Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2003
Theatre (THEA)

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THEA 101   STAGECRAFT II - EMPHASIS ON CONSTUME     Credits 3.00  Spring 03
Introduction to the materials, tools, and standard techniques of
costume/clothing construction. Limited enrollment is 8.
001 HH AUD - MW 09:00AM - 10:20AM       Rigdon, Patricia          Enr: 8 Max: NA

THEA 300   INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN           Credits 3.00  Spring 03
* 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 09:25AM - 10:40AM      Rigdon, Patricia          Enr: 8 Max: NA

THEA 301   ACTING I                                 Credits 3.00  Spring 03
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.
002 HH AUD - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM      Ramont, Mark              Enr: 10 Max: NA

THEA 302   ACTING II                                Credits 3.00  Spring 03
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: 12 Max: NA

THEA 303   INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE                  Credits 3.00  Spring 03
* 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 SS 106 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM      Ramont, Mark              Enr: 10 Max: NA

THEA 305   LIGHTING DESIGN                          Credits 3.00  Spring 03
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 FL 528 - MW 10:30AM - 12:00PM       Rigdon, Patricia          Enr: 2 Max: NA

THEA 311   ACTING IV                                Credits 3.00  Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
A scene of study course designed to expose the advanced acting student to the
challenges of tackling the master playwrights. Students will rehearse and
perform scenes from the works of the Greeks, Ibsen and O'Neill.
Prereq- Acting I, II, and II or permission of instructor
001 TBA - M 02:00PM - 05:00PM           Ramont, Mark              Enr: 5 Max: 12

THEA 431   SPECIAL PROBLEMS: HISTORY, LITERATURE    Credits   Spring 03
Independent study.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA                           Ramont, Mark              Enr: 1 Max: NA
                                        Rigdon, Patricia

THEA 432   SPECIAL PROBLEMS: DESIGN, DIRECTING      Credits   Spring 03
Independent study.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA                           Ramont, Mark              Enr: 4 Max: NA
                                        Rigdon, Patricia

THEA 435   SPECIAL PROBLEMS: ADVANCED TOPICS        Credits   Spring 03
Independent study.
Pre-req- Instructor permission required.
001 TBA - TBA                           Ramont, Mark              Enr: 5 Max: NA
                                        Rigdon, Patricia