Courses

Here is a list of courses specific to the Opera Department:

• Audio/Recording Courses:
  • A101 Introduction to Audio Technology
  • A102 Audio Techniques I
  • A111 Basic Electricity
  • A112 Electronics
  • A201 Advanced Audio Theory
  • A211 Electronics II
  • A270 Audio Techniques
  • A311 Audio Repair and Maintenance I
  • A312 Audio Repair and Maintenance II
  • A320 Electronic Studio Techniques for Audio Majors
  • A321 Media Techniques
  • A360 Recording Techniques
  • A361 Advanced Recording Projects
  • A370 Studio Techniques
  • A380 Final Project in Audio Technology
  • A450 Recording Arts (repertory)
  • A460 Recording Arts (techniques)
  • A461 Senior Project in Recording Arts
  • A470 Studio Techniques II
  • A480 Internship in Audio

• Costume Courses:
  • R325 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction I
  • R326 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction II
  • U371 Costume Construction Graduation Examination

• Lighting Courses:
  • R416 Graduate Lighting Design
  • U104-U105 Stage Lighting I-II

• Opera Courses:
  • M525  Survey of Opera Literature
  • M 561  Opera History and Literature I (Beginnings of opera)
  • M 562  Opera History and Literature II (Opera seria - Mozart)
  • M 563  Opera History and Literature III (Romantic Opera)
  • M 564  Opera History and Literature IV (20th Century)
  • R241 Introduction to Musical Theater
  • R471-R472 Undergraduate Opera Workshop
    Basic elements of stage deportment, posture, physical elements of stagecraft applied to the rehearsal process of opera scenes and final presentation.
    Dr. Mark R. Clark, Dr. Edwin Penhorwood
  • R571-R572 Graduate Opera Workshop
    Basic postural elements and progressive exercise to integrate the voice, movement, and facial expression. Historical etiquette, pantomime, ballroom dance are practiced, and career planning is discussed. Semester one focuses on character research and analysis with process application.  Semester two offers the student opportunities for improvisation study and performance application.
    Dr. Mark R. Clark, Dr. Edwin Penhorwood
  • R600 Opera Performance
  • Z171-172 Opera Theater Series I-II

• Set Design Courses:
  • R300 Scenic Design for Opera
  • R301 Advanced Scenic Design for Opera
  • R320 Workshop in Scenic Technique
  • R330 Seminar in History of Stage Design and Architecture
  • R463 Individual Projects in Opera Stage Design
  • R510 Graduate Project in Scene Design for Musical Production
  • R512 Advanced Scene Painting Laboratory Project
  • R515 Graduate Technical Direction
  • R518 Graduate Stage Direction for Designers
  • U101-U102 Scenery Construction I-II
  • U107-U108 Stage Rigging I-II
  • U131 Theater Drafting
  • U133 Survey of Theatrical Styles
  • U381 Stagecraft Technology Graduation Examination
  • U440 Practicum I-II-III-IV
  • U480 Internship in Technology
  • X080 Opera Technical Crew

• Stage Direction / Management Courses:
  • R351-R352 Workshop in Opera Stage Direction I-II
  • R451 Problems of Opera Production
  • R453 Project in Opera Stage Direction
  • R502 Stage Management
  • R503 Seminar in Opera Production Project
  • R504 Opera Production Project
  • R505-R506 Score Analysis for Stage Direction I-II
  • R507-R508 Operatic Rehearsal Technique III-IV
  • R517 Graduate Stage Management

Course descriptions specific to the School of Music can be read on-line.  They are listed under 1997-1999 School of Music Bulletin, or you can just click here for the course descriptions. 

If you would like to see what courses are available in the upcoming semesters, go to Insite and click on Public Offerings. 

Last Updated: 21 June 1999
URL: http://www.music.indiana.edu/som/opera/courses.html
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