Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2002
Theatre (THEA)
Rice Course Schedule as of 11/26/2002.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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THEA 300 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN Credits 3.00 Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Examination of the basic principles of scenic, lighting and costume design,
with emphasis on the principals and elements of design as they apply to the
theatre. Students will read and analyze a variety of plays in different
styles
and apply skills in collaboration with other theatre artists through research,
and written and visual presentation of ideas including concept statements,
sketching, technical drawings and models.
001 FL 524 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Rigdon, Patricia Enr: 3 Max: NA
THEA 301 ACTING I Credits 3.00 Fall 02
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 Rigdon, Patricia Enr: 8 Max: 12
002 HH AUD - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Ramont, Mark Enr: 11 Max: 12
THEA 303 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE Credits 3.00 Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
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 HUM 227 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Ramont, Mark Enr: 2 Max: 0
THEA 310 ACTING III: THE SPOKEN TEXT Credits 3.00 Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
An exploration of language as one of the actor's primary means of communication
and expression. The student will analyze, rehearse and perform sonnets,
soliloquies and scenes from the work of William Shakepeare. Enrollment is
limited to 12.
Pre-req- Acting I and II or permission of the instructor
001 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM Ramont, Mark Enr: 0 Max: 0
THEA 312 FUNDAMENTALS OF DIRECTING Credits 3.00 Fall 02
An introductory course exploring the tools and craft of the stage director.
students will learn how to analyze dramatic text and will gain a fundamental
knowledge of the director's basic skills including composition, picturization,
movement, rhythm and pantomimic dramatization. Enrollment is limited to 10.
Pre-req- ACTING I and II or permission of instructor
001 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM Ramont, Mark Enr: 0 Max: 0
THEA 329 SPECIAL PROBLEMS: TECHNICAL, PRODUCTION Credits Fall 02
Independent study.
Pre-req- Permission of in instructor required.
001 TBA - TBA Rigdon, Patricia Enr: 2 Max: 0
THEA 330 CONTEMPORARY DRAMATIC LITERATURE Credits 3.00 Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
In this course we will examine contemporary American plays that have had a
significant impact on theatrical form or that are highly reflective of
contemporay society. Plalywrights whose work will be studied will include
Mamet, Guare, Lucas, Wilson and many others. Also offered as ENGL 392.
001 HUM 117 - MW 02:00PM - 04:00PM Huston, Dennis Enr: 4 Max: NA
Ramont, Mark
THEA 431 SPECIAL PROBLEMS: HISTORY, LITERATURE Credits Fall 02
Independent study.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA Ramont, Mark Enr: 0 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Rigdon, Patricia Enr: 0 Max: NA
THEA 432 SPECIAL PROBLEMS: DESIGN, DIRECTING Credits Fall 02
Independent study.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA Ramont, Mark Enr: 1 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Rigdon, Patricia Enr: 2 Max: NA
THEA 435 SPECIAL PROBLEMS: ADVANCED TOPICS Credits Fall 02
Independent study.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA Ramont, Mark Enr: 0 Max: 0
002 TBA - TBA Rigdon, Patricia Enr: 0 Max: NA
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