Theatre and Film, Faculty of Arts
THTR: Theatre
- THTR 120 (3) Introduction to Theatre
- Theory and practice of the theatrical arts. Attendance at plays is required.
- THTR 130 (3) Introduction to Stage Acting
- THTR 150 (1-3) d Introduction to Technical Production
- Foundation study of production technologies for the performing arts.
- THTR 205 (3/6) d Graphics for Theatre and Film Design
- THTR 210 (3) Drama: Forms and Ideas I
- The Anatomy of Drama: Its history, aesthetic principles, performative potential.
- THTR 211 (3) Drama: Forms and Ideas II
- Topics in comparative drama; drama and the other performing arts; dramaturgy.
- THTR 230 (3) Performance Study I
- Study of the actor's process.
- THTR 245 (3) Play-Interpretation and Production-Analysis
- Basic methods of interpreting dramatic texts and analyzing plays in performance. The plays presented on the Frederic Wood Stage will be studied in this course.
- THTR 250 (3) Technical Production
- The construction and execution of scenery, costumes, properties, lighting, and sound for the stage.
Prerequisite: THTR 150.
Equivalency: THTR 254. - THTR 271 (3) Beginning B.F.A. Acting I
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students. An audition is required.
Prerequisite: At least one theatre course.
- THTR 272 (3) Beginning B.F.A. Acting II
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
- THTR 273 (3) Beginning Voice and Movement I
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students. An audition is required.
Prerequisite: At least one theatre course.
- THTR 274 (3) d Beginning Voice and Movement II
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
- THTR 299 (3/6) d Production I
- Assigned projects in theatre production.
Corequisite: One of THTR 205, THTR 250.
Equivalency: THTR 251. - THTR 301 (3/6) d Styles of Decor and Dress
- Artistic, decorative, cultural, and social contexts of selected theatrical genres and periods.
- THTR 305 (3) Scenery Design I
- Principles and practice of scenery design for the performing arts.
Prerequisite: THTR 205.
- THTR 306 (3) Costume Design I
- Principles and practice of costume design for the performing arts.
- THTR 307 (3) Lighting Design I
- The optical, distribution, and control systems used in stage lighting design.
- THTR 308 (3) Sound Design
- Audio design and production for theatre and other performance forms.
- THTR 310 (3) Theory of Drama Performance
- The basic principles of dramaturgy and theory of performance. Historical and contemporary writing on dramatic theory and criticism and their relation to theatrical practice.
- THTR 311 (3) Studies in Drama
- Topics will vary from year to year.
- THTR 317 (3) Introduction to Directing
- Prerequisite: One of THTR 130, THTR 230 and THTR 299.
Corequisite: One of THTR 299, THTR 399.
- THTR 320 (3) History of Theatre I
- Core concepts in world theatre history and the development of theatre prior to the nineteenth century.
- THTR 323 (3) History and Theory of Directing
- Equivalency: THTR 321.
- THTR 325 (3/6) d History of Canadian Theatre
- THTR 330 (3) Performance Study II
- Study of performance styles.
Prerequisite: One of THTR 130, THTR 230.
- THTR 335 (3) Voice and Movement Study
- Prerequisite: One of THTR 130, THTR 230.
- THTR 339 (3) Creating Theatre I
- Study and practice of processes and forms used to create ensemble performance.
Prerequisite: One of THTR 130, THTR 230.
- THTR 340 (3/6) d Studies in Asian Theatre
- Open to all students in third year and above.
- THTR 350 (3) Scenery Production I
- Scenery construction, rigging, and systems.
- THTR 352 (3) Scene Painting I
- Media, techniques, and textural treatments used in scene painting.
- THTR 354 (3) Stage Management
- Principles and procedures of stage management: organizations, systems, and operations.
- THTR 356 (3) Costume Construction
- Advanced assembly and specialized construction methods for producing costume for stage and screen.
- THTR 371 (3) Intermediate B.F.A. Acting I
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Prerequisite: All of THTR 271, THTR 272, THTR 273, THTR 274.
- THTR 372 (3) Intermediate B.F.A. Acting II
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Corequisite: All of THTR 371, THTR 373, THTR 374.
- THTR 373 (3) Intermediate Voice, Speech, and Movement I
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Prerequisite: All of THTR 271, THTR 272, THTR 273, THTR 274.
- THTR 374 (3) Intermediate Voice, Speech, and Movement II
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Corequisite: All of THTR 371, THTR 372, THTR 373.
- THTR 391 (3-12) d Rehearsal and Performance
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Prerequisite: All of THTR 271, THTR 272, THTR 273, THTR 274.
- THTR 399 (3/6) d Production II
- Assigned projects in theatre design and production.
Corequisite: One of THTR 305, THTR 306, THTR 307, THTR 308, THTR 350, THTR 352, THTR 354, THTR 356.
- THTR 405 (3) Scenery Design II
- Exploration of complex scenery design and development of design portfolio.
Prerequisite: THTR 305.
- THTR 406 (3) Costume Design II
- Complex problems and selected historical studies in costume design.
Prerequisite: THTR 306.
- THTR 407 (3) Lighting Design II
- Complex design and advanced technologies in stage lighting and scenography.
Prerequisite: THTR 307.
- THTR 408 (3/6) d Advanced Study in Design and Scenography
- Topics will vary from year to year. Consent of Department required.
Equivalency: THTR 459. - THTR 410 (3) Dramaturgy
- Advanced problems in dramaturgy, both in a historical and a contemporary context.
- THTR 417 (3) Directing Lab
- Prerequisite: THTR 317. Permission of the instructor is required for admission to this course.
- THTR 420 (3) History of Theatre II
- Key movements in world theatre history from the nineteenth century to the present.
Prerequisite: THTR 320.
Equivalency: THTR 415. - THTR 421 (3) History of Theatre from 1900 to the present
- The development of Western Theatre from 1900 to the present
- THTR 425 (3/6) d Topics in Canadian Theatre
- THTR 430 (6) Theory of Drama and Performance
- The basic principles of dramaturgy and theory of performance. Historical and contemporary writing on theatrical theory and criticism and their relation to theatrical practice.
- THTR 439 (3/6) d Creating Theatre
- Ensemble creation culminating in the presentation of a theatrical work. Permission of the instructor is required.
Equivalency: THTR 490. - THTR 440 (3/6) d Topics in Theatre
- An examination in depth of a selected area of theatre history, theory or practice. Topics will change from year to year. May be repeated for credit when topics differ.
Prerequisite: 6 credits of THTR at the 300-level or above.
- THTR 443 (3/6) d Women in Theatre and Film
- A course dealing with women's involvement in and contribution to various aspects of Theatre and/or Film Topics will change from year to year.
Equivalency: THTR 415. - THTR 445 (3) Majors and Honours Seminar
- THTR 448 (3/6) c Directed Studies in Theatre Theory and Practice
- THTR 449 (6) Supervised Study and Honours Essay
- THTR 450 (3) Scenery Production II
- Technical direction; complex techniques and problems in scenery production.
Prerequisite: THTR 350.
- THTR 452 (3) Scene Painting II
- Study of selected scene painting styles.
Prerequisite: THTR 352.
- THTR 454 (3) Production and Theatre Management
- Production and theatre management with emphasis on budgeting, publicity, scheduling, press relations, special events, legal issues, season selection, resumes and interpersonal skills.
Prerequisite: THTR 354.
- THTR 456 (3) Costume Construction II
- Pattern development and cutting for costume for stage and screen using flat pattern and draping.
Prerequisite: THTR 356.
- THTR 469 (3/6) d Interdisciplinary Projects
- Group projects and workshops with students majoring in other creative arts.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Equivalency: CRWR 440, VISA 469, MUSC 469. - THTR 471 (3) Advanced B.F.A. Acting I
- Open only to B.F.A. (Acting) students.
Prerequisite: All of THTR 371, THTR 372, THTR 373, THTR 374, THTR 391.
- THTR 472 (3) Advanced B.F.A. Acting II
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Corequisite: All of THTR 471, THTR 473, THTR 474.
- THTR 473 (3) Advanced Speech and Movement I
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Prerequisite: Three of THTR 371, THTR 372, THTR 373, THTR 374, THTR 391.
- THTR 474 (3) Advanced Speech and Movement II
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Corequisite: THTR 471, THTR 472, THTR 473
- THTR 491 (3-12) d Advanced Rehearsal and Performance
- Open only to B.F.A. Acting students.
Prerequisite: Three of THTR 371, THTR 372, THTR 373, THTR 374, THTR 391.
- THTR 499 (6-12) d Production III
- Assigned projects in Theatre or Film design and production.
Prerequisite: THTR 399.
Corequisite: One of THTR 405, THTR 406, THTR 407, THTR 408, THTR 450, THTR 452, THTR 454, THTR 456, THTR 470.
- THTR 500 (3) Bibliography and Research Methods
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 505 (3) Scenery Design Studio I
- Scenery design for theatre and other performance forms. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 506 (3) Costume Design Studio I
- Costume design for theatre and other performance forms. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 507 (3) Scenery Design Studio II
- Complex scenery design for opera, dance, theatre, and other performance forms. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 508 (3) Costume Design Studio II
- Complex costume design for opera, dance, theatre, and other performance forms. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 510 (3/6) d Seminar in Comparative Dramatic Literature
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 515 (3/6) d Seminar: Studies in Theatrical Style
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 520 (6) Direction and Production
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 521 (6) Styles in Directing
- An advanced course in directing; detailed study of the major styles in the history of production. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: THTR 520.
- THTR 525 (3/6) d Seminar: Study of a Major Dramatist
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 530 (3/6) d Seminar: Relationships Between Theatre and the Other Arts
- Studies in a selected area of theatre in relation to one or more of the other arts. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 547 (3/6) d Directed Studies in Theatre and Drama and Film/Television
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 549 (6/12) c Master's Thesis
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 550 (6) Studies in Historic Design
- Seminar in theatre scenery, costumes, and architecture of selected historical periods. Pre- or co-requisite: THTR 505 and THTR 506. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 551 (3) Lighting Design Studio 1
- Lighting design for theatre and other performance forms. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 555 (3) Structural Design for the Stage I
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 556 (3) Structural Design for the Stage II
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: THTR 555.
- THTR 560 (3/6) d Studies in Theatrical History
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 561 (3/6) d Studies in Dramatic Literature
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 562 (3/6) d Studies in Dramatic Theory and Criticism
- This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
- THTR 649 (0) Doctoral Dissertation
