Courses - Spring 2023
TDPS
Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies
TDPS201
Introduction to Technical Production
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in a major within the ARHU-Dance department; or must be in a major within the ARHU-Theatre department.
Credit only granted for: DANC210 and THET114 or TDPS201.
Formerly: DANC210 and THET114.
Students are provided with an overview of topics related to the technical production of theatre and dance including: scenic, prop and costume construction, lighting, sound and video execution and management structures.
Students must pay a $25 lab fee.
TDPS358A
Theatre and Dance in Iran and Afghanistan
Repeatable to 3 credits if content differs.
Cross-listed with: PERS385, THET328W.
Credit only granted for: TDPS358A, THET328W, PERS398A, or PERS385.
Formerly: PERS398A.
Students will learn about stories, plays, and movements in Iran and Afghanistan from past to present. Through watching performances, readings, and discussions, we explore the relationship between storytelling, body, space, and power in forming and performing identity and life experiences. Looking at case studies from traditional, popular, and western style dance and theater are an exciting part of the course. Note: This course requires no prior knowledge of Persian culture or dance and theatre studies on the part of the students.
Cross-listed with PERS398A. Credit only granted for PERS398A or TDPS358A.
Students will learn about stories, plays, and movements in Iran and Afghanistan from past to present. Through watching performances, readings, and discussions, we explore the relationship between storytelling, body, space, and power in forming and performing identity and life experiences. Looking at case studies from traditional, popular, and western style dance and theater are an exciting part of the course. Note: This course requires no prior knowledge of Persian culture or dance and theatre studies on the part of the students.
Students will learn about stories, plays, and movements in Iran and Afghanistan from past to present. Through watching performances, readings, and discussions, we explore the relationship between storytelling, body, space, and power in forming and performing identity and life experiences. Looking at case studies from traditional, popular, and western style dance and theater are an exciting part of the course. Note: This course requires no prior knowledge of Persian culture or dance and theatre studies on the part of the students.
TDPS358T
Special Topics in Intermediate Performing Arts; Technology for Performing Arts: Theory and Practice
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Students must pay a $25 lab fee.
An introduction to experimental technology systems, and how to adapt them for use in live performance. Students will be introduced to a variety of new media tools, including interactive software, microelectronics, and motion capture.
An introduction to experimental technology systems, and how to adapt them for use in live performance. Students will be introduced to a variety of new media tools, including interactive software, microelectronics, and motion capture.
TDPS408B
Seminar in Theory and Practice of Critical Difference; Black Musical Theatre: Theory and Practice
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with AASP478F, AMST498M, and THET608J. Credit only granted for TDPS408B, AASP478F, AMST498M, or THET608J.
What is B/black about Black musical theater? And, how can studying Black variety and musical revues help us shift our understanding of what constitutes "musical theater"? In this performance as research course we will study history and stage scenes and musical numbers using our bodies as learning edges to grasp and define Black musical theater. No musical theater experience necessary.
What is B/black about Black musical theater? And, how can studying Black variety and musical revues help us shift our understanding of what constitutes "musical theater"? In this performance as research course we will study history and stage scenes and musical numbers using our bodies as learning edges to grasp and define Black musical theater. No musical theater experience necessary.
TDPS440
Arts Leadership Seminar
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with: ARHU440.
Credit only granted for: TDPS440 or ARHU440.
An advanced seminar in arts leadership exposing students to the foundations of arts leadership in not-for-profit organizations as it intersects with current trends in technology, demographics, government policy, and the economy. In case studies based on examples drawn from local arts organizations, students will learn about audience engagement as well as institutional development terminology and best practices.
TDPS458K
Special Topics in Advanced Performing Arts; Stock Motion Performances
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with THET669E and DANC689K. Credit only granted for TDPS458K, THET669E, or DANCE689K. Student must pay a $25 lab fee.
Students will build a series of performance studies using Unity software and stock animation available on public motion libraries. Students will string together animations in various patterns and interactive systems, and design performance environments for them. Students will gain an understanding of motion that is assumed "default," "normal," and "useful," and use their work to interrogate and challenge such assumptions and their social and political connotations. Then, students will try to recreate their digital action sequences in physical space, and re-translate them back into the virtual, building a new and improvednon-stock motionlibrary."
Students will build a series of performance studies using Unity software and stock animation available on public motion libraries. Students will string together animations in various patterns and interactive systems, and design performance environments for them. Students will gain an understanding of motion that is assumed "default," "normal," and "useful," and use their work to interrogate and challenge such assumptions and their social and political connotations. Then, students will try to recreate their digital action sequences in physical space, and re-translate them back into the virtual, building a new and improvednon-stock motionlibrary."
TDPS469
Advanced Practicum in Stage Management
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
TDPS479
Production Practicum
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: TDPS201. Formerly THET479. A specified practical aspect of mounting a theatre or dance production with hands-on, laboratory experience.
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