The theater program offers a joint degree with the Division of Theater Arts and Technology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). The Rutgers/NJIT theater program offers required classes at both Rutgers and NJIT.
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21:088:101
Living Theater--Introduction to Theater (3)
An introduction to the basic elements of theater through an examination of the roles of the playwright, director, designer, and actor. Attend select current plays.
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21:088:102
Acting Fundamentals (3)
Fundamental principles of acting; theory and practice emphasizing imagination, movements, rhythm, and group ensemble; basic techniques and exercises.
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21:088:103
Theater Technology (3)
Materials, equipment, and methods basic to construction of scenery for stage and/or television; properties, lighting, costumes, and makeup; laboratory work in the theater required.
Prerequisite: 21:088:101 or 212.
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21:088:208
Movement for the Theater (3)
Introductory skill-oriented movement exercises followed by an exploration of the physical nature of acting and character work.
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21:088:209
Voice and Speech for the Theater I (3)
An introduction to the use of the voice as a vocal instrument. Beginning with breath control, students learn how to project the voice, the use of resonators, and the placement of the voice in space.
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21:088:210
Voice and Speech for the Theater II (3)
Working with plays, poetry, and narratives, students learn to analyze texts vocally and to explore the relationship between physical and vocal expression.
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21:088:212
From Page to Stage (3)
An introduction to understanding the relationship between the literary nature of plays and how they are produced for the stage. Attend select current plays.
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21:088:213
Directing I (3)
Production of short plays or other workshop scenarios; emphasis on the process of synthesizing all theatrical elements toward a structured performance.
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21:088:215
Acting II (3)
Interpretation of scenes from selected dramas for stage performance; evaluation of practiced techniques in character portrayal through dialogue and action.
Prerequisite: 21:088:102 or equivalent.
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21:088:259
Production I (3)
A lecture/workshop that combines classes with working in a technical or adminstrative capacity on a departmental production.
Recommended: 21:088:101, 102, 212. Consult with instructor prior to registration.
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21:088:260
Production II (3)
A lecture/workshop that combines classes with working in a technical or administrative capacity on a departmental production.
Recommended: 21:088:101, 103, 212. Consult with instructor prior to registration. Production I is not a prerequisite.
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21:088:261
Performance I (3)
A lecture/workshop that combines classes with a production. A different style or genre of theater is studied each semester the course is offered.
Recommended: 21:088:101, 102, 212.
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21:088:262
Performance II (3)
A lecture/workshop that combines classes with a production. A different style or genre of theater is studied each semester the course is offered.
Recommended: 21:088:101,102, 212. Performance I is not a prerequisite.
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21:088:303
Performance for Television (3)
Building on introductory acting, voice, and speech classes, students learn the basics of acting for the camera; explores the difference between stage and televisual performance, as well as an introduction to television acting and presentation techniques.
Prerequisites: 21:088:102, and 209 or 210.
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21:088:311,312
Theater History I,II (3,3)
Study of Euro-American theater history with an emphasis on production rather than dramatic literature. First semester: ancient Greece and Rome through early post-Renaissance Europe. Second semester: post-Renaissance Europe to present.
Recommended: 21:088:101 or 212.
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21:088:350
Introduction to Scenic Art and Lighting Design (3)
An introduction to the basic components of set and lighting design for the theater. A lab component is required.
Prerequisite: 21:088:103.
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21:088:353
Traditional Theaters of Asia (3)
Asian theater forms from India, Japan, China, and Bali. Consideration of the theories underlying the forms, as well as a discussion of their influence on the works of several leading contemporary theater artists.
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21:088:365
Principles of Playwriting (3)
Exploration of the writer's craft from the page into the physical
life of the play. Covers the basic tools in crafting short plays by
developing skills in play formatting, character work, story structure,
and rewriting techniques. Short play competition submissions are
encouraged at the end of the process.
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21:088:396
Internship--Theater (3)
Open to theater arts majors in their junior or senior year. Prerequisites: Permission of department chair and instructor directing the study.
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21:088:409
Stage Management (3)
The fundamentals of stage management, including an understanding of rehearsal procedures, organizational methods, working with actors and technicians, and running a production from opening night to closing. Includes a lab component.
Prerequisite: 21:088:102 or 103.
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21:088:410
Theory and Practice of Video Art (3)
Introduction to contemporary theory and practice of video as an art form. Emphasis on the production of individual art works incorporating video technology and critical literature about video.
Open to nonmajors with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: 21:080:231 or 245 or 261 or 21:088:313 or 319.
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21:088:411
Special Topics in Theater (3)
Each time the course is offered, the instructor chooses a particular topic on which to focus that is not usually covered in general coursework. Topics might include experimental theater, performance theory, collective creation, or the work of a particular director.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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21:088:415
Problems in Performance Styles (3)
Continuing examination of patterns of visual and auditory stimuli as they affect the problems of the performer.
Prerequisite: 21:088:102.
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21:088:417,418
Problems in Theatrical Design (3,3)
Continuing examination of the temporal-spatial composition through problems and responsibilities in setting, lighting, or costuming.
Prerequisite: 21:088:103.
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21:088:445
Drama Writing for Television (3)
Basics of writing drama scripts for television, including how to develop characters, situation, and plot in short, one-act teleplays.
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21:088:446
Directing Television Drama (4)
Builds on skills learned in introductory production classes; students develop a shooting script and direct an original television drama. Scripts may include those from 21:965:445 Drama Writing for Television.
Prerequisite: 21:088:319. Recommended: 21:088:445.
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21:088:451
American Theater (3)
Theater in the United States from its beginnings to the present day. Areas covered include the beginnings in the colonies, the gradual shift in the early years from touring to the emergence of the theater centers of Philadelphia, Boston, and New York; major movements and figures; and the contribution of regional theaters.
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21:088:465
Performance III (3)
A lecture/workshop that combines class work with a production. A different style or genre of theater is studied each semester the course is offered.
Recommended: 21:088:101, 201, 212. Performance I or II is not a prerequisite.
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21:088:467
Production III (3)
A lecture/workshop that combines classes with working in a technical or administrative capacity on a departmental production.
Recommended: 21:088:101, 103, 212. Consult with instructor prior to registration. Production I or II is not a prerequisite.
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21:088:482
Seminar in Theater Art and History (3,3)
Research in theater (stage, film, and television); may be arranged in consultation with program coordinator.
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21:088:483,484
Individual Study in Theater (1-3,1-3)
Problems in the theory and/or practice of theater; may be arranged in consultation with department chair.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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