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Autumn 2016 Courses

AUTUMN 2016 COURSES: GE COURSES

Theatre 2100 - Introduction to Theatre
Melissa Lee + GTA Recitation Instructors
Lecture: Online + Recitations: Wednesday/Friday variable
A study of the art and profession of live theatre with emphasis upon its cultural and social influences in our society. Also serves as a GE course in Visual and Performing Arts and Social Diversity in the United States.

Theatre 2367.01 - America on Stage – 1830 to the Present
SECTION 1: Karen Mozingo
Wednesday/Friday 9:35am-10:55am
SECTION 2: Esmaeil Najardaronkolae
Wednesday/Friday 12:45-2:05pm
This course will explore some of the images of American society that were created by American playwrights during the twentieth century and the first decade of the twenty-first century.

Theatre 2367.02 - African American Theatre History
Instructor Elizabeth Wellman
Tuesday/Thursday 11:10am-12:30pm
This course focuses on developing critical thinking and writing skills through the lens of African-American theatre artists who have sought to represent and interrogate representations of black identity in many contexts. In this course, we read and watch wide range of plays and other texts that help us to gain an understanding of the artistic lineage of African-American theatre-makers working today. We also practice thinking and writing deeply about social issues related to race and identity on the American stage. Ultimately, this course asks us to think deeply about the social conditions and contexts in which artists make work that speaks to their time and to ours.

Theatre 2367.03 - Criticizing Television
SECTION 1: Josh Truett
Wednesday/Friday 9:35am-10:55am
SECTION 2: Elizabeth Wellman
Wednesday/Friday 11:10am-12:30pm
SECTION 3: Alex Oliszewski
Tuesday/Thursday 12:45-2:05
SECTION 4: Karie Miller
Wednesday/Friday 2:20-3:40
This course will examine issues of social diversity through American television, including drama, comedy, reality television, documentaries, and news. Through discussion, screenings, and writing, we will explore how American identities and the American dream have been shaped by the representations of television media.

AUTUMN 2016 COURSES: MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

All courses are open to general enrollment unless otherwise noted.

Theatre 2000.xx - Production Practicum
Various times and dates according to focus area.
Provides experience in technical production activities. Opportunities include experience in Sound (2000.02), Video (2000.03), Scenic Construction/Painting (2000.04), Costuming (200.05), Lighting (2000.06), Box Office (2000.11), and Publicity (2000.21).

Theatre 2110 - Script Analysis
Elizabeth Harelik
Wednesday/Friday 9:35-10:55
Fundamental principles for the intensive study of the theatrical script for actors, directors, and designers.

Theatre 2211 - Introduction to Production Design
Jim Knapp, Alex Oliszewski, Dan Gray, Kristine Kearney, Mary Tarantino
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:00-9:20
The foundation course in design and technology. You will study one play over the semester, researching and creating a comprehensive design that encompasses scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and media. In addition, you will have an opportunity to attend and respond to the designs for plays offered in the theatre department season.

Theatre 2811 - The Craft of Acting
Various instructors
9 sections, various times
An introductory acting class exploring the basic techniques of imagination, concentration, and character development with monologue and scene work.
*Also serves as a GE course in Visual and Performing Arts.

Theatre 3000 - Production Run Crew Practicum
Chad Mahan, et. al.
Placement day: Wednesday, 08/24/2016, 2:20pm-3:15pm
Hands-on involvement in the production of live theatre; participation leading to a more thorough understanding of theatre and in particular, theatre design and technology.
*Requires availability for the entire run of one of the main stage productions, including all technical rehearsals.

Theatre 3111 - Stage Directing
Scott Wilson
Wednesday/Friday 9:10am-11:15am
An introduction to the basic principles, techniques, and challenges of directing for the stage.
Prerequisite: 2110 and 2811.

Theatre 3241 - Introduction to Sound Techniques
Jim Knapp
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:45pm-2:05pm
With the advent of more sophisticated sound systems in movies theatres and home audio\visual systems audiences are beginning to expect an integrated soundscape in theatrical production, our use of sound in theatre is rapidly changing and advancing. In the past 12 years we have gone from reel to reel tape recorder technology to a fully digital design process. In this class you will learn how we develop and implement a sound design for a theatre production. This class will cover reading a script for sound, choice and acquisition of sound effects and music, recording and playback systems and integration of sound in the production process.
Prerequisite: 2211

Theatre 3611 - Introduction to Lighting Design
Matt Hazard
Wednesday/Friday 8:00am-9:20am
Introduction to basic lighting design elements for the stage including research, collaboration, basic electrical practice, color theory, drafting, and lighting stage work. This course is required to complete prior to consideration of enrollment in TH 4000.06 Lighting Practicum.
Prerequisite: 2211

Theatre 3731 - Theatre Histories and Literature
Karen Mozingo
Wednesday/Friday 12:45pm-2:05pm
Survey of representative theatre and performance from Western and non-Western traditions from classical Greece to present day.

Theatre 5771.01 - The History and Practice of Devising Theatre
Lesley Ferris / Jeanine Thompson
Wednesday/Friday 2:20pm-3:40pm
Advanced study on the history of creating new performance works through the collaborative, collective artistic process of devising.

Theatre 5771.06 - International Theatre: Irish Influence
Elizabeth Harelik
Tuesday/Thursday 11:10am-12:30pm
This course will focus specifically on the dynamic and historic evolution of Irish theatre from 1900 to the present, paying special attention to the ways in which Irish plays and playwrights have reflected and resisted the politics of their time. Of particular interest in this course will be exploration of landmark events and movements such as the Easter Rising of 1916; the Troubles — a roughly 30-year period from 1968-1998 of armed conflict in Northern Ireland; and the recent #wakingthefeminists movement that has convulsed Irish theatre and the cultural landscape. Students in this class will also have the rare opportunity to work with the creative team (including the director and cast members) from the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s national theatre, who will be in residence in October, while their production of The Plough and the Stars is performing at the Southern Theatre.

AUTUMN 2016 COURSES: ELECTIVE OPTIONS

All courses are open to general enrollment unless otherwise noted.

Theatre 3351 - Television Production 1

Dave Fisher
Tuesday/Thursday 10:20am-12:25pm
Fundamentals of television broadcasting through lectures, labs and practicum involvement with OSU's student television station (Buckeye TV) and media lab.

Theatre 3815 - Acting for the Camera
Kevin McClatchy
Wednesday/Friday 12:45pm-2:05pm
A practicum class focusing on the specific challenges of acting for the camera. In a studio setting and with a focus on the camera’s intimacy, we will use contemporary scenes to explore the particular technical and artistic demands of film, television and video acting. We will also investigate the possibilities of employing specific movement techniques to solve on-camera acting challenges. In addition, we will discuss the realities of working as a professional actor in film and television and video.

Theatre 3821 - Dialects
Mandy Fox
Tuesday/Thursday 2:20pm-3:40pm
Harry Potter, Dr. Who, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones! What do all these popular shows have in common? Accents of the British Isles! Challenge yourself with this introduction to the accents of the British Isles through monologue and scene work.
Prerequisite: Theatre 3831

Theatre 3831 - Movement & Voice
Mandy Mitchell
Wednesday/Friday 9:35am-10:55am
In this course, students will be introduced to methods of actor’s movement and voice work. Specific focus will be on Laban movement and Linklater voice methodologies.

Theatre 4821 - Singing Actor
Mandy Fox
Tuesday/Thursday 12:45pm-2:05pm
An introduction to acting through song, this class provides practical experience in vocal performance through class exercises, discussions, observations, analysis, and scene work. This class aims to challenge experienced performers and provide beginning singers with a basis for further study in vocal performance and insight into their own potential as a musical theatre performer.
Prerequisite: Theatre 3831

Theatre 5177 - Alexander Technique
Dale Beaver
Wednesday/Friday 4:10pm-5:05pm
Alexander Technique is a physical method that works to re-educate our thinking and movement habits in our daily life and artistic activities. It is a simple and practical method for releasing unnecessary tension and improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support, and coordination.
Prerequisite: Theatre 3831 and instructor permission.

Theatre 5193 - Individual Studies: Production – Drawing and Painting
Dan Gray, Kristine Kearney
Wednesday/Friday 9:35am-10:55am
An introductory course on the fundamentals of drawing and painting for production purposes.
Enrollment by instructor permission.

Theatre 5211 - Production Design 1
Kristine Kearney, Dan Gray, Mary Tarantino
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:45pm-2:05pm
Enrollment by instructor permission.

Theatre 5220 - Professional Aspects
Mark Shanda
Tuesday/Thursday 2:20pm-3:40pm
Study of professional theatre as a business; contracts, unions, the theatre marketplace; preparation of resumes, portfolios, auditions pieces, and interview skills.
Enrollment by instructor permission.

Theatre 5261 - Graphics 1
Brad Steinmetz, Chris Zinkon
Wednesday/Friday 9:35am-10:55am
An examination of drafting techniques and graphic presentation in relation to theatre design and technology, with an emphasis on 2D environments.
Enrollment by instructor permission.

Theatre 5321 - Video Production 1
SECTION 1: Scott Spears
Wednesday/Friday 9:35am-11:40am
SECTION 2: Vera Brunner-Sung
Tuesday/Thursday 3:00pm-5:05pm
Basic video production through research and project assignments.  Basic camera, sound, lighting and editing techniques will be practiced in collaborative and individual settings.
Enrollment by instructor permission.

Theatre 5322 - Editorial Process
Dave Fisher
Tuesday/Thursday 12:40pm-2:45pm
Non-linear editing exploration of post-production techniques from editorial concepts to outputting video. Students will expand their knowledge of the editorial process and their analytical skills.
Prerequisite: 5321 and instructor permission.

Theatre 5331- Screenwriting
Scott Spears
Wednesday/Friday 2:20pm-3:40pm
Write a short script as if it were being developed into a production. Students will also review existing scripts as part of their research.
Enrollment by instructor permission.

Theatre 5531 - Intermediate Stage Costume Construction
Kristine Kearney
Tuesday/Thursday 11:10am-12:30pm
Practical application of theories and techniques of costume/clothing construction. Includes setting collars, sleeves, and application of closures.
Enrollment by instructor permission.

Theatre 5751 - Performance and Culture in Cuba: Pre-Departure Course
Mary Tarantino, Dan Gray
Tuesday/Thursday 12:45pm-2:05pm
Hola! This is a brand new course all about live performance and culture in Cuba and its rapidly changing landscape. You will study Cuba’s history, economy, and political contexts and how these have influenced artistic expression. At the end of the semester, the group travels to Havana, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad to engage with artists and scholars and experience Cuba’s vibrant culture first-hand.

Theatre 5911 - New Works Lab
Joy Reilly
Wednesday/Friday 2:20pm-3:40pm
New writers experiment with a variety of contemporary techniques to write, act, direct, and improve short plays, oral histories, video, and solo works.

AUTUMN 2016 PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES

Theatre 4921S - Macbeth (School Tour)
By William Shakespeare, Directed by Geoff Wilson
Rehearsals: Tuesday/Thursday 8:00am-1:35pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday 6:30pm-10:30pm
Performances: The Lincoln Theatre, September 29 – October 1, 2016
The show tour various Columbus city schools on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for the remainder of the semester.

Theatre 4000.08 - Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare, Directed by Alison Bomber
Performances: Bowen Theatre
October 18 – October 30

Theatre 4000.08 - One Man, Two Guvnors
By Richard Bean, Directed by Shilarna Stokes
Performances: Thurber Theatre
November 9 – November 20

Theatre 3921S - InterACT – Creation of Outreach Theatre
Instructor and Director TBA
Rehearsals: Tuesday/Thursday 3:00pm-5:05pm
Performance: Bowen Theatre, December 3
A studio-based, ensemble-centric service-learning course that focuses each semester on a different social justice issue. This ensemble works together to develop and devise a new piece of theatre that speaks to the challenges facing a particular campus community or group, presenting a kind of "theatrical laboratory" to audiences at Ohio State. Over the course of the semester, the ensemble will write, rehearse, and perform the piece or pieces at different venues and events on campus. At the conclusion of the short scripted piece, all actors will remain in character and the audience will be given the opportunity to dialogue with those characters directly, asking questions, offering insight, or re-imagining moments from the play. This course frequently welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and majors.

The Lab Series
See Lab Series page for more information.

TRI Special Event
Sunday, October 23, 4:00pm-6:00pm

Abbey Theatre at the Southern
October 27 – October 30, 2016

*Auditions will be held for all Autumn 2016 productions the end of the first week of classes: Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26, 2016.