LAT200A Ballet I (3 quarter hours)
LAT200B Ballet II
Taken sequentially, these courses offer a sound foundation for the beginning ballet dancer. Extensive work in barre and floor exercise leads to choreographed pieces. Spans two quarters of work. (Should be taken as separate modules, according to proficiency level.) May be used as Humanities elective. 2 quarter hours

LAT201A Jazz Dance I (3 quarter hours)
LAT201B Jazz Dance II
Taken in sequence, these courses offer a strong foundation in body alignment, awareness and dance composition. Section one focuses on basic jazz form, while section II leans more heavily on student-choreographed works. Spans two quarters of work. (Should be taken as separate modules, according to proficiency level.) May be used as Humanities elective. 2 quarter hours

LAT209 Accent Modification
Designed for nonnative English-speaking students to develop strategies to modify their accents. Students will develop tools for self-monitoring by analyzing and practicing the American sound system, words, phrases, sentence stress, intonation patterns, body language and language styles. Students will be expected to make oral presentations drawn from prose, poetry and dramatic literature. Prerequisites: concurrently enrolled in LAE100 or LAD consent. This course does not take the place of Effective Speaking for those programs that require it. May be used as a Humanities elective. 3-5 quarter hours

LAT210 Effective Speaking
Through a series of speeches, students learn to improve their diction, articulation, vocal performance, gestures, poise, and organization of ideas. 3-5 quarter hours

LAT211 Voice and Diction
Designed to strengthen the actor's ability to communicate with the spoken word. Focuses on effective breathing techniques, healthy vocal production, and clear diction. May be used as Humanities elective. 3-5 quarter hours

LAT212 Oral Interpretation of Literature
A performing arts course in which students learn and apply techniques of reading aloud through selections of prose and poetry. Literary analysis included. 5 quarter hours

LAT213 Oral Interpretation of Drama
A performing arts course in which students learn and apply techniques of reading aloud through selections of dramatic literature. Conventions of reader's theatre and chamber theatre included. 5 quarter hours

LAT214 Acting I
Creative body movement, character analysis, characterization, and improvisation studied in this performing arts course. Appreciation and evaluation of acting techniques through observation. 5 quarter hours

LAT220 Introduction to Theatre
Introductory course focusing on the nature of theatre, analysis, and interpretation of dramatic literature, dramatic style, and theatrical convention. Includes a study of the development of the physical stage. 5 quarter hours

LAT223 Children's Theatre
A survey course in Children's Theatre. Students evaluate children's scripts, participate in the Children's Theatre Touring Company, observe various methods of directing plays for children, and discuss the philosophical base of theatre for children. 5 quarter hours

LAT230 Stagecraft
Basic design and stagecraft course. Through work on individual design project, students develop skills in mechanical drawing and rendering of theatrical designs. Basic competency in scenery construction and stage lighting is achieved through participation in a full-scale College production. This course cannot apply toward the required English or speech elective for the B.A. degree. 5 quarter hours

LAT231 Creative Drama
Students receive practical experience in the use of drama in the classroom. The Demonstration School provides opportunities to work on techniques and ideas of creative dramatics with children. A comparative study of informal play making and formal children's theatre discussed and developed in class. 5 quarter hours

LAT240 Puppetry
An introductory course which examines the nature of puppetry and introduces students to a wide range of puppet construction techniques. Students design learning activities and shows for all age groups. May be used as a Humanities elective. 5 quarter hours

LAT309 Acting II
Focuses on analysis, interpretation, and performance of classical theatre styles including Greek Tragedy, Moliere, and Shakespeare. A studio course designed to broaden the actor's range while strengthening acting technique. Prerequisite: LAT214. 5 quarter hours

LAT310 Advanced Stagecraft
An advanced stage craft course dealing with specialized construction techniques, materials, and technology. Specialized painting for the stage is also explored. Full scale theatre productions are scheduled concurrently, enabling students to put theory into practice. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT230. 5 quarter hours

LAT312 Theme-Oriented Drama
This participation class in creative drama focuses on the design and implementation of theme-oriented drama. Course culminates with students constructing and leading dramas with class participants. 5 quarter hours

LAT313 Lighting Design
The study of scenic lighting design placed in a historical and artistic context. Provides extensive background in the study of color, light, and technical instrumentation. Students help to design mainstage productions. Culminates in final student-generated light design project. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT230. 5 quarter hours

LAT314 Scenic Design
The study and practice of stage scenic design placed in a historical and artistic context. The history and evolution of the physical stage and scenic convention serve as the foundation for this course which culminates in student-generated scenic design projects. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT230. 5 quarter hours

LAT315 Costume Design
The study and practice of stage costuming placed in a historical and artistic context. The history and evolution of fashion design serve as the foundation for this course. The study of line, color, and texture culminates in a student-generated costume design project. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT230. 5 quarter hours

LAT316 Advanced Children's Theatre
Students observe and evaluate activities used in the Demonstration School; participation will often be requested. The philosophy, techniques, and materials of creative dramatics are discussed and developed in class. 5 quarter hours

LAT317 Playing Shakespeare
Stemming from the work of John Barton and the Royal Shakespeare Company, this course is designed to help students bring Shakespeare alive through performance. Focuses on Shakespeare's internal, dramatic, and literary craftsmanship. Prerequisite: LAT221. 5 quarter hours

LAT320 Storytelling and Story Theatre
Students will learn to unify the telling of stories through the spoken word and theatrical convention. A studio course designed to sensitize students to the dramatic components of a story while empowering them to bring it to life. May be used as a Humanities elective. 5 quarter hours

LAT322 Music Theatre
Study of the dominant forces in the development of the American Music Theatre. Devoted primarily to the study of the music as the heart of this genre, this studio course involves learning and performing classic songs and dances from music theatre repertoire. Prerequisite: LAT220. 5 quarter hours

LAT324 Minority Theatre
The study of major western plays written by minority playwrights in a historical and contemporary context. Will focus largely on common minority social issues as represented in modern and contemporary dramatic literature. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT221. 5 quarter hours

LAT325 Use of Computer in Theatre Production and Management
Practical usage of computer software designed to supplement all aspects of production, including scenic light and costume design, budget and box office management. Also involves a software design component. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT230. 5 quarter hours

LAT326 Women in Theatre
An examination of the role of women in the theatre, placed in an historical and contemporary context. Largely a survey course focusing on plays by, for, and about women. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT221. 5 quarter hours

LAT330 Theatre History and Literature I
A comprehensive survey of the history of the theatre as examined through the aid of plays and background materials. Aspects of the theatrical production of each period discussed, as well as trends in production traced from the origin of theatre to the Renaissance. Prerequisite: LAT220. 5 quarter hours

LAT332 Modern Drama
A continuation of the history of the theatre and drama. Representative plays from America, Britain, and the Continent of the last 125 years studied, with emphasis on the various types of dramatic structure. Human situations of concern to the dramatist, as well as social, political, and psychological trends of the 20th century discussed. 5 quarter hours

LAT333 Stage Directing
Study of the art of stage directing includes advanced script analysis and preparation, character analysis, and staging techniques. A studio course culminating in student-directed one-act plays. Prerequisite: LAT220, LAT230 and LAT221 or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours

LAT401 Studio Production
Students direct, rehearse, produce, and present a final one-act play before a live audience in concert with fellow classmates. Students work throughout the term to develop skills as actors, coaches, and directors. 5 quarter hours

LAT410 National Children's Theatre Co./Production
LAT411 National Children's Theatre Co./Touring
Spans the work of two quarters. First quarter, students rehearse a Children's Theatre production while supporting the technical production staff. Second quarter involves touring production to area grade schools. Critique and analysis sessions follow performances. Prerequisites: LAT220 and Audition; LAT410 a prerequisite to LAT411. 0-5 quarter hours

LAT412 National Puppet Co./Production
LAT413 National Puppet Co./Tour
This practicum spans the work of two quarters. The first quarter, students write, design and build a puppet show in preparation for live performance. The second quarter, students tour this original puppet show. Critique and analysis of sessions follow performances. Prerequisites: LAT220; LAT412 a prerequisite to LAT413. 0-5 quarter hours

LAT430 Theatre History and Literature II
A comprehensive survey of the history of the theatre as examined through the aid of plays and background materials. Aspects of the theatrical production of each period discussed, as well as trends in production traced from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisites: LAT220 and LAT330. 5 quarter hours

LAT435 Dramatic Theory and Criticism
A survey of the basic theories and analyses of the major traditional dramatic genres from ancient to modern times. This course features reading and discussion to examine the larger theoretical issues related to drama as both literature and theatrical experience. Prerequisites: LAT220, LAT330 and LAT430. 5 quarter hours

LAT440 Professional Communication
This course is designed to present an indepth examination of the communication process which involves theoretical perspectives, interpersonal communication and communication in the workplace. 3-4 quarter hours

LAT460 Practicum in Creative Drama
Students serve as creative drama apprentices to practicing drama specialists. Designed for those wishing to actually integrate drama into their specific work. Prerequisites: LAT220, LAT231 and LAT312. 5-10 quarter hours

LAT461 Practicum in Theatre Production/Management
By placing students with Chicago area professional theatres, this practicum is designed specifically for individuals with unique production interest. May include professional work in the areas of stage management, design, construction, publicity, or box office. Prerequisites: All core courses. 5-10 quarter hours

LAT470 Communication Arts Internship I
This internship provides the student an opportunity to participate one half-day per week throughout one complete term in a planned sequence of roles and activities related to an on-the-job experience. The student's personalized program is planned and guided by the College supervisor in conjunction with the field-site cooperating supervisor. 10 quarter hours

LAT471 Communication Arts Internship II
This internship provides the student an opportunity to participate a full day throughout the term in a planned sequence of roles and activities related to an on-the-job experience. The student's personalized program is planned and guided by the College supervisor in conjunction with the field-site cooperating supervisor. 15 quarter hours

LAT490 Theatre Arts/Independent Study
Working closely with theatre faculty, students may pursue independently an accepted area of study within the spectrum of theatre arts. 1-6 quarter hours

LAT495 Theatre Arts/Special Topic
A theatre arts offering of unique and special current interest. Students may register for this course more than once, since topic varies each term. 1-6 quarter hours

Music LAU110 Introduction to Music Introduction to the basic elements of music and the use of musical components in the style periods of Western Music. The course will focus on increasing musical perception and the development of analytical listening skills. 2 quarter hours LAU205 Musicianship I Development of listening, sightsinging and keyboard skills. Course will include the study of melodic and rhythmic notation, scales, key signatures, rhythmic patterns and melodic and harmonic intervals through written and aural exercises. Prerequisite: LAU110. 2 quarter hours LAU206 Musicianship II Continuation of Musicianship I; course will further explore melodic and rhythmic notation, rhythmic patterns and harmonic structures through written and aural exercises. Prerequisites: LAU110 and LAU205. 2 quarter hours LAU207 Musicianship III Continuation of Musicianship I and II; course will further explore melodic, rhythmic and harmonic notation, rhythmic patterns and harmonic structures through written and aural exercises. Prerequisites: LAU110, LAU205 and LAU206. 2 quarter hours LAU210 Music Theory Development of skills required to interpret the relationship between musical elements in any composition. Course will include the in-depth study of musical notation, melody, rhythm, voice leading, harmony and form. Prerequisites: LAU110 and LAU205. 5 quarter hours LAU211 Performance Ensemble - Chorus A course requiring no musical background, except for the desire to sing with a committed group of singers. Focus will be on learning to blend voices and on strengthening vocal and aural skills. 1 quarter hour LAU300 Applied Music-Individual Instruction Individual or group instruction in voice, instrument or musical theatre. Proficiency in Applied Music is judged on an individual basis through recital performance at term end. Students may register for this course more than once. 2-5 quarter hours LAU310 Guitar, Recorder, and Classroom Instruments Students will explore rhythm and melody instruments for use in the classroom. Instruments of many world cultures will be discussed, played and constructed by students. Prerequisites: LAU110 and ELE224. 5 quarter hours LAU315 Popular Music and American Culture A course examining the many styles of American popular music and the ways in which this music expresses the cultures of its audiences. Issues such as the industrialization of popular music, political communication through music and the identification of subcultural groups through music will be discussed in depth. 5 quarter hours LAU320 History of Music I Upper division seminar investigating music of the Baroque, Classic and early Romantic periods. Emphasis on changes in stylistic implementation of musical elements by composers such as Monteverdi, Purcell, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. Prerequisites: LAU110, LAU210. 5 quarter hours LAU321 History of Music II Upper division seminar investigating music of the Romantic Era and the twentieth century. Emphasis on changes in stylistic implementation of musical elements by composers such as Schumann, Berlioz, Brahms, Wagner, Liszt, Debussy, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Bartok, Hindemith and Stockhausen. Prerequisites: LAU110, LAU210 and LAU320. 5 quarter hours LAU490 Music Independent Study Opportunity for students to pursue an approved exploration of music in an area of performance interpretation, music theory, individual instruction, music education or music history and literature. 2-5 quarter hours LAU495 Music Special Topic A music offering of special interest in an area of music, including but not limited to music theory, individual instruction, music education, music history and literature or current issues in music performance. Students my register for the course more than once as the topic may vary each term. 2-5 quarter hours LAU499 Music Seminar This course will cover any topic in the field of music not taught within the regularly scheduled courses. Offered by decision of the department, Music Seminar represents the opportunity for students to pursue an in-depth exploration of music in an area of performance interpretation, musicology, music theory, pedagogy or music education.