Course of Study
The Theatre Arts Department gives a broad but thorough preparation in the most important areas of theatre, while the college educates students in varieties of thinking and awareness of the world and its heritages. The Department expects its majors to be committed seriously to all of their courses. It further expects a commitment to the Theatre Arts Program and to the maintenance of a positive, cooperative attitude among students and their co-workers and teachers - particularly in production work. back to topMajor Programs 
We offer several undergraduate programs: These programs include an introduction to all phases of Theatre Arts, in academic theory as well as studio practice. Electives allow limited specialization. Project courses in the senior year are designed for concentrated work in special areas under faculty supervision. The Senior Experience for Theatre majors consists of a required seminar (Tha 452: Seminar in Theatre with Internship). In this course, the students reflect on their major experience, and they are given opportunities to integrate material from theatre and other core areas of the college experience. A final project is required in some phase of production, design, or theory for which a comprehensive paper is written and presented to the faculty prior to an exit interview. Theatre Arts Department Requirements Requirements for a B.A. in Theatre Arts A total of 41 credits and production participations are required to complete the B.A. degree in Theatre Arts. The requirements are:
*Transfer student will be credited for any previous documented backstage or onstage participation elsewhere. A Senior Comprehensive is required and planned within the Senior Seminar. back to top
Requirements for a B.A. in Theatre Arts with Adolescence Certification in English
A Senior Comprehensive is required and planned within the Senior Seminar. Requirements for a B.A. in Theatre Arts Inclusive Education Contact Theatre Department for detailed program outline. Production Laboratory Work
back to topMinor in Theatre Arts A minor in Theatre Arts is available to accompany other majors. A total of 20 credits beyond the basic 3-credit course are required. Requirements are Tha 120(prerequisite with 0-credit Lab); 140; 150 (with 0-credit Lab); 275 or 276, 351; two 300-400 level Tha electives; one movement course (0-credit); and two (2) Production Labs (1 credit each) in two different areas with one "preparation" (P) and one "run crew" experience. Nazareth College Theatre League
Course Listing Tha 120. Introduction to Theatre Arts (Perspectives I course) Examination of theatre as an art form. Structural
analysis of scripts and study of the creative steps in the production
of a play (production lab option). Tha 125. The Play's the Thing (Perspectives I course) Course content framed around one or two scripts
to be produced during the term. The historical, critical and literary
contexts of the scripts will be learned first-hand as each class
member participates in the production process (production lab option). Tha 140. Fundamentals of Acting All aspects of an actor's training will be
explored. This course will aid students in understanding the art
of the actor. Lab requirement.Lab back to topTha 150. Technical Theatre I Introductory work in areas of technical theatre:
set construction, scene painting, stage lighting, stage properties
and costumes. Forty-hour lab Tha 203, 204. Occasional course offerings in specialized
areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or
touring production. Offered at various levels of difficulty. Tha 215. Oral Interpretation The reading aloud of affective material (poetry,
prose, dramatic passages). Attention is paid to textual analysis,
to determining approaches to readings, and to vocal expressiveness
and physical involvement in the communication process. Tha 221. Voice for the Stage Emphasis will be on freeing the physical
instrument of tension and on developing vocal resonance and clear
articulation, followed by exploration of stage dialects. Tha 226. Women in Theatre (Perspectives II course) Seminar which focuses on the artistic contributions
of women to the genres of dance, film and primary theatre. Prerequisite:
any Perspectives I course in Fine Arts. Tha 230. History of Fashion (Perspectives II course) Study of the evolution of civil dress from
the ancient Egyptians to the 20th century. The course traces changes
in costume forms, identifies political, economic and social events
which influenced fashion, and shows how the use of artistic elements
in the design of clothing changed from one period to the next. Prerequisite:
any Perspectives I course in Fine Arts. back to topTha 232. History of Period Styles (Perspectives II course)
Tha 233. Costume Construction Basics of constructing costumes, including
use of patterns, cutting, fittings and alterations, machine and
hand work. (Lab requirement) Tha 235. Stage Makeup Introduction to basic stage makeup techniques:
character makeup, hair, mustaches and beards. (Lab requirement.) Tha 237. Stage Management Introductory studio course in the study and practice of managing the artistic elements of theatrical production, rehearsal and performance. Prerequisite: Tha 150 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits, 3 hours Tha 240. Intermediate Acting: Characterization Course in character analysis and development.
Prerequisite: Tha 140 or permission of the instructor. Lab requirement. Tha 250. Technical Theatre II A continuation of Technical Theatre I. Forty-hour
lab requirement. Prerequisite: Tha 150 or permission of the instructor. Tha 270. American Musical Theatre (Perspectives II course) The development of modern musical theatre
from both an historical and structural perspective. The works of
representative composers, lyricists, librettists and director-choreographers
will be investigated in an effort to illuminate the form's development.
Prerequisite: any Perspectives I course in Fine Arts. back to topTha 275, 276. History of the Theatre I and II (Perspectives II courses) Study of the evolution of Western drama,
theatrical styles and production modes from ancient to contemporary
theatre forms, with the Renaissance as the dividing line between
the two semesters. Prerequisite: any Perspectives I course in Fine
Arts. Tha 321. Movement for the Stage Emphasis will be on the student's relationship
to the body, as well as tuning it and developing physical performance
skills for stage work. Prerequisites: Tha 140 and one of the following
Ped courses: Jazz Dance, Tap, Ballet, Yoga, Juggling, Fencing. Tha 322. The Art of Film (Perspective II Course) The history and aesthetics of film and filmmaking;
the distinctive qualities of film as an artistic medium. Prerequisite:
any Perspectives I course in Fine Arts.
Introductory study of scenic design which
takes the student from the design concept to implementation, with
emphasis on research, design process and presentation skills. Tha 331. Lighting Design Introductory study of lighting for the stage
from concept through implementation of the design. Emphasis placed
upon design process, presentation and technical skills. Prerequisites:
Tha 150 or permission of instructor. Tha 332. Costume Design Introductory study of stage costume design
which approaches clothing both as an artistic medium and as an expressive
element within a production concept. Design problems in different
periods, media and styles will be used to show how costumes help
achieve chosen artistic and production objectives. Prerequisites: Tha 150 or permission of instructor Tha 335. Scene Painting A study of both traditional and non-traditional
methods for painting scenery. Lab requirement. back to topTha 340. Advanced Acting: Styles A course utilizing techniques and theories
of acting. Students will analyze characters from two or three plays
and present scenes in class. Prerequisites: Tha 140 and 240 or permission
of the instructor. Tha 345. Theatre Practicum Production projects in performance, design
or management for upperclass students working
under direct supervision of appropriate theatre faculty. Junior
or senior standing and departmental permission required. May be
taken for a total of four credits and will not fulfill upper-level
elective requirement. Tha 351. Play Analysis Intensive reading and analysis of plays,
emphasizing structural and theatrical problems. Prerequisite: Tha
120 or permission of the instructor. Tha 353. American Theatre (Perspectives II Course) A study of the American theatre experience
from an historical perspective and the development of an American
style in acting and playwriting. Seminar format.
London-based course studying the history
of British theatre. Students will attend theatrical
productions, tour theatre facilities and attend lectures and critiques.
Offered in summer sessions. Tha 375. Principles of Play Directing Introduction to basic principles: determining
production concepts and approaches to the dramatic material; deciding
upon appropriate visual and oral patterns; and working with the
actor. Prerequisites: Tha 150, 240, 275, 276 and 351 or permission
of the instructor. back to topTha 377. Playwriting A workshop course in the making of theatre
scripts. Students will submit work on a project basis, which will
be evaluated independently and/or in class. Course will be limited
to 10. Prerequisites: Tha 275, 276 and 351, or permission of the
instructor. Tha 452. Seminar in Theatre Group study of selected topics in the field
of theatre and dramatic literature leading
to preparation and execution of senior comprehensive projects and
the comprehensive evaluation. Internship required. Co-requisite Tha
345. Tha 483, 484. Internship in Theatre Work with professional theatre companies
and groups. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, a written
proposal and acceptance by a professional theatre company. Tha 485, 486. Independent Study Exploration of specific problems of interest
to the Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval
required.
Sample ProgramsB.A. in Theatre Arts Sample Program
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B.A. in Theatre Arts - Adolescence Certification in English Sample Program
Theatre Arts Inclusive Education B.A. Contact Theatre Department for Detailed Program Outline Notes: (F) = Fall Term, (S) = Spring Term * Students choice of major courses may alter number of electives which must be taken in the Liberal Arts. Suggested areas for Tha major electives: History, Literature, Business Management, Psychology, Sociology, Art or Music. ‡ Five upper division English courses are required and should include one semester of Shakespeare and one of American Literature. Six credits of Upper division Tha from among the following may be counted as English credit: Tha 275, 276, 351, 353, 370, 377. + Total of two semesters required; any two (2) of the following courses will fulfill the Tha requirement: Tha 107 Jazz Dance; Tha 109 Ballet; Ped 115 Juggling; Ped 117 Yoga; Ped 137 Ballroom Dancing I, Ped 138 Ballroom Dancing II.
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The Theatre Arts program is rooted firmly in the liberal
arts tradition of the college. Its philosophy is that training in
the theatre is as valuable a preparation for life and for a variety
of careers as any liberal art. In addition, the Theatre Program offers
experiences in practical skills and problem solving, working cooperatively
and in concert with others, organization and management, planning
and follow through, and leadership.
Participation in the Department's
theatrical productions and departmental workcalls is required. A total
of seven (7) production Labs are required in at least four (4) different
areas with at least one "preparation" (P) and one "run
crew" (R) experience in any of the following areas:
The Nazareth College Theatre League
is a student organization funded by the Undergraduate Association.
Any student, faculty, or staff member of Nazareth College may become
a member. The objective of this organization is to help students and
faculty become more involved in theatre, both as participants and
audience, as well as provide a social outlet for people who have a
common interest in theatre.
requirement.
Survey of 2,000 years of architecture, decor
and furnishings as they impinge upon theatrical production and design.
Prerequisite: any Perspectives I course in Fine Arts.
Tha 330. Scene Design
Tha 370. Theatre in England (Perspectives
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