THE 101 Introduction to Theatre and Drama Arts
Focus on the Arts
The creative processes of transforming drama to stage, film and television. A study of the collaborations and contributions that the various artists make to the process. Intended to increase the audience's ability to think critically about the artistic experience. Buying tickets to and attendance at local productions required.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 109 Performance Studies
Exploration of the social, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of performance through an examination of self and society. Course combines lecture, readings, and individual student performances of oral and literary texts. Course enrollment is limited and much one-on-one work takes place.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 121 Acting Studio I
concurrent enrollment in THE 122; open only to BFA Acting and Musical Theatre majors admitted through the audition process.
Development of foundational acting skills for the pre-professional actor.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 1 | 4 | Fall |
THE 122 The Tools of the Actor
open only to admitted BFA Theatre and Dance major option in Acting and BFA Musical Theatre major.
An introduction to the fundamental tools of the actor: physical development, vocal development, and ensemble collaboration.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall |
THE 125 Voice and Movement for the Stage
Exercises in physical and vocal development for the actor. Introductory tools regarding anatomy, breathing, and articulation; care and maintenance of body and voice.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 4 | Upon demand |
THE 130 Introduction to Script Analysis
Analysis of the script and its translation from page to performance through an examination of the relationships of directors, designers, performers, and audience in the rehearsal process and theatrical performance. Buying tickets to and attendance at local productions required.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 150 Introduction to Theatre Technology
An introduction to the working relationships of designers and basic principles of costuming, lighting, and stagecraft. Buying tickets to and attendance at local productions required.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 151 Introduction to Theatre Technology Lab
THE 150or concurrent enrollment.
Practical application of the principles addressed in THE 150.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 185 Foundations in CCM
open only to BFA Musical Theatre majors admitted through the audition process.
Students learn principles for the singing of CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) utilizing an evidence-based, functional approach. Authenticity, style, and performance practice for CCM genres are introduced.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 1 | Fall |
THE 186 CCM Studio Class I
open only to BFA Musical Theatre majors admitted through the audition process.
Students learn the stylistic elements found in blues, jazz, rock, pop, R&B, gospel, and country vocal delivery as well as what is expected in terms of vocal delivery when singing in various musical theatre genres.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 1 | Spring |
THE 195 Theatre Laboratory
Supervised practical work in the theatre including both on and off stage work. Requires 50 laboratory hours; 25 must be in technical areas. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 205 Speech for the Elementary Classroom
Speech activities in the elementary grades, correlating storytelling, choral reading, creative dramatics and speech correction.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 210 Writing for Theatre
ENG 110or equivalent and 30 hours.
Study and practice of the discourse conventions of writing about dramatic literature and performance from the perspective of an educated generalist in the field. Students will hone skills of research, analysis, and argumentation in order to become more skillful theatre patrons, historians, and critics.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 221 Acting Studio II
THE 121.
Builds upon the pre-professional foundation developed in THE 121. Emphasis on finding truth in performance through applicable acting techniques and actualization of text. Application of play analysis to character study.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 1 | 4 | Spring |
THE 222 Acting Fundamentals
A foundation in characterization, scene study, and auditioning. Buying tickets and attending local performances is required. Cannot replace THE 121 requirement for BFA Acting and BFA Musical Theatre majors.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 224 Stage Makeup I
Laboratory course providing students with fundamentals of the art of two dimensional makeup.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 226 Intermediate Voice and Movement
THE 122or THE 125and permission of instructor.
Development of dynamic physical and vocal expression of text. Exercises in discarding negative self-awareness and habitual physical/vocal patterns that inhibit emotional expression.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 4 | Spring |
THE 228 Singing for the Actor
THE 221 or permission of instructor.
Approaches to singing for actors, with emphasis upon honest characterization and discovery in song.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 1 | 2 | Fall |
THE 250 Stagecraft and Construction I
Working illustrations, construction, rigging, painting, and shifting of scenic units.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 251 Stagecraft and Construction Lab
concurrent enrollment in THE 250.
Practical application of the principles addressed in THE 250. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 255 Stage Lighting Technology
Introduction to the basic principles and practices of theatrical lighting design with an emphasis upon practical application. This combined lecture-lab course will encompass most aspects of a complete lighting design process through the study and application of lighting instrumentation, basic electrics and signal flow, photometry, color theory, script analysis, lighting plots and paperwork, and research collaboration.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 256 Lighting Lab
concurrent enrollment in THE 255.
Practical application of the principles addressed in THE 255.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 260 Costume Construction I
Fundamentals of costuming for the stage. A study of fabrics and construction; basic cutting and sewing techniques; costume shop organization and stage management.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 261 Costume Construction Lab
THE 260or concurrent enrollment.
Practical application of the principles addressed in THE 260. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 270 Drawing and Rendering for Theatre I
A survey of drawing and the use of various media as applicable to theatrical design. Includes figure and perspective drawing techniques.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall |
THE 271 Drawing and Rendering for Theatre II
THE 270.
A continuation of the study of drawing, including figure and perspective drawing techniques. The use of various color media as applicable to theatrical design.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 275 Drafting for the Stage
Basic drafting techniques and practices for theatrical applications. Study of tools, methods, and formulas used in generating designs and drawings. 2D and 3D computer techniques will be addressed.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring |
THE 280 Design Seminar Design Principles
Basic principles of design as these relate to the theatre, intensive laboratory experience in theatrical design. Buying tickets to and attendance at local performances required.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 285 CCM Studio Class II
THE 185 or THE 186; and open only to BFA Musical Theatre majors admitted through the audition process.
Students continue their exploration of healthy vocal production for CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) genres using an evidence-based, functional approach. Students work solo CCM material in class to apply the concepts discussed.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 1 | 1 | Spring |
THE 292 BFA Review
permission of area coordinator.
Public presentation of a portfolio, a project, or a performance demonstrating the student's mastery of the skills received during the major.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 295 Production/Design/Stage Management Project
permission of area coordinator.
Technical or design or stage management assignment requiring an intermediate level of expertise and responsibility connected with a specific departmental production.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 306 Interrelated and Integrated Arts
ELE 302.
Theory, methodology, and activities for teaching the arts to children, from early childhood through Grade 6. A creative experiential approach, emphasizing how the four primary art forms (drama, movement, music, and art) relate to and enhance one another and facilitate the child's learning in other content areas. Cannot receive credit for both THE 306 and MUS 306.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 1 | 4 | Upon demand |
THE 311 Dramaturgy
THE 130.
Explores the importance of dramaturgy in theatre and the role of the dramaturg through both textual criticism and also production development. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a dramaturg's "book" as part of the interpretative process for theatrical performance.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Upon demand |
THE 321 Acting Studio III
THE 221.
Builds upon the pre-professional foundation developed in THE 121 and THE 221. Projects in advanced scene study, including contemporary drama and comedy. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 1 | 4 | Fall |
THE 323 Acting-Performance and Literature
THE 125 or THE 221 or THE 222 or DAN 220.
This devised ensemble work focuses on the fundamental building blocks of live performance: rhythm, dynamic, space, the expressive body and voice, the relationship between performer and audience, character and the arc of a story or journey on stage. This is a practical course in theatre making where students will create small theatre companies who will devise and perform their own work. Will also briefly cover Readers Theatre.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall |
THE 324 Stage Makeup II
THE 224.
Laboratory course dealing with three-dimensional makeup. Emphasis on prosthetics of latex.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Upon demand |
THE 326 Advanced Voice for the Actor
THE 226.
Introduction to scansion and its application to performing classical material. Techniques for vocal health, stamina, and longevity.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 1 | 4 | Fall |
THE 327 Advanced Movement for the Actor
THE 226.
Introduction to scansion and its application to performing classical material. Advanced characterization and physicality in the actor's performance. Techniques for vocal health, stamina, and longevity.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 328 Combat and Violence for Stage and Screen
THE 226.
An introduction to the techniques and terminology used in the performance of combat and physical violence for stage and screen. Emphasis is placed upon safety and honest physicalization.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring |
THE 350 Stagecraft and Construction II
THE 250 and THE 275.
Study of advanced building techniques. Work with "non-conventional" materials. Explore uses of mechanical stage machinery. Plan and budget productions.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring (odd-numbered years) |
THE 354 Stage Management
Development of a production book and understanding of all procedures used by a stage manager from the selection of a script to the final production. The role of the stage manager is discussed for both the professional and the non-professional theatre.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 377 Introduction to Giving Voice
permission of Instructor.
This foundation course for THE 577 Giving Voice explores theatrical techniques and exercises inspired by the work of Augusto Boal, including forum theatre and image theatre. Students develop cultural competence pertinent to their own lives and community through various forms of performative activism. Students utilize these skills through participation in interactive forums for classroom and community presentations. Through these forum performances students develop leadership skills as they address issues of power, privilege, social identity and structures of oppression.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 381 Design Seminar-Collaborative Design Process
THE 280and THE 453and THE 461.
Collaboration as it relates to all areas of theatrical design. Intensive laboratory experience in theatrical design. Buying tickets to and attendance at local performances required.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 382 Research and Concept Development
Research and dramaturgy as these apply to previsualization, design, production, and concept development for the theatre and the performing arts.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall (odd-numbered years) |
THE 385 CCM Studio Class III
THE 185or THE 186; and open only to BFA Musical Theatre majors admitted through the audition process.
Students examine the history of American rock and roll and popular music from the pre-cursors of rock and roll to the 1980s and perform music from each era.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 1 | 1 | Fall |
THE 386 CCM Studio Class IV
THE 185or THE 186; and open only to BFA Musical Theatre majors admitted through the audition process.
Students examine the history of American rock and roll and popular music from the 1990s to present day and perform music from each era. They discover how to apply what they have learned in order to create a stylistically accurate rock musical audition piece.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 1 | 1 | Spring |
THE 390 Service-Learning in Theatre
30 hours and concurrent registration in a Theatre course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Theatre to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | Fall, Spring |
THE 392 BFA Review
permission of area coordinator.
Public presentation of a portfolio, a project, or a performance demonstrating the student's mastery of the skills received during the major.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 395 Production/Design/Stage Management Project
permission of area coordinator.
Technical or design or stage management assignment requiring an advanced level of expertise and responsibility connected with a specific departmental production. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 412 Structures and Styles in Classical Drama
permission of instructor.
Study and exploration of dramatic modes in period and stylistic material. Monologue and scenework exploring Greek, Restoration, Romantic, and other performance styles.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 4 | Upon demand |
THE 417 Teaching of Speech and Theatre
EDC 350and EDT 365and SPE 340; and 12 hours in communication; and 12 hours in theatre; and admitted to Teacher Education.
Scope and objectives of the speech and theatre program in secondary schools; organization and administration of curricular and co-curricular programs; general instruction methodology. Completion of Checkpoint II for the Professional Portfolio is a component of this course. This course is recommended to be completed the fall semester before supervised teaching. Credited only on BSEd (Secondary). A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take THE 490or THE 491. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. Identical with COM 417. Cannot receive credit for both THE 417 and COM 417.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 421 Acting Studio IV
THE 321.
Builds upon the pre-professional foundation developed in THE 121, THE 221, and THE 321. Advanced techniques and tutorial scene work as applicable to both classical and contemporary works. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 1 | 4 | Spring |
THE 422 Scene Study
THE 321 or THE 323.
Tutorial scene study focusing on acting tools necessary for the rehearsal process. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring |
THE 424 Dialects
THE 421.
A foundation in dialects for the actor.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | Spring |
THE 430 Directing I
THE 130;and THE 121 or THE 222.
Basic principles, skills and techniques underlying directing. Procedures in selecting, analyzing, casting and producing a play.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 451 Auditions
THE 321.
Audition techniques for actors. Includes audition performance, material preparation, resumes, headshots, and industry skills and development.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 4 | Fall |
THE 453 Design Seminar-Lighting and Scenic Design Principles
THE 275 and THE 280, or permission of instructor.
Advanced principles of lighting design as these relate to the theatre. Intensive laboratory experience in theatrical design. Buying tickets to and attendance as local performances required.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall (odd-numbered years) |
THE 454 Scene Painting
THE 270.
Study of painting equipment tools, brushes, pigments, binders, and vehicles and their relationship to the surfaces to be painted. Instruction in basic painting techniques and texturing for the stage.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring (even-numbered years) |
THE 455 Design Seminar: Lighting Design
THE 275 and THE 280, or permission of instructor.
Advanced principles of lighting design as these relate to the theatre. Intensive laboratory experience in theatrical design. Buying tickets to and attendance as local performances required.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall (even-numbered years) |
THE 460 Costume Construction II
THE 260or permission of instructor.
Costume construction techniques with emphasis on patterning, draping, tailoring, and more specialized sewing and fabric manipulation processes.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Upon demand |
THE 461 Design Seminar-Costume and Sound Design Principles
Basic principles of costume design as these relate to the theatre. Intensive laboratory experience in theatrical design. Buying tickets to and attendance at local performances required.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Spring (even-numbered years) |
THE 470 Theatre Leadership and Admin
Examines examples of theatre leadership and administration in the United States and abroad, focusing on inventive theatre companies, visionary artistic directors and producers, and non-profit organizational structure. Seminar format featuring case studies, practitioner interviews, and pitching student organizations.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Upon demand |
THE 482 Senior Project in Theatre
permission of instructor and 90 hours.
Public presentation of portfolio, project, performance, or paper to demonstrate the student's mastery of the skills received during the completion of the major. Required of all BA and BS in Theatre majors.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 485 CCM Individual Vocal Coaching
THE 185or THE 186; and open only to BFA Musical Theatre majors admitted through the audition process.
Students receive individual coaching on CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) repertoire from various genres and stylistic periods.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 1 | Fall, Spring |
THE 489 Advanced Actor Seminar
THE 421 and permission of instructor.
Lecture and laboratory experience for the actor about to enter the professional arena.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 1 | 2 | Fall |
THE 490 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Speech and Theatre)
THE 417; and a C grade or better in all professional education courses; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching; and concurrent enrollment in THE 491.
Student observes, then teaches speech and theatre classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Cannot count toward the major GPA. Identical with COM 490. Cannot receive credit for both THE 490 and COM 490.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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6 | Fall, Spring |
THE 491 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Speech and Theatre)
concurrent enrollment in THE 490.
Student observes, then teaches under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Cannot count toward the major GPA. Cannot receive credit for both THE 491 and COM 491. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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6 | Fall, Spring |
THE 492 Senior BFA Project
permission of area coordinator.
Public presentation of portfolio, project, or performance to demonstrate the student's mastery of the skills received during the major. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 493 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II
EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education; and C grade or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval.
This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MoSPE standards and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on BSEd or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, CTE 498, HST 499, KIN 498, LCR 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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4 | Fall, Spring |
THE 495 Theatre Practicum
permission of instructor.
An administrative, performance, instructional, supervisory or guided production experience not available through other class work. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 6 | Fall, Spring |
THE 496 Readings
permission of department head.
Individual, experimental or research studies in theatre and performance studies. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 497 Topics
permission of department head.
Group creative or special topics in theatre and performance studies. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1-3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 499 Projects
permission of department head.
Supervised individual creative projects in theatre and performance studies. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1-3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 500 Acting on Camera Practicum
permission of Instructor.
Acting performance in an approved Missouri State University sponsored project or an approved external film production.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 505 Theatre for Children and Youth
Special training and techniques involved in the preparation and development of productions for, and by, children and youth. Activities include directing, scenic and costume design, scripting, and a study of the history, literature and research of the field. May be taught concurrently with THE 605. Cannot receive credit for both THE 505 and THE 605.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 506 Creative Dramatics
The art of creative drama and how it can be used in the school and community with children, youth, adults, and "special populations." Students teach their own classes in creative drama during the latter part of the semester. May be taught concurrently with THE 606. Cannot receive credit for both THE 506 and THE 606.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 510 Scripting and Performing
THE 323.
Theoretical and practical knowledge in developing performance skills for one-person shows, extended literary performances, performance art, stand-up comedy, personal narrative and other performer-composed theatrical texts. May be taught concurrently with THE 611. Cannot receive credit for both THE 510 and THE 611.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 511 Structures and Styles Shakespeare
permission of instructor.
Understanding honesty, text, style, and dynamics of action in the performance of Shakespeare. Creating roles in Shakespeare's plays.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall |
THE 513 Acting Senior Project
THE 489.
This course is designed to prepare participants for the performance and/or filming of their Acting Showcase scenes, to connect participants with the industry in a strategic, organized manner, and to support the actors in business and artistic goals.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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2 | 1 | 1 | Spring |
THE 515 Theatre for Social Change
THE 323.
Theoretical and practical knowledge for developing performances for, about, and in partnership with communitynonprofit organizations. Includes journaling, interviewing, scripting, and directing original material.Students use devising techniques to create and rehearse scenes for social change.May be taught concurrently with THE 616. Cannot receive credit for both THE 515 and THE 616. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 522 Auditioning and Acting for the Camera
permission of instructor.
A practical immersion into the on-camera market for the professional actor. Auditioning and acting skills for single and multi-camera formats including commercials, television comedy, television drama, industrials, film, and other digital mediums. Also covers industry and marketing logistics in relation to the on-camera market. May be taught concurrently with THE 623. Cannot receive credit for both THE 522 and THE 623.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring |
THE 524 Acting on Film
permission of instructor.
A focused immersion in acting for film and digital single-camera applications. Focus upon scale, the development of internal character conflicts, and honesty and complexity in characterization when performing on film.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring |
THE 530 Directing II
THE 430.
Advanced directing techniques. Directing of a one-act play. May be taught concurrently with THE 640. Cannot receive credit for both THE 530 and THE 640.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 541 Theatre History I
Writing II.
Traces the important periods in the development of theatre from its beginning through the English Restoration. Through analysis of conventions of staging and dramatic literature, examines the aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and social dimensions of theatre in different cultures and time periods. May be taught concurrently with THE 631. Cannot receive credit for both THE 541 and THE 631.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 542 Theatre History II
Writing II.
Traces the important periods in the development of theatre from the 18th century to the present. Through analysis of conventions of staging and dramatic literature, examines the aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and social dimensions of theatre in different cultures and time periods. May be taught concurrently with THE 632. Cannot receive credit for both THE 542 and THE 632.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 543 Development of Modern Theatre
Writing II.
Examines the aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and social dimensions of modern theatre, from the development of naturalism to Theatre of the Absurd, through analysis of staging practices, theatrical theory, and dramatic literature. May be taught concurrently with THE 633. Cannot receive credit for both THE 543 and THE 633.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall (odd-numbered years) |
THE 545 Contemporary Theatre
Writing II.
Examines the aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and social dimension of theatre and drama since 1960. Emphasis will be on theatre as an art form and a social and cultural institution. May be taught concurrently with THE 634. Cannot receive credit for both THE 545 and THE 634.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Spring (even-numbered years) |
THE 547 Development of American Theatre
Writing II.
Study of theatre in the United States from colonial times to the present; with a focus on the cultural and aesthetic variety of American theatrical practice and the theatre as a reflection of various cultural, and political beliefs. May be taught concurrently with THE 635. Cannot receive credit for both THE 547 and THE 635.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 3 | Fall (even-numbered years) |
THE 552 Scene Design II
THE 275and THE 453.
Advanced designs of selected plays including floor plans, front elevations, white and finished models and renderings. May be taught concurrently with THE 652. Cannot receive credit for both THE 552 and THE 652.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Upon demand |
THE 555 Lighting Design II
THE 275 and THE 453.
Advanced principles and techniques of lighting for theatre, dance, and other performance/presentational events. May be taught concurrently with THE 655. Cannot receive credit for both THE 555 and THE 655.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Upon demand |
THE 558 Sound Design for the Theatre
THE 280 or permission of instructor.
Principles of sound design with an emphasis on practical application. Includes a study and practice of basic audio production, recording, editing, mixing, reinforcement, and playback techniques used in association with dramatic events. Study of sound design includes aesthetic, dramatic, and practical considerations of script analysis, creative collaboration, research, and problem solving. Practical class application will be in the form of simple projects, exercises, and designs. May be taught concurrently with THE 658. Cannot receive credit for both THE 655 and THE 658.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring (odd-numbered years) |
THE 561 History of Costume and Decor I
A survey of styles of dress, interior design and decoration, architecture, art, and historical events as they pertain to the design of theatrical productions, from ancient Egypt to circa 1700. Requires sketching. May be taught concurrently with THE 671. Cannot receive credit for both THE 561 and THE 671.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 562 History of Costume and Decor II
Survey of styles of dress, interior design and decoration, architecture, and art as they pertain to the design of theatrical productions, from circa 1700 to the present day. Requires sketching. May be taught concurrently with THE 672. Cannot receive credit for both THE 562 and THE 672.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 565 Costume Design II
THE 461.
Emphasis on special problems in costume design including applications of concepts to design projects and presentation of completed design projects. May be taught concurrently with THE 665. Cannot receive credit for both THE 565 and THE 665.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Upon demand |
THE 577 Giving Voice Workshop
THE 377and permission of instructor.
A studio class utilizing interactive theatre and various theatrical techniques where students fully develop and present public forums addressing issues of oppression, such as diversity and sexual harassment. It is designed to allow students to apply skills developed in THE 377to help various audiences to develop cultural competence. Students further develop their own cultural competence and ethical leadership skills, as they continue to address issues of power, privilege, social identity and structures of oppression. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 595 Theatre Practicum
permission of department head.
Acting, stagecraft, costuming and associated work in the Tent Theatre or other specified theatre production.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered | CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent |
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1-6 | Upon demand |
THE 605 Theatre for Children and Youth
Special training and techniques involved in the preparation and development of productions for, and by, children and youth. Activities include directing, scenic and costume design, scripting, and a study of the history, literature and research of the field. May be taught concurrently with THE 505. Cannot receive credit for both THE 505 and THE 605.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 606 Creative Dramatics
The art of creative drama and how it can be used in the school and community with children, youth, adults, and "special populations." Students teach their own classes in creative drama during the latter part of the semester. May be taught concurrently with THE 506. Cannot receive credit for both THE 506 and THE 606.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 611 Solo Performance
Theoretical and practical knowledge in developing performance skills for one-person shows, extended literary performances, performance art, stand-up comedy, personal narrative and other performer-composed theatrical texts. May be taught concurrently with THE 510. Cannot receive credit for both THE 510 and THE 611.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 616 Theatre for Social Change
Theoretical and practical knowledge for developing performances for, about, and in partnership with communitynonprofit organizations. Includes journaling, interviewing, scripting, and directing original material.Students use devising techniques to create and rehearse scenes for social change.May be taught concurrently with THE 515. Cannot receive credit for both THE 515 and THE 616.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 623 Auditioning and Acting for the Camera
permission of instructor.
A practical immersion into the on-camera market for the professional actor. Auditioning and acting skills for single and multi-camera formats including commercials, television comedy, television drama, industrials, film, and other digital mediums. Also covers industry and marketing logistics in relation to the on-camera market. May be taught concurrently with THE 522. Cannot receive credit for both THE 522 and THE 623.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 2 | 2 | Spring |
THE 631 Theatre History I
Traces the important periods in the development of theatre from its beginning through the English Restoration. Through analysis of conventions of staging and dramatic literature, examines the aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and social dimensions of theatre in different cultures and time periods. May be taught concurrently with THE 541. Cannot receive credit for both THE 541 and THE 631.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 632 Theatre History II
Traces the important periods in the development of theatre from the 18th century to the present. Through analysis of conventions of staging and dramatic literature, examines the aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and social dimensions of theatre in different cultures and time periods. May be taught concurrently with THE 542. Cannot receive credit for both THE 542 and THE 632.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 633 Development of Modern Theatre
Examines the aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and social dimension of modern theatre, from the development of naturalism to Theatre of the Absurd, through analysis of staging practices, theatrical theory, and dramatic literature. May be taught concurrently with THE 543. Cannot receive credit for both THE 543 and THE 633.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Fall (odd-numbered years) |
THE 634 Contemporary Theatre
Examines the aesthetic, cultural, ethical, and social dimension of theatre and drama since 1960. Emphasis will be on theatre as an art form and a social and cultural institution. May be taught concurrently with THE 545. Cannot receive credit for both THE 545 and THE 634.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 3 | Spring (even-numbered years) |
THE 635 Development of American Theatre
Study of theatre in the United States from colonial times to the present with a focus on the cultural and aesthetic variety of American theatrical practice and the theatre as a reflection of various social, cultural, and political beliefs. May be taught concurrently with THE 547. Cannot receive credit for both THE 547 and THE 635.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 3 | Fall (even-numbered years) |
THE 640 Directing II
Advanced directing techniques. Directing of a one-act play. May be taught concurrently with THE 530. Cannot receive credit for both THE 530 and THE 640.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 2 | 2 | Fall, Spring |
THE 652 Scene Design II
Advanced designs of selected plays including floor plans, front elevations, white and finished models and renderings. May be taught concurrently with THE 552. Cannot receive credit for both THE 552 and THE 652.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 2 | 2 | Upon demand |
THE 655 Lighting Design II
Advanced principles and techniques of lighting for theatre, dance, and other performance/presentational events. May be taught concurrently with THE 555. Cannot receive credit for both THE 555 and THE 655.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 2 | 2 | Upon demand |
THE 658 Sound Design for the Theatre
Principles of sound design with an emphasis on practical application. Includes a study and practice of basic audio production, recording, editing, mixing, reinforcement, and playback techniques used in association with dramatic events. Study of sound design includes aesthetic, dramatic, and practical considerations of script analysis, creative collaboration, research, and problem solving. Practical class application will be in the form of simple projects, exercises, and designs. May be taught concurrently with THE 558. Cannot receive credit for both THE 558 and THE 658.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 2 | 2 | Spring (odd-numbered years) |
THE 665 Costume Design II
Emphasis on special problems in costume design including applications of concepts to design projects and presentation of completed design projects. May be taught concurrently with THE 565. Cannot receive credit for both THE 565 and THE 665.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 2 | 2 | Upon demand |
THE 671 History of Costume and Decor I
A survey of styles of dress, interior design and decoration, architecture, art, and historical events as they pertain to the design of theatrical productions, from ancient Egypt to circa 1700. Requires sketching. May be taught concurrently with THE 561. Cannot receive credit for both THE 561 and THE 671.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 672 History of Costume and Decor II
Survey of styles of dress, interior design and decoration, architecture, and art as they pertain to the design of theatrical productions, from circa 1700 to the present day. Requires sketching. May be taught concurrently with THE 562. Cannot receive credit for both THE 562 and THE 672.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Spring |
THE 700 Graduate Research Methods in Theatre and Interpretation
Exploration of the current state of theatre studies. Focuses on strategies for research with primary and secondary sources, critical and theoretical methodologies, and various methods of reporting research.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Upon demand |
THE 707 Theatre Pedagogy: Theories and Practices
Designed to acquaint theatre teachers with the field of current theories and practices of theatre and performance pedagogy, and to develop instructional skills with specific application to teaching introductory level theatre courses.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Fall |
THE 710 Seminar: Performance
Studies in rhetorical, cultural, social and aesthetic dimensions of performance.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Spring (even-numbered years) |
THE 742 Dramatic Theory and Criticism
Representative theories of dramatic form and function; works of major critics and philosophers from Aristotle to present.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | 3 | Upon demand |
THE 790 Workshop in Theatre
Designed to improve the students' skill and knowledge in specific areas of theatrical production. Each workshop will be concerned with a single topic, either acting, directing, or design. The course will examine the intersections between theory and practice in the creation of theatrical works. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3-9 | Spring |
THE 793 Degree Paper
Research and writing of an extended paper originating in one of THE 700-level courses. Students may choose to present the completed paper for their required research report. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | Upon demand |
THE 794 Theatre Practicum
permission of department head.
Acting, stagecraft, costuming and associated work in the Tent Theatre or other specified theatre production. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | Upon demand |
THE 795 Applied Research Project
permission of research advisor and, if applicable, host institution permission must be obtained the semester prior to enrollment.
The applied research project may consist of: 1) a creative project (directing, designing, scripting, performing), or 2) an internship with a host company or agency. For the non-thesis project, students must design specific educational and social as well as artistic objectives and appropriate assessment measures in consultation with the advisor. Students may choose to report on the applied research project for their required research report. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
THE 796 Readings
permission of graduate coordinator.
Individual, experimental or research studies in theatre and performance studies. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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1-3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 797 Topics
permission of graduate coordinator.
Creative or special topics in theatre and performance studies. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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1-3 | Fall, Spring |
THE 798 Thesis Research
permission of the graduate coordinator.
Research leading to a master's thesis. Students will present a proseminar on their research during the semester they are enrolled in this course.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
THE 799 Thesis Writing
permission of graduate coordinator.
Preparation of thesis. May be repeated, but no more than three hours may be counted toward a master's degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours | Lecture contact hours | Lab contact hours | Typically offered |
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3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |