for credit.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA                           Ramont, Mark              Enr: 2 Max: NA
                                        Rigdon, Patricia

THEA 435   SPECIAL PROBLEMS: ADVANCED TOPICS        Credits   Spring 01
Independent study.
Course may be repeated for credit.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA                           Ramont, Mark              Enr: 12 Max: NA
                                        Rigdon, Patricia