TAPS 177: Writing for Performance: The Fundamentals (CSRE 177, FEMGEN 177, TAPS 277)
Course introduces students to the basic elements of playwriting and creative experimentation for the stage. Topics include: character development, conflict and plot construction, staging and setting, and play structure. Script analysis of works by contemporary playwrights may include: Marsha Norman, Patrick Shanley, August Wilson, Suzan-Lori Parks, Paula Vogel, Octavio Solis and others. Table readings of one-act length work required by quarter's end.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-CE
TAPS 190: Special Research
Individual project on the work of a playwright, period, or genre. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Amarotico, K. (PI)
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Brody, J. (PI)
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Elam, H. (PI)
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Instructors:
Amarotico, K. (PI)
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Brody, J. (PI)
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Elam, H. (PI)
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Flatmo, E. (PI)
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Freed, A. (PI)
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Hayes, A. (PI)
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Hazas, T. (PI)
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Hill, L. (PI)
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Klein, D. (PI)
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Moraga, C. (PI)
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Paris, H. (PI)
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Ramsaur, M. (PI)
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Rehm, R. (PI)
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Ross, J. (PI)
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Rowland, L. (PI)
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Strayer, C. (PI)
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Warga, J. (PI)
TAPS 191: Independent Study
Individual supervision of off-campus internship. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-18
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Amarotico, K. (PI)
;
Brody, J. (PI)
;
Freed, A. (PI)
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Instructors:
Amarotico, K. (PI)
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Brody, J. (PI)
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Freed, A. (PI)
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Hazas, T. (PI)
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Jakovljevic, B. (PI)
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Klein, D. (PI)
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Kumaran, L. (PI)
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Menon, J. (PI)
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Moraga, C. (PI)
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Phelan, P. (PI)
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Ramsaur, M. (PI)
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Rehm, R. (PI)
TAPS 200: Senior Project
All TAPS Majors must complete a Senior Project that represents significant work in any area of theater and/or performance. The project must be an original contribution and can consist of any of the following: devising a performance, choreographing a dance, stage managing a production, designing a large theater work, performing a major role, writing a play, directing a show, or researching and writing a senior essay. Work for this project normally begins in Spring Quarter of the junior year and must be completed by the end of the senior year. Students receive credit for senior projects through
TAPS 200. A minimum of 4 units is required, but additional units are available for larger projects. Students pursuing senior projects must submit a two-page proposal to a faculty advisor of their choice, which must be approved by the Undergraduate Advisor and the department faculty no later than the end of Spring Quarter of the junior year.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 2-9
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Apperson, L. (PI)
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Brody, J. (PI)
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Elam, H. (PI)
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Freed, A. (PI)
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Hill, L. (PI)
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Kumaran, L. (PI)
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Menon, J. (PI)
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Moraga, C. (PI)
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Paris, H. (PI)
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Ramsaur, M. (PI)
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Rehm, R. (PI)
TAPS 201: Theater History (TAPS 101)
A survey of the history of theatre and dance from the ancient Greeks to the modern world. While primarily intended to help TAPS graduate students prepare for their Comprehensive Exam, this course may also be taken by undergraduates or non-TAPS graduate students in order to gain a broad understanding of some of the seminal plays, dances, theories, and performance practices of the past 2500 years.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Smith, M. (PI)
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Lee, S. (TA)
TAPS 202: Honors Thesis
See "Undergraduate Programs" for description. May be repeated for credit. (Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 2-9
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Elam, H. (PI)
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Freed, A. (PI)
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Hill, L. (PI)
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Jakovljevic, B. (PI)
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Kumaran, L. (PI)
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Menon, J. (PI)
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Rehm, R. (PI)
TAPS 231: Advanced Stage Lighting Design
Individually structured class in lighting mechanics and design through experimentation, discussions, and written reports. Prerequisite: 131 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
55 times
Instructors:
Kumaran, L. (PI)
;
Ramsaur, M. (PI)
TAPS 232: Advanced Costume Design
Individually structured tutorial for costume designers. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 132 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Strayer, C. (PI)
TAPS 233: Advanced Scene Design
Individually structured workshop. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 133 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Flatmo, E. (PI)
TAPS 234: Advanced Stage Management Project
For students stage managing a Department of Drama production. Prerequisite: 134.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 2-9
Instructors:
Apperson, L. (PI)
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Kumaran, L. (PI)
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