Course Descriptions
PERF 1000 Writing About Performance
CREDIT HOURS: 3
What is performance, and who counts as a performer? Why is performance one of the most ancient and durable aspects of human community and interaction? Why do we adore certain performers and despise others? How are performers and their choices shaped by their societies, and vice versa? This course will explore these questions by looking at some of the vital roles fulfilled by theatrical, musical, and cinematic performers in global societies, both ancient and modern. Via readings of articles and plays as well as in-class screenings of film and video performances, it will consider the performer's role in shaping, embodying, and questioning societies' conceptions of beauty, morality, religious faith, gender, race, ethnicity, social class, and more.
NOTES:
PERF 1000.03 and
PERF 1001.03 or
PERF 1000.03 and
PERF 1002.03 satisfies the Arts and Science Writing requirement.
FORMAT:
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 1000X/Y.06
PERF 1002 Writing About Stage and Screen
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course introduces the fundamentals of communication in an academic environment, specifically in relation to writing about stage and screen. It challenges you to improve your ability to describe, persuade, analyze and theorize on paper and aloud, with an emphasis on writing. It also examines the variety of sources used in writing about stage and screen. Writing, editing and revising are difficult; no one ever "finishes" learning to write, but you will improve your writing over the course of the year.
NOTES:
PERF 1000.03 and
PERF 1001.03 or
PERF 1000.03 and
PERF 1002.03 satisfies the Arts and Science Writing requirement.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Meets Writing Requirement when taken with
PERF 1002.03.
PREREQUISITES:
PERF 1000.03
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 1000.03, THEA 1300.03
THEA 1051 Introduction to Theatre Organization and Stagecraft Part 1
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is designed to provide a background in the technical aspects of theatre and live performance by taking students behind the scenes to understand how a play is brought to life. The worlds of scenic design, scenic carpentry, props, sound, lighting, and stage management are explored in a lecture-based setting. An understanding of the common language of theatre and the development of an appreciation for the work that happens behind the scenes is the primary focus of this class. NOTE: This class may be taught online.
NOTES:
THEA 1051.03 and
THEA 1052.03 must be completed within the same academic year.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 1050
THEA 1052 Introduction to Theatre Organization and Stagecraft Part 2
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Building on the work completed in THEA 1051.03,
students will work in the Fountain School theatres and shops for labs in each of the main areas of scenic carpentry, props, sound, lighting, and scenic painting. Students are required to work on one Fountain School stage production which will include some evening and weekend work.
NOTES: THEA 1051.03 and THEA 1052.03 must be completed within the same academic year.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
THEA 1051.03 and permission of the instructor.
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 1050.06
THEA 1451 Introduction to Costume Studies a
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course serves as an introduction to costume in its broadest context, enabling students to acquire a basic understanding of creating costume for the stage. Both modern and historical costume creation techniques are explored and mastered by students in preparation for more advanced study of costume in subsequent years of the Costume Studies Program. This course includes a theatre component. This course is a prerequisite for all other Costume Studies courses.
NOTES:
THEA 1451.03 and
THEA 1452.03 must be completed within the same academic year.
FORMAT:
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 1450
THEA 1452 Introduction to Costume Studies b
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is a continuation of
THEA 1451.03. This course serves as an introduction to costume in its broadest context, enabling students to acquire a basic understanding of creating costume for the stage. Both modern and historical costume creation techniques are explored and mastered by students in preparation for more advanced study of costume in subsequent years of the Costume Studies Program. This course includes a theatre component. This course is a prerequisite for all other Costume Studies courses.
NOTES:
THEA 1451.03 and
THEA 1452.03 must be completed within the same academic year.
FORMAT:
PREREQUISITES:
THEA 1451.03 and permission of the instructor
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 1450
THEA 1801 Introduction to Acting and Performance a
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This first-year performance course is open to any student, regardless of experience. However, entrance into the next three years of the Acting program is by audition only. Classes are designed to provide the student with an understanding of what it is to act and communicate through words and movement. The approach will be practical, focusing on four major aspects of the craft: Space, Character, Context, and Action. Each unit will be comprised of exercises and scene study, with scripts drawn from classical and contemporary plays. Exercises and explorations in class are centred on group work and collaboration, which will strengthen communication and improvisational skills. Students will challenge themselves physically, vocally, and imaginatively, while working collaboratively in a trusting, dynamic environment.
NOTES:
THEA 1801.03 and
THEA 1802.03 must be completed in the same academic year.
THEA 1801 and
THEA 1802 are the prerequisites for entrance into the upper years of the Acting Program and/or the Certificate in Dance and Movement.
FORMAT:
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 1800
THEA 1802 Introduction to Acting and Performance b
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is a continuation of
THEA 1801.03. This first year performance course is open to any student, regardless of experience. However, entrance into the next three years of the Acting program is by audition only. Classes are designed to provide the student with an understanding of what it is to act and communicate through words and movement. The approach will be practical, focusing on four major aspects of the craft: Space, Character, Context, and Action. Each unit will be comprised of exercises and scene study, with scripts drawn from classical and contemporary plays. Exercises and explorations in class are centred on group work and collaboration, which will strengthen communication and improvisational skills. Students will challenge themselves physically, vocally, and imaginatively, while working collaboratively in a trusting, dynamic environment.
NOTES:
THEA 1801.03 and
THEA 1802.03 must be completed within the same academic year with a final grade supplied in the spring. THEA 1801 and THEA 1802 are prerequisites for entrance into the upper years of the Acting Program and/or the Certificate in Dance and Movement.
FORMAT:
PREREQUISITES:
THEA 1801.03 and permission of the instructor
THEA 2011 Ancient and Medieval Theatre
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course gives students an opportunity to study the dramatic literature, staging practices, and theoretical foundations of the early history of theatre. Specific topics covered include ancient Greek, Roman, and medieval European performance, as well as classical Asian theatres. Although there is no formal prerequisite for the course, students should normally be in their second year of study. A background in theatre, history, and/or dramatic literature will be an advantage.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Lecture/seminar 3 hours
THEA 2012 Early Modern Theatre
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is in a sense the sequel to
THEA 2011.03, though that course is not a prerequisite. It aims to study the development of dramatic literature, staging practices, and criticism from the Renaissance, Neoclassical, and Romantic eras of theatre. There is no formal prerequisite, but students should normally be in at least the second year of study. A background in history, theatre and/or dramatic literature will be an advantage.
FORMAT:
THEA 2020X/Y Jazz Dance 1 (summer term)
CREDIT HOURS: 6
This course is a practical exploration into the specifics of Jazz Dance technique, incorporating the use of space, rhythm, and correct body alignment, as well as flexibility and strength. Emphasis is on the development of personal expression through the medium of dance. Students are expected to develop an awareness of dance terminology and the appreciation of movement as a practice.
FORMAT:
CROSS-LISTING:
MUSC 2130.06
THEA 2021 Jazz Dance 1a
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is a practical exploration into the specifics of Jazz Dance technique, incorporating the use of space, rhythm, and correct body alignment, as well as flexibility and strength. Emphasis is on the development of personal expression through the medium of dance. Students are expected to develop an awareness of dance terminology and the appreciation of movement as a practice.
NOTES:
Completion of THE
A 2021.03 and THEA 2022.03 satisfy course requirements toward the Certificate in Dance and Movement.
FORMAT:
CROSS-LISTING: MUSC 2131.03
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 2020XY,
MUSC 2130XY
THEA 2022 Jazz Dance 1b
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is a continuation of
THEA 2021.03. This course is a practical exploration into the specifics of Jazz Dance technique, incorporating the use of space, rhythm, and correct body alignment, as well as flexibility and strength. Emphasis is on the development of personal expression through the medium of dance. Students are expected to develop an awareness of dance terminology and the appreciation of movement as a practice.
NOTES:
Completion of THE
A 2021.03 and THEA 2022.03 satisfy course requirements toward the Certificate in Dance and Movement.
FORMAT:
PREREQUISITES:
THEA 2021.03 or MUSC 2131.03 and permission of the instructor.
CROSS-LISTING: MUSC 2132.03
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 2020XY,
MUSC 2130XY
THEA 2061 Technical Theatre 1a
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course builds on the fundamental knowledge acquired in
THEA 1051.03 a
nd THEA 1052.03 and is a compani
on to THEA 2071.03: Performance Technology 1a. Students begin to explore the variety of elements that make up the world of technical theatre. Labs in each of the main areas of scenic carpentry, props, lighting, sound, scenic painting, and stage management provide the active learning environment required to build skill level in each of these areas.
NOTES: Students should take
THEA 2412.03 concurrently with this class. NOT
E: THEA 2061.0
3 and THEA 2062.03 must be completed within the same academic year.
FORMAT:
COREQUISITES:
THEA 2412.03,
THEA 2071.03
PREREQUISITES:
THEA 1052.03
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 2060
THEA 2062 Technical Theatre 1b
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is the continuation of
THEA 2061.03. It builds on the knowledge acquired
in THEA 1051.0
3 and THEA 1052.03 and is a comp
anion to THEA 2072.03: Performance Technology 1b. Students will continue to explore the elements that make up the world of technical theatre. Labs in each of the main areas of scenic carpentry, props, lighting, sound, scenic painting, and stage management provide the active learning environment required to build skill level in each of these areas.
NOTES: Students should take
THEA 2710.03 concurrently with this class.
NOT
E: THEA 2061.0
3 and THEA 2062.03 must be completed within the same academic year.
FORMAT:
COREQUISITES:
THEA 2710.03,
THEA 2071.03
PREREQUISITES:
THEA 2061.03 and permission of the instructor.
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 2060
THEA 2071 Performance Technology 1a
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is the practical application of the work completed in
THEA 2061.03 and is part of the production component of the Stage Design and Technical Theatre Program. Students choose two areas of concentration (from scenic carpentry, props, lighting, sound, scenic painting, and stage management) and form the crew for all Fountain School stage productions. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, craftsmanship, and professionalism. This course will require work outside of class time, on evenings, and on weekends.
NOTES: NOTE:
THEA 2071.03 a
nd THEA 2072.03 must be completed within the same academic year.
FORMAT:
COREQUISITES:
THEA 2061.03
PREREQUISITES:
THEA 1052.03
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 2070
THEA 2072 Performance Technology 1b
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is the continuation of
THEA 2071.03 and is part of the production component of the Stage Design and Technical Theatre Program. Students choose two areas of concentration (from scenic carpentry, props, lighting, sound, scenic painting, and stage management) and form the crew for all Fountain School stage productions. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, craftsmanship, and professionalism. This course will require work outside of class time, on evenings and weekends.
NOTES: NOTE:
THEA 2071.03 a
nd THEA 2072.03 must be completed within the same academic year
FORMAT:
COREQUISITES:
THEA 2062.03
PREREQUISITES:
THEA 2071.03 and permission of instructor.
EXCLUSIONS: THEA 2070
THEA 2214X/Y Shakespeare
CREDIT HOURS: 6
An introduction to Shakespeare’s career as a playwright, through discussion and interpretation of a dozen or more of his plays.
NOTES: Credit can only be given for this course if X and Y are completed in consecutive terms and partial credit cannot be given for a single term.
FORMAT:
PREREQUISITES:
ENGL 1000X/Y.06; or any two of ENGL 1010.03, ENGL 1020.03 or
ENGL 1040.03; or THEA 1000X/Y.06, or
PERF 1000.03 and
PERF 1002.03; or the King's Foundation Year Program
CROSS-LISTING: ENGL 2214.06
THEA 2215 Young Shakespeare
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course explores some of the works of William Shakespeare written or performed before 1600. Plays to be studied may include Richard III, Henry IV Parts I and II, Henry V, Titus Andronicus, The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Love's Labour's Lost, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado about Nothing and Hamlet; poetry may include Venus and Adonis, The Rape of Lucrece and some of the sonnets. We will attend to how Shakespeare learned his craft through experimentation and cross-fertilization in the larger context of the rhetorical and theatrical culture of sixteenth-century London.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: Completion of 6.0 credit hours at the 1000 level in ENGL, CRWR, KING or PERF.
CROSS-LISTING:
ENGL 2215.03
EXCLUSIONS: ENGL 2214/
THEA 2214
THEA 2216 Shakespeare at the Globe
CREDIT HOURS: 3
During the years after the Globe Theatre was built on the banks of the Thames, Shakespeare's company performed some of his best-known theatrical works. Plays to be studied may include Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Troilus and Cressida, Measure for Measure, Othello, King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra, Macbeth, Coriolanus, The Winter's Tale, Cymbeline, and The Tempest. Focusing on Shakespeare's career after 1600, this course explores Shakespeare's mature works in their historical and cultural contexts.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: Completion of 6.0 credit hours at the 1000 level in ENGL, CRWR, KING or PERF.
CROSS-LISTING:
ENGL 2217.03
EXCLUSIONS: ENGL 2214.06/
THEA 2214.06